Changeups

Cafe Besalu Sold to Herkimer Coffee

Fear not, the Ballard mainstay and pastries therein should remain the same.

04/28/2017 By Rosin Saez

City Attorney's Race 2017

Murray's Public Safety Advisor, Scott Lindsay, Is Running for City Attorney

Lindsay said Holmes's office got off to a good start but "flatlined and floundered" on criminal justice reform.

04/27/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Theater Review

'Here Lies Love' Turns Romance and Politics into a Disco Dance Party

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical about the Marcos regime offers a unique and immersive theatrical experience at Seattle Rep.

04/27/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

City Hall

Council Could Pass Soda Tax as Early as June

The tax would be enacted in 2018 and is estimated to raise $23 million the first year.

04/27/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Sponsored Content

Seattleites Spring into Action with Adult Sports Leagues

Childhood games like kickball and dodgeball are gaining popularity--and serve as both exercise and a fun way to socialize.

04/27/2017

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 27–30

Roger Federer hits the court at KeyArena, Cherdonna Shinatra takes on Henry Ibsen's 'A Doll's House,' and NFFTY shows off the top young filmmakers.

04/27/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Critic's Notebook

Seattle’s Most Colorful Restaurants

We’ve got plenty of neutrals, tons of industrial, and—thank you, Renee Erickson—every shade of white. Which restaurants bring the color?

04/27/2017 By Kathryn Robinson

Sponsored Content

Utah’s 2 Hottest Outdoor Concert Series Just Released Their Lineups for Summer 2017

Rock, soul, choral music, funk, and more are all on tap with this summer’s Big Stars, Bright Nights and Red Butte Garden concert series

04/26/2017

Sponsored Content

The Vail Valley’s Most Inspirational Summer Cycling

From the Grand Traverse to Mountain Star, these are the biking trails and tracks you simply cannot miss.

04/26/2017

Sponsored Content

Sorry, Vanity Fair: Aspen Is Actually Not a Nightmare with the Trumps Here

Debunking “alternative facts” reported out of a Condé Nast cubicle in New York City.

04/26/2017

Met Picks

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

Museum of Flight focuses on the Space Race, Eugene Mirman peddles his delightful absurdity, and Seattle Shakespeare infuses the Bard with jazz.

04/26/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Food and Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: April 26–May 2

The week in which: you can have brunch with Saul Williams, cheese and meat get a festival, and Cochon555 returns in all its meaty glory.

04/26/2017 By Rosin Saez

Ticket Alerts

Hot 'Damn.' Kendrick Lamar Comes to the Tacoma Dome in August

The superstar rapper heads to the Pacific Northwest with another freshly minted hit record.

04/26/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Income Tax

4 Legal Challenges to Keep in Mind About the Income Tax

What exactly will the legal fight look like?

04/26/2017 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Federal Judge's Block on Trump Could Help Seattle's Case

Seattle sued the Trump administration last month for its threat to withhold money from sanctuary cities.

04/25/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Mayor's Race 2017

Murray Accuser's Attorneys Allege Cover-Up; Businesses Want Someone Else

A wrap-up on latest developments to Seattle mayor Ed Murray's bid for reelection.

04/25/2017 By Hayat Norimine

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