Arts & Culture

The Sporting Life

An Open Letter to the Seattle Mariners

My head wants to believe in you, but my heart isn’t quite sure.

04/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Passing Through

Kathleen Hanna: From Riot Grrrl to Riot Woman

The Bikini Kill front woman on stripping in Seattle, making feminism cool, and her lecture at the Neptune Theatre.

04/01/2015 By Rosin Saez

Summer Festivals

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Features TV on the Radio, Ratatat, and the Kills

Built to Spill, the Julie Ruin, Wye Oak, and Jamie XX also highlight the urban summer festival.

03/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Death Cab for Cutie's Nick Harmer

The band's bassist discusses the new album Kintsugi and the post–Chris Walla era.

03/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Tom Hanks, Super Mario, and Daniel Bryan

Distract yourself with expedited cinematic journeys, bluegrass, hip-hop, video game memories, and pro wrestling.

03/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: March 30–April 5

Kate Wallich explores post-postmodernist dance with Splurge Land and the Sonics fittingly play Sonic Boom: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

03/30/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Justin Huertas

The playwright and actor shares the origin story of his superhero musical Lizard Boy.

03/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: March 26–29

Nerd out at Emerald City Comicon, get your fill at Taste Washington, and be the dancing queen at Mamma Mia!.

03/26/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Ticket Alert

Chateau Ste. Michelle Reveals Its 2015 Summer Concert Series

This year's lineup includes Sheryl Crow, Randy Newman, and annual favorites. Tickets go on sale Saturday.

03/25/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro

The singer discusses Time to Come Home, tech bros, inverted boredom, and school picture day.

03/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

City of Literature

“If You Could Make Seattleites Read One Book, What Would It Be?”

We asked six local writers to each nail down one must-read book for city dwellers.

03/24/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: March 23–29

Enemies become allies at Taproot Theatre, plus all the pancakes and booze an art enthusiast could want: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

03/23/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

The Sporting Life

March Madness Returns to Seattle: Gonzaga and Other Weekend Highlights

We recap the NCCA Tournament's return to KeyArena.

03/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Modest Mouse and Matthew McConaughey

Kick off the week with fresh indie rock, celebrity ads for a video store, sports tears, and a comedian drumming.

03/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How David Foster Wallace and INXS Inspired OK Go's 'Hungry Ghosts'

OK Go frontman Damian Kulash discusses what led to the new sounds on the band's latest album.

03/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

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

Hugo House honors departed poets, Seattle Chamber Players play Henry Art Gallery, and the NCAA Tournament tips off at KeyArena.

03/19/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

The Sporting Life

The Many Frustrations of Few

With Gonzaga headed to Seattle for the NCAA Tournament, our resident Zags fan looks at the highs and lows of Mark Few's reign as head coach of the Bulldogs.

03/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld