Visual Art

Seattle Art Museum Awarded $3.5 Million for Asian Paintings Conservation Center

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation challenge grant goes towards establishing the new center inside the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

10/27/2017 By Jaime Archer

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: November 2017

Comedians Ilana Glazer and Phoebe Robinson but a generation on blast, ‘The Humans’ gives thanks (and angst) at Seattle Rep, and David Sedaris reads from his diary.

10/27/2017 By Darren Davis

Scene

All Eyes on Taylar Elizza Beth

How a local hip-hop artist’s emergence marks a larger groundswell of black femme music in Seattle.

10/27/2017 By Darren Davis

City Attorney's Office

City Will Defend Sawant in Both Defamation Lawsuits

"That is the cost of free speech," Harrell wrote.

10/27/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Trick or Treat Yourself

The Top Spooky Things to Do This Halloween Weekend: October 26–31

A costume climbing party (in the dark), underwater pumpkin carving at the Seattle Aquarium, and a night of musical guilty pleasures.

10/26/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

City Council

Council Members Hold Heated Discussion on Head Tax

"That is never the discourse when it's everyday people's money, and it always seems to be the discourse when we talk about business."

10/26/2017 By Hayat Norimine

making waves

Issaquah is Getting an Indoor Surf Park

CitySurf, an indoor wave venue, brings hanging ten to the Cascade foothills.

10/26/2017 By Manola Secaira

Ticket Alert

Industrial Revelation Announce Björk Tribute Show

The lauded Seattle jazz outfit will cover Bjork's 'Homogenic,' in its entirety, for the groundbreaking album's 20th anniversary.

10/25/2017 By Darren Davis

Temporary Closures

Iconiq Is Closing...For Now

Due to a family emergency, the Mount Baker restaurant will be closed indefinitely. Its last day of service is this Saturday, October 28.

10/25/2017 By Rosin Saez

Theater Review

'Ragtime' Feels Like a Gut Punch in 2017

As a parable of racial injustice in America, 5th Avenue's stripped-down production of the Broadway classic does not shy away from its contemporary relevance.

10/25/2017 By Darren Davis

Fees, Please

Would You Pay $70 to Visit Mount Rainier?

What about the Olympic National Park? The park system is pondering one heck of a rate hike.

10/25/2017 By Allison Williams

Tiki Tidings

Navy Strength Brings Philippine Flavors to New (Bigger) Menu

Also, with more offerings comes more talent: Alexus Williams joins the team as sous chef.

10/25/2017 By Rosin Saez

Mayor's Race 2017

Highlights from the Mayoral Candidate Debate

Catch up on Tuesday night's mayoral candidate debate.

10/25/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: October 25–31

The week in which: Woodinville Whiskey comes to Trace, Town Hall holds a cookbook double-header, and the witching hour descends on Seattle for Halloween.

10/25/2017 By Jaime Archer

Behind Bars

Coming Soon: East Trading Company on Pike Street

The apothecary bar from the owner of Eastern Cafe and Oasis Tea Zone will open in the former Sun Liquor Distillery space.

10/24/2017 By Stefan Milne

Adult Treats for Halloween

5 Pairings for Whatever Your Evening Holds

10/24/2017

Shade Index

Ill-Advised Seattle Thanksgiving Conversations

Bring on the bird! The stuffing! The locally sourced cranberries! But broach the following topics at your own risk.

10/24/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Murray Allegations

Murray's Accuser Files New Lawsuit, Includes the City

While Heckard's attorneys dropped the sexual abuse lawsuit in May, they promised the case would return next year.

10/23/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Mayor's Race 2017

Mayoral Aide Wants Lobbying Restrictions for Campaign Consultants

"The interpersonal relationship developed during a heated campaign cycle can be significantly closer than typical office relationships."

10/23/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Maslow’s by FareStart is Hitting its Stride

This full-service restaurant and bar is luring diners, thanks to Chef Wayne Johnson’s innovative menu and a space generously donated and equipped by Amazon.

10/23/2017