Must List: The Top 5 Events in Seattle This Week
Ghostly laughs, dazzling lights, market magic
By Sarah Stackhouse November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving! If you celebrate, what are you most looking forward to? I like the pie. Well, Seattle is buzzing with ways to make the most of the season (yes, even if it’s pouring). Big news this week: Seattle Theatre Group bought Kerry Hall, ensuring this Capitol Hill landmark stays rooted in the arts.
A Native American chef’s journey to embrace his roots is redefining what local cuisine can be. And climbing competitions are pushing boundaries in the Pacific Northwest.
Still scrambling for Thanksgiving plans? Don’t worry — Seattle restaurants have your back. And if you’ve been exploring our Readers’ Choice winners, now’s the perfect time to check a few more off your list during the holiday break.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
Blithe Spirit
Nov. 29-Dec. 22
Bagley Wright Theater
$20+
When a séance goes sideways and summons your dead wife, things get complicated fast. Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit turns marital mishaps into biting comedy, as one man juggles his wife, his late wife’s ghost, and his own unraveling sanity.
29th Annual Magic in the Market
Saturday, Nov. 30
Pike Place Market
Free
Pike Place Market glows with lights, live music, and holiday treats. Shop local, snack often, and know you’re helping support this Seattle icon with every purchase.
Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again
Saturday, Nov. 30
Moore Theatre
$34+
Kumail Nanjiani is back on stage, mixing cultural humor with sharp observations in Doing This Again. After The Big Sick and Marvel stardom, his stand-up is as smart and hilarious as ever.
Enchant Christmas
Now-Dec. 29
T-Mobile Park
$29+
Picture glowing sculptures, an 80,000-square-foot light maze, ice skating, and holiday shopping — all the fun, festive chaos you actually want.
Christmas Ship Festival
Now-Dec. 23
Ships depart from different locations
$35+
For 75 years, this Puget Sound tradition has brought music, lights, and holiday cheer to the water. Watch from the shore or join the flotilla.
Visit our events calendar for more ideas.
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