Just in from SDOT, the customary weekly list of what’s happening elsewhere in the city, which we share here so you won’t be surprised to suddenly happen onto a roadblock/crowd/traffic jam/etc.:

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still a long list of fun events lined up for the coming weekend. On Friday night, at least 1,000 people are expected to enjoy a Sunset Supper at the Market (Pike Place) which features northwest cuisines and local libations. Friday through Sunday, August 17 – 19, the Hempfest will take over Myrtle Edwards Park with 50,000 – 80,000 people attending each day. On Saturday the Magnolia Village Car Show will line McGraw Street while the Rainier Heritage Parade and Summer Streets Celebration will move out onto Rainier Avenue in Columbia City.

For the sports-minded there’s no shortage of events and activities – on Saturday there’s a Seattle Sounders match and Seattle Mariners game in the SODO area, and a Seattle Storm game at Key Arena. On Sunday there’s both the Danskin Triathlon at Genessee Park and along the shore of Lake Washington, and the Lake Union 10K circling the lake. The day is topped off with a Mariners game at 1:10 p.m.

The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages motorists to help reduce pollution and traffic congestion by trying out one of the many alternate modes of transportation available – Metro Transit, the West Seattle Water Taxi, the Sounder commuter train, Link light rail, car pool, bicycle or walk, if feasible. For more information about the weekend activities, please see the schedule below:

Friday, August 17

Sunset Supper at the Market: 7:30 – 11 p.m.
Pike Place Market
1,000 attending
Streets closed from 8 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.: Pike Place between Pine Street and Virginia Street, and Stewart Street between Pike Place and First Avenue.

Seattle Hempfest: 12 Noon – 8 p.m.
Myrtle Edwards Park
50,000 expected

During Hempfest set-up and load-out of the event (August 16 and 20-22), bicycles are diverted to the west path with pedestrians and are advised to proceed slowly and with caution due to heavy traffic and equipment obstacles in the parks. During the Hempfest event (August 17-19) bicyclists are required to dismount due to the large crowds in the parks.

Drivers should anticipate major congestion near the Park.

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins: 7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
29,000 attending
Expect the usual heavier traffic surrounding the stadium.

Saturday, August 18

Seattle Hempfest: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Myrtle Edwards Park
80,000 attending

During Hempfest load-out of the event (August 20-22), bicycles are diverted to the west path with pedestrians and are advised to proceed slowly and with caution due to heavy traffic and equipment obstacles in the parks. During the Hempfest event (August 18-19) bicyclists are required to dismount due to the large crowds in the parks.

Drivers should anticipate major congestion near the Park.

Magnolia Village Car Show: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Magnolia Village
Over 850 attending
Streets closed from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.: W McGraw Street between 32nd and 34th Avenue W, and 33rd Avenue W between W Lynn and W Wheeler Street.
Expect congestion on streets surrounding the closed off area.

Rainier Heritage Parade and Summer Streets: 11 am – 1 pm and 1– 4 pm.
Rainier Avenue S in Columbia City
3,000 attending
Summer Streets follows to 4 p.m. PM;
Parade staging from 9 – 11 a.m. : 42nd Avenue S between Rainier Avenue S and S Ferdinand Street Parade route (from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) starts at 42nd and Rainier; heads north on Rainier to S Alaska Street; disperses on S Alaska Street east of Rainier.
Streets closed for Summer Streets from 1 – 4 p.m.: Rainier from S Orcas to S Alaska streets.
Expect congestion on streets adjacent to Rainier in Columbia city.

Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC: 1 – 2:45 p.m.
CenturyLink Field
36,000 attending
Plan on heavier traffic on streets near stadium before and after the match.

Mother of Lavang Celebration: 5:45 –7 p.m.
Streets around Vietnamese Martyrs Parish (1230 E Fir Street);
1,530 attending
Religious procession on streets around the parish. Portions of streets along procession route will be closed to traffic during event (E Fir Street, 12th Avenue, E Spruce Street, 14th Avenue). Seattle Police will escort.

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins: 6:10 – 9 p.m.
Safeco Field
25,000 attending
Expect the usual heavier traffic surrounding the stadium.

Seattle Storm vs Los Angeles Sparks: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Key Arena
6,000 attending

Expect heavier traffic adjacent to Key Arena.

Sunday, August 19

Danskin Women’s Triathlon: 6:45 a.m. 9:30 p.m.
Genesee Park and surrounding area

5,700 participants and spectators

Street closed 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Lake Washington Boulevard

Expect congestion and street closures near the Park.

Lake Union 10K: 7:30 a.m.
Lake Union Race starts and finishes in off-street parking area at Westlake Avenue N and Aloha Street; 1,500 participants

Lanes closed from 7 – 8 a.m.: Northbound Westlake Avenue from Aloha Street to the Fremont Bridge.

Runners start in the northbound lanes of Westlake Avenue N, just north of Valley Street, and finish in Lake Union Park; walkers start on the sidewalk in Lake Union Park; runners will join walkers on the sidewalk just east of the Fremont Bridge; remainder of course is on sidewalks, bike trails and streets clockwise around Lake Union.

Seattle Hempfest: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Myrtle Edwards Park
50,000 attending
During Hempfest load-out of the event (Monday – Wednesday, August 20-22), bicycles are diverted to the west path with pedestrians and are advised to proceed slowly and with caution due to heavy traffic and equipment obstacles in the parks. During the Hempfest event, bicyclists are required to dismount due to the large crowds in the parks.

Drivers should anticipate major congestion near the Park.

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins: 1:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
25,000 attending
Expect the usual heavier traffic surrounding the stadium.