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Trevor Boone Strums for Vintage Left-Handed Guitars

The Emerald City Guitars owner draws from his lifelong love of collecting and bygone eras.

12/22/2022 By Angela Cabotaje Photography by Chona Kasinger

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DJ Supreme La Rock Is the Ultimate Record Keeper

This KEXP mix master and international DJ has been into vinyl since he was a young boy. "I stopped counting around 50,000."

12/19/2022 By Angela Cabotaje Photography by Chona Kasinger

Talk About a Freeze

We Heart the Big Dark: Seattle's Top Winter Activities

What are winters like in Seattle? We say fun, with the best winter activities involving lots of snow, festivities, and cozy recipes.

12/08/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Auld Lang Syne

Seattle Events to Ring In the New Year

The events and parties to ring in the new year, from a jazz-filled affair with Kenny G to a classic concert at Benaroya.

12/06/2022 By Spencer Brown

A Day in the Life

How a Pacific Northwest Ballet Dancer Keeps Turning

Principal Lesley Rausch prepares for the PNB’s 50th anniversary season with pilates and pointe shoes.

12/02/2022 By Sophie Grossman

Oh. My. Gawd.

The Friends Experience Comes to Seattle in February 2023

Tickets are on sale starting December 9. Could we be any more excited?

12/01/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Get Your Cheer On

Holiday Events to Get You in the Festive Spirit

Christmas concerts, festive performances, jolly food experiences, and a wonderland of gift markets can help you feel merry and bright this season.

11/29/2022 By Spencer Brown

Bookkeeper

Bill Gates Shares His Holiday Book List for 2022

The Microsoft billionaire turned philanthropist announces his book recommendations for the holidays, from a middle school favorite to a recent memoir.

11/21/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

It's Lit

Where to See Holiday Lights in Seattle

Zoo lights at Point Defiance and Woodland Park, elaborate displays in Redmond, Bellevue, and Leavenworth—bask in the Seattle area's festive Christmas glow.

11/18/2022 By Spencer Brown

Seattle After Dark

Things to Do at Night in Seattle

That aren't just restaurants or straight-up bars—though Vermillion Art Gallery, Kraken Community Iceplex, and Mox Boarding House have booze. Just saying.

11/07/2022 By Sophie Grossman Illustrations by Bridgette Huhtala

Live and Unfiltered

Brooke Jarvis Tells a Firefly Love Story at Pop-Up Magazine

The immersive performance comes to the Moore Theatre on November 7 and features stories from local journalists, actors, playwrights, and poets.

11/04/2022 By Sophie Grossman

Quote Unquote

Jo Koy Impersonates His Mom All the Way to the Tacoma Dome

With a new movie and a series of comedy specials under his belt, our homegrown stand-up has learned a little about being specifically American.

10/25/2022 By Allison Williams

On View

Molly Vaughan’s After Boucher Brings Rococo to the Frye

The trans activist and Seattle artist's paintings and drawings, based on the work of François Boucher, are featured in the museum's Boren Banner Series.

10/21/2022 By Sophie Grossman

Buy the Book

A Guide to Seattle’s Independent Bookstores

From Elliott Bay Book Company in Capitol Hill to the U District's Magus Books, Seattle's many indie booksellers keep the city well-read.

10/19/2022 By Stefan Milne With Sophie Grossman

Ready Player One

Halo World Championship Lands in Seattle This Weekend

The Halo: Infinite esports tournament, from Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries, arrives at the Seattle Convention Center and Twitch.

10/18/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

SCARE SHOW

Washington State's Most Horrific Film Achievements

Scary movies perfect for Halloween, from 'The Ring' to 'Twin Peaks' and the rest of the David Lynch canon.

10/17/2022 By Sophie Grossman and Sophia Struna

Never Be Bored Again

Seattle Arts and Entertainment Guide

From bookstores to bar trivia.

10/14/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Cryptic Promises

Crypto Winter: Could the Web3 Revolution Be a Lifeline for Seattle Artists?

The Seattle NFT Museum, the NFT Seattle Conference—Seattle is becoming an epicenter of Web3 technology. But can crypto reconcile itself with the art world?

10/10/2022 By Sophie Grossman