Seattle Culture
Must List: April 18-24
Earth Day, Fat Ham, and Bruce Hornsby
Catch Bruce Hornsby at Benaroya Hall, or hang out with nature at a state park on Earth Day. See Fat Ham, a funny take on Hamlet, or explore the impact of pop culture on our daily lives. And don’t miss 54 dancers moving as one in The Seasons’ Canon.
The Wild Sauna of Seattle
A taste of Norwegian culture comes to the Pacific Northwest
In the heart of Kirkland, tied up to a public dock, one of the United States’ first floating saunas bobs on Lake Washington, providing a unique experience inspired by sauna culture in Norway. On a recent crisp chilly day, I had the opportunity to visit Von Sauna…
Feeding Ghosts to Free Them
Artist Tessa Hulls creates a revealing graphic novel to help her deal with childhood trauma
Seattle artist Tessa Hulls’ new graphic novel Feeding Ghosts is a deeply stirring narrative of loss, mental illness, and intergenerational trauma. She says that she wrote it to answer this question: What broke my family? Much of the book is about repetition, and how three generations of women in Hulls’ family were emotionally crippled by an isolation that kept them from experiencing belonging. She also came to the project as an attempt to heal her relationship with her own mother…
Must List: April 11-17
Jim Gaffigan, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Sampha
Catch Jim Gaffigan turning everyday quirks into comedy gold, or celebrate cherry blossoms and Japanese culture. Laugh along with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s comedic genius, rock out with The Black Crowes on their comeback tour, and don’t miss the chance to hear Sampha sing.
Back to the Future
Seattle's Central District is reclaiming its rich history
One of the Central District’s original settlers was Black pioneer and businessman William Grose — the owner of the Our House hotel and restaurant on Yesler Way and the first Black person to buy property in what was known as East Madison in 1882.
Illustration by Martin Haake
The One-Stop Waterfront
Everett is in the midst of a metamorphic makeover
For decades, Everett has been associated with Boeing planes and the naval base, where nearly a dozen combined Navy and Coast Guard ships are currently homeported. It’s a bit industrial, and maybe not the location many Seattle-area folks have historically been excited to settle in. That’s all changing with the expansion of Everett’s waterfront and surrounding areas, leading to new, exciting, and walkable spaces to explore, stay, and dine.
Illustration by Martin Haake
Must List: April 4-10
A breakdance showdown, Jo Koy, and the Boot Scootin' Boogie
Join bestselling author Brianna Madia for a chat about her latest memoir, catch comedian Jo Koy live, or see a thrilling breakdancing battle. Explore the unique perspectives of women at the Everett Film Festival, or head over to the Emerald City Hoedown for four days of country-western dancing.
An Urban Oasis, a Suburban Sensibility
Why Maple Leaf is unique among Seattle neighborhoods
Located northeast of Green Lake between Interstate 5 and Lake City Way, Maple Leaf feels more suburban than much of the city, with single-family homes outnumbering larger apartment complexes. Despite its suburban feel, the neighborhood is firmly within Seattle city limits, and conveniently located with easy access to both the Northgate and Roosevelt Light Rail stations.
Illustration by Martin Haake
The Art of Edmonds
Picturesque waterfront community carves new identity
Edmonds bursts with the smalltown waterfront charm reminiscent of European fishing villages, but with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains. The view reflects a community welcoming new life while honoring its history.
Illustration by Martin Haake
Kirkland: It’s the Water
Home to more than 100 tech companies
This vibrant neighborhood is popular with young families and many of the 50 or so city parks include playgrounds often teeming with laughing children. In 2022, Money magazine ranked Kirkland the third-best place to live in the United States. In 2023, Smart Asset rated it the No. 7 most livable small city in the country.
llustration by Martin Haake
Must List: March 28-April 3
Mar 28 - Apr 03
Cosplay, Beetlejuice, and tulips
Catch Beetlejuice the musical, see NASA’s first artist-in-residence Laurie Anderson, or wander through the tulip fields. Get your anime, gaming, and cosplay fix at Sakura-Con, and don’t miss out on the live taping of a fun radio variety show.
Sakura-Con Returns To Seattle
The Pacific Northwest’s largest anime convention kicks off this weekend
“It is one of the only conventions where I have the opportunity to talk with every gamut of the social ladder,” Tobias McCurry says. “You have the people who are there to be silly and have a good time cosplaying, and the opportunity to talk with industry professionals all the way up to people who run the show and put things together.”
Seattle: Again The Place To Be
Seattle nears pre-pandemic visitor levels in impressive turnaround
Visit Seattle released preliminary figures for 2023 at its annual meeting Wednesday, and found that the region hosted 37.8 million visitors last year, an 8.9% increase from 2022. That’s just 10% less than in 2019, the last full year before the pandemic.
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