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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: November 5–8

Don't miss the Broadway power of Idina Menzel in 'If/Then,' PNB's haunting 'Emergence,' or the cavalcade of famous female authors.

11/05/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: October 29–November 1

The Seattle Symphony's Sonic Evolution series mixes Bill Frisell and Shaprece, 'Festen' delivers family drama at its most tense, and contemporary Korean art makes a long overdue return to Seattle.

10/29/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: October 22–25

From the flash of Seattle Opera's 'The Pearl Fishers' to a one-man show about Barbara Streisand's private mall to Cafe Nordo’s booze-fueled 'Sauced,' this week's theatrical options run the gamut.

10/22/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Best Nonprofits

Introducing Our 2015 Light a Fire Award Winners

Our fourth annual celebration of organizations and individuals who make Seattle—and the world—a better place.

10/19/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: October 15–18

Cameron Esposito bring laughs to the Neptune, 'Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play' explores a postapocalyptic 'Simpsons' future, and Northwest Film Forum shows off Ben Gibbard's favorite music films.

10/15/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: October 8–11

Modern Sky Festival brings Chinese rock to Seattle, Sherman Alexie's controversial 'The Best American Poetry 2015' launches at Hugo House, and women nerd out at GeekGirlCon.

10/08/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: October 1–4

Tacoma Art Museum looks at the artistic impact of AIDS, SAM hosts masterworks of impressionism, and the fall theater season is in full swing.

10/01/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Mudroom

Perfect Party October 2015

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

10/01/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: September 24–27

Local Sightings Film Fest and 'Genius' at the Frye highlight local up-and-coming artists, and the Seahawks need a win in their home opener.

09/24/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: September 17–20

'Annie' brings a sunny disposition to the Paramount, Seattle Symphony opens its 2015–16 season, and MOHAI examines Seattle's hip-hop history.

09/17/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: September 10–13

Heavy metal meets French theater at On the Boards, and the Washington State Fair kicks off in Puyallup.

09/10/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: September 3–7

There's plenty to laugh at this Labor Day weekend.

09/03/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Mudroom

Perfect Party September 2015

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

08/31/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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The Top Things to Do This Weekend: August 27–30

Get out to watch some soccer (Sounders and Reign) or stay in to play some video games (PAX and SIX).

08/27/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Cover Story

I’m New Here: A User’s Guide to the Emerald City

Unpacking the myths and truths—politics, weather, traffic, food, legal pot—of Seattle for newcomers and longtimers alike. Plus, tales of arrival from an Amazon employee, an Ethiopian refugee, and Sasha Mehdi, age one.

08/21/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

I'm New Here

A Crib Sheet for Seattle Politics

Some cocktail party conversation starters, if you will.

08/21/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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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

The 30-Second Intro to Legal Marijuana

You know it's legal. Now what?

08/20/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

I'm New Here

Blue Friday, Explained

Or: why Seattleites wear jerseys on Fridays.

08/20/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

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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