Shade Index

7 More Reasons Why Dining by Ferry Rules

Who knew taking public transit to dinner could be so magical?

08/14/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Last Week in Politics

Top 10 Stories: Primary Results, Dave Meinert, and a Stolen Plane at SeaTac

Your weekly dose of top political stories.

08/14/2018 By Grace Madigan

Midterm 2018

Kim Schrier Advances to the General Election

The latest ballot release shows Democrat Kim Schrier solidly in second place over Jason Rittereiser.

08/14/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Midterm 2018

Congressman Adam Smith Will Face Another Democrat, Sarah Smith, in November

Sarah Smith secured her second-place lead over Republican Doug Basler for the 9th Congressional District House seat.

08/13/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Pizza Piety

World Pizza Introduces a Reusable Pizza Box

Cardboard boxes are a staple in the pizza tradition but they usually end up in the trash. The International District's World Pizza is hoping to change that.

08/13/2018 By Grace Madigan

Sales & Events

Wear What When August 13–20

This week in style events: bags at Sassafras, style advice at Moorea Seal, a chance to meet designer Luly Yang, plus Chophouse Row's Head to Toe returns.

08/13/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work August 13–16

A visit from the father of modern Mexican art, a celebration of the queen of pop's birthday, and a cabaret to close out Nights at the Neptune.

08/13/2018 By Landon Groves

Bona Fide Losers

Mayor Jenny Durkan Proclaims Tomorrow Sub Pop Day

Last week the label got an airplane, now this.

08/10/2018 By Stefan Milne

Falling Stars

The Perseid Meteor Shower Puts on a Show This Weekend

The stars have aligned for a great year for meteors.

08/10/2018 By Katheryn Grice

S'mores Galore

5 Sweet Spots for National S'mores Day

It's getting toasty in here.

08/10/2018 By Christina Ausley

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Patio Highs and Pizza Lows

And Le Petit Cochon announces their imminent closure come October.

08/10/2018 By Cassie Sawyer

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do August 10–12

Volunteer Park ups its wattage, Seattle saves its history, and Sub Pop gives you a present for its birthday.

08/10/2018 By Mac Hubbard

Woodland Park Zoo

Jungle Party 2018

On July 13, 2018, more than 1,000 supporters joined together to raise more than $2 million for our mission to embark on a historic transformation, redefining the relationship between people, our planet and its creatures.

08/09/2018

Rock History

MoPOP’s Pearl Jam: Home and Away Is for Fans Only

If you worship the band, make haste to MoPOP. Everyone else can safely stay home.

08/09/2018 By Stefan Milne

#SaveTheShowbox

Council Members Move to Add the Showbox to Pike Place Market Historic District

"This is an exciting moment for the effort to save the Showbox."

08/09/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Grapes, Paws and Hops Foundation

GPH Foundation Wine and Wags

Proceeds from our fundraisers benefit our Bully’s and Boots program.

08/08/2018

5th Annual Generocity

Generocity and Light A Fire Awards 2018

Seattle Met and presenting sponsor Vulcan proudly hosted nearly 40 nonprofit organizations at the Fifth Annual Generocity.

08/08/2018

Figures & Forms

Mickalene Thomas’s and Martha Friedman’s Exhibits at Henry Art Gallery Explore Bodies

Two of the gallery’s current shows take very different looks at human forms.

08/08/2018 By Stefan Milne

Primary

A Recap of Primary Election Results

Democrats had a good night.

08/08/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner August 8–14

The week in which: Civility and Unrest hosts a most boozy bartender competition, it's dessert month at Li'l Woody's, and Mbar's rooftop ice cream social helps you cool down.

08/08/2018 By Grace Madigan