Theater Review

'Returning to Albert Joseph': Dystopia Via Linguistics

Satori Group's latest play examines the power of words in an authoritarian sci-fi future.

05/08/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sporting Life

We Finally Settled Our Super Bowl Bet with 5280

It was worth the wait for the kids at Greater Seattle Youth Football and Cheer.

05/07/2014 By Matthew Halverson

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ken Jennings

This week the Jeopardy! champ returns for "Battle of the Decades" and hosts the Bumbershoot lineup announcement party.

05/06/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Cultural Reminder

Fund the Arts with GiveBIG on May 6

The yearly nonprofit fundraising day helps organizations get more bang for you donation buck.

05/05/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Events May 5–11

Songs about drunk dads, over 60 years of sci-fi, and one of the only transgender film festivals: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

05/04/2014 By Conor Romack

Film News

SIFF 2014 Announces Its Full Lineup

From big stars to Brony docs, there's something for everyone at 40th edition of the film fest.

05/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 1–4

Revel in the romance of The Tales of Hoffman, hear local singers go a cappella for Cathedrals, and pig out at the many food truck events.

05/01/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Spike Friedman

The Satori Group playwright discusses his new play Returning to Albert Joseph and sportswriting for Grantland.

05/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

On The Town

Japan: The Deco Years

05/01/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Scene in Seattle

Story Glory

In 16 cities nationwide, Moth StorySlam gives storytellers a shot on the basement stage to address a theme in a single, true narrative.

05/01/2014 By Allison Williams

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Kris Orlowski's 'Believer'

The singer-songwriter's new record expands his sound while maintaining his optimistic spirit.

04/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: May 2014

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

04/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Seattle Event Picks: May 2014

SIFF turns 40, Ira Glass delights in the afternoon, and Mobile Food Rodeo expands.

04/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

The Adventurous Exploits of 'Ernest Shackleton Loves Me'

Balagan Theatre's world premiere production of the electronic rock musical mixes modernity with historical exploration.

04/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucement

Seattle Theatre Group Announces Its 2014–15 Performance Season

Ira Glass, Lewis Black, 2Cellos, Kyle Abraham, and Alton Brown highlight the STG lineup.

04/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Beyoncé and Jay Z Head to Safeco Field This Summer

Tickets for the power couple's mega tour go on sale Friday, May 2.

04/28/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang-For-Your-Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Events April 28–May 4

Independent games, chats with local artists, and a food truck bonanza: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

04/28/2014 By Conor Romack

The Weekend Starts... Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 24–27

Gaze at NFFTY's fresh young films and get lucky with the Seattle Rock Lottery.

04/24/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Opera's Speight Jenkins

The opera's longtime general director preps to oversee his final performance.

04/23/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Season Annoucement

Three World Premiere Musicals Highlight Balagan Theatre's 2014–15 Season

The lineup also includes The Who's Tommy, Urinetown, and Bad Apples.

04/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld