Must List: PNB’s Nutcracker, Seahawks Versus the 49ers & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff November 26, 2014
Must Cheer
The Seahawks Take on The 49ers
Thursday (11/27) The Seahawks play sworn enemies the San Francisco 49ers for the first time since beating them out for last year’s Super Bowl slot. San Francisco may have a fancy new stadium, but we must’nt let them forget: we have those shiny rings.
Must Drink
Fremont Brewing’s Abominable Release Party
Friday (11/28, 5 to 9 p.m.) Raise a glass to Fremont Brewing’s 2014 bourbon barrel-aged Abominable seasonal beer at the brewery’s Urban Beer Garden. Abominable will be on tap and ready to take home in 22-ounce bottles, plus a brewer will offer insider info on the ingredients and blending process and how the beer changes with age.
Must Bid Adieu
Sendak’s Final Nutcracker Season
(11/28 to 12/28, times vary) This year marks the 31st and final season PNB will perform Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet using Maurice Sendak’s set and costumes. Don’t miss your last chance to see the hidden Wild Thing peeking out from the backdrop!
Must Delight
Bellevue Collection’s Snowflake Lane Begins
(11/28 to 12/24, 7 p.m.) Where else can you find live toy soldiers rum-pa-pum-pumming, glitzy light displays and a picture-perfect snowfall every night? Now in its 10th year.
Must Hear
The Flavr Blue at Neumos
Saturday (11/29, 8 p.m.) Wrap up your month with the smooth electronic sounds of Hollis Wong-Wear and her band, The Flavr Blue.
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