Must List: Moisture Festival, Mariners Opening Day, VegFest
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events
By Chris VR, Emma Franke & Gavin Borchert March 28, 2019
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MUST ENTERTAIN
Moisture Festival
(Through 4/7) Seattle’s festival of weird celebrates its 16th year in Seattle. Thrilling crowds with its audacious circus and burlesque acts for four weeks in the spring, Moisture Festival claims to be the world’s largest comedy/varieté celebration. Dancers, comedians, jugglers and even AcroBritt, the world record holder in acrobatic archery, will all dazzle you with their performance. Times and prices vary. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way Northwest; 206.297.1405; moisturefestical.org
MUST BUY PEANUTS
Mariners Opening Day
(3/28) Mark your calendars, because its baseball season again! On opening day, the Mariners square off against the Red Sox; grab your gear, pick up some stadium treats (such as Din Tai Fung or Jack’s BBQ) and cross your fingers for a season worth watching. 4:10 p.m. Prices vary. T-Mobile Park, SoDo, 1250 First Ave. S; 206.346.4001; mlb.com/mariners
MUST HAVE RHYTHM
A.I.M
(3/29–3/30) Every artist claims to draw from diverse influences, but even so, few are as widely disparate as those of Pittsburg born choreographer Kyle Abraham, whose inspirations include baroque opera and street dance, Merce Cunningham and N.W.A. The MacArthur “genius” grant recipient brings his NYC-based troupe A.I.M (Abraham in Motion) to the Moore for a two-night stand of his solo and ensemble works. 8 p.m. Prices vary. The Moore Theatre, downtown, 1932 Second Ave.; 206.467.5510; stgpresents.org
MUST EAT GREEN
VegFest
(3/30–3/31) Nosh on more than 500 vegetarian food samples and learn more about the plant-based diet at Vegetarians of Washington’s annual VegFest. Check out cooking demos from chefs, along with vegetarian cookbooks for sale so you can test out your skills at home. There will be health screenings and presentations from doctors, discussing how a vegetarian diet can positively affect your health. 10 a.m–6 p.m. Adults $12, Children Free. Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, Mercer St & 3rd Ave N; 206.706.2635; vegofwa.org
MUST
Run to End Homelessness
(3/30) Resolution to End Homelessness, a new Seattle nonprofit, is holding its first 5k run/walk to support local organizations working with people who are experiencing homelessness. The race route takes participants around Seward Park with its stunning vistas of Mount Rainer and Lake Washington. The route is accessible for those of all ages and abilities and well-behaved pets are welcome. 10 a.m–2 p.m. Prices vary. Shore Loop Rd, Seward Park; 425.478.0961; r2endhomelessness.org
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