Arts & Culture

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: June 2016

Intiman Theatre highlights black women playwrights, Dennis Coleman says goodbye, and Bren Ahearn threads some subversive stitches.

05/30/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Praise for the Messi-ah

Copa América brings some of North and South America’s best national teams to town in June. That includes Argentina and perhaps the greatest living athlete: Lionel Messi. Here’s what makes him transcendent.

05/27/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2016

Make the most of the cinematic season.

05/26/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 26–30

Intiman Theatre Festival gives black women a platform, Northwest Folklife Festival takes over Seattle Center, and La Sera sounds like summer.

05/26/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Lip Service

Lipstick Is the New Band Tee

Seattle's most colorful pop punk outfits rock lipstick to match—and they're bringing it on tour.

05/26/2016 By Conor Romack

Summer Music Fest

The Must-See Acts of Sasquatch! Festival 2016

Make the most of Memorial Day weekend at the Gorge.

05/25/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Quote Unquote

Brett Hamil Has Had It with Seattle Politics

And the host of Seattle Process isn't going to take it anymore.

05/25/2016 By Matthew Halverson

Film Fest

SIFF 2016 Picks: Week One (May 23–30)

Werner Herzog examines technology, David Byrne accompanies color guards, and a lost Orson Welles masterpiece returns to the big screen.

05/24/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: May 23–30

Words from Lindy West and Sherman Alexie, the tradition of Northwest Folklife Festival, and a non-Sasquatch indie rock alternative.

05/23/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Franklin Gutierrez's Moonshot

Plus, a bloody good 'SNL' finale, some Brand New music, and a Spotify failure.

05/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Open Letter

To the Snake Ripping Off My Dog's Talent Show Tricks

I’ll have you know that I take no pleasure in writing this letter.

05/23/2016

Film Fest

SIFF 2016 Picks: Opening Weekend (May 19–22)

Start the festival out right with street cats, disgraced politicians, Cuban ballerinas, and more.

05/19/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 19–22

The Piano Man comes to Safeco Field, EMP boldly goes where no man has gone before, and Bill Burr brings his pummeling comedy.

05/19/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Opening Dispatch

The New Third Place Books and Its Restaurant, Raconteur, Open This Weekend

Literature, cocktails, tacos, and waffles—all under one beautiful barrel-vaulted roof.

05/18/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Style Exhibit

BAM Celebrates 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair

Explore the history of the iconic traveling fashion show and how it redefined beauty, style, and empowerment.

05/17/2016 By Aoife Reilly

Morning Jolt

'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Slams Sexist Reaction to SoDo Arena Vote

Samantha Bee introduces Seattle's starting five, the five council women who chose "ports before sports."

05/17/2016 By Josh Feit

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week May 16–22

Celebrate a new season with the Storm, prepare for SIFF's cinematic overload, and drink up during Seattle Beer Week.

05/16/2016 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Scott Johnson

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Saying Goodbye to THEESatisfaction

Plus, new songs from The Lonely Island and Vats, the comedy duo of Ken Jennings and Weird Al, and B.J. Novak's epic talk show story.

05/16/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Tacocat's 'Lost Time'

Tacocat expertly mixes the fun and frustration of the current Seattle climate on its April LP.

05/12/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 12–15

The Who tries not to get fooled again at KeyArena, Translations gives trans film voices an outlet, and Seattle Beer Week brings the suds.

05/12/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

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