Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Concert Guide 2013

From Marymoor to the Mural: a rundown of this year's open-air concerts.

07/08/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sub Pop's Jonathan Poneman

The cofounder of Seattle's most influential record label talks 25 years of shifting sounds.

07/08/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

TV Recap

'The Killing' Episode 7: Pastor Mike, with the knife

...or was that Linden's frustrated young ex wielding the blade?

07/08/2013 By James Ross Gardner

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 3–7

Jinkx Monsoon glams up Independence Day, Fred Armisen brings his stand-up to Showbox, and fireworks blaze over Lake Union.

07/03/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Film Fan

Nostalgia Film Series, Or: Going Back to (John Hughes) High School

Harvard Exit and the Triple Door will screen some of the most quotable films of the past 30 years.

07/03/2013 By Laura Dannen

Wizardly Ways

QuidCon Brings Harry Potter's Sport to Life

We chat with QuidCon's founder about a fictional sport becoming the real deal.

07/02/2013 By Mike Lydon

First Thursday

Free Museum Day on July 4

Bonus: air conditioning.

07/02/2013 By Laura Dannen

Seattle Sound

Seattle Met Mixtape: Volume 1

Download some of our favorite local music of 2013 by Pickwick, Shelby Earl, the Physics, and more.

07/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

TV Recap

'The Killing' Episode 6: The Bad Shepherd

Holder drops some science. And a new lead sends the detectives to church.

07/01/2013 By James Ross Gardner

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Seattle Summer Events Guide 2013

Outdoor concerts, movies, festivals, feasts, parties, you name it for every day—and night—of summer, from Fourth of July to Labor Day.

07/01/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

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The Top Things to See or Do in July

See: Sir Paul McCartney at Safeco Field. Hear: Star Wars in iambic pentameter.

07/01/2013 By Laura Dannen

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How to Fund the Fourth of July

07/01/2013

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Should You Attend Everfree NW?

The three-day convention for Seattleites who love the cartoon My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic starts July 5. We’ll help you decide if you should go.

07/01/2013

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Perfect Party

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

07/01/2013 By Allison Williams

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Sean Nelson's 'Make Good Choices'

The former Harvey Danger frontman is as witty as ever.

06/28/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: June 27–30

Booker T. gets funky at Jazz Alley, Elliott Bay Books turns 40, and Seattle's full of Pride this weekend.

06/27/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Festival News

Bumbershoot's Comedy Lineup Is Kind of Ridiculous

In a good way: Reggie Watts. Marc Maron. Patton Oswalt. SNL alum. Bryan Cook's competitive erotic fan fiction...

06/27/2013 By Laura Dannen

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with James Ehnes

Seattle Chamber Music Society's artistic director and star performer chats about the 2013 Summer Festival.

06/26/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

Out and Proud

Where to Celebrate Seattle Pride 2013

The Supreme Court hands down two landmark gay-marriage decisions right before our pride party. What timing.

06/26/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Movies + Booze

Inside the (Nearly Finished) Sundance Cinemas Seattle

Movies at the former Metro now come with a full bar and bistro fare. Opening day is July 19.

06/26/2013 By Laura Dannen