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

Season Annoucement

On the Boards Releases Its Ever Diverse 2014–15 Lineup

Prepare for another slate of local and international dance, theater, performance pieces, and more.

04/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Chateau Ste. Michelle Unveils Its Full 2014 Summer Concert Series

The lineup includes Ringo Starr, Boston, Frankie Valli, The Go-Go's, Goo Goo Dolls, and more.

04/21/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld