Arts & Culture

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

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Intiman Theatre's Andrew Russell

The artistic director and playwright discusses his new show 'John Baxter Is a Switch Hitter.'

08/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Finding Truth Behind the Masks of SAM's 'Disguise'

There's a lot hiding in this arresting exploration of global African art.

08/11/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

U.S. Women's World Cup Champs to Play Brazil in Seattle

The USWNT heads to CenturyLink Field this October.

08/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 10–16

This week is one of food trucks, comics, and '60s soul. What's not to love?

08/10/2015 By Kelsey Sipple

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Jon Stewart's Final 'The Daily Show'

Plus, Briana Marela, UW basketball finally plays Gonzaga, and the Cure meets the Commodores.

08/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: August 6–9

Taylor Swift shakes it off at CenturyLink Field, South Lake Union Block Party gets musical, and La Luz releases 'Weirdo Shrine.'

08/06/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: August 2015

Take a road trip at Linda Hodges Gallery, explore interconnectivity through fiber sculpture at Glass Box Gallery, and more artistic picks.

08/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Interview

How Jason Segel Identifying with David Foster Wallace Led to 'The End of the Tour'

The actor discusses being drawn to Wallace's expression of depression, and finding himself in a similar place post–'How I Met Your Mother.'

08/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

New Music

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Return with the Paternal "Growing Up (Sloane's Song)"

The MC and new dad offers fatherly advice on the track featuring Ed Sheeran (which is available for free download).

08/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Aqueduct's 'Wild Knights'

After eight years away, David Terry returns with more spastic and emotional indie synth pop.

08/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld