Arts & Culture

Book Review

King of Joy Finds Richard Chiem on Weird, Wobbly Ground

The local writer's first novel tells a surreal and lurid story—hippos, porn producers—with uneven results.

02/26/2019 By Stefan Milne

Presently Preserved

Kobo at Higo Marries Modern-Day Japantown with Its Past

Binko Chiong-Bisbee and John Bisbee reimagined the landmark Higo Variety Store as an art gallery and shop.

02/26/2019 By Rosin Saez

Season Preview

14 Seattle Events to Catch This Spring

A guide to getting your arts and culture fix in March, April, and May.

02/26/2019 By Stefan Milne

Big Names

The Top Things to Do in Seattle Spring 2019

The Stones roll into town, Brandi Carlile follows her Grammy wins with an intimate show, and JB Smoove keeps you deftly amused.

02/26/2019 By Stefan Milne

In the Key of Black

The Black Tones' First Album Is Finally Coming

The brother and sister rock duo had the city’s music scene suddenly abuzz last year. This spring, eight years after forming, they release their first full album.

02/26/2019 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work February 25–28

A Marxist sci-fi comedy, a workshop for journalists, and empowering girl pop.

02/25/2019 By Aly Brady

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do February 22–24

An Oscar winner at MoPop, a Shakespearean PJ party, and a bebop legend.

02/22/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Award Season

6 Places to Watch the Oscars Around Seattle

Can’t make it to the Dolby Theatre by Sunday? Head to these local venues to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night.

02/21/2019 By Anne Dennon and Gwen Hughes

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work February 18–21

A local poetry debut, a festival for improvisers, and two feminist memoirs.

02/18/2019 By Aly Brady

Pop Gifts

Tacocat Signs to Sub Pop and Drops First Single from New Album

The new record is called This Mess Is a Place and it comes out May 3.

02/14/2019 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do February 15–17

A modern take on the variety show, two world-class opera singers in concert, and the Academy's short film nominees.

02/14/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Ticket Alert

Major Seattle-Area Shows Go on Sale Friday

Heart with Joan Jett, Father John Misty with Jason Isbell, Beck with Cage the Elephant and Spoon, Josh Groban, and the Chainsmokers all announced local shows this week.

02/13/2019 By Stefan Milne