On the List | Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day, Jockstraps and Glitter 2023, Optimism goodbye, Maui benefits

Here are a few weekend things to do around Capitol Hill.

Jockstraps and Glitter 2023: Dykes have been battling drag queens in charity kickball matches since Capitol Hill was invented. The annual fundraiser organized by Seattle Quake Rugby and The Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan returns Saturday in Cal Anderson Park:
Come join us for the fundraising event of the summer! Come watch as Quake Rugby take on the Sisterhood of Perpetual Indulgence’s Seattle chapter in a kickball game! Why should I come watch?: Jockstraps and Glitter is the most fun you can have with your clothes on…mostly because ours come off! How is money raised?: Fans pay for things like ruggers and sisters to strip down and play like that, outs, home runs, and make up “swaps” When? August 19th, 1 pm Where?: The kickball field at Cal Anderson! Drinking after?: Join us for the social and an adult beverage after! Bar TBA
Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day: Sunday, Cal Anderson and streets across Capitol Hill will host CHGSD 2023. Born in 2007 as a day loosely organized by CHS for people to rally together to hold yard sales across the Hill, the event has grown to focus on a community flea market in Cal Anderson Park organized by the Cal Anderson Park Alliance to help people reuse and recycle while also celebrating the neighborhood’s central park. This year’s sale includes a clothing swap hosted by the Queer and Trans Youth Project while the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Farmers Market will be taking place just down the block. You’ll find more information at capitolhillgaragesale.org.
Gay Gilmore and Troy Hakala of Optimism (Image: Optimism Brewing)
Optimism Garage Sale: In June, CHS broke the news that Capito Hill brewery Optimism Brewing was closing down and making way for Ballard-born Stoup Brewing to take over the Broadway at Union microbrewery and beer hall. This weekend, you can stop by to bid farewell to Optimism — and check out their goodbye garage sale:
Let’s drain the kegs and sell the stuff this weekend! Garage sale is Friday and Saturday with deals on glassware, merchandise, equipment and more. We are raffling off our neon signs. All proceeds from beer & gear sale benefit the Maui Strong Fund. Please come have a final toast with us!
Maui benefits: Many Capitol Hill area venues are raising funds for Maui including E Olive Way’s Hula Hula. Know about more? Let us know in comments.

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