Cafe Racer Victims Benefit; Tom Douglas's Favorite Mac 'n Cheese; Kickin' Boot's Oyler Pits

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT—Cafe Racer victims benefit at Neptune Theater on June 7 at 8 p.m.--suggested donation is $15. [The Stranger]

PIKE PLACE MARKET—In last week's episode of radio show Seattle Kitchen, Tom Douglas named Beecher's as his favorite mac 'n cheese in the city. [MyNorthwest.com]

FREMONT—FareStart 20th Anniversary Bash happens on June 9 at Fremont Studios starting at 6 pm. It's worth the $120 ticket for such a great cause. [EaterWire]

BALLARD—The forthcoming Kickin' Boot Whiskey Kitchen promises not only be the biggest and swankiest of Ballard barbecue joints, but it will also have Oyler pits. [@HannaRaskin]