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🎭 Catch a performance of Cloud Tectonics, a dreamlike play by José Rivera. 

Opening night is Saturday at 12th Avenue Arts, with tickets ranging from $5–$75+ through Oct. 15.

🍻 Sample German and local beers at Edmonds Oktoberfest, a family-friendly festival with live music, food trucks, a pet parade and more. The celebration is free to attend and runs Friday and Saturday at Frances Anderson Field.

🍷 If wine is more your thing, check out the Birch Road Wine Fest and taste more than two dozen variations. Tickets range from $45–$55+ to Saturday’s event at the historic Stimson-Green Mansion.

💼 Sharpen your business skills at this year's Washington Small Business Fair. Saturday’s hybrid event is free to attend, with in-person programming at Renton Technical College.

🏔 Day party with a view at the Mountaineering Club, a rooftop perched on the Graduate Seattle Hotel's 16th floor. Tickets to Sunday’s event cost $15 online and $25 at the door.

🪄 Delight in interactive illusions at Champions of Magic, a worldwide tour bringing shows Friday night and Saturday afternoon to The Moore Theatre. Get tickets online.

Things to do in Seattle this weekend | Sept. 23-25

Sample German and local beers for Oktoberfest or day party with a view.

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Out-of-towners who moved to Seattle in the first half of the year had 0.8% more to spend on a home than locals, per an analysis by real estate company Redfin.

The average maximum budget of newcomers was $1,229,642 compared with $1,220,439 of locals.

Why it matters: Buying a home already feels out of reach from many locals. Home prices have soared during the pandemic, and Seattle incomes aren't keeping up.

The median home price in Seattle rose 7.5% year-over-year, hitting $860,000 in July.

Driving the news: Our market has started cooling, but "the share of homebuyers moving to different parts of the country has not," Redfin deputy chief economist Taylor Marr said per the report.

"That's partly because home prices and mortgage rates have increased so much that homebuyers with the flexibility to relocate are seeking out affordable areas," Marr said.

Zoom out: Relatively affordable destinations posted larger spreads. Seattle landed in the top 20 cities for budget gaps between out-of-town and local buyers.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, topped Redfin's analysis of newcomers' purchasing power.  

Seattle newcomers have slightly bigger housing budgets than locals

Seattle landed in the top 20 cities for budget gaps between out-of-town and local buyers.

Housing

Out-of-towners who moved to Seattle in the first half of the year had 0.8% more to spend on a home than locals, per an<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" analysis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redfin.com/news/migrant-local-homebuying-budget-2022/" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redfin.com/news/migrant-local-homebuying-budget-2022/" target="_blank"> analysis</a> by real estate company Redfin.<ul><li>The average maximum budget of newcomers was $1,229,642 compared with $1,220,439 of locals.</li></ul>

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Some 15,341 new apartments are expected to be completed in Seattle this year, putting the metro on track to hit a five-year high in apartment construction, per data from the listing service RentCafe.

Why it matters: The new supply of units could eventually bring down rental prices, which have recently soared alongside housing prices, making it harder for people to find an affordable place to live, Axios' Jacob Knutson reports.

What's happening: Construction rates in the Seattle metro are up by 19% compared to last year, when 12,856 units were completed, RentCafe found.

The city of Seattle ranked third nationwide when it comes to apartments completed in the first half of 2022, with 3,232 rentals built between January and June.

The big picture: New apartment construction in the last two years is at a 50-year high nationwide, according to RentCafe.

That boom is likely driven by high inflation, increased housing prices and interest rates.

Reality check: Despite apartment developers picking up the pace, rental prices still appear to be skyrocketing across the country.

Rents in the Seattle metro were up 11% over the past six months, according to Apartment List estimates from August.

The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $2,334, per RentCafe.

Go deeper: Why rents are soaring pretty much everywhere in the U.S.

Seattle's new apartment construction set to break five-year record

Despite new construction, rents increased by 11% over the past six months.

Real estate

Some 15,341 new apartments are expected to be completed in Seattle this year, putting the metro on track to hit a five-year high in apartment construction, per data from the listing service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RentCafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/apartment-construction-2022/" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/apartment-construction-2022/" target="_blank">RentCafe</a>.Why it matters: The new supply of units could eventually bring down rental prices, which have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recently soared" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/16/rent-increases-nyc-california-us" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/16/rent-increases-nyc-california-us" target="_self">recently soared</a> alongside housing prices, making it harder for people to find an affordable place to live, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios&#x27; Jacob Knutson reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/22/new-apartment-construction-rental-prices" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/22/new-apartment-construction-rental-prices" target="_self">Axios&#x27; Jacob Knutson reports</a>.

✈️ Enjoy free admission for two to the Museum of Flight on Saturday, courtesy of Smithsonian magazine. Children ages 4 and younger are free. Get your Museum Day ticket online.

♻️ Bring a trash bucket and your favorite shareable lunch item to Alki Beach on Saturday for a picnic and park cleanup, part of International Coastal Cleanup Day.

🍷 Shop and sip at the Columbia City Night Market, featuring a wine garden, live music and hand-crafted goodies. Saturday's free event is a short walk from the light rail, on 37th Ave. S.

🪴 Partake in a plant swap and seasonal cider tasting on Sunday at the Bale Breaker and Yonder Cider taproom in Ballard. Bring at least one plant to the free evening event.

🎥 Spend an evening with Marlee Matlin as she discusses her Hollywood career and journey as an advocate for diversity and inclusion. Tickets start at $29.50 for Friday's event at The Moore Theatre.

🧘‍♂️ Kickstart your Sunday with a free outdoor yoga session while the weather is still nice. Bring your own gear to the 60-minute class, which starts at 9:30am at Montlake Playfield Park.

🩰 Take in contemporary dance with performances throughout the weekend by Whim W'Him at Erickson Theatre and by Drama Tops at 12th Avenue Arts. Get tickets online.

Things to do in Seattle this weekend | Sept. 16–18

Partake in a plant swap or go to the picnic and park cleanup.

Illustration of a latte with "weekend" written in the foam.

✈️ Enjoy free admission for two to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Museum of Flight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.museumofflight.org/" data-vars-content-id="a8098f06-0b4b-4209-ad4d-b91e78c67187" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Seattle this weekend | Sept. 16–18" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.museumofflight.org/" target="_blank">Museum of Flight</a> on Saturday, courtesy of Smithsonian magazine. Children ages 4 and younger are free. Get your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Museum Day ticket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events/6092/smithsonian-magazine-museum-day" data-vars-content-id="a8098f06-0b4b-4209-ad4d-b91e78c67187" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Seattle this weekend | Sept. 16–18" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events/6092/smithsonian-magazine-museum-day" target="_blank">Museum Day ticket</a> online.♻️ Bring a trash bucket and your favorite shareable lunch item to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alki Beach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alki+Beach+Park+Bathhouse+Lawn+Outdoor+Event+Space/@47.5796949,-122.4118538,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x549040860c485fb7:0x322fe938ece762ae!2sAlki+Beach+Park+Bathhouse+Lawn+Outdoor+Event+Space!8m2!3d47.5796949!4d-122.4096651!3m4!1s0x549040860c485fb7:0x322fe938ece762ae!8m2!3d47.5796949!4d-122.4096651" data-vars-content-id="a8098f06-0b4b-4209-ad4d-b91e78c67187" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Seattle this weekend | Sept. 16–18" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alki+Beach+Park+Bathhouse+Lawn+Outdoor+Event+Space/@47.5796949,-122.4118538,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x549040860c485fb7:0x322fe938ece762ae!2sAlki+Beach+Park+Bathhouse+Lawn+Outdoor+Event+Space!8m2!3d47.5796949!4d-122.4096651!3m4!1s0x549040860c485fb7:0x322fe938ece762ae!8m2!3d47.5796949!4d-122.4096651" target="_blank">Alki Beach</a> on Saturday for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="picnic and park cleanup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cleanup-at-alki-tickets-417085302367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" data-vars-content-id="a8098f06-0b4b-4209-ad4d-b91e78c67187" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Seattle this weekend | Sept. 16–18" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cleanup-at-alki-tickets-417085302367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">picnic and park cleanup</a>, part of International Coastal Cleanup Day.

Data: Bookies.com; Table: Kavya Beheraj/Axios

Going to a Seahawks game is estimated to cost a family of four around $522 this year.

That total price tag is slightly below the NFL average of $537, according to an analysis by Bookies.com.

By the numbers: The cost includes the cheapest four tickets, parking, a pair of beers, two sodas and four hot dogs.

In Seattle, that's $452 for tickets, $20 for parking, $21 for 16-oz beers, $11 for 20-oz sodas and $18 for hot dogs.

Between the lines: The Seahawks fall in the middle (No. 16) compared to what it costs league-wide.

The San Francisco 49ers were by far the most expensive team to watch in person, with the cheapest available tickets averaging out to over $200 each.

Be smart: If you plan on heading to Lumen Field this season, here's our guide to game day.

What a Seahawks game costs

The Seahawks don't have the most expensive stadium experience in the NFL.

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Going to a Seahawks game is estimated to cost a family of four around $522 this year.<ul><li>That total price tag is slightly below the NFL average of $537, according to an analysis by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bookies.com" data-vars-click-url="https://bookies.com/nfl/picks/cost-nfl-game-2022" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bookies.com/nfl/picks/cost-nfl-game-2022" target="_blank">Bookies.com</a>.</li></ul>

Sami Sparber

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Seattle newcomers have slightly bigger housing budgets than locals