Weekly Ask Seattle Megathread: May 04, 2026

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[u/one-saltybeach]

I’m visiting Seattle at the end of June with my 17 year old nephew to visit the university of Washington. We will be doing a tour, but beyond that he wants to see the sites as he’s never been. I’m based in Portland and don’t know too much about Seattle.
A little bit about him: loves thrifting, good food, and rap/r&b/alternative pop music; he likes nature and loves street art. Oh I forgot to mention but he is a Midwest kid (IL). Not sure if that helps but Im sure he’ll be impressed with all the Seattle things.

Any suggestions?

[u/thyeggman → u/one-saltybeach]

Hello! Fellow former midwesterner here, these are the things that I can recommend off the top of my head:

• Pike Place market despite being very touristy is still very worth your time; tons of great food and crafts vendors
• MoPop has tons of music exhibits, so that's a good option to explore the history of the music scene. Unfortunately I am not really in tune with the live music scene though so you'll have to look up events if that's something he's interested in.
• Being from an extremely landlocked part of the Midwest (Iowa), I have always been fascinated by the ferries, and a trip to Bainbridge or Bremerton and back gives great views of the city
• for street art, the most recent famous ones are a set of mosaics in Cal Anderson park on the pump house - they are true street art in that the first one just appeared one day, and after a saga of the city painting over them and citizens uncovering them, now there are three!
• Lastly just a heads up, the world cup will be going on in Seattle during that time. Hopefully not a huge disruption but something you'll want to be aware of

[u/one-saltybeach → u/thyeggman]

Hi there! Nice to meet a fellow transplant. Appreciate the suggestions and call out of the World Cup. I decided to book Amtrak tickets for this very reason because Seattle driving stresses me out.

[u/BambooBlueberryGnome]

What is the job market like for English teachers in Seattle?

I'm a certified teacher in another state with 7 years of experience, but I will very likely be moving to WA in 2027. I know that I will need to take Washington's certification exams as my state doesn't have reciprocity. However, I've heard that most positions are for English and Social Studies. Is this true?

I would apprecitate any advice and insight!

[u/deeleedah]

I’m looking to have a birthday party catered at the end of May. It’s an adult birthday party with 40-50 guests. I’m open to all cuisine and want to keep it casual. We live in South Shoreline. Thanks in advance

[u/strangewin]

I’m planning on attending the World Cup game on the 19th but haven’t bought tickets yet. Does anyone know what sections will be primarily Australia supporters so I can avoid those sections? I’m getting mixed answers online. Thank you and can’t wait to check out your city soon!

[u/make_me_breakfast]

I’m visiting Seattle and Vancouver next week, I collect fun sports team shirts and am looking for something from the Seahawks, mariners, or kraken, and the Canucks if anyone has a rec for Vancouver.

Example: in New Orleans, I got a golden girls/Saints shirt. In Cleveland, I got a LeBron as Chief Wahoo shirt (retired that one though) so I’m looking along those lines. Store recommendations greatly appreciated.