Must List: Sun Liquor Eggnog Extravaganza, Let There Be Light Program, SODO Track: Process and Prints
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By Beau Iverson December 20, 2018
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MUST NOG
Sun Liquor Eggnog Extravaganza
(12/21–25) For five days only, Sun Liquor’s famous Fancy Aged Eggnog is available by the glass at the Sol Liquor Lounge (bottles of its 2018 batch are sold out). Meticulously aged 30 days under controlled circumstances (we assume some Christmas magic is involved), get some of this precious nog—while supplies last—for a boozy taste of the holidays. Times vary. Sol Liquor Lounge, Capitol Hill, 607 Summit Ave. E; 206.860.1130; sunliquor.com
MUST SING
The Lion King and Matilda the Musical
(The Lion King: through 1/6/19; Matilda: through 12/30) It’s the best time of year to feel like a kid again: Channel that childlike spirit watching Simba, Mufasa and company, of the six-time Tony Award-winning (including Best Musical) The Lion King, holding court at the Paramount through January 6th, or during Matilda the Musical, which picked up five Tonys following its 2013 debut and is adapted from Roald Dahl’s beloved book, running through the end of December at the Village Theatre in Issaquah. The Lion King: Times and prices vary. The Paramount Theatre, downtown, 911 Pine St.; 206.682.1414; stgpresents.org. Matilda the Musical: Times and prices vary. Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, Issaquah, 303 Front St. N; 425.392.2202; villagetheatre.org
MUST LEARN
Beneath the Mistletoe: The Lesser-Known Botany of Christmas
(12/21) From trees and wreathes to mistletoe, there’s plenty of flora to be found in and out of homes during the holidays. Join UW plant researcher Orlando de Lange and SoundBio—a community lab in the University District—for a scientific exploration of the plants behind traditional holiday festivities. 7 p.m. $5. The Lab at Ada’s, Capitol Hill, 425 15th Ave. E; 206.322.1058; seattletechnicalbooks.com
MUST SHINE
Let There Be Light Program
(Through 12/21) Pacific Northwest artists Chris Rojas and Craig Winslow (together as Hexagon Misfit) will illuminate Interbay with a striking digital projection displayed on the 222 foot tall Pier 86 Grain Terminal. The exhibit will explore the past, present and future of the Waterfront and the people who call the PNW home, displaying projection mapping, 3D imaging, and historical moments. 6–10 p.m. nightly. Free. Pier 86 Grain Terminal, Interbay, 955 Alaskan Way W; fap86.com
Jillian Evelyn. Balance, 2018 (in-progress). Photo by @wiseknave.
MUST ADMIRE
SODO Track: Process and Prints
(Through 12/21) Over 60 regional and international artists transformed the buildings along the two mile-long busway known as SODO Track into an art-walker’s dream, a massive urban art gallery exploring motion, speed and progress. For one week, prints by the artists will be on view and available for purchase at Gallery 4Culture, with the sales distributed evenly between the artists and SODO Track project. Free. Times vary. 4Culture, Pioneer Square, 101 Prefontaine Pl. S; 206.296.7580; 4culture.org
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