Let's start wrapping this week up with a little LSD, shall we? It's not entirely what you're thinking—Michael Pollan is in town and is taking a break from his usual food talk to chat about psychedelics. He'll delve into how LSD and psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, are used to provide relief to people with hard-to-treat conditions. Pollan's new book, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence, is his most personal yet. Snag a ticket here.
In need of some dinner plans? Consider Emmer & Rye, where you'll find a pretty special guest tonight: Matthew Peters, who won a spot on Bocuse d'Or, the Olympics of the culinary world. As he takes over Emmer & Rye's kitchen for one night only, the acclaimed chef is accompanied by another winner, Jay Blackinton of Washington state. Blackinton hails from Orcas Island, a ferry ride away from Seattle, where he whips up organic, sustainable fare at Hogstone's Wood Oven. You'll want to take a victory lap after your meal.
It's opening day for the MLB, and bars across town are celebrating with special deals, including free Cracker Jacks and a hot dog station at Little Woodrow's; $2 frozen margaritas and Karbach pints at Black Sheep Lodge; $2 off tequila and $8 pitchers at Haymaker; and more.