The Sporting Life

Praise for the Messi-ah

Copa América brings some of North and South America’s best national teams to town in June. That includes Argentina and perhaps the greatest living athlete: Lionel Messi. Here’s what makes him transcendent.

05/27/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

No Matter What Your Next Adventure, Filson Has You Covered

Content by Lauren Palmer, Photography by Barbie Hull

05/26/2016

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2016

Make the most of the cinematic season.

05/26/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comfort at Any Destination

Your Perfect Day Starts at the Base Layer

05/26/2016

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 26–30

Intiman Theatre Festival gives black women a platform, Northwest Folklife Festival takes over Seattle Center, and La Sera sounds like summer.

05/26/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Coming Soon

The Very Promising L'Oursin Is Headed to the Central District

Nouvelle meets Northwest meets natural wine.

05/26/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Fizz

King County Democrats Endorse, Sound Transit Revises, Hillary Clinton Surprises, and Lindy West Speaks

Jayapal wins King County Democrats endorsement, but race remains tight at district level.

05/26/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

Breakfast and Lunch Now Easier at London Plane

Boxed lunches, baby.

05/26/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Opening Dispatch

Bok a Bok Fried Chicken Opens June 1 in White Center

Korean fried chicken and splits of Champagne, what could be better?

05/26/2016 By Emma Engelfried

Lip Service

Lipstick Is the New Band Tee

Seattle's most colorful pop punk outfits rock lipstick to match—and they're bringing it on tour.

05/26/2016 By Conor Romack

Summer Music Fest

The Must-See Acts of Sasquatch! Festival 2016

Make the most of Memorial Day weekend at the Gorge.

05/25/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Opening Dispatch

Yep, Mike Easton's Il Corvo Pasta Studio Is Here

His former pizzeria is now a pasta shop.

05/25/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Editorial

No Road Is Big Enough for a Beyoncé Concert

...nor will there ever be enough parking. Why the Seattle Times is wrong about the city's new transportation metrics.

05/25/2016 By Josh Feit

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 25–31

The week in which: there are local spot shrimp and belt sander races (!) at Shrimpfest, roasting whole pigs seems to be a popular decision, and Li'l Woody's makes it rain burgers.

05/25/2016 By Rosin Saez

Feature

Undelivered

After Carlyle Aicher was murdered for the pearls he was carrying, authorities assured his family the killer would be found. Nearly 50 years later, those who are left are still waiting.

05/25/2016 By Matthew Halverson