Summer Festivals

Lorde and Odesza Headline Bumbershoot 2017

The Labor Day Weekend festivities also include Weezer, Haim, Solange, Flume, the Roots, Spoon, and more.

04/25/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

City Hall

Council Passes May Day Resolution—without a Crowd

A Latina advocate said immigrants are too busy working to make the 2pm Monday meetings.

04/24/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: April 24–30

Seattle Symphony turns to Andy Warhol for inspiration, Timothy Zahn breathes new life into the Star Wars extended universe, and Diet Cig bounces around the Barboza stage.

04/24/2017 By Kelli Kauakanilehua Adams Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Shoo-In

Fuchsia Brings Traditional Pakistani Ballet Flats to Seattle

Colorful, handmade, and socially responsible.

04/24/2017 By Amber Wright

Fashion and Events

Wear What When: April 24–30

This week attend a bridal trunk show, enjoy a few popups, and break out a new pair of leggings.

04/24/2017 By Nicole Erickson

Classical & More

Ludovic Morlot Will Leave Seattle Symphony in 2019

The Symphony's musical director and conductor ushered in an award-winning new era since his arrival in 2011.

04/24/2017 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

Income Tax

Herbold Wants to Pass Income Tax Legislation by July 10

The council member says the decisions will be based on what council thinks would provide the "strongest legal path forward."

04/24/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Critic's Notebook

The Restaurant Fix That Could Instantly Boost Ratings

If only restaurants knew it.

04/24/2017 By Kathryn Robinson

Opening Dispatch

Edouardo Jordan's JuneBaby Arrives in Ravenna

The wait is over.

04/24/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Eco Fashion

Shop These Sustainable Brands This Earth Day

From saving 30 plastic bottles from the landfill to "no new gold" jewelry.

04/21/2017 By Nicole Erickson

2017 Elections

First the City, Then the State: The Fight for an Income Tax Begins (Again)

Advocates for the income tax want the city's legislation to make it to the state Supreme Court.

04/21/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Hello Kitty Cookies and Din Tai Fung Dumplings Arrive in Southcenter

Plus, Hula Hula is officially open on Capitol Hill.

04/21/2017 By Rosin Saez

Dumpling Dispatch

It's Happening: Din Tai Fung Opens in Southcenter

The Taiwanese house of dumplings' fourth location has arrived.

04/21/2017 By Rosin Saez

Elements of Style

In Seattle, Fashion Is Getting the Tech Treatment

Fiber technology, sizing algorithms, and bags with built-in chargers...this city's style is engineered.

04/20/2017 By Rosin Saez

Where to Live Now

The 10 Hottest Neighborhoods in Seattle in 2017

A peek into the statistics, stories, and local history of the city’s most desirable locales for homebuyers.

04/20/2017 By Darren Davis

Mayor's Race 2017

Andres Salomon Drops Out of Mayoral Race

"Over the past two weeks, the race has been completely transformed."

04/20/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Hot Take

Panels That Should Probably Exist at Upstream Music Fest and Summit

Sure, Paul Allen’s inaugural Upstream Fest brings more than 100 local acts and a slew of music industry panels to town this month, but here are a few talks we wish were on the roster.

04/20/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sporting Good Style

New Sounders Fan Gear Is as Hip as It Gets

For those who eschew the electric greens and bright blues of Seattle’s men’s soccer team, this is for you.

04/20/2017 By Rosin Saez

Critic's Notebook

5 Great Reasons to Dine Out on Thursday

(They’re really great reasons.)

04/20/2017 By Kathryn Robinson

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 20–23

Enter the sonic realms of Oscar-winning film composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, revel in the political disco musical 'Here Lies Love,' and get lost in 'The Secret Garden.'

04/20/2017 By Seattle Met Staff