Events
Must List: April 18-24
Earth Day, Fat Ham, and Bruce Hornsby
Catch Bruce Hornsby at Benaroya Hall, or hang out with nature at a state park on Earth Day. See Fat Ham, a funny take on Hamlet, or explore the impact of pop culture on our daily lives. And don’t miss 54 dancers moving as one in The Seasons’ Canon.
Must List: April 11-17
Jim Gaffigan, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Sampha
Catch Jim Gaffigan turning everyday quirks into comedy gold, or celebrate cherry blossoms and Japanese culture. Laugh along with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s comedic genius, rock out with The Black Crowes on their comeback tour, and don’t miss the chance to hear Sampha sing.
Must List: April 4-10
A breakdance showdown, Jo Koy, and the Boot Scootin' Boogie
Join bestselling author Brianna Madia for a chat about her latest memoir, catch comedian Jo Koy live, or see a thrilling breakdancing battle. Explore the unique perspectives of women at the Everett Film Festival, or head over to the Emerald City Hoedown for four days of country-western dancing.
Must List: March 28-April 3
Cosplay, Beetlejuice, and tulips
Catch Beetlejuice the musical, see NASA’s first artist-in-residence Laurie Anderson, or wander through the tulip fields. Get your anime, gaming, and cosplay fix at Sakura-Con, and don’t miss out on the live taping of a fun radio variety show.
Sakura-Con Returns To Seattle
The Pacific Northwest’s largest anime convention kicks off this weekend
“It is one of the only conventions where I have the opportunity to talk with every gamut of the social ladder,” Tobias McCurry says. “You have the people who are there to be silly and have a good time cosplaying, and the opportunity to talk with industry professionals all the way up to people who run the show and put things together.”
New and Classic Wineries Collide at Taste Washington
The event, now in its third decade, showcases more than 200 Washington wineries
Brian Carter has been participating in Taste Washington since its inception in 1998, when it was held at the historic Paramount Theatre. At the time he was teaming up with Harry Alhadeff to craft wines under the Apex Cellars, Washington Hills, and W.B. Bridgeman labels…
Must List: Feb. 29-March 6
Meaningful cinema, student showcase, and a comedic whodunit
Be inspired by senior dance students at Cornish, or join Sloane Crosley and Ben Gibbard for a discussion on loss and grief. Celebrate 50 years of SIFF with memorable films, laugh until it hurts at ‘Something’s Afoot,’ or catch 24 bands on four stages at Freakout Weekender.
Must List: Feb. 15-21
Feist, Dr. Doretha Williams, or Winter Beer Festival
As Valentine’s Day fades, get ready for the week ahead. Explore our guide to Black History Month, catch up with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe in our Most Influential series, and discover the buzz around Washington’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Cheeky and Dry. Grab tickets to see Feist at Showbox SoDo, lift your spirits at…
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