Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do October 12–14

Pulitzer Prize–winning poetry, a Green Lake–adjacent play, and a Broadway-inspired tale.

10/11/2018 By Gwen Hughes

Lit Life

Our Picks for Lit Crawl 2018

The booze-and-books fest returns tonight with 43 events. We have some recommendations to help you navigate.

10/11/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

For the History Books

Inside Seattle’s Antiquarian Book Fair

Local and national sellers converge at Seattle Center this weekend, offering titles that fetch anywhere from $5 to $100,000.

10/09/2018 By Aly Brady

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work October 8–11

A feminist vampire flick, capitalism destroys America, and two Seattle hip-hop icons release a record.

10/08/2018 By Aly Brady

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do October 5–7

Poetry in a museum, a surrealist paint night, and cinema salon.

10/04/2018 By Gwen Hughes

Poets Talk

A Conversation with Tyehimba Jess and Kaveh Akbar

As a preview for Gramma Reading Series #2, the writers discuss the physicality of poetry.

10/02/2018 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work October 1–4

A talk with Sally Field, a curious seven-year-old, and a pre-Lit Crawl bash.

10/01/2018 By Aly Brady

New Music

Ural Thomas Has Northwest Soul

Today, the 78-year-old Northwest soul singer releases his first LP of all original material.

09/28/2018 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do September 28–30

Record releases, Friedberger in Columbia City, and cinema du jour at SIFF.

09/27/2018 By Stefan Milne

Record Release

Tres Leches Release Their First Album at the Clock-Out Lounge

The punk trio celebrates their eclectic debut record on Friday.

09/25/2018 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work September 24–27

Stranger staffers (former and current) popping up all over, the new generation of Native poets, and Japanese Breakfast at the Neptune.

09/24/2018 By Stefan Milne

Pop Culture Fix

The Essential Guide to Seattle Music, Books, and Film

Catch up on the works you’ll hear locals reference all the time.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

Lit Life

7 Iconic Seattle Books to Read Right Now

Essays, fiction, and graphic novels: Beloved Seattle-based authors have books across the board.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

Music Manual

7 Albums Every New Seattleite Should Listen To

Yes, Macklemore and Nirvana, but also Shabazz Palaces, Tacocat, and Chastity Belt.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

Pop Culture Fix

The Essential Guide to Seattle Music, Books, and Film

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

Freshly Lit

New Hugo House Opens Tomorrow

The writing center returns to Capitol Hill and christens its new home with a party.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

Must-See Movies

A Beginner's Guide to Seattle Film

A bingeworthy list of Seattle-set rom-coms and indie flicks.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do September 21–23

Alternative rock from Essex, a Seattle painter's mesmerizing mazes, and a road trip at 12th Avenue Arts.

09/20/2018 By Gwen Hughes

Healing Arts

While the Frye’s Group Therapy Isn’t a Cure-All, It’s Worth a Session

The museum’s new 12-artist show is, unsurprisingly, a bit of a grab bag.

09/19/2018 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work September 17–20

An all-female Richard III, some psychedelic jams, and an audience-directed play.

09/17/2018 By Aly Brady