Arts & Culture

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Star Wars, Nelson Cruz, and Drunk Avengers

But seriously, can it be Christmas already?

04/20/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now

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

Check out Robin Hood swinging onto the Seattle Children's Theatre stage, Dave Attell's delightfully filthy standup, and free in-store concerts on Record Store Day.

04/16/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

The Sporting Life

The 5 Best Mariners Promotions of the 2015 Season

Safeco Field: where bobbleheads, Star Wars, and The Lego Movie intersect.

04/15/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film

SIFF 2015 Opens with Melissa McCarthy in 'Spy'

The latest pairing of actress Melissa McCarthy and director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat) kicks off this year's festivities.

04/15/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with ACT Theatre's Kurt Beattie

The artistic director discusses ACT's 50th anniversary and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

04/14/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How George Carlin, Ken Burns, and Stevie Wonder Influenced Allen Stone

The Seattle soul singer preps for his new album Radius and the Evolution of the Artist concert series by sharing his inspirations.

04/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: April 13–19

Bellevue Arts Museum showcases Jana Brevick’s ingenious metal work and EMP's Pop Conference gets weird: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

04/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Atoosa Moinzadeh

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: The Masters and Built to Spill

Plus, Louis C.K. denying Jimmy Fallon a job and an utterly insufferable tweet

04/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Film

The Future of Washington Film Is in the Legislature’s Hands

Senate Bill 6027 would not only bring more productions here but also keep local ones from leaving.

04/10/2015 By Bernard Ellouk

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 8–12

PNB's Swan Lake soars, Jet City Improv takes on Game of Thrones, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings that New Orleans sound to Benaroya Hall.

04/09/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Theater Review

'Lizard Boy' Is Comfortable in Its Own Skin

Seattle Rep's superhero musical leans heavily on the current moment, but the songs carry it.

04/08/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Interview

Ira Glass: This American Dance

The famed host chats about his unique touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host, which combines dance and radio storytelling.

04/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Local Flavor: Timber! and Fisherman's Village Music Festival 2015 Lineups

Get a crash course in Seattle's music scene with these two slightly out of town fests.

04/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: April 6–12

Questlove spins records at Neumos and the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival showcases black filmmakers: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

04/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Atoosa Moinzadeh