Arts & Culture

Concerts

Reignwolf to Rock Linda's Fest

Linda's Tavern throws a free music fest in its parking lot this Saturday. Plus: two other concerts for your weekend calendar.

08/14/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film News

Kim Basinger, Richard Jenkins to Film a Movie in Seattle

Indie drama "One Square Mile" starts shooting locally this week.

08/13/2012 By Laura Dannen

The Future History

MOHAI to Reopen December 29 in South Lake Union

The Museum of History and Industry, now in the Naval Reserve Armory, reopens with exhibits on Seattle cinema and houseboats.

08/13/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

When Artists Curate an Exhibition, Should They Include Their Own Work?

Prographica show Commentaries: Artists Respond to the Land raises the question.

08/10/2012 By Sheila Farr

The Weekend Starts....Now.

Top 10 Weekend Events

From burgers and beers at the South Lake Union Block Party to a top hat and tails at Volunteer Park's Victorian Day.

08/09/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Nerd Alert

Eight Panels to Check Out at GeekGirlCon

Like "Women in Westeros: Is 'Game of Thrones' Sexist?"

08/09/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Contest

Win Theater Tickets for Life

Seattle Repertory Theatre is giving away two lifelong subscriptions; here's how to compete.

08/08/2012 By Laura Dannen

Books & Talks

Book Review: Maria Semple's 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette'

The former 'Arrested Development' writer sends up Seattle in her new novel.

08/08/2012 By Laura Dannen

Olympic Fever

U.S. Gymnastics Team Vaults into Seattle

The 2012 Olympic gold medal-winning squad takes a victory lap.

08/07/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Free Outdoor Dance Classes Across Seattle

Dancing Til Dusk is back. Learn to swing, salsa, and waltz in Seattle parks all summer long.

08/07/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

All Things Zombie

Video: Run for Your Lives

Seattle Met intern Sabina Cao tangled with the walking...err, running dead in Washington's inaugural zombie chase.

08/06/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Coffee Break

New Video: My Morning Jacket's "Outta My System"

It's an animated acid trip with a Zach Galifanakis cameo as the wizard.

08/06/2012 By Laura Dannen

Art Review

Alan Lau Retrospective: Dances With Brushes

Painter and poet Alan Lau's style is rooted in the Chinese literati tradition and Northwest modernism.

08/02/2012 By Sheila Farr

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend

From free concerts and movies at the Mural to Puccini's opulent 'Turandot' at Seattle Opera. And a few Blue Angels.

08/02/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Visual Art

Art After-Hours: Where to Go This First Thursday

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

08/02/2012 By Laura Dannen

Power of Pop Culture

Points of Reference: Sharon Van Etten’s 'Tramp'

The melancholy songwriter shares the pop culture that shaped her latest album. (Two words: Iggy Pop.)

08/02/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Bill Cosby Is the Boss of Comedy

He's doing a double-header at Benaroya in October. Tickets to see Cosby, Brandi Carlile, Joan Didion, Miranda July, and more are going on sale this week.

08/01/2012 By Laura Dannen

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Shaun Scott

The rising filmmaker co-curates a photo exhibit about Seattle activism, from Occupy to WTO, at M.I.A. Gallery.

08/01/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

A Guide to Great Outdoor Movies in August

Start with a free Harry Potter marathon at Mural Amphitheatre; the first film screens August 4.

08/01/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Highbrow Fun

How to Be a Grownup

We found more than one opportunity to wear a top hat and tails around Seattle.

07/31/2012 By Laura Dannen

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