Must List: Top 6 Events in Seattle This Week
Gravity-defying dance, ski gear galore, musical magic
By Sarah Stackhouse October 17, 2024
Fall in Seattle is showing off, with fiery leaves and a chill in the air — and let’s not forget spider season! Those eight-legged visitors will be gone after the first frost, but until then, it’s a race to dodge webs.
This week, downtown’s new Overlook Walk is buzzing with crowds checking out the views, and if you’re into glass art, Refract is back. Pioneer Square’s got a new rare and fine bookshop, and ski resorts are getting prepped for winter adventures. Oh, and did you know Washington ranks second for UFO sightings? Keep your eyes peeled — you might just have your own X-Files moment.
Ready for the weekend? Here’s what’s happening…
Kehlani: Crash World Tour
Friday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.
Climate Pledge Arena
$34+
Kehlani, the Oakland-born singer/songwriter, brings her Crash World Tour to Seattle. She’ll perform tracks from her latest album Crash, with guests FLO and Anycia.
Snowvana
Oct. 18-19
Magnuson Park Hangar 30
$10+
Snowvana is hitting Seattle for the first time, bringing the local ski community together for a pre-winter party. Expect up to 70% off new and used winter gear, a giant ski swap, film premieres, beer gardens, and live music. Plus, snag exclusive lift ticket and ski-n-stay deals from local resorts.
Pilobolus – Re:CREATION
Oct. 17-19, 8 p.m.
Meany Center for the Performing Arts
$25+
Catch Pilobolus in re:CREATION, where gravity and creativity collide. This celebrated dance troupe reinvents its repertory, mixing history, myth, and expression into something fresh and inspiring. This show defies limits and will leave you in awe.
Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams
Oct. 17-Jan. 19
Seattle Art Museum
$20+
The Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams retrospective exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum features more than 150 pieces spanning her incredible career. From sculpture and beadwork to textiles and performance art, Scott’s work challenges social norms and addresses difficult histories with creativity and honesty.
Titanic. The Exhibition
Now-Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Maritime Building
$29+
Everyone’s talking about Titanic: The Exhibition, and it’s been extended until Dec. 15. With real artifacts and recreated rooms, it pulls you right into the world of the legendary ship. If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s your chance to experience this gripping slice of history.
Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Climate Pledge Arena
$124+
Charli XCX is hitting the road with her pal Troye Sivan for the Sweat tour, and it’s going to be a blast. No fluff, just loads of pop energy and dance-worthy hits.
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