The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: February 9–12

MoPop shows off 'The Art of Rube Goldberg,' Hilary Hahn returns to Benaroya Hall, and the USA Curling Nationals head to Everett.

02/09/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Critic's Notebook

The Joy of Smaller Portions

Because sometimes just enough is just enough.

02/09/2017 By Kathryn Robinson

Five Ways

5 Hikes That Don’t Require Snow Gear

Hit a trail that doesn't call for snowshoes or skis—and end up at waterfalls, with views of Canada, or in an abandoned mining town.

02/08/2017 By Jack Russillo

Resist

Stream Seattle Symphony's Celebration of Music From the Muslim Ban Countries

'Music Beyond Borders: Voices From the Seven' highlights music from the countries cited in the POTUS's Muslim ban.

02/08/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, and Chris Stapleton Headline Watershed Festival 2017

The annual country music party gets rowdy at the Gorge in July.

02/08/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

News

Will the Upzone Upend the University District?

As the city moves forward, some fear displacement of social services for homeless.

02/08/2017 By Rianna Hidalgo

Dumpling Obsessions

And Now, an Update on Din Tai Fung in Pacific Place

The beloved Taiwanese chain is thisclose to opening downtown.

02/08/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: February 8–14

The week in which: The Pantry beckons spring by way of cooking classes, Jet City Improv takes on The Great British Baking Show, and Big Mario's will deliver heart-shaped pizza in the name of love.

02/08/2017 By Rosin Saez

Ticket Alerts

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Head to Safeco Field This Summer

The band's 40th anniversary tour (which includes the Lumineers) comes to Seattle on August 19.

02/08/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sanctuary City

Visit Seattle Has a Message About Protest (and You Know the Tune)

A new video shows the world how mayor Ed Murray's "Shine a Light" initiative lit up Seattle.

02/08/2017 By Allison Williams

Ticket Alerts

Ben Gibbard Plans Standing Rock Benefit Concert

The Death Cab for Cutie frontman heads to the Showbox with Sherman Alexie and Naomi Wachira to raise funds for the Water Protector Legal Collective.

02/07/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

That Washington

Murray Makes Eleventh-Hour Effort to Stop DeVos Nomination

"I’ve received tens of thousands of calls."

02/07/2017 By Spencer Ricks

Coming Soon

The Careful Balance of Edouardo Jordan's JuneBaby

The Salare chef's second restaurant will explore the flavors of struggle. And it should be open by the end of the month.

02/07/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Gift Guides

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Your Gal

Still don't know what to get that lucky lady in your life? Don't worry, we have you covered.

02/07/2017 By Amanda Raschkow

Ticket Alerts

Lady Gaga Comes to the Tacoma Dome in August

Fresh off her Super Bowl halftime show, the pop diva announces her world tour.

02/06/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week: February 6–12

Surfer Blood brings fresh material to Barboza, the Paramount screens silent romance of ‘Ramona,’ and David Shields's argumentative tome becomes a James Franco documentary.

02/06/2017 By Jane Kidder Edited by Seth Sommerfeld