Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do February 1–3

Eastern European punk meets Seattle, a sitcom producer does stand-up, and smooth jazz returns to Ballard.

01/31/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Olympia Dispatch

Washington Could Move Up Its Presidential Primary Date

Will this state's vote finally matter in 2020?

01/31/2019 By Hayat Norimine

2019 Election

Lisa Herbold Is Running for Re-Election

The City Hall veteran says she's not done yet.

01/30/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 30–February 5

The week in which: A festivus convenes for Belgian beer, "totchos" are a thing, and burgers become romantic date fare.

01/30/2019 By Haley Gray

Chorus Camp

Sister Kate Dance Company Is Reviving the Chorus Girl Tradition

Robin Nunnally created the troupe and open-for-all boot camp. Now she’s cultivating female empowerment.

01/30/2019 By Aly Brady

Voter's Guide

What to Know About Seattle's Education Levies

Look out for your February special election ballot. Then vote.

01/30/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Housing and Homelessness

Advocates Call for State Protections Against Eviction

A new study published by Washington Community Action Network surveyed more than 800 tenants about their experiences with rental housing.

01/30/2019 By Haley Gray

2019 Election

Former Police Chief Is Running for Seattle City Council

Jim Pugel built a reputation as an early supporter of police reform.

01/29/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Monthly Planner

12 Seattle Events to Catch This February

Steve Jobs is an opera, a noir fest offers sympathy for the jaded, and a local expressionist returns.

01/29/2019 By Stefan Milne

Collabs

Whoa—Check Out the Lineup for Li'l Woody's Burger Month

Four big name chefs. Four not-so-traditional burgers. A month of meaty bliss.

01/29/2019 By Haley Gray

Housing and Homelessness

Seattle City Council Freezes Redevelopment on Mobile Home Parks

Residents of Halcyon Mobile Home Park feared evictions when the property went up for sale.

01/29/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Shift Change

Over at Manolin, Changes and a New Bar Project

A new sibling bar, Rupee, will explore Sri Lankan food and its tradition of "short eats."

01/29/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Taste Washington Is Back for Its 22nd Year!

The largest single-region wine and food event is back, featuring top pours and bites from over 235 Washington wineries and 65 local restaurants.

01/29/2019

Succession

Big Change, Familiar Names at Seattle Met

Seattle’s award-winning city magazine announces new editor in chief.

01/29/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Good Buys for Best Friends

A Shop Talk Galentine's Day Gift Guide

For the poetic, noble land-mermaids in your life.

01/29/2019 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Admirable Sidekicks

8 Sister Restaurants We Love as Much as the Originals

These bars and eateries were conceived as companions to pre-existing restaurants, but they’re every bit as great as their elder siblings.

01/28/2019 By Nosh Pit Staff

2020 Election

Democratic Party Cries Foul over Howard Schultz's Potential 2020 Run

The former Starbucks chairman told CBS he would run as an independent.

01/28/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Sales & Events

Wear What When January 28–February 3

Closing out the month: Seattle Gents has a panel on fashion and tech, Eco Collective hosts the ultimate clothing swap, and Kick It Boutique preps for Valentine's Day.

01/28/2019 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Opening Dispatch

MistralKitchen Chef William Belickis Returns...to Chavez?

The Mexican restaurant on 12th Ave will gradually become the chef's new project, Violet.

01/28/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work January 28–31

A fiction debut, an argument for flip phones, and a live adventure podcast.

01/28/2019 By Aly Brady