AUTUMN HAPPENINGS

Fall Arts Field Guide

Discover—and rediscover—Seattle’s cultural landscape.

08/22/2022 By Sophie Grossman

In the Spotlight

The Performing Arts Stage a Comeback This Winter Season

A flurry of dance performances, plays, and live music descends on the city.

12/14/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Well of course

Headed to a Seattle Theater? You Better Be Vaxxed.

As the Delta variant sweeps through the country, a bevy of local arts organizations are requiring proof of vaccination (or a recent negative test).

08/18/2021 By Stefan Milne

Hey Watch This

How Sheila Houlahan Went from Local Opera to a Role in The Little Things

The Denzel Washington-starring movie premieres on HBO Max this week.

01/26/2021 By Stefan Milne

Hear Here

Can New Music Still Be an Event?

After months of screen-based shows, artists keep searching for better concert proxies.

09/25/2020 By Stefan Milne

Essay

Coronavirus and the Struggle to Live Virtually

From streaming concerts to breaking quarantines, we're reckoning with our inability to encounter people in the real world.

03/25/2020 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do March 6–8

My Chemical Romance lights up the Laser Dome, Neumos goes ALL CAPS, and Elliott Bay Brewing offers board games and beer.

03/06/2020 By Ryan Phelan

ARTS PREVIEW

The Top Things to Do in Seattle This Spring

Nikki Glaser talks sex, Spectrum Dance Theater tackles race and climate change, and Bill Nye erupts onto the scene.

02/25/2020 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Celebrate Black Arts at These 6 Shows

From a symphonic tribute to Quincy Jones to the return of Black Bois.

02/11/2020 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do January 24–26

The Lunar New Year rings in at the Wing, Seattle Symphony goes baroque, and beer gets Belgian at Seattle Center.

01/24/2020 By Ryan Phelan

Peripatetic Local

Rick Steves Brings Politics and Cheer to Seattle Symphony

First, a show with the Seattle Symphony on music’s nationalist powers; next, a Town Hall showing of his new doc. It’s basically Rick Steves’s Seattle.

01/16/2020 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do January 10–12

National Geographic goes behind-the-scenes, Patton Oswalt brings his verbally deft stand-up to the Paramount, and Cloudburst turns four.

01/10/2020 By Ryan Phelan

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do December 13–15

A new play goes to voicemail, Skål opens the aquavit cellar, and local artists Lemolo and Ryan Caraveo hit Seattle stages.

12/13/2019 By Ryan Phelan and Stefan Milne

'Tis the Season

5 Holiday Events You Shouldn't Miss

Two takes on The Nutcracker, RuPaul alums, and Deck the Hall Ball’s knockout lineup.

12/12/2019 By Stefan Milne

Party of Many

Brandi Carlile Brings Her Subversive Pop to the Seattle Symphony

The singer extends her wild year into 2020 with a trio of concerts at Benaroya Hall.

11/26/2019 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do November 15–17

Jim Jefferies brings laughter to the Paramount, Cthulhu goes on stage, and a chamber ensemble delves into Beethoven's ghostliest.

11/15/2019 By Courtney Cummings and Ryan Phelan

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do November 8–10

School bus improv, a Tolkien deep dive, and blockbusters at Benaroya.

11/08/2019 By Courtney Cummings and Ryan Phelan

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do October 4–6

A West Seattle fashion show, a Rainier beer festival, and Bugs Bunny at Benaroya.

10/04/2019 By Ryan Phelan and Courtney Cummings

The Directors

What Do New Directors Mean for Seattle's Artistic Future?

Seattle Art Museum, Symphony, and Opera all get new leaders this season.

08/20/2019 By Stefan Milne

AUTUMN HAPPENINGS

A Guide to Seattle’s Arts Scene This Fall

From a trio of new directors to a self-reflexive musical’s take on Jane Austen, autumn is for the arts.

08/20/2019 By Stefan Milne