Arts & Culture

Points of Reference

The Path to Making 'The Best Show' Possible

Tom Scharpling, the host of the comedy cult hit call-in program, breaks down how Howard Stern, Patton Oswalt, and conservative talk radio influenced the show.

08/25/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 24–30

The summer winds down with live comedy, an '80s-inspired concert, and one of the last outdoor movies you'll be seeing in a while.

08/24/2015 By Kelsey Sipple

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Odesza and Lip Reading

Plus, 'Key and Peele,' Bully, Adrian Beltre, and more.

08/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

I'm New Here

A Seattle Arts Primer

A cultural cheat sheet of the best art walks, Broadway-bound plays and musicals, required reading from local authors, and trends in music including a mixtape of Seattle sounds.

08/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Beverly Yanez

Seattle Reign FC's leading scorer looks to lead the squad to a National Women's Soccer League title.

08/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: August 20–23

'Matilda the Musical' offers delights for the whole family, Summit Block Party captures the true musical and artistic spirit of Capitol Hill, and Briana Marela unveils her new record at Sonic Boom.

08/20/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

I'm New Here

A Miller, a Madame, and the Birth of Seattle

It’s kind of a cute story.

08/20/2015 By Matthew Halverson Illustrations by Joseph Laney

I'm New Here

Blue Friday, Explained

Or: why Seattleites wear jerseys on Fridays.

08/20/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Summer Festivals

Gentlemen of the Road to Nowhere: Recapping Stopover Festival in Walla Walla

A reflection on the importance of Mumford and Sons bringing bands like Foo Fighters and Tune-Yards to often overlooked locations.

08/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 17–23

Cozy up to outdoor movies, scandal-ridden theater, and acoustic vibes.

08/17/2015 By Kelsey Sipple

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Iwakuma's No-Hitter

Plus, new music from Chvrches and the highs (and lows) of a Seahawks return TD.

08/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: August 13–16

The Seahawks (finally) return, Seattle Street Food Festival makes mouths water, and 'Pippin the Musical' brings acrobatic excitement to the Paramount.

08/13/2015 By Seattle Met Staff