Seattle Culture
A Seattle Father’s Day Gift Guide
Local gifts for plant dads, hot sauce guys, design dudes, and anyone who likes being outside
Father’s Day is coming up, and if you’re looking for something local to give or do, we pulled together a few ideas. We know the day can be complicated. Not everyone celebrates, and not every relationship with a father is easy. If you’re honoring someone this year, whether it’s a dad, stepdad, uncle, mentor or…
Trailblazing Women: Jaqueline Garcia Castillo
Founder and Executive Director, Mujer al Volante
Can you imagine life without the ability to drive? In January 2011, I arrived in Seattle as a new immigrant, carrying uncertainty and hope. That same year I became a mother, far from my family in Mexico. I had no support system, was struggling in a low income household, and facing domestic violence. My first…
Taking Pride in Seattle
Vibrant celebrations honor Seattle’s rich LGBTQIA+ history
Last year marked 50 years of official Pride parades in Seattle. The monumental anniversary may have come and gone, but Seattle continues to position itself as a leader for queer communities. The city was recently ranked as one of the safest places for LGBTQIA+ travelers. Before the colorful, vibrant celebrations commonly associated with Pride Month,…
Seattle’s Soccer Lesson Goes for the Record
Pier 62 to host a massive soccer class aiming to break a Guinness World Record
All you need are some sneakers and a record-breaking spirit. On Sunday, June 15, Seattle will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest soccer lesson. The goal is to bring together more than 1,000 people for a 30-minute session led by alumni from Sounders FC and Reign FC. The current record…
The Pulse: No Jacket Required
Bridge grazing and a new women’s sports bar
Is it finally warm enough to leave the house without a backup jacket? Maybe. But this is Seattle, so keep a raincoat crumpled in your bag, just in case. People are digging out camping gear and Googling the least buggy lakes. Summer in the Evergreen State is starting to show up, and not a minute…
Food Flight: Alaska Airlines Partners With Famed Seattle Chef
Alaska launches elegant dining experience with chef Brady Williams
It’s safe to bet that anyone who’s ever flown on Alaska Airlines is probably familiar with its infamous fruit and cheese plate. It’s a crowd-pleasing classic that’s healthy, filling, and not too heavy, which makes it the perfect option for sky-high snacking. But for those looking for something a little more adventurous — and flying…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
May 29 - Jun 04
Art walk, Greek food, Leon Bridges
Hey, hi. Hope your weekend plans include something sunny and at least one snack that doesn’t require cooking. We’ve got a fun lineup this week: a behind-the-scenes look at entertainment producer Kyu Lee’s unexpected career path, a roundup of Seattle Mag staff pets, and the latest from our Trailblazing Women series. We’ll wrap their stories…
Entertainment Producer Kyu Lee Talks Seattle, UW and His Hollywood Career
Studio veteran is now working with K-pop girl group ifeye
Kyu Lee has long been a behind-the-scenes force bridging Hollywood and Hallyu (the Korean Wave). A proud University of Washington alum and former Husky wide receiver, Lee is now the vice president of Hi-Hat Entertainment, the company behind rising K-pop girl group ifeye. Over the years, he’s helped connect East and West — introducing South…
Trailblazing Women: Lauren Barnes
Professional soccer player, Seattle Reign FC
When I think about my journey in professional soccer, I see more than just games played, records set, or seasons completed. I see the obstacles, the fight for equality and sustainability, and the responsibility to leave the sport and the world better than I found it. Growing up in Upland, California, I fell in love…
Mahler In Motion: Year 30
Seattle’s annual celebration of Austro-Bohemian composer Gustav Mahler returns for its 30th anniversary at Shorewood Performing Arts Center beginning in mid-June for a series of reading sessions. The festival is a celebration of the works of Mahler, one of the leading conductors of his generation (1860-1911), whose compositions were rediscovered post-World War II after the…
Trailblazing Women: Stephiney Foley
CEO and founder, Yuzi Care, Presidential Leadership Scholar
My life has been a continuous story of overcoming the odds. As I grow older, my focus has shifted to the impact I will leave on this world — how I can make it better for my children and their children. As an immigrant growing up in New York City in the early ‘90s, I…
Seattle Magazine’s Critter Chronicles
Staff members paws and reflect during National Pet Month
May is National Pet Month, a celebration of the bond between humans and their pets that began back in 1981. To celebrate, Seattle magazine team members want to introduce you to their pets. Happy Pet Month! Bruno, our 11-year-old Cavapoo, joined us at 8 weeks old from a puppy mill we stumbled upon in West…
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