Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Platform Gallery's Stephen Lyons

Platform's owner and director discusses closing the physical space and plans to continue as a digital art gallery.

06/30/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Seattle Met Mixtape: Volume 7

Download a free compilation of our favorite new local music releases including David Bazan, Tacocat, and Kris Orlowski.

06/30/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Opening Dispatch

Of Course a Scandinavian Cafe Is Opening in Ballard

Old Ballard Liquor Company brings Nordic food to its aquavit taproom.

06/30/2016 By Rosin Saez

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: June 30–July 4

Catch fireworks from Seafair Summer Fourth and the Mariners, see Alan Cumming's emotional cabaret, and watch as the Seattle Symphony goes Hollywood.

06/30/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

It's Personal

Lancôme Custom Makeup Is Available in Seattle

The beauty brand offers custom made makeup in two U.S. cities, one of which is Seattle.

06/30/2016 By Colleen Williams

Morning Fizz

Majority of 43rd District State House Candidates Disagree with Chopp (Kinda) and Howard Behar Loves Developers (Kinda)

A flip-flop in the 43rd District race and more commentary from former Starbucks head Behar.

06/30/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

These Seattle Restaurants Have Their Own Farms

And one of them has gotten bigger.

06/30/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Concerts

Ranking Adele's Most Epically Sad Lyrics

Before the Queen of Bummer Pop plays KeyArena, we take a look at her bleakest lyrics—from depressing to very depressing.

06/30/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Thompson Seattle

Slide Show: Thompson Seattle Grand Opening

On Tuesday, June 28 guests and Seattleites alike celebrated the newly opened Thompson Seattle with a ribbon cutting ceremony and evening of revelry, welcoming this sleek new hotel to its downtown location.

06/29/2016

City Hall

Herbold, Sawant Question Industry Report on Secure Scheduling

As council continues to study work scheduling guidelines, pros and cons of San Francisco law debated.

06/29/2016 By Spencer Ricks

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: July 2016

Wooden O invades our parks with Shakespeare, Seattle Symphony plays more John Luther Adams, and Brand New and Modest Mouse team up.

06/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Museums

'Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds' Boldly Goes for Fan Service Over Depth

EMP Museum's celebration of 50 years of Star Trek should satisfy Trekkies, but can't fully engage.

06/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

ORANGE IS THE NEW SNACK

They’re Here: Burger King’s Mac-and-Cheetos Have Arrived in Seattle

Today in brand mashups, we break down this food identity crisis.

06/29/2016 By Rosin Saez

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Finding Common Ground with Shoes

PNW brand Common Ground tackles social issues with footwear.

06/29/2016 By Colleen Williams

Morning Fizz

Retiring Lieutenant Governor Owen Blasts State Senator Seeking His Seat

In lengthy letter, Owen Accuses Habib of making exaggerated and partisan campaign promises for largely parliamentarian job.

06/29/2016 By Josh Feit

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: June 29–July 5

The week in which: Eden Hill turns vegetarian for a night, The Beer Junction toasts to six years of beers, and a Moroccan-inspired bakery pops up on Capitol Hill.

06/29/2016 By Rosin Saez