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Must List: Five Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: Five Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Sep 11 - Sep 17

A fall season opener, Taste of the Sound, Downton’s farewell

Fall is just about here, showing itself in the chill of early mornings and the fog that settles over the city. It’s the season when Seattle feels like the center of the art world. We dropped into Pioneer Square to catch fashion at its most fun during First Thursday Art Walk, rounded up this season’s…

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Sep 04 - Sep 10

Dinosaurs, glowing art, and more

Hi! Have you seen Dan Pelosi’s new cookbook? It’s fabulous. So is this story about foraging in the city, which makes fiddleheads look irresistible. And our September/October issue should be hitting shelves any day now—it’s the travel issue, and the first one under our new editor-in-chief, who jumped in mid-production and took the helm like…

Must List: Five Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: Five Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Aug 28 - Sep 03

Bumbershoot, divorce drama, cosmic art

Hi, this is a big weekend for Seattle. Summer may be winding down—at least for students and parents—but the city’s still buzzing with PAX West and Bumbershoot, where Aurora and Janelle Monáe headline the stages. If you’re looking for something more low-key, there’s a gorgeous new SAM exhibition by Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha, plus…

Must List: Five Fun Things to Do This Week

Must List: Five Fun Things to Do This Week

Aug 21 - Aug 27

Fairs, funnymen, and Jubilee Love Fest

Seattle’s been humming lately—long evenings and packed patios. Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, art, music, or funnel cake, there’s no shortage of things to do before summer slips away. Here’s what’s going on this week:   Evergreen State Fair Aug. 21-26 & Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Evergreen State Fair Park, Monroe $15+ Rides, animals,…

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Aug 14 - Aug 20

Music, makers, and canoe racing

Hi! We hope you’re still enjoying the best of summer—whether you’re savoring the last of the sunshine or finding a bit of cool in the summer breeze. Here’s what’s happening around town this week:   Patrick Dixon Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Third Place Books | Ravenna, Seattle Free Catch Patrick Dixon at Third Place…

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Aug 07 - Aug 13

Glass floats, wine by the water, and a Japantown street festival

Hi. Hope you’re finding little ways to enjoy this stretch of late summer, even if it’s just taking the long way home or picking a few blackberries before they disappear. (Mine never quite make it home.) We’ve been covering some fun things lately: a creepy Alien: Earth stunt downtown, Alaska Airlines’ new direct international flights,…

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Jul 31 - Aug 06

Haunted art, campfire drama, and peak summer fun

The city feels buzzy right now, like we’re catching summer at full tilt. If you’re trying to keep up, here are a few stories to catch this week: The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt starts Aug. 8 and will be very fun. We also ran an essay about preparing to send your kid off to…

Must List: Six Fun Ways to Kick Around Seattle This Week

Must List: Six Fun Ways to Kick Around Seattle This Week

Jul 24 - Jul 30

Jazz Night, The Bite, & Juliet

Summer’s flying by — July’s nearly over, can you believe it? The good news is Seattle’s making the most of it, with no shortage of ways to stay busy and get outside. This week, we’ve got a look at a $50 million investment in the city’s art scene, some new places to eat, and a…

Must List: Seven Buzzy Summer Things to Do This Week

Must List: Seven Buzzy Summer Things to Do This Week

Jul 17 - Jul 23

Art, block parties, and berries

It’s so hot. My kids haven’t left the inflatable pool and are living on popsicles. If you’re escaping the sun and relaxing in the shade, check out our stories on what not to miss at Seattle Art Fair this year, and how Trailhead Direct can save you from mountain parking stress. Now, seven ways to…

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Jul 10 - Jul 16

Seafood, Shakespeare, and a circus chicken

Hey, how’s it going? We’ve got good stuff this week: Susan Lieu is stepping in as interim director at Theatre Off Jackson (a personal hero of mine), and you can hear about the gig in her own words right here. And have you seen the new cloud installation at the Seattle Art Museum? It’s delightful….

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week

Jul 03 - Jul 09

Mysterious sharks, flirty stormtroopers, and a sky full of fireworks

What are you doing for the 4th? I caught some early fireworks after an AquaSox game on Saturday — so pretty. Not everyone loves them, though. My sister’s dog has to be held like a baby all night. Thinking of those who struggle with the noise, and cheering on anyone braving the Seattle crowds. This…

Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do This Week

Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do This Week

Jun 26 - Jul 02

Pride, pirates, fireworks, and a comedy legend

Hasn’t it been pretty outside? It’s finally time to wear something breezy and get back to strolling the neighborhoods with an iced drink in hand. This week’s lineup: We found out our waters are full of sharks — the big, mysterious kind that make divers giddy. Jones Soda  ghosted its cannabis drink. Suncadia’s getting a…

Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Jun 19 - Jun 25

Celebrate Juneteenth, catch a dreamy live show, and solstice-party your way through Fremont

Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’re thinking about Black joy, freedom, and the work it takes to keep moving forward. If you’re marking the day, NAAM’s Juneteenth celebration is a great place to be. Here’s what else is happening:   Black Night Market June 20, 3:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Waterfront Park Seattle Free DJs, local makers, food trucks,…

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