Must List: The Top 7 Events in Seattle This Week
Fun parties, fascinating stories, and dreamy music
By Sarah Stackhouse September 19, 2024
Hey, Seattle! What’s up with these foggy mornings? They’re making it way too easy to stay in bed, right? But then the sun pops out, and we get a final taste of summer. Have you pulled out your cozy blankets yet? We’re holding off… for now.
This week, we’ve got stories about hidden gems in Bothell, a Q&A with an Edmonds author about her new book and the importance of representation, Bobby Berk snazzing up Newcastle, PCC reopening its downtown store, and the magic of autumn. And don’t miss the quick roundup of our favorite pizza spots — coming Friday at noon.
From festivals to high-energy dance performances, there’s no shortage of fun happening around Seattle this week.
Kacey Musgraves
Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Climate Pledge Arena
$100+
Fremont Oktoberfest
Sept. 20-22
Fremont neighborhood
$25+
Seattle’s biggest fall beer fest returns with three days of craft brews, live music, food trucks, and a Dogtoberfest. Voted one of the top Oktoberfests in the world, it’s your spot for beer-fueled fun. 21+ only.
The Times are Racing
Sept. 20-29
McCaw Hall
$30-215
Local Sightings Film Festival
Sept. 20-29
Northwest Film Forum
$60+
Catch new films from regional filmmakers pushing boundaries and reinventing storytelling. From experimental shorts to standout features, this festival, now in its 27th year, celebrates new voices and creativity in the Pacific Northwest. A good pick for film lovers craving something local and different.
Billy Bragg
Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.
The Neptune Theatre
$37
A college boyfriend first introduced me to Talking with the Taxman About Poetry — which is maybe the best album title ever —and I’ve been hooked ever since. Billy Bragg’s gone on to collaborate with Wilco on Mermaid Avenue and is now celebrating 40 years of music with The Roaring Forty tour. Expect thought-provoking tunes from across his career.
Connie Chung
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle
$7-150
Iconic journalist Connie Chung reflects on her groundbreaking career as the first Asian woman in U.S. TV news in her new memoir, Connie. Imagine the stories she has to tell after decades in the industry.
Mexam NW Festival 2024
Now–Oct. 19
This is a multi-venue festival showcasing Hispanic and Mexican-American culture, curated by the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle. There will be art, music, and cultural events celebrating the connections between Hispanic heritage and the U.S.
Visit our events calendar for more ideas.
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