Arts & Culture

Independent Lit

APRIL Fest Turns 5

The fifth annual small press festival promises a "literary buffet."

03/15/2016 By Darren Davis

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week March 14–20

Deep Sea Diver reveals its 'Secrets,' Lauren Weedman discusses her new book with Dan Savage, and Morgan Taylor shares kiddie stories that (actually) rock.

03/14/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: March 10–13

'Jersey Boys' belts out the hits, Daniel Clowes brings his latest comic creation to Fantagraphics, and Lisa Lampanelli gets raunchy.

03/10/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Ticket Alerts

Dave Chappelle Comes to the Neptune Theatre Next Week

The comedian schedules four standup shows on short notice.

03/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Paul McCartney Returns to Seattle in April

Apparently he was in a band called the Beatles?

03/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

The Rambunctious Theatrical Joy of 'The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart'

National Theatre of Scotland's tale of folk ballads bursts with exuberant enthusiasm at Factory Luxe.

03/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Bob Dylan Kicks Off Summer Tour at Chateau Ste. Michelle

The legendary singer-songwriter hits the road in support of his new album 'Fallen Angels.'

03/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Seattle Spring Arts Guide 2016

From SIFF to Sasquatch!, here's your guide to the season's hottest tickets in Seattle.

03/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week March 7–13

Marvel at art from the Silk Road, get a writing lesson from Susan Orlean, and see Waxahatchee strip down her sound.

03/07/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Miesha Tate Captures a UFC Title for Tacoma

Plus, Jay Pharoah's black comedian impressions on 'SNL' and the darker side of 'Fuller House.'

03/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

10 Years That Changed A City

2014: The Seahawks Win the Super Bowl

For Seattle, the game offered a chance at redemption—not just for the franchise that had lost its only other Super Bowl, but also for the sports community.

03/04/2016 By Matthew Halverson

10 Years That Changed A City

2013: Macklemore, and Seattle Hip-Hop, Go Mainstream

There’s a palpable civic pride—and renewed engagement—in the very idea of local music because our guy made it big.

03/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Brad Evans

The Sounders captain (and comedy fan) readies for the start of the MLS season.

03/03/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: March 3–6

'Assassins' takes aim at ACT, the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament tips off, and National Theatre of Scotland returns.

03/03/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: March 2016

Check out hyperrealistic paintings that emulate kids' crafts, the indigenous Alaskan sculpture tradition, and gothic cartoon acid trips.

03/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Cat Fancy

What to Expect at Tacocat's 'Lost Time' Release Shows

With exuberant, sugary pop-punk tunes that touch on myriad subjects and the gleeful energy of its live shows, there quite simply isn’t a more fun band in Seattle than Tacocat.

03/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Crater's 'Talk to Me So I Can Fall Asleep'

The electronic duo crafts industrial pop for the Internet age.

02/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 29–March 6

Bellevue Arts Museum shows of tech-driven art, Jet City Improv spoofs 'Orange is the New Black' spoof, and high school musicians play with the Seattle Symphony.

02/29/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Flight of the Conchords Returns with a Date at Marymoor Park

It's business (it's business) time, y'all.

02/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Chris Rock's Oscars

Plus, James Atkins, 'Last Week Tonight' on Trump, and lots of new rock music.

02/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld