Wednesday, July 15

6 to 8:30 p.m. — Sounds of Summer Concert Series

University Village — The Beatniks will start this weekly event that brings free music to U-Village on Wednesday nights. Concerts will run until Aug. 19.

uvillage.com/events.htm

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Thursday, July 16

5 to 7 p.m. — The Mountain’s Downtown Escape at Pacific Place

Pacific Place — This free concert series offers acoustic music while merchants provide various happy-hour menus and discounts. This week features Devereaux, a band whose musicians are inspired by John Mayer, Nickel Creek and James Taylor.

pacificplaceseattle.com/escape.aspx

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Friday, July 17

Noon, 1 p.m. — Public tours of Benaroya Hall

Grand Lobby Entrance — This performance hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony and occupies a whole city block downtown. Tours meet in The Boeing Company Gallery at University Street and Third Avenue.

seattlesymphony.org/benaroya/tour

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Saturday, July 18

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Shoreline SolarFest

Meridian Park School, Shoreline — This renewable energy and sustainable-living festival includes roughly 100 exhibits, live music, vendors and the creation of recycled art.

shorelinesolar.org

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Sunday, July 19

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Comcast Bite of Seattle

Seattle Center — This festival runs from July 17-19, celebrating Seattle restaurants and their chefs by featuring food, desserts, wine tasting and six outdoor entertainment stages.

biteofseattle.com

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Monday, July 20

7 p.m. — Downhill Racer

Northwest Film Forum — This piece is part of the forum’s 69 Series (films from 1969) and follows a professional skier (Robert Redford) as he travels with the U.S. Ski Team. Screenings run from July 17-23, and tickets cost $6 to $9.

nwfilmforum.org

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Tuesday, July 21

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Pioneer Square Farmers Market

City Hall Plaza — This 4th Avenue market between Cherry and James Street offers fresh produce and flowers every Tuesday until Sept. 29. The event is organized by Pike Place Market.

pioneersquarenews.com/events