Must List: A Literature Crawl, ‘Laggies’ On Screen
What to do this weekend in Seattle
By Seattle Magazine Staff October 23, 2014
Must See
Local B-Boys Showcase the Art of Breakdancing
(10/23 to 10/26, times vary) Recently, Seattle-based choreographer Amy O’Neal has explored feminism by way of her own kickass hip-hop dance performances. In Opposing Forces, she steps behind the scenes, setting a new dance piece on five local B-Boys from different breakdancing crews, and in the process, questions stereotypes and assumptions in this urban subculture.
Must Watch
Lynn Shelton’s Laggies Now Showing
(Opens 10/24, times vary) Lynn Shelton, local maker of fantastic films (Hump Day, Your Sister’s Sister), is premiering a new movie, Laggies, set in Seattle and starring Keira Knightley and Sam Rockwell. The film has already received raves from the critics, so catch it this weekend at theaters across town, including AMC Pacific Place, starting Friday.
Must Shop
5 Places to Shop in the Chinatown-International District
With a charming array of new and classic shops specializing in global goods from the far east to Scandinavia to the Northwest, the Chinatown-International District continues to fulfill the promise of its name.
Must Make
Mahi Mahi Tacos From New Neiman Marcus Cookbook
Kevin Garvin, vice president of food services for Neiman Marcus will be making a special appearance at its Bellevue locale this Friday, October 24, to talk about his new cookbook, Neiman Marcus Cooks. Here, we give you an exclusive peek into the culinary venture with a tasty taco recipe to make at home.
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Getting Ghosted: A New Northwest Novel Tackles Alienation in the Face of Loss
Kim Fu’s latest novel turns a rain-soaked Pacific Northwest winter into the backdrop for a story about grief and loneliness.
In their latest novel, Seattle-based author Kim Fu gets one thing right about the Pacific Northwest: the rain. Set during a particularly bleak winter, The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts tells the story of Eleanor Fan, an online therapist grappling with the recent loss of her mother, Lele. After Lele’s passing, Eleanor inherits money to put…
Go See Diné Artist Eric-Paul Riege’s Largest Show to Date at the Henry Art Gallery
With a mix of mediums, ojo|-|ólǫ́ examines questions surrounding the authenticity and ownership of Indigenous work.
It’s a phrase that’s been drilled into most of us since we were young children: When you’re visiting a gallery, please, do not touch the art. In many cases, it’s with good reason: the pieces on display are fragile, one-of-a-kind, or historic works that cannot be reproduced. It’s such an ingrained approach to the museum-going…
Rearview Mirror: Ballet’s Saddest Story, New Art in the Sculpture Park, and a Home-Grown Wine Label Promoting Social Justice
Things I did, saw, ate, learned, or read in the past week (or so).
Circular Thinking I am very lucky to live just a 12-minute walk away from Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park. It’s a regular destination for my weekly walks and, aside from the world-class art, has one of the city’s best views of Puget Sound. Earlier this week, I went on a wet, windy walk and discovered…
Studio Sessions: Gabriel Stromberg
For his current show at studio e gallery, Gabriel Stromberg explores the challenges of working with clay.
Gabriel Stromberg has been a name about town for nearly two decades. As one of the cofounders of design firm Civilization (where he was the creative director and lead designer from 2008 to 2022), Stromberg worked on many award-winning projects, helped produce the wildly popular and always packed Design Lecture Series, and co-created and moderated…