Downtown Funk

Seattle’s All-BIPOC Burlesque Fest Shakes Up the Triple Door

Seattle's all-BIPOC festival comes to the city's most prominent burlesque venue.

08/13/2021 By Stefan Milne

CULTURE FIX

What to Stream in Seattle July 31–August 6

Town Hall hosts a book talk and Dani Tirrell is back with Instagram live conversations.

07/31/2020 By Sam Luikens

Culture Fix

What to Stream in Seattle June 12–18

Northwest Film Forum streams a spirited comic drama and an empowerment documentary while a local tattoo artist talks (virtual) shop.

06/12/2020 By Sam Luikens

Stages of Love

6 Seattle Shows for a Valentine’s Outing

Fulfill your heart’s desires with bombshell burlesque, a glam '80s dance party, and cathartic break-up covers.

02/06/2020 By Ryan Phelan

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work November 4–7

A 'Call Me by Your Name' sequel, flamenco in Columbia City, and a cocktail class at Ben Paris.

11/04/2019 By Nicole Pasia and Courtney Cummings

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do November 1–3

Killer burlesque, lasers and the cosmos, and Day of the Dead celebrations.

11/01/2019 By Ryan Phelan and Courtney Cummings

Dark Arts

The Best Halloween Events in Seattle

You guessed it—everything’s haunted.

10/15/2019 By Nicole Pasia and Ryan Phelan

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do August 23–25

A Stevie Wonder–inspired burlesque festival, another Belltown block party, and a celebration of garden treasures.

08/23/2019 By Sam Jones and Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work May 6–9

A MacArthur fellow, an Indian comic, and an intergalactic burlesque show.

05/06/2019 By Lily Hansen

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work April 1–4

A saucy take on Lewis Carroll, a horror-comedy play, and local band members fly solo at Chop Suey.

04/01/2019 By Stefan Milne

In Absinthia

Comedy Cabaret Bohemia Is Back

The local show hits the Triple Door this week with a new light-up dance number.

01/15/2019 By Stefan Milne

Season's Listings

Seattle's Top 5 Holiday Events of 2018

Dirty Waters at the Neptune, two takes on The Nutcracker, and Ebenezer's return.

11/20/2018 By Stefan Milne

Theater Review

Femme Fatale Is a Fun, If Uneven, Night Out

Seattle musician Prom Queen joins the market's burlesque company for a show both rocky and rocking.

07/25/2018 By Stefan Milne

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lily Verlaine

The cocreator of 'Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker' discusses the show's origins and 10th anniversary.

12/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Wedding Wednesday

Go See: Flamingo Burlesque at the Can Can

Hey bachelorettes! We've found the best party in town.

05/20/2015 By Amanda Zurita

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: March 16–22

'The James Franco Review' debuts, punk on St. Patrick's Day, and Moisture Festival's Vaudevillian flair: the best ways to spend your week without spending much

03/16/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

Love, Love Will Take Us to Art

Valentine's Day Events Guide 2015

A few specialized options to entertain your Valentines.

02/11/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Claire Meyer

Dress Up

Closet Visit: Costuming for the Burlesque Nutcracker

We visited the closet of burlesque star Lily Verlaine to check out the new costumes for this year's Land of the Sweets.

12/11/2014 By Amanda Zurita Photography by Jenni Moore

Not Just A Tease

Seattle Has a Burlesque Mayor

Jo Jo Stiletto dons the mayoral sash and tells us about her plans to make the performance community more inclusive.

11/12/2014 By Jeremy Buben

Style Counsel

Natasha Lady Krishna, the Vamp Guru of Capitol Hill

Natasha Lady Krishna says the Dalai Lama would have no problem with her vinyl bondage boots—or with her teaching meditation in them at 8 Limbs Yoga on Capitol Hill.

02/01/2014 By Laura Cassidy