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Must List: 5 Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Symphony highs, street feasts, and brewed delights
By Sarah Stackhouse September 26, 2024
Summer’s over, but fall in Seattle is a real charmer. The air’s cool, the pumpkin patches are open, and the city’s gearing up for the spooky season. In case you missed them, here are some stories to check out:
Downtown Seattle is inching its way back, and Taste of Iceland kicks off its third year on Oct. 3. There’s a new play to catch, and the Washington State Book Award winners have been announced — great for your holiday gift list. It’s also the perfect time of year to enjoy Sichuanese hot pot.
Matthew Brady’s Escape from Extinction: Rewilding, narrated by Meryl Streep, shines a spotlight on local spots like Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Local branding experts launched a fun cooking site with 39 days left until the election. And unfortunately, iconic China Harbor closed its doors after more than 30 years.
Mouthwater Festival
Sept. 23-Oct. 13
$15+
A celebration of disabled artists pushing boundaries in music, dance, and visual arts. This three week event showcases performances, installations, and panels that challenge perceptions and highlight the creative force of disabled artists in Seattle.
Funny Girl
Sept. 24-29
$30+
The Paramount Theatre
Funny Girl rolls into town with all the charm and punch you’d expect. “Don’t Rain on My Parade” always brings the house down. Don’t miss your chance to see this classic done right — loud, bold, and impossible to resist.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Sept. 26-29
$36+
Benaroya Hall
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony kicks off with high drama and doesn’t let up. It’s all sweeping emotion building to a triumphant finish. If you’re craving something powerful and intense, this performance will take you there.
U District Chow Down & Street Party
Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
University District
It’s a food lover’s dream. More than 70 spots serving $5 bites and drinks — snack, sip, and wander through a world of flavors. No tickets, just good eats and good times. Plus, the tree-lined streets of the University District are beautiful this time of year.
Northwest Tea Festival
Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Seattle Center
$20
Sip, learn, and explore. There’s enough variety to keep both casual sippers and serious tea heads happy. Don’t forget the cool porcelain tasting cup that comes with admission — it’s a fun keepsake. And good news — kids under 12 get in free.
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