Must List: Holiday Events, ‘Pride and Prejudice’ & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff December 1, 2014
Must See
Aham Oluo’s New Show at On the Boards
(12/4 to 12/7, times vary) Musician/composer/comedian/writer Aham Oluo’s show Now I’m Fine combines monologues with original jazz compositions performed by a live orchestra and chronicles a specific six-month period in 2006 during which he went through a host of health and emotional issues.
Must Get Festive
A Very Merry List of Holiday Events in Seattle
It’s time to swap the PSL for eggnog: The holidays are here! Whether you prefer to celebrate with burlesque dancers, towering wintry ice sculptures, good old-fashioned ice skating (available at Seattle Center, in Bellevue or in Redmond) or all of the above, this index of more than 40 events (listed by neighborhood, then starting date) ensures you won’t miss out.
Must Darcy
Pride and Prejudice at Book-It Repertory Theatre
(Through 12/28, times vary) Book-It celebrates 25 years of turning great literature into great performances by restaging some of its most popular works. This month, catch the Jane Austen classic (previously produced in 2000 and 2004). We’re certain the dashing Mr. Darcy will be there.
Must Eat
Italian Dessert Offered During December
Every December for each of its 24 years, Cafe Lago has been rolling out a traditional Italian treat called Panforte. And you only have a month to taste it.
Must Shop
The Best Holiday Gifts for Kids
(Dates and times vary) Sweet, soft, stylish and culturally savvy presents for all the little ones on your list.
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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…