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The Must List: Seattle Mini Maker Faire, 'Hamilton' Star Comes to Town and More

The Must List: Seattle Mini Maker Faire, ‘Hamilton’ Star Comes to Town and More

Your guide to Seattle's hottest events.

MUST SEE CAESARJulius Caesar(9/13–10/1) Seattle Shakespeare Theatre’s production of the Bard’s political tragedy follows Julius Caesar’s rise to power, and how his conspirators—Brutus, Cassius and many others—divvy up power in the aftermath of his murder. With its themes of betrayal and corruption, this play has laid the groundwork for many political novels, movies and television…

Chuck's Hop Shop Owner Partners on New Barbecue Spot

Chuck’s Hop Shop Owner Partners on New Barbecue Spot

Welcome Barbecue Smith, heading soon to Maple Leaf

Jason Jacobs and Chuck Shin… and their big-ass custom smoker.

This Washington Co-op is Getting Healthier and Boozier

This Washington Co-op is Getting Healthier and Boozier

The co-op market makes a move to stay relevant in the changing way Seattle gets its groceries.

The new slogan: “Community is our middle name.”

Bothell Chef Responds Perfectly to Customer Complaining About $14 Burger

Bothell Chef Responds Perfectly to Customer Complaining About $14 Burger

Beardslee Public House owner John Howie was surprisingly forthright in his rebuttal.

Got beef? In a recent blog post, chef John Howie described in great detail what it costs to operate Beardslee Public House, his newest restaurant.

A Salvadorian Street Dog Inspired This Microsoft Dropout to Give Back

A Salvadorian Street Dog Inspired This Microsoft Dropout to Give Back

With Pasado’s Safe Haven, Laura Henderson applies her business acumen in the service of animals.

Creature comforts: Pasado’s executive director Laura Henderson with a few of her charges

What We Learned From Seattle's Colossal Video Game Convention

What We Learned From Seattle’s Colossal Video Game Convention

PAX West brought thousands of gamers to the Washington State Convention Center.

The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) was held Sept. 1-4 at the Washington State Convention Center. The convention, now in its 14th year, is an opportunity for the video game industry to show off its most exciting new games and most advanced technology. For the outside observer, it provides a glimpse of nascent trends and ideas…

Belltown's Arty New Game Bar Opens This Week

Belltown’s Arty New Game Bar Opens This Week

Plus, the whiskey that has people lining up for days and other notes.

Jupiter brings arcade games and cool murals to Belltown.

Noble Local Pizza Chain Now Delivering (Cheap) Beer, Too

Noble Local Pizza Chain Now Delivering (Cheap) Beer, Too

Zeeks Pizza has stepped up to the plate, giving the people what they want: pizza and beer.

Wash down the pepperoni with one of these Northwest beers.

The Vanishing Dream of Owning a Single-Family Home in Seattle

The Vanishing Dream of Owning a Single-Family Home in Seattle

Looking for a newly built, ‘traditional’ single-family home in the Seattle market? Good luck with that.

Residential development in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood is emblematic of the trend toward packing two or more dwellings onto what used to be single-structure parcels.

The Hops Capital of the World is in Eastern Washington

The Hops Capital of the World is in Eastern Washington

With 75 percent of the nation’s hops grown in Yakima, this year's harvest is one of the most anticipated by brewers around the world.

In 1868, Charles Carpenter, a farmer’s son from New York state, moved to the Yakima Valley, where he started his own farm near the town of Ahtanum, just south of present-day Yakima, and planted his first hop fields. He soon recognized that this place was particularly well suited for growing hops, with its average of…

There's a Lot to Do En Route to Mount Rainier

There’s a Lot to Do En Route to Mount Rainier

Enjoy a few side excursions on the way to this national park.

Clear Views: A meadow at Sunrise point.

This Longtime Vacation Hotspot Has a Wine Scene Worth Slowing Down to Explore

This Longtime Vacation Hotspot Has a Wine Scene Worth Slowing Down to Explore

Cruise your way through the San Juan Islands for a taste of varietals you won’t find on the state’s dry side.

Spend an afternoon sipping a glass of Riesling at the new tasting room for Orcas Island Winery

Belltown's Discreet New Whiskey Bar Has Southern Charm With a Spanish Twist

Belltown’s Discreet New Whiskey Bar Has Southern Charm With a Spanish Twist

The new bourbon-lovin' bar from the Pintxo team doesn't disappoint.

Get acquainted with Southern spirits via Commonwealth’s Introduction to Kentucky cocktail.

Seattle's Fall Film Festivals Are a Kaleidoscopic Delight

Seattle’s Fall Film Festivals Are a Kaleidoscopic Delight

A look at the city’s many film festivals celebrating everything from regional to foreign film

As summer’s sunny days fade, it’s a good time for movie buffs.

Pioneer Square Festival Hopes to Inspire New Designers

Pioneer Square Festival Hopes to Inspire New Designers

Experience the hands-on, seventh annual Seattle Design Festival this month.

A young festival goer takes in YenFisherSmith’s “REVELution” erected in Occidental Park during the 2016 Seattle Design Festival’s opening block party.

New Vinyl-Only Poetry Press Transports Listeners to a Live Reading

New Vinyl-Only Poetry Press Transports Listeners to a Live Reading

Portland's Fonograf Editions releases "Alice Notley: Live in Seattle."

Alice Notley reads from Certain Magical Acts at McCaw Hall.

A Public Theater Project at the Rep Presents Homer's Epic Poem

A Public Theater Project at the Rep Presents Homer’s Epic Poem

More than 100 members of diverse communities were invited to collaborate on the new project.

A public theater project at the Rep presents Homer’s epic poem seattle repertory theatre has produced collaborations with everyone from Lily Tomlin to David Byrne. This month, the theater moves into the public domain, partnering with community-based organizations for a project called Public Works Seattle. Their venture? A musical adaptation of the Greek epic The Odyssey….

Plan Your Seahawks Party With These Killer Game-Day Takeout Options

Plan Your Seahawks Party With These Killer Game-Day Takeout Options

It's a long season and you don't want to be stuck in the kitchen for it.

Let Marination make Kahlua pork sliders and “sexy tofu” taco salad for you.

New Erotic Film Fest Wants Seattle to Talk About Sex

New Erotic Film Fest Wants Seattle to Talk About Sex

The Must List: Your guide to Seattle's hottest events.

A sex-positive film fest from Seattle Erotic Cinema Society hits Grand Illusion Cinema.

Risk-Taking Theater Director Isn't Afraid to Make Us Uncomfortable

Risk-Taking Theater Director Isn’t Afraid to Make Us Uncomfortable

ArtsWest’s artistic director Mathew Wright takes on tough topics.

Both sides now: ArtsWest artistic director Mathew Wright seeks productions with an alternate viewpoint

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