Points of Reference

Dan Auerbach and the Internal Inspiration of the Arcs

The frontman for the Black Keys discusses how Captain Beefheart, a poorly produced gospel record, and the prior works of his bandmates influenced his new band.

04/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Cups and Cones

Molly Moon's Redmond Location Opens Today

The local ice cream empire has expanded to new territory.

04/07/2016 By Sophia Lizardi

Morning Fizz

Slave to the Spine: The Politics of Building Light Rail to the Suburbs

Ridership numbers and minority commuters, email privacy protections, and Democratic dollars.

04/07/2016 By Josh Feit

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 7–10

The Mariners get things underway at Safeco, Edvard Munch soaks in the sea at TAM, and Seth MacFarlane sings standards with the Seattle Symphony.

04/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Critic's Notebook

The Return of Boat Street Cafe?

One of the greatest restaurants Seattle’s ever had comes back. Sort of.

04/07/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: April 2016

From social-minded Seattle street art to glass pillows, there's plenty of variety on the docket this month.

04/06/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

One Question

Why Is Sound Transit Proposing a Light Rail Plan That Won't Be Ready for Another Quarter Century?

Sound Transit's director of planning explains why light rail won't run from West Seattle and Ballard to Downtown Seattle before your grandson's bris.

04/06/2016 By Josh Feit

Food & Drink Events

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: April 6–12

The week in which: you can slurp oysters at Mr. West, sip comic book–inspired beer at The Pine Box, and learn the ways of mezcal at Mezcaleria Oaxaca.

04/06/2016 By Rosin Saez

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Onry Ozzborn's 'Duo'

The Seattle MC enlists his friends for a diverse and entirely collaborative hip-hop gem.

04/05/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Habitat

How to Light Your Home

Learn to use lighting as decoration instead of a utility.

04/05/2016 By Darren Davis

Say Cheese Sandwich

John Sundstrom Celebrates Grilled Cheese

His Slab Sandwiches and Pie will roll out five special sandwiches next week, and they all involve melted cheese.

04/05/2016 By Grace Qian

Morning Fizz

Comprehensive Housing Affordability Agenda Takes Center Stage at City Hall in Murray Organizing Coup

Murray's housing levy and HALA plan sync up in evident organizing effort.

04/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Met Picks

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

Nerd out at Emerald City Comicon, get the scoop on ‘Newsies,’ and break cinematic rules with Seijun Suzuki.

04/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sales and Events

Wear What When: April 4–10

Ebbet's Opening Day Sale, marked down jewelry at Moorea Seal, and a Prada made-to-order shoe event.

04/04/2016 By Kyle Kuhn

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week April 4–10

Spend your week rocking out with Diarrhea Planet, paying homage to Seattle jazz great Ernestine Anderson, and getting the blues at Asian Art Museum.

04/04/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Coming Soon

Local Soul Artist, Grace Love, Plans Cafe In New KEXP Building

Soul food classics and twists, plus beer, wine, and...yes, even kombucha on tap

04/04/2016 By Rosin Saez

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Stephen Colbert and Steve Buscemi Redo 'Fargo'

Plus, Michael Stipe sings Bowie, 'The Powerpuff Girls,' and cat memes.

04/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Critic's Notebook

The Most Disappointing Dish on the Menu

Dazzle them with cleverness or dash their expectations? Ahh deconstruction…

04/04/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Fizz

Sound Transit Survey Gets Political

Suspect ST3 survey, charter school victory, and big day at City Hall.

04/04/2016 By Josh Feit

Best Bars

Neighborhood Bars: Georgetown

Cocktails, tallboys, and chili.

04/04/2016 By Allecia Vermillion