Arts & Culture

Theater News

He's Baaack: Mike Daisey Coming to Seattle Rep in May

The raconteur follows up his Apple story with two West Coast premieres.

04/05/2013 By Laura Dannen

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: Apr 4–7

Eric Carle's art transcends The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Nick Cave gets seedy, and local bands go symphonic with Seattle Rock Orchestra.

04/04/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Film

'Room 237' Explores the Hidden Meanings of 'The Shining'

Learn the far-out theories surrounding Kubrick's horror classic at SIFF.

04/04/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Art After-Hours: Where to Go This First Thursday

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

04/04/2013 By Sheila Farr

Concert Math

See Prince for $250, Or...

How many shows can you see for the same price?

04/03/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

What Is This, Footloose?

Video: Dozens Shimmy, Shake to Protest State "Dance Tax"

Watch the AP video of Monday's "dance-in" at the capitol building in Olympia.

04/02/2013 By Laura Dannen

Ticket Alert

Mike Birbiglia to Tape a New Comedy Special in Seattle

His latest solo show My Girlfriend's Boyfriend will be immortalized at the Playhouse at Seattle Center.

04/02/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Music Festival

Flaming Lips to Headline Capitol Hill Block Party

Also atop the summer fest's initial lineup: Girl Talk, Pickwick, and more. Festival passes are on sale now.

04/02/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Preview

At 87, Artist David Byrd Is Just Getting Started

With a lifetime of work to show, the New York painter and sculptor makes his gallery debut this week at Greg Kucera.

04/02/2013 By Laura Dannen

Theater Preview

NCTC Stages Kafka's 'The Trial' in Former INS Building

Don't be surprised if they throw the book at you, too.

04/01/2013 By Laura Dannen

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Pickwick's 'Can't Talk Medicine'

Seattle's best soul band finally has the album to prove it.

03/29/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Scene in Seattle

Lynn Shelton's Seattle Film Family Tree

Maybe it's a "many-tentacled web." Regardless, the local film community is one very supportive bunch.

03/29/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: Mar 28–31

Parenting is scary business in Washington Ensemble's Smudge; Phoenix rises at the Paramount; and APRIL Festival brings out Sherman Alexie for its closing weekend.

03/28/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

The Sporting Life

While the M's Are Away, at Safeco We'll Play

Even though the Mariners open the season on the road, fans can still head to the ballpark for a free night of baseball.

03/28/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

What Is This, Footloose?

Down with the Dance Tax? Join the Dance-In

Century Ballroom wants to see you at the capitol in Olympia on April 1. All feet welcome.

03/27/2013 By Laura Dannen

Ticket Alert

U.S. World Cup Qualifier Coming to Seattle in June

Cheer on the US Men's National Team as it tries to punch its ticket to the 2014 World Cup.

03/27/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Maria Semple Talks 'Bernadette' with Nancy Pearl

Seattle's busiest satirist launches a spring book tour with a hometown event.

03/27/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Chatting with the Dude

A Phone Call with Jeff Bridges

The Oscar winner has gone country. Bridges and his band the Abiders arrive in town next week.

03/26/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Exhibit Review

The Dirty Truth About Plastic

Don't we recycle? The Burke Museum's new exhibit Plastics Unwrapped uses "statistical sculptures" to help us face facts.

03/26/2013 By Sheila Farr

Points of Reference

How Picasso, IBM, and Jazz Shape Demetri Martin's Comedy

Yes, Picasso informed his doodles.

03/25/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

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