Seattle's renowned chefs rotate through guest spots at nonprofit FareStart, each bringing a tailored three-course menu. The dinners, from cooked by folks like José Garzón of Bad Chancla and Nathan Lockwood of Carrello and Altura, routinely sell out weeks before the tasting menus make it to the table. 

Less about the music and more about the wine, the West Seattle Rock Walk pairs local beverage makers with small businesses in an easy-mode scavenger hunt for hometown pours: Fast Fashion hides in Easy Street Records, Rider Cellars sets up at Bakery Nouveau, and a couple dozen other pairs await. Tickets support the live music lineup at upcoming Summer Fest, hence the name. 

Kenmore's farm-to-table spot De La Soil celebrates the eve of the year's longest day with seasonal dishes that scream summer. In addition to good eats, DJ Cide leads a post-dinner dance party. 

Seattle's expanded roster of weekly neighborhood farmers' markets is in full summer swing; this week, author and "Your Last Meal" podcaster Rachel Belle leads a demo at Phinney on Friday while Magnolia plays host to La Pasta chefs on Saturday. 

Stand face to face dozens of chameleons, compare wingspans with a Japanese spider crab, and peer at mandala-like compositions of everything from butterflies to birds. Using immaculately preserved specimens, artist Christopher Marley hosts a gallery show just across from the Seattle Ferry Terminal where creepy crawlies turn into works of art. 

Ethereal installations from Lotus L. Kang land at the free First Hill museum this summer. Poetic reflections on memory, translation, and inheritance take the form of huge floor-to-ceiling photography film sheets intentionally exposed to light. 

Monochromatic paintings by Samantha Yun Wall are both haunting and captivating; their inspiration draws from a Korean folk tale of loss and familial ties, a flower motif weaving together the pieces that speak to stigmatization and taboo. 

Imagine an ice cream truck, but replace the looping jingle with intimate concerts from world-class pianists, violinists, and cellists. Chamber music comes to parks (Gasworks, Seward, Hing Hay) and outdoor venues (Seattle Chinese Garden, the Salish Steps, Washington Park Arboretum) with four engaging, family-friendly programs.

One of London's more recent breakout groups, Kokoroko melds afrobeat, highlife, and jazz into smooth, vibey tracks that fit seamlessly into the atmosphere a wine bar or art gallery—when they're not live at the Neptune Theatre.

Ben Rector—and friend Jon McLaughlin—bring award-winning Americana, pop, and rock anthems to Benaroya Hall. There, the Seattle Symphony adds a new dimension to belt-out-loud songs like "Brand New" and "Old Friends."

Nothing screams summer quite like a concert under PNW skies; from season-long series on the Chateau Ste. Michelle lawn and Woodland Park's ZooTunes to one-off fests like Capitol Hill Block Party and Bumbershoot, the Seattle area takes tunes outside, and our outdoor concert guide chronicles every date. Next up, June 27 brings country singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley of "Drunk on a Plane" and "Somewhere on a Beach" fame to Woodinville.

An enthralling one-woman show, writer and performer Vanessa Severo draws parallels between Frida Kahlo's life and her own, crafting an emotional storyline paired with engaging character swaps and artistic movement.

Back for another summer at Seattle Rep, the endlessly popular meta play filled with physical comedy returns. Yes, everything goes hilariously wrong, right on schedule.

An ode to Seattle's gay disco of the 1970s, a multi-week art activation at Pioneer Square's Actualize Space studios pairs visual art with drag performances, a disco roof party, a film screening, and dance performances.

Ballard's adorable Majestic Bay Theatre pairs their iconic marquee and PNW-themed retro decor with classic films crowdsourced by social media. Up next, Leonardo DiCaprio reads people's dreams in Inception and Booksmart's high school seniors go wild.

Partly for adults (reflective texts and large-scale photography from Finland's islands) and partly for kids (interactive, touch-friendly installations), the new National Nordic Museum exhibition dives into the life of Moomin creator Tove Jansson. In tandem, a series of movie nights screen the cartoons at the museum for families and animation appreciators alike. 

The Seattle Symphony's film lineup pairs Indiana Jones' tale of adventure with a live score. Nothing adds to anxiety-producing, dramatic chase scenes quite like a full orchestra augmenting emotional suspense.

Seattle plays host to six FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field, but watch parties, celebrations, and themed specials go into play all across the state. For where to catch a game—or avoid crowds—in Seattle, check out our guide.

The Central District Northwest African American Museum celebrates Juneteenth with art installations, a Skate to Freedom party, community conversations, live performances, a FIFA World Cup watch party, and local vendors. Spread across their campus and nearby Judkins Park, this year's "the sound of connection" theme brings creativity, joy, and community together. 

The largest Pride parade in the state, Seattle's procession gathers around 300,000 people each year in an atmosphere of joy, justice, and belonging. Exquisite floats, queer activists, drag performers, and DJs travel from 4th and Union to the Seattle Center; along the way, grandstand viewpoints go for $50–65. 

As part of the waterfront aquarium's Pride Month programming, Sundays bring drag artists Ms. Stacio and Devereaux Royale to the new Ocean Pavilion for a children's story time. Sandwiching the picture book reading, two educational talks fill June Sunday afternoons with talks on the ocean's boundary-defying, diverse, and even queer lifeforms.

Class is in session among the newest SAM gallery, a gentle trek through the Pacific Northwest art and artists of the 20th century. Guided tours on Thursdays and weekends offer behind-the-scenes trivia and deeper dives into artwork crafted in our backyard.

KUOW's investigative documentary podcast channel just wrapped up a series on the 1999 allegations of abuse against a popular Garfield High teacher. Looking back into history and bringing the findings into contemporary classrooms, the journalistic team behind the podcast forms a panel discussion about their reporting and its impact.

Veteran science journalist Lynda Mapes brings the plight of the Arctic Circle to Seattle's Town Hall venue, showcasing both the exceptionality of these environments and the risks they face under extractive policies. To kick off the evening and set the tone, an excerpt from the film The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness screens before the talk.

It's back, 70 minutes of pure feline greatness. SIFF screens the compilation, curated by indie film company Oscilloscope Laboratories, wherein funny, musically-talented, and downright cute cats get their moment on the big screen.