Arts & Culture

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Robinson Canó and Jordan Morris Are Red Hot

Plus, Radiohead, Star Wars emojis, and adult breakfast cereal.

05/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Jesse Link

The Seattle artist chats about his colorful animal paintings, street art, and 'American Majestic.'

05/05/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 5–8

Sail the ghostly seas with Seattle Opera's 'The Flying Dutchman,' take in the social commentary of Spectrum Dance's 'A Rap on Race,' and catch the last weekend of Kehinde Wiley at SAM.

05/05/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: May 2016

Head out to discover spectral dresses, adventurous animals, the calm of rust-infused panels, and more.

05/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF Releases Its Full 2016 Lineup

Viggo Mortensen, Kate Winslet, Werner Herzog, and more: let the annual cinematic indulgence begin.

05/04/2016 By Scott Johnson

The Sporting Life

Meet the 2016 Seahawks Draft Picks

Can it be football season yet?

05/02/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week May 2–8

Soak in early summer fun with Har Mar Superstar, hear Kris Orlowski debut his new album, and bid a temporary farewell to Hugo House.

05/02/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

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

Beyoncé rules over her court at CenturyLink Field, Comedy Bang! Bang! brings its colorful cast of characters, and the Seattle Storm tips off a youth revolution.

04/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Unnecessary chicness

Breaking Down the Xs and Os of Russell Wilson's New Fashion Line

Fresh threads or wack ensembles?

04/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Here In My Car

How to Survive Car Camping at Sasquatch! Festival

Allow a four-time veteran car camper to explain the keys to and benefits of this underutilized method for experiencing the music fest.

04/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 28–May 1

Tip your hat to 'Newsies,' see King Felix take on the champs, and chow down at a taco truck fiesta.

04/28/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Erik Blood

Seattle's premiere producer returns with a new solo record, 'Lost in Slow Motion.'

04/27/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

FIlm

Fremont Outdoor Cinema Loses Its Home

The family behind Seattle's oldest summer outdoor movie series tries to figure out a way to keep the neighborhood tradition alive.

04/26/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

FIlm

Young Vision: A NFFTY 2016 Guide

Picks for the best of this year's National Film Festival for Talented Youth.

04/26/2016 By Scott Johnson

Summer Festivals

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and Death Cab for Cutie Headline Bumbershoot 2016

Festival passes for the loaded lineup (Tame Impala, Run the Jewels, Father John Misty, KYGO, Billy Idol, and more) go on sale this Friday.

04/26/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week April 25–May 1

A new album from Erik Blood, a new play from Yussef El Guindi, and a new book from comedian Jen Kirkman.

04/25/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Remembering Prince

Plus, Garbage, a country song about Waffle Houses, and Lin-Manuel Miranda rapping about Puerto Rico's problems.

04/25/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Quote Unquote

Lindy West Is Not Afraid to Be Shrill

"[Being funny] is something that's gendered. People don’t think women are funny, so it’s always satisfying to upend people’s expectations."

04/22/2016 By Matthew Halverson

Questions Answered

Dan Warter Knows Where the Bodies—and Boats—Are Buried

The diver turned filmmaker explores the many forgotten mysteries lurking in local waters.

04/22/2016 By Jessica Voelker

FIlm

Woody Allen's Amazon Studios Film 'Café Society' Opens SIFF 2016

The movie starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, and Steve Carell makes its American premiere on May 19.

04/21/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld