Arts & Culture

This Week in Macklenews

Macklemore Rails Against Prescription Drug Abuse with "Kevin"

The message-driven song features the smooth vocals of Leon Bridges.

11/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: November 23–29

The table is set for the Thanksgiving week: enjoy the rock 'n' roll energy of Thunderpussy, a reintroduction to Native American art at TAM, and Dave B's summery hip-hop.

11/23/2015 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Seahawk Thomas Rawls Shreds the 49ers

Plus, Edgar Martinez's Hall of Fame case, Iron and Wine, and free Foo Fighters.

11/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Dance

A Tough Nut to Crack

After 31 years, Pacific Northwest Ballet is finally staging a new Nutcracker. Here’s what you need to know.

11/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

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

NAAM hosts one of the most prestigious collections of African American art, Seattle Rep's 'Come from Away' finds musical hope in the wake of 9/11, and the Seahawks look to save their season with a rivalry win.

11/19/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

'Tis the Season

Seattle Christmas and Holiday Event Guide 2015

A roundup of the city’s festive arts festivities.

11/18/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Robert DeLong

The Bothell native and rising music star blends EDM with an indie rock sensibility.

11/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: November 16–22

Marvel at Anthony Doerr's literary acumen, party at Redwood Tavern, and celebrate Thanksgiving early with Ayron Jones and the Way.

11/16/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

The Dixie Chicks Reunite and Schedule Seattle Return

After a decade away, the superstar country trio heads to White River Amphitheatre next summer.

11/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: John Oliver on Daily Fantasy Sports

Plus, John Mulaney delivers an amazing new standup special, Missy Elliott returns, and cats hate cucumbers.

11/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

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

EMP goes gaga for Hello Kitty, Bryan John Appleby releases a majestic baroque pop album, and Rainn Wilson returns home with his memoir.

11/12/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Visual Art

Aesthetic Origins: 'Intimate Impressionism' at Seattle Art Museum

While not the most captivating collection, the National Gallery of Art's touring exhibit offers a good overview of essential impressionism.

11/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Rachel Ratner of Wimps

A punk chat about gray hairs, Mötley Crüe, and the band's new album 'Suitcase.'

11/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: November 9–15

Jesse Eisenberg chats with Sherman Alexie, 'Mo-Wave brings queer music to Chop Suey, and SIFF goes Italian.

11/09/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How '70s Rock Solos and Ludicrous News Reports Shaped Eugene Mirman's Insane New 7 LP Comedy Album

Take a long, strange trip of standup, sound effects, meditation, and digital drugs with 'I'm Sorry (You're Welcome).'

11/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: 'Master of None' and 'Fallout 4'

In case you need any entertainment to binge on this week.

11/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

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

Don't miss the Broadway power of Idina Menzel in 'If/Then,' PNB's haunting 'Emergence,' or the cavalcade of famous female authors.

11/05/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Theater Review

'Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play' Mixes Memories and Mania

ACT Theatre examines what happens when 'The Simpsons' becomes dogma after the apocalypse.

11/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: November 2015

Don't let the daylight savings time premature darkness blues keep you from these gallery exhibits.

11/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lemolo

Meagan Grandall weaves more sweet pop dreams on her band's new LP 'Red Right Return.'

11/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld