Seattle Culture
Cloudy With a Chance of Joy
A new sky of smiling clouds floats in the Seattle Art Museum’s main lobby
The latest installation at SAM is hard to miss: 40 big, grinning clouds now hover above the Brotman Forum, the museum’s main entrance space. Each one is four feet wide and made of white plastic, designed to look like it’s drifting gently overhead. The piece is called Little Cloud Sky, created by FriendsWithYou, a Los…
Has Sad Boy Summer Arrived?
Seattle’s Johnny Huynh drops a cinematic new music video that’s moody, heartfelt, and rooted close to home
We had Boyz II Men when I was a kid. Then Usher and Justin Timberlake. Now it’s Seattle’s own, Johnny Huynh. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter and recent UW grad has built his music career over the past two years, one viral video at a time. His latest single, “SAY,” was released at the end of June,…
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Jul 03 - Jul 09
Mysterious sharks, flirty stormtroopers, and a sky full of fireworks
What are you doing for the 4th? I caught some early fireworks after an AquaSox game on Saturday — so pretty. Not everyone loves them, though. My sister’s dog has to be held like a baby all night. Thinking of those who struggle with the noise, and cheering on anyone braving the Seattle crowds. This…
From War Machine to Icon of Peace
Artist Ralph Ziman’s new exhibit at The Museum of Flight turns symbols of violence into a call for change
Ralph Ziman has always been a pacifist — so much so that he became a conscientious objector and left his home country of South Africa to avoid being conscripted into the military. So, the idea of the artist dedicating more than a decade to a project centered around weapons and vehicles associated with violence, might…
Lit Up: Five Fireworks Shows That Dazzle the Planet
Spoiler alert: Seattle Comes Out on Top
This week, Seattleites gear up to celebrate our nation’s birthday with classic Fourth of July traditions. Some will grill salmon on the rooftop of a houseboat, while others gather in parks with burgers and Seattle Dogs, while hikers swap picnic blankets for mountain views. But as the sun dips behind the Olympics, everyone will turn…
A Fish Toss for the Feeds
Jermaine Kearse teams up with a seasoned fishmonger for a very Seattle showdown
Crowds packed into Pike Place Market on Friday, phones held high and elbows out, to watch a fish fly. Former Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse teamed up with longtime fishmonger Sam Samson, taking turns hurling slippery fish through the air in front of cheering tourists and curious onlookers. “I’ve caught a lot of footballs in…
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Jun 26 - Jul 02
Pride, pirates, fireworks, and a comedy legend
Hasn’t it been pretty outside? It’s finally time to wear something breezy and get back to strolling the neighborhoods with an iced drink in hand. This week’s lineup: We found out our waters are full of sharks — the big, mysterious kind that make divers giddy. Jones Soda ghosted its cannabis drink. Suncadia’s getting a…
The Shark Next Door
Des Moines is the Sixgill Shark Capital of the World
Every summer, something ancient and mysterious swims up from the dark and into Puget Sound dive logs. Bluntnose sixgill sharks are deep-sea giants with fluorescent blue-green eyes. In the open ocean, they usually cruise thousands of feet below the surface. But between June and September, they rise into the shallows off Redondo Beach in Des…
Pushing for Social Change
Seattle’s Fox Whitney seeks fellowship to amplify his work
A Seattle artist is among 50 finalists in a prestigious national Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists program. Fox Whitney, a multidisciplinary artist working in dance, music, film, video, theater, writing, and visual art, is seeking to be among 25 artists who receive an award of $31,000 to use at their discretion. Sixty-one artists have received the…
The Pulse: Bloom Watch
Cherry trouble and a cosmic double bill
After all those sunny days, the rain came back, and it feels good. The garden’s thriving. Everything smells fresh. It’s nice having to water less. You can feel it elsewhere too. Something’s blooming in bookstores, in community centers, in the way people are showing up for each other. The world still feels heavy, but growth…
Emerald City Wins
Seattle’s latest title? The most beautiful city in the U.S.
June arrives and the city feels like a vacation postcard. Ferries sparkle across Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier shows up in all her majestic beauty, and we locals find ourselves asking, “Do we really live here?” Truth is, Seattle wears all seasons well — but I’ll argue the skyline is never more handsome than on a…
Celebrate Octavia E. Butler Day
Lake Forest Park honors the sci-fi pioneer who once called the city home
Before The Parable of the Sower became a staple on syllabi across the country, Octavia E. Butler was quietly living and writing in Lake Forest Park. From 1999 until her death in 2006, she made her home there — so quietly, in fact, that some longtime locals are still surprised to learn she once lived…
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Jun 19 - Jun 25
Celebrate Juneteenth, catch a dreamy live show, and solstice-party your way through Fremont
Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’re thinking about Black joy, freedom, and the work it takes to keep moving forward. If you’re marking the day, NAAM’s Juneteenth celebration is a great place to be. Here’s what else is happening: Black Night Market June 20, 3:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Waterfront Park Seattle Free DJs, local makers, food trucks,…
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