Festivals

This Is the End of One Reel as We Know It

After producing Bumbershoot for 35 years, the nonprofit promoter has become a shell of its former self.

08/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festival Season

Bumbershoot 2015 Adds 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Writers, Sherman Alexie, Jess Walter, and the A.V. Club

The fest announces its Comedy and Words and Ideas lineups.

06/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Festival Season

Bumbershoot 2015 Features Ellie Goulding, Faith No More, and the Weeknd

The Labor Day weekend fest also includes Hozier, Chance the Rapper, Fitz and the Tantrums, Social Distortion, Brand New, and Neko Case. Tickets on sale now.

04/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Quote Unquote

Robert Nellams and KeyArena Prep for the NCAA Tournament

After more than a decade, March Madness is finally returning to Seattle. And Seattle Center’s director couldn’t be happier.

03/02/2015 By Matthew Halverson

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: December 29–January 4

Two days of free concerts and readings at the Crocodile, New Year's Eve soul, and zoo lights: The best ways to spend your week without spending much.

12/29/2014 By Darren Davis

Slideshow

Slide Show: Light The Night Walk

10/26/2014

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "Why Is This Your Bailiwick?"

Caffeinated News featuring SPD staffing snafu, district elections, a new poll, workers' stories, and more.

10/07/2014 By Morning Fizz

Slideshow

Slide Show: United Way of King County’s Day of Caring

09/20/2014

Slide Show

Bumbershoot 2014 Photo Recap

A recap of the the Labor Day weekend arts fest's best music, comedy, and atmosphere.

09/02/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld Photography by Alison Klein

Slideshow

Bumbershoot 2014 Slide Show

09/02/2014

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2014: Monday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/28/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2014: Sunday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/27/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2014: Saturday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest

08/26/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Special Events

Seattle Center Hosts Beatles Week

Celebrate 50 years since the Fab Four played Seattle Center Coliseum with concerts, laser shows, and more.

08/18/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Timothy McCuen Piggee

The actor takes the stage in Intiman Theatre Festival's epic Angels in America production.

08/12/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Rock, Read, and Nerd Out

Today's picks for civic nerds.

08/01/2014 By Ezra Parter

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Watch Angels Soar, Hear Bands Roar

Today's picks for civic nerds,

07/31/2014 By Ezra Parter

Summer Outdoors

Artistic Pianos Come to Local Parks for the Summer

Check out (and play) 20 artistically enhanced pianos in Seattle and King County parks.

07/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

KEXP Hosts a Rally for Its New Seattle Center Home

The tastemaking Seattle radio station heads to its future site with live music and a new fundraising effort.

07/03/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festival

8 New Events to Check Out at Northwest Folklife

From Croatia to India to China: Indulge in the city's rich cultural heritage with these fun events.

05/22/2014 By Conor Romack