Theater Review

American Junkie Adapts a Grunge Heroin Memoir to the Stage

Book-It Repertory Theatre turns Tom Hansen’s 2009 book into a stream of consciousness addiction monologue.

02/19/2019 By Stefan Milne

Happy Birthday To You

Newcomer Icebox Makes Ice Cream Cake for Grown-Ups

Made with Molly Moon's ice cream, this Insta-worthy ice cream cake comes in classic flavors, layered with nostalgia and a little food science.

02/19/2019 By Anne Dennon

Over the Moon

Another Supermoon Graces Seattle's Skies Tonight

This year's biggest and brightest supermoon will reach its apex at 1am Tuesday morning. Here's what to look for.

02/18/2019 By Haley Gray

Sales & Events

Wear What When February 18–24

This week: Fremont Vintage Mall turns 11, Seattle newcomer LumberUnion pops up at the Palladian, and local makers set up inside a coffee shop basement.

02/18/2019 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Seattle Met Has a Brand-New Daily Newsletter

The new Seattle Met Daily is your insider’s guide to the city, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.

02/18/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work February 18–21

A local poetry debut, a festival for improvisers, and two feminist memoirs.

02/18/2019 By Aly Brady

Fun with Listicles

15 Places to Get Your Mediterranean Fix in Seattle

Where to find falafel hot from the fryer, life-changing meatballs, lamb kebabs, and organic Sicilian fare.

02/18/2019 By Nosh Pit Staff

Barstool Dispatch

5 Pioneer Square Happy Hours to See You Through Winter

Start dethawing at these cozy bars in (arguably) Seattle's most characteristic district.

02/15/2019 By Anne Dennon

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Beth's Cafe Property Listed, Sweet Bumpas Shuttered

Six dining developments on our radar this week.

02/15/2019 By Jaime Archer

Turnover City

5 of Mike O'Brien's Most Memorable Moments

Seattle City Council member Mike O'Brien announced that he won't seek reelection, blowing open another council race.

02/15/2019 By Philip Kiefer

South Lake Union’s First Residential High-Rise Brings Nautical Charm and All-Inclusive Living

Picture yourself in a life of luxury at Ascent.

02/14/2019

Bezos Bubble

New York Bucks HQ2 and Proves You Can Resist Amazon

The tech giant scraps its Queens headquarters as New York City officials put up the fight Seattle hasn't.

02/14/2019 By Anne Dennon

Pop Gifts

Tacocat Signs to Sub Pop and Drops First Single from New Album

The new record is called This Mess Is a Place and it comes out May 3.

02/14/2019 By Stefan Milne

Midday Matters

Can Mr. Saigon Win Over the Lunch Crowd?

A familiar name in the Chinatown–International District wants to make banh mi a downtown lunchtime essential.

02/14/2019 By Haley Gray

How Hewitt Designed a Breathtaking Residential Tower

The Emerald Condominiums on Second and Stewart

02/14/2019

Dreaming of Noodles

Portland’s Gado Gado Pops Up at the Whale Wins This Weekend

Offering "sambal-rocking fever dreams" and grilled sardines, Portland's Gado Gado will be taking over the menu at the Whale Wins this Sunday.

02/14/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do February 15–17

A modern take on the variety show, two world-class opera singers in concert, and the Academy's short film nominees.

02/14/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Ticket Alert

Major Seattle-Area Shows Go on Sale Friday

Heart with Joan Jett, Father John Misty with Jason Isbell, Beck with Cage the Elephant and Spoon, Josh Groban, and the Chainsmokers all announced local shows this week.

02/13/2019 By Stefan Milne

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner February 13–19

The week in which: Melissa Miranda celebrates the Year of the Pig, Indi Chocolate teaches us all about truffles, and Monsoon turns the big two-oh.

02/13/2019 By Haley Gray

Hard Winter

Seattle's Snowstorm Really Messed with Small Businesses

Three local business owners weigh in on the “brutal” side effects of our winter wonderland.

02/13/2019 By Stefan Milne