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Taking Pride in Seattle
Vibrant celebrations honor Seattle’s rich LGBTQIA+ history
Last year marked 50 years of official Pride parades in Seattle. The monumental anniversary may have come and gone, but Seattle continues to position itself as a leader for queer communities. The city was recently ranked as one of the safest places for LGBTQIA+ travelers. Before the colorful, vibrant celebrations commonly associated with Pride Month,…
Seattle’s Soccer Lesson Goes for the Record
Pier 62 to host a massive soccer class aiming to break a Guinness World Record
All you need are some sneakers and a record-breaking spirit. On Sunday, June 15, Seattle will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest soccer lesson. The goal is to bring together more than 1,000 people for a 30-minute session led by alumni from Sounders FC and Reign FC. The current record…
The Pulse: No Jacket Required
Bridge grazing and a new women’s sports bar
Is it finally warm enough to leave the house without a backup jacket? Maybe. But this is Seattle, so keep a raincoat crumpled in your bag, just in case. People are digging out camping gear and Googling the least buggy lakes. Summer in the Evergreen State is starting to show up, and not a minute…
Restaurant Roundup: ‘Bear-Garten,’ Chefs Tray Table, and a New Women’s Sports Bar
Delicious drinks, women's sports, luxury dining
June starts this weekend and with it comes Pride Month, a time for celebration of love in all forms throughout the city. That includes food, of course. If you’re looking for somewhere to revel, Rhein Haus Seattle will host a “Bear-Garten” all month, offering poolside fun, photo-ops, frozen drinks, and more for all ages. Join…
Food Flight: Alaska Airlines Partners With Famed Seattle Chef
Alaska launches elegant dining experience with chef Brady Williams
It’s safe to bet that anyone who’s ever flown on Alaska Airlines is probably familiar with its infamous fruit and cheese plate. It’s a crowd-pleasing classic that’s healthy, filling, and not too heavy, which makes it the perfect option for sky-high snacking. But for those looking for something a little more adventurous — and flying…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Art walk, Greek food, Leon Bridges
Hey, hi. Hope your weekend plans include something sunny and at least one snack that doesn’t require cooking. We’ve got a fun lineup this week: a behind-the-scenes look at entertainment producer Kyu Lee’s unexpected career path, a roundup of Seattle Mag staff pets, and the latest from our Trailblazing Women series. We’ll wrap their stories…
Entertainment Producer Kyu Lee Talks Seattle, UW and His Hollywood Career
Studio veteran is now working with K-pop girl group ifeye
Kyu Lee has long been a behind-the-scenes force bridging Hollywood and Hallyu (the Korean Wave). A proud University of Washington alum and former Husky wide receiver, Lee is now the vice president of Hi-Hat Entertainment, the company behind rising K-pop girl group ifeye. Over the years, he’s helped connect East and West — introducing South…
Trailblazing Women: Lauren Barnes
Professional soccer player, Seattle Reign FC
When I think about my journey in professional soccer, I see more than just games played, records set, or seasons completed. I see the obstacles, the fight for equality and sustainability, and the responsibility to leave the sport and the world better than I found it. Growing up in Upland, California, I fell in love…
Mahler In Motion: Year 30
Seattle’s annual celebration of Austro-Bohemian composer Gustav Mahler returns for its 30th anniversary at Shorewood Performing Arts Center beginning in mid-June for a series of reading sessions. The festival is a celebration of the works of Mahler, one of the leading conductors of his generation (1860-1911), whose compositions were rediscovered post-World War II after the…
Trailblazing Women: Stephiney Foley
CEO and founder, Yuzi Care, Presidential Leadership Scholar
My life has been a continuous story of overcoming the odds. As I grow older, my focus has shifted to the impact I will leave on this world — how I can make it better for my children and their children. As an immigrant growing up in New York City in the early ‘90s, I…
Seattle Magazine’s Critter Chronicles
Staff members paws and reflect during National Pet Month
May is National Pet Month, a celebration of the bond between humans and their pets that began back in 1981. To celebrate, Seattle magazine team members want to introduce you to their pets. Happy Pet Month! Bruno, our 11-year-old Cavapoo, joined us at 8 weeks old from a puppy mill we stumbled upon in West…
Trailblazing Women: Johnaye Kendrick
Grammy Award-winning professor of music at Cornish College of the Arts
“You can have it all, just at the same time.” That’s what a mentor once told me, and for years, I believed it. But life has a way of teaching lessons, and I’ve come to realize that, with the right support system, one really can have it all — at the same time. For me,…
As Smoke Fades, Hope Rises in L.A.
Why visiting Los Angeles after the wildfires matters more than ever
“In Los Angeles, it’s hard to tell if you’re dealing with the real true illusion or the false one.” — Eve Babitz Babitz was one of Los Angeles’ great muses, and her line rings especially true now in the wake of the wildfires that swept through parts of the region this winter. Los Angeles has…
Set Your Sights on These Summer Festivals
The sun’s out and the fun is about at these events that bring us together
Summer on the Puget Sound is filled with certainties, like extra daylight for outdoor adventures or telling your friends “oh, I’ve always wanted to go to that” — the week after that happened. This year, it’s time to drop that all too common refrain and check out our favorite summer festivals in Seattle and beyond…
Seattle’s World Cup Poster Ranks No. 1
Game days are coming. Our poster’s already winning.
If there’s a creative endeavor of any kind, expect Seattle to show up and look good. Case in point: Our official 2026 FIFA World Cup host city poster took the top spot in Sports Illustrated’s national ranking. For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, each of the tournament’s 16 host cities — spanning…
The Pulse: Seattle Is for the Birds
A wandering crane and the swan tank top we should all own
Spring’s nearly over, and the birds are making the most of it. Gulls are stealing beach snacks, robins bounce around in the grass, and crows run the block like little mobsters. As the city grows, so do they. Seattle now has 30 to 40 times more crows than it did in the 1960s. We’re lucky….
Restaurant Roundup: Blindfolded Bites, Rooftop Tacos, and Shipping Container Farming
Seattle’s food scene is heating up with the weather
Some would say Seattle’s food scene is at its best when the impact stretches beyond the immediate benefits of nourishment and taste. That’s certainly the case at Cherry Street Farm, where Hip Hop is Green founder Keith Tuckets uses a shipping container hydroponic farm to help feed Seattle families, with future plans to educate kids…
Must List: Six Things to Do This Week
Breakdance legends and vineyard folk
Hey, have you heard? We’re in for some warmer weather this weekend, which is good because there’s a lot going on. SIFF is wrapping up, and we’ve been covering it from all angles, including a look at the many women behind the camera and the design work that keeps the festival fun, inclusive, and engaging….
Ice Cream with a View
Molly Moon’s opens new waterfront shop, just in time for summer
I remember the first time I had Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream. It was 2008, not long after I’d moved to Seattle. After sushi with friends in Wallingford, we joined the line that wrapped down the block. I got a scoop of honey lavender with lemon curd and a very fancy cherry on top. It was…
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