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S. Leigh Savidge Has a Death Wish

One of the writers behind ‘Straight Outta Compton’ dishes on Hollywood and hip-hop.

02/26/2016 By Matthew Halverson

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: February 25–28

Seattle Fringe Festival spans the theatrical spectrum, Michael Che leaves the 'Weekend Update' desk to do standup, and Seattle Women's Chorus gets campy.

02/25/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Ticket Alerts

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Plan Surprise Release Show at Neumos on Friday

The hip-hop duo unveils 'This Unruly Mess I've Made' with a free concert and Amazon live stream.

02/24/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sean Beaudoin

The author taps into his rocker spirit with his new short story collection 'Welcome Thieves.'

02/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 22–28

Don't miss the ascending musical talents of Julien Baker and Crater or the chance to giggle with Ron Funches.

02/22/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: February 18–21

Trevor Noah leaves the news desk for the standup stage, Seattle Asian American Film Festival brings diversity to the big screen, and 'Marvel Universe Live!' offers superpowered arena action.

02/18/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Shannon Perry of Gazebos

The rocker and tattoo artist preps for the release of her band's Hardly Art debut, 'Die Alone.'

02/17/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Odesza and Chvrches Headline Capitol Hill Block Party 2016

The festival also celebrates its 20th anniversary with Crystal Castles, MØ, Thundercat, and the Joy Formidable.

02/16/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Toon Tunes

Tacocat Rocks the New 'Powerpuff Girls' Theme Song

Seattle's finest pop punk partiers make some noise for the reboot of the beloved animated series.

02/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 15–21

Give your gut an laugh workout via improv, face the music with two local release shows, and catch up on the best films of 2015.

02/15/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Daniel Bryan's Emotional Goodbye

Plus another amazing OK Go music video, NBA All-Star dunks, and more.

02/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Urbanism

City Canon: Tinder Is a Metaphor

Swiping and categorizing Seattleites.

02/12/2016 By Anand Balasubrahmanyan

FIlm

Cinerama Screens the 2016 Oscar Nominees

'Eight Days of Oscar' lets patrons cinematically cram before the big award show.

02/12/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: February 11–14

Get musical business lessons at 5th Avenue Theatre, spend Valentine's Day with John Waters, and hit the hardwood with the Harlem Globetrotters.

02/11/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Bill Evans

A pioneer of the Seattle modern dance scene returns to celebrate his 75th birthday with solo performances.

02/10/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Bruce Springsteen Finally Returns to Seattle

The Boss and the E Street Band will play KeyArena on March 24.

02/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Beyoncé Struts to CenturyLink Field in May

Fresh off the Super Bowl halftime show, the pop queen brings the Formation World Tour to Seattle.

02/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

The Man Behind the Mask

Why it’s good that we never really knew Marshawn Lynch.

02/08/2016 By Matthew Halverson

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 8–14

Listen to a master author read his latest novel, check out some budding Seattle bands, and enjoy a rock concert on the day of love.

02/08/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Seattle U's 'SportsCenter' Moment

Plus, 'Simpsons' memes, the Mariners' new Korean slugger, Will Ferrell, and more.

02/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld