Seattle Culture
After Tribeca, ‘Songs of Black Folk’ Heads to Indy Shorts
The new documentary captures Black stories, music, and culture in the Pacific Northwest
Songs of Black Folk co-director Haley Watson found herself drawn to the stories of Pacific Northwest natives Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton and his nephew, Ramón Bryant Braxton for many reasons. But one reason kept rising to the surface. “It was a chance to shine a light on Black culture in the Pacific Northwest that has…
$50 Million for Seattle Arts
Conru Art Foundation opens ArtLove Salon with plans for museum, artist salaries, and a $1 million World Cup Art competition
Seattle’s art scene just got a major investment. The Conru Art Foundation has launched a $50 million initiative focused on supporting artists and expanding public access to the arts. Central to that plan: ArtLove Salon, a new 16,000-square-foot exhibition and event space opening this week across the street from the Seattle Art Museum. The new…
Public Art in Motion
Kinesis Project’s free dance performances hit downtown and the waterfront
If you’re downtown this week, don’t miss one of the best things about living in the city: spontaneous, free public art in the middle of Seattle. Kinesis Project dance theatre is transforming Harbor Steps Staircase Plaza and the new Overlook Walk into its stage, bringing large-scale, site-specific performances to the waterfront — and anyone can…
The Pulse: That Summer Light
Seattle’s tooth fairy and an I-5 meltdown
It hit 94 on Wednesday — the hottest day of the year so far. Today’s cooler, breezy even, and I’m not complaining. Everything’s green, and the water’s sparkling. Summer in Seattle really is the best. Last night was our last 9 p.m. sunset for a while and my husband and I made the most of…
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…
Seattle Art Fair is Back: Here’s What to See
Four not-to-miss happenings during the city’s most creative weekend
Last year, I wrote about Seattle Art Fair’s buzzy uptick in energy and doubled-down commitment to the local creative community. With the 9th edition opening this Thursday, everyone is eager to uncover what awaits at the Lumen Field Event Center — and beyond. “We’re expecting that energy to grow even stronger this year,” says Seattle…
Why I’m Letting a Shuttle Drive Me to the Mountains
Trailhead Direct makes summer hiking easier, greener, and a lot less stressful
I used to think driving to the mountains was just part of the deal. Weekend hikes meant leaving early, hoping to beat the crowds, and then, more often than not, spending half the morning circling a gravel lot because I didn’t leave early enough. And that’s after dealing with narrow mountain roads and the stress…
Playtime on the Pier
Seattle’s long-awaited Pier 58 reopens with a jellyfish tower and sweeping views
Seattle pulled it off. After years of construction, detours, and debate, the city is getting another major piece of its waterfront back. Pier 58 officially reopens Friday, July 25, as part of the 20-acre Waterfront Park transformation. What was once a crumbling concrete deck is now a bright, marine-themed play zone with a 25-foot jellyfish-inspired…
Fave Five: Bright and Breezy
Shakespeare, sunset cruising, and fizzy rice wine
Seattle summer doesn’t need selling. We wait all year for this.The long light, the beaches, the breeze that sneaks in just when you need it. Here are five ways to make the most of it. 1. Watch Shakespeare under the trees GreenStage has been performing free Shakespeare in Seattle parks since 1989. This year’s lineup…
The Pulse: Sun Baked
Subaru drivers and late bloomers
Are you ready? We’re supposed to hit 80 degrees next week. Time to get creative with your fashion choices and cooling devices, Seattle. Also — who’s following the Tour de France? I tore through the Netflix documentary and now I’m all in. Jonas Vingegaard has my whole heart. I hope he pulls through after a…
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….
Bat Signal Seattle
Bats are out this summer, and so are the community scientists tracking them
By mid-July, most Seattleites have clocked the summer clichés: backyard rosé, panic-buying box fans, and chatting with strangers in the grocery store about how nice it is. But here’s something better: bats. Washington is home to 14 species, 10 of which live in western Washington. They’re tiny, nocturnal insectivores that eat thousands of bugs a…
Why I Said Yes to Leading Theatre Off Jackson
The stage can be an epicenter for social change
There’s no other place in Seattle that has shaped me more as an artist than Theatre Off Jackson (TOJ). It’s a small theatre in the Chinatown International District where I cut my teeth in the craft of performance, selling out shows, and building community. It has fundamentally changed my life, catapulting my arts career as…
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