Arts & Culture

Ticket Alerts

Adele Schedules 2 Nights at KeyArena in July

Don't miss the superstar singer belting out emotional songs from her record-breaking album '25'.

12/15/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Steve Martin and Martin Short Bring Their Show to Seattle

The duo presents the comedic conversation of 'An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life' at the Paramount Theatre next July.

12/15/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: December 14–20

Celebrate LGBT weddings with Sarah Galvin and have a (Flavr) Blue Christmas.

12/14/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: 'Serial' Returns for Season 2

Plus a Will Ferrell appearance as George W. Bush, a Christmas cover from Sleater-Kinney, and another Seahawks win.

12/14/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lily Verlaine

The cocreator of 'Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker' discusses the show's origins and 10th anniversary.

12/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

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

'Beauty and the Beast' charms at the Paramount, Muse plays an arena show in the round, and Next Fest NW explores utopian ideas through dance.

12/10/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Theater Review

Unwavering Humanity Carries 'Come from Away'

The musical chronicling a small town's welcoming spirit to air passengers grounded after 9/11 radiates hope in the face of horror.

12/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Joel McHale Returns Home for Paramount Gig

Plus Craig Ferguson plans a stop at the Neptune.

12/08/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: December 7–13

David Shields releases his latest book, #ShoutYourAbortion host a benefit concert, and locals cover Ryan Adams and Taylor Swift.

12/07/2015 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Joanna Sappenfield

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Have Yourself a Deep Sea Diver Christmas

Plus Ryan Gosling cracks on 'Saturday Night Live' and Russell Wilson remains on fire.

12/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Rainy Season

49 Things Every Seattleite Must Do This Winter

Where to skate, soak, drink, dine, and, yes, swim all season long.

12/05/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Quote Unquote

Is There a More Influential Seattle DJ Than John Richards?

The KEXP vet reflects on nearly two decades of music discovery—and gears up for the station’s new studio.

12/03/2015 By Matthew Halverson

Classical Music

Seattle Symphony Roundup: Benefactor Taylor Swift and 'Nu.Mu.Zu' for Free

The pop star gives $50,000, and the symphony releases composer Giya Kancheli's new reflection on violence.

12/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

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

Degenerate Art Ensemble presents another danced tale of womanhood with 'Predator Songstress: Dictator,' while 'The Sound of Music' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' offer theater the whole family can enjoy.

12/03/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: December 2015

From romanticized UFOs to creepy critters, there are plenty of diverse options across the galleries this month.

12/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Bryan John Appleby's 'The Narrow Valley'

In November, the Seattle singer-songwriter took a trip down to California and traded his folky sound for sweeping orchestral pop.

12/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: November 30–December 6

You can put the tree up next week–instead check out a seasonal comedy series, a new way to experience The Birds, and a different perspective on human skin.

11/30/2015 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Joanna Sappenfield