CONCERTS

Thur, Mar 24
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
We're not saying Bruce Springsteen doesn't love us Seattleites, but it's certainly a neglectful relationship. The Boss finally returns for his first show in our fair city since March 2008. The concert is part of The River Tour, where Bruce and the E Street Band plays the 1980 classic record The River in its entirety. While The River's 20 songs take up a hefty chunk of time, considering Springsteen's marathon sets regularly run over three hours, there will still be plenty of room to explore much more of his extensive catalogue. KeyArena, $65–$150

Sat, Mar 26 
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down
With the aid of producer producer Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards, Thao Nguyen radically shakes up her catchy folk rock sound on Thao and the Get Down Stay Down’s new album A Man Alive. As the songs focus on the relationship between Nguyen and her father who abandoned her family when she was young, Garbus’s musical influence can be heard via electronic flourishes, distinct rhythms, and general chaotic weirdness.  See and hear the evolution in action when the band heads to the Neptune with Car Seat Headrest. The Neptune, $19

DANCE

Sat, Mar 26
Kate Wallich: Industrial Ballet
Seattle dance stalwart Kate Wallich stages her biggest performance to date when Industrial Ballet makes its world premiere at the Moore. With a live soundtrack drawing on industrial music from the ’80s and ’90s, Wallich’s choreography taps into a darkness of movement that feels strikingly modern. Moore Theatre, $20–$25

Mar 24–26
Grupo Corpo
A favorite of the UW World Series, Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo meshes Latin dance and ballet in a way that showcases an inherent graceful strength. Grupo Corpo marks its 40th anniversary with a physical show featuring 22 dancers performing two new works: Suíte Branca and Dança Sinfônica. Meany Hall, $53–$58

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sat, Mar 26
Seattle Met’s Party of the Decade: 10th Anniversary
2,000 guests. Music, Restaurants, Bars, and the Personalities of the Decade. One place. One night. Join Seattle Met for an evening of revelry—and maybe even a little debauchery—as we celebrate the food, drinks, and moments that have shaped the last 10 years in Seattle. Unlimited food, beverages, photo booths, live entertainment, and more await you at this once-in-a-lifetime shindig. All net proceeds will benefit the Pike Place Market Foundation and the Pike Up! Campaign, funding the expansion of the Pike Place MarketFront. Delta Airlines Hanger, $250

THEATER

Thru Apr 3
Sarah Rudinoff: NowNowNow
Veteran Seattle theater force Sarah Rudinoff isn't afraid of self-awareness. Her fourth autobiographical solo show NowNowNow, touches on the idea of living a life as a pretend performance, be it acting on the stage or through various social media personas. While the unexpected and absurd can pop up whenever Rudinoff makes public her inward-looking ruminations, a performance with a core open honesty remains the one certainty. On the Boards, $25

Mar 24–Apr 17
Worse Than Tigers
Olivia and Humphry have the type of modern marriage that seems nice and safe... and stale. The relationship gets a jolt when an escaped tiger shows up at their door, trapping them and forcing them to confront the pain and deception they've been keeping hidden. Playwright Mark Chrisler's dramedy serves as the first production by Seattle's new female-led theater company Red Stage. ACT Theatre, $25

PERFORMANCE

Thru Mar 27
Through the Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderland
The Seattle burlesque institution of Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann (Land of the Sweets) offer up their own colorful take on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with Through the Looking Glass. By presenting the story as a journey into a Wonderland nightclub, the performers are able to mix the themed dance, comedy, and striptease with a jazz-heavy backing. The Triple Door, $35–$50

FOOD & DRINK

Fri & Sat, Mar 25 & 26
Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest
Formerly known as Hop Scotch, the Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest offers two nights of pop-up bar bliss at Fremont Studios. Sample a plethora of top-notch scotches and whiskeys, grab one of over 60 craft beers, and mingle with other libation at one of the city's best annual drinking events. Fremont Studios, $30–$70

FILM

Mar 24–31
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (70mm)
Justice is coming. The first major cinematic event of 2016, Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will surely bring out all the DC Comics die-hards. Fans looking for something a little more extravagant for this monumental showdown should head to Cinerama, one of only ten theaters across the country that will be showing a special 70mm print of the film (akin to what The Hateful Eight just did). For the first week of its release, moviegoers can catch a glimpse of the superhero epic in this brighter, crisper cut. The only question remains: who will win? Our bet’s on Aquaman. Cinerama, $15