Arts & Culture

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What's Behind the Jimi Hendrix Park Delays?

It’s been almost a decade since the City of Seattle named a park after its greatest musical icon, and the project is only just now under way. What took so long?

08/04/2015 By Matthew Halverson

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 3–9

Round out your week with SLU Block Party, some mariachi punk, and a red panda or two.

08/03/2015 By Kelsey Sipple

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Signed Russell Wilson and New La Luz

Plus, ironically batless Ken Griffey Jr., a plea for 'NCAA Football,' and Mark Hamill's amazing Luke Skywalker card autographs.

08/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Quote Unquote

Jamie King Isn’t Above Tattooing Tech Bros

“Probably a third of the guys I tattoo work for Amazon.”

08/03/2015 By Matthew Halverson

Nerd Nostalgia

This Windows 95 Tutorial Was an Attack on Cool Kids

In the video that stars Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry, the nerds finally get their revenge.

07/31/2015 By Matthew Halverson

The Sporting Life

As the NHL Takes Expansion Bids, We Look at Seattle’s Competition

The puck stops...where?

07/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Gaming

Inside the Seattle Indies Expo

In the shadow of PAX Prime, the Seattle Indies Expo is a rallying cry for local independent game developers.

07/30/2015 By Darren Davis

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 30–August 2

Out of Sight offers a locally focused alternative to Seattle Art Fair, Julianne and Derek Hough dance with More Live On Tour, and standup comedians Joe Mande and Greg Proops provide sharply cynical humor.

07/30/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Essay

Tear Through the World in Wild Disguise

Ivan Doig was a Northwest legend. Before he died this past spring, the Seattle novelist had one last message to share.

07/30/2015 By David Laskin

Visual Art

10 Things to Know About Seattle Art Fair

The first edition of the Paul Allen–backed visual art showcase takes over CenturyLink Event Center this weekend. Here's the vital info.

07/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concert

Seriously, Let It Go

As Broadway star Idina Menzel comes to Seattle, we imagine her frustration of moving past her Frozen megahit.

07/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Top Things to See and Do in Seattle: August 2015

Alabama Shakes howls with chart-topping roots rock, Three Dollar Bill Cinema shares cinematic bedtime stories outdoors, and Mumford and Sons brings a loaded Stopover Festival lineup to Walla Walla.

07/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Slideshow Recap

Singing, swinging, and escaping the rain: a chronological look back at last weekend's musical festivities.

07/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld Photography by Amber Zbitnoff

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: July 27–Aug 2

Close out July with a literary mixer, improvised dance, and the first Seattle Art Fair.

07/27/2015 By Kelsey Sipple

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: An Odd Week for Seattle Sports

Plus, 'Batman v Superman' meets 'It's Always Sunny,' Hannibal Buress, and the perfection of Pony Time's album cover.

07/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 23–26

Wooden O brings Shakespeare to Seattle Center, Chihuly Venetians come to the Museum of Glass, and BAM Artsfair takes over Bellevue Square.

07/23/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Summer Music Fest

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Itinerary

We plan out your CHBP weekend for you.

07/22/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: July 20–26

Check out some socially-conscious hip hop, arts and crafts in Bellevue, and a summer dance showcase.

07/20/2015 By Kelsey Sipple

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Free Wilco and Joel McHale's ESPYs

Plus, 'Meow the Jewels' and a Tom Hanks music video without music.

07/20/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 16–19

Discover the comedic center between fatherhood and food with Jim Gaffigan, escape the city while still rocking at Timber! Outdoor Music Festival, and find the one that you want with 'Grease' at 5th Avenue Theatre.

07/16/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Met

Arts & Culture

What's Behind the Jimi Hendrix Park Delays?

Cheap Week: August 3–9

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As the NHL Takes Expansion Bids, We Look at Seattle’s Competition

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