Must List: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Book of Mormon & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff December 23, 2015
Must Rock
Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 12th Annual Christmas Rocks!
(12/27, 7:30 p.m.) The three-time Grammy Award–winning musician will rock his new album, Rockin’ Rudolph, with his 18-piece orchestra at Benaroya Hall.
Must Make Reservations
Top New Year’s Eve Dinners Around Seattle
We did our homework and sifted through some of the finest restaurants in town to bring you this list of unique top-notch dining and foodie experiences to ring in 2016. Reserve your spot now.
Must Laugh
The Book of Mormon at the Paramount
(12/29 to 1/10/2016, times vary) South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone collaborated with Avenue Q writer/composer Robert Lopez on this critically acclaimed, Tony Award–winning musical comedy about a pair of Mormon missionaries in Africa whose faith is tested when trying to convert Ugandans with problems more pressing than their own.
Must Go East
Bellevue Collection’s Dazzling Snowflake Lane
(Through 12/24, times vary) There’s still time to gaze upon a nightly showcase of twinkling lights, falling snow and dazzling choreographed performances of toy soldiers and other wintry characters high-stepping all along Bellevue Way.
Must See
Where to See Amazing Holiday Lights
We’ve compiled a list of some of the city’s flashiest, most fabulous and most meticulous holiday light displays that will fill you with plenty of holiday cheer. Grab the whole family and head out for a joyful evening of oohing and ahhing at exterior illumination.
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Little Ways to December in Seattle
A few (mostly) local things worth picking up, wandering through, or falling into as the year wraps.
December always sneaks up on me even though every year I convince myself I’m going to be organized (I’m not). So I’ve been collecting these simple outings and local spots that feel like unwrapped gifts. If you’re looking for a way to escape or lean in, here are some recommendations. A sip of history You…
Back to Gander
Seattle Rep revisits its original world premiere with a new staging that pulls you straight into the heart of the story.
When you walk into the theater, the cast is already onstage in what looks like a Gander high school gym—setting out dishes for a potluck, chatting, and then cleaning up. It feels like you’ve arrived in the middle of a reunion, which is the point. This run marks 10 years since Come From Away first…
Seattle’s Big Holiday Arts Guide
A full lineup of seasonal performances across local theaters and venues.
In the words of William Shakespeare, “All’s well that ends well.” Local theater and arts organizations are hoping for exactly that. Holiday productions often account for as much as half of their annual ticket sales. A 2018 Dance/USA survey found that The Nutcracker alone represented 48% of yearly revenue for many companies producing the Tchaikovsky…
Outside the Frame
In their first solo museum exhibition in Seattle, artist Camille Trautman uses photography to reclaim history, narrative, and self-expression.
You have probably seen Camille Trautman’s work without even realizing it. A huge photograph—20 feet wide—is currently hanging across the exterior of the Frye Art Museum, visible to passersby driving along Boren Avenue. The image is of a wooded landscape in black and white. Its edges are vacuous, with trees swallowed by darkness, but the…