Arts & Culture

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: June 16–22

The U.S. kicks off in Brazil while zombie marching bands hit the streets at home: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

06/16/2014 By Conor Romack

Identity Politics

Go See: Your Feast Has Ended at the Frye

The important new show looks at traditional adornment and personal style via couture techniques, vintage clothing, and basketball jerseys.

06/13/2014 By Laura Cassidy

The Weekend Starts... Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: June 12–15

Grab a Father's Day beer at Washington Brewers Festival, watch the Game of Thrones finale at a castle, and more.

06/12/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Megan Griffiths

The director discusses bringing Seattle—and its music scene—to life in Lucky Them.

06/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Concert Guide 2014

From Auburn to ZooTunes: a rundown of this year's open-air concerts.

06/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy News

Parlor Live Brings a New Comedy Venue to Downtown Seattle

The Bellevue mainstay opens up a second home in the city to attract top standup talent.

06/11/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2014

From the thrills of Gravity to Wes Anderson's artful quirk: A rundown of this year's open-air cinema.

06/10/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang-For-Your-Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Events June 9–15

Classic yachts, witty hip-hop, and climate change comedy: The best ways to spend your week without spending much.

06/09/2014 By Conor Romack

The Weekend Starts... Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: June 5–8

Game on at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show and sonically evolve with SSO, Pickwick, and Sir Mix-a-Lot.

06/05/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Kairos's Self-Titled EP

Lena Simon layers lush dream pop sounds on her debut solo record.

06/05/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy Chatter

Lily Tomlin Discusses Character Creation and Women in Comedy

We catch up with the comedic legend before her shows at 5th Avenue Theater.

06/04/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: June 2014

Museums are free, galleries stay open late. So many choices...

06/03/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Macklemore Gets His Own Mariners Bobblehead

These figurines are more likely to end up on eBay than in a thrift shop.

06/03/2014

Film Fest

SIFF 2014 Picks: June 2–8

Quincy Jones, Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler's rom-com spoof, and other highlights from SIFF 2014's final week.

06/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang-For-Your-Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Events June 2–8

Beth's turns 60 and Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival comes to Seattle Center: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

06/02/2014 By Conor Romack

Rainmakers

Lively's Killer Live Music App

Dean Graziano and Lively take concert capturing out of our (smartphone-filled) hands.

06/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Advice

Should You Attend the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show?

Flipperheads* will descend on the Tacoma Convention Center June 6–8, 2014, for the seventh annual celebration of all things pinball. Here’s how to know if you should join them.

06/01/2014 By Matthew Halverson

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: June 2014

NAAM picks a perfect ’fro, Eugene Mirman searches for weird laughs, and Fremont Fair gets musical.

06/01/2014 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 29–June 1

Bellevue Jazz Festival takes over the Eastside, Lionel Richie and James Taylor both play KeyArena, and more.

05/29/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Theater Review

Falling Quickly for 'Once'

The theatrical adaptation maintains the Academy Award winning film's heart while adding captivating live music and a dash of humor.

05/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld