The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 19–22

The Piano Man comes to Safeco Field, EMP boldly goes where no man has gone before, and Bill Burr brings his pummeling comedy.

05/19/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Dessert Alert

Two New Dessert Spots Open in International District

Time for fresh coconut juice, taro smoothies, and Thai iced tea shaved ice.

05/19/2016 By Rosin Saez

Morning Fizz

Improved Traffic Times Continue to Contradict Anger About I-405 Tolling

Despite political rhetoric, WSDOT data shows I-405 tolling program is working and commuters are satisfied.

05/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

Phad Thai May Be More Interesting Than You Think

A little talk with Wiley Frank.

05/19/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sue Bird

The Seattle Storm stalwart begins a new WNBA season surround by an influx of exciting young talent.

05/18/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Getting Fit

Pure Barre University Reopens in U District

Sami Sweeney brings back the popular studio workout in Seattle.

05/18/2016 By Colleen Williams

Opening Dispatch

The New Third Place Books and Its Restaurant, Raconteur, Open This Weekend

Literature, cocktails, tacos, and waffles—all under one beautiful barrel-vaulted roof.

05/18/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Fizz

Seattle High School Student Passes Transgender Resolution at Democratic Legislative District Meeting

Nova High School teen pushes state Democratic party to be more inclusive.

05/18/2016 By Josh Feit

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 18–24

The week in which: the International District hosts happy hour, Cupcake Royale serves up free ice cream, and Yalla brings Middle Eastern cuisine to Marjorie.

05/18/2016 By Rosin Saez

Passing Through

Q&A: Chef Dan Barber's Seattle Stopover

The Blue Hill chef and author of The Third Plate is a big fan of the Skagit Valley.

05/17/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Style Exhibit

BAM Celebrates 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair

Explore the history of the iconic traveling fashion show and how it redefined beauty, style, and empowerment.

05/17/2016 By Aoife Reilly

Sharp Dressed Woman

Style File: 5 Questions with Moya Vazquez

We chatted with Seattle Opera board member Moya Vazquez about her PNW style.

05/17/2016 By Colleen Williams

Morning Jolt

'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Slams Sexist Reaction to SoDo Arena Vote

Samantha Bee introduces Seattle's starting five, the five council women who chose "ports before sports."

05/17/2016 By Josh Feit

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Slide Show: Premier Chefs Dinner 2016

On May 15, the 25th annual Premier Chefs Dinner at SoDo Park by Herban Feast raised $1 million for Fred Hutch.

05/16/2016

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week May 16–22

Celebrate a new season with the Storm, prepare for SIFF's cinematic overload, and drink up during Seattle Beer Week.

05/16/2016 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Scott Johnson

Fast Food

Seattle's First Steak 'n Shake (Probably) Opens Next Week

No Frisco melts and steakburgers just yet.

05/16/2016 By Stefan Milne

Sales and Events

Wear What When: May 16–22

Discuss fashion trends with Ken Downing, preview Peter Cohen's new fall line, and see all that Seattle has to offer at the annual U-District Street Fair.

05/16/2016 By Kyle Kuhn