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Seattleites are spoiled for alternative relating to spending our leisure time. Simply check out the sheer number of choices: Now we have an distinctive array of museums, impartial bookstores, eating places, bars (and bar trivia), report shops, nightlife choices, native outlets, and a wealthy music panorama.
And the precise panorama? Out of doors recreation alternatives abound, particularly if you happen to subscribe to the “no such factor as unhealthy climate, solely unhealthy clothes” mindset (if you happen to don’t, are you actually from Seattle?). From plentiful hikes, swimming holes, state parks, and campgrounds simply past metropolis limits to a voluminous city path system, there’s one thing for the outdoorsperson of each talent and stoke degree. These with little ones (human or furred) can rejoice at a bevy of nice playgrounds, spray parks, and zoos.
However if you happen to simply desire a information already, we have lots for meals, outdoor, purchasing, and leisure. Plus, a shortlist of what to do in Washington this month. Or discover under the perfect issues to do in Seattle, up to date weekly.
Meals and Drink
Seattle Sueñito Drag Brunch
january 5, 12pm | El Sueñito Brewing & Frelard Tamales, $25–350
Samish Bay Evening Tide Oyster Soiree
january 11, 5:15pm | samish bay farm, $220
Visible Arts
Joyce J. Scott Public Tour
January 4–5, 1:15pm | seattle artwork museum, free with admission
SAM’s 50-year profession retrospective of multi-hyphenated artist Joyce J. Scott takes up residence via the brand new yr, however a number of weekend days deliver docent-led excursions via a formidable assortment of over 150 works.
Fake Flora
via january 26, numerous | nationwide nordic museum, $20
The Fischersund artwork collective’s inaugural exhibition expands past expectations of conventional museum holdings, melding scent and sound with conventional types of visible artwork. The multisensory expertise leads viewers via the life cycle of imaginative plant species.
Meot
via march 2, 10AM–5PM | SEATTLE ASIAN ART MUSEUM, pay what you’ll be able to
The Volunteer Park establishment has rather a lot to have a good time: the Seattle Asian Artwork Museum lately added Wednesdays to their weekly open hours and unveiled an exhibition of Korean artwork, “Meot.” Over 60 items populate the gathering, comprising an artwork historical past course of kinds via ceramics, work, images, calligraphy, and picket works.
Dwell Music
Good Luck Membership: A Chappell Roan Dance Evening
january 3, 9pm | excessive dive, $25
Fremont’s pocket venue Excessive Dive turns into the nexus of all issues pink, pony, and membership for a Chappell Roan dance night time. She will not be the one one on the audio system, although; tracks from Reneé Rapp, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter will share within the limelight.
Tinsley
january 9, 7pm | neumos, $15–18
The Seattle-based indie pop singer-songwriter performs Neumos for an album launch social gathering. Confessional-style lyrics and vivid music defines the native rising expertise’s tracks.
Efficiency
Moist Metropolis Comedy Fest
january 3-5, 7pm | the crocodile, $65.50–185
All three levels within the Belltown constructing are devoted to comedy for the annual fest, internet hosting Robby Hoffman, Beth Stelling, Jay Jurden, and the like. The weekend is greater than nonstop standup: There is a Y2K25 Dance Social gathering, a wine tasting hosted by the touring comics, and a homicide thriller dinner led by improv execs.
Recent musical Kimberly Akimbo brings teenage life to the Paramount.
Kimberly Akimbo
january 7–12, numerous | paramount theatre, $40–135
The unapologetically New Jerseian present follows 16-year-old Kimberly via the challenges of teenagedom—after which some. The brand new musical took house a handful of Tony awards in 2023.
FILM
2024 Sundance Movie Competition Brief Movie Tour
january 8–26, numerous | northwest movie discussion board, $15
The Sundance Movie Competition brings seven worldwide quick movies to the Capitol Hill theater. Three gained awards on the Utah fest; all have robust characters and mesmerizing emotional depth.
Banff Centre Mountain Movie Competition World Tour
january 15–16, 7pm | benaroya corridor, $38–60
Out of doors storytelling with wild journey and deep tradition take the display screen in the course of the annual Banff fest. Yearly, award successful shorts and audiences faves tour over 550 theaters, and Downtown’s Benaroya Corridor is the place to soak up the present in Seattle.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wild Lanterns proceed to light up Woodland Park Zoo.
WildLanterns
via january 19, 4–9pm | woodland park zoo, $49.95
Woodland Park Zoo brings company up shut and private to creatures (actual and imagined) constructed fully from lanterns and strings of lights. Mammoths and cheetahs abound, and the glittering mouth of an enormous shark waits to swallow guests. New this yr, 21+ nights boast specialty cocktails and a nosh between stay animal encounters and light-weight shows. Looking for extra mild shows across the metropolis? Look no additional.
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via january 31, 5–8:45pm | Seattle Chinese language Backyard, $39.90
‘Tis the season for mild reveals, however the annual pop-up on the Seattle Chinese language Backyard trades ubiquitous vacation characters for a cosmic, celestial focus. A one-mile path weaves via inventive installations complemented with audio and multimedia projections.
READINGS AND LECTUREs
Conversations with Curators: John Grade
january 15, 6–7:30pm | seattle artwork museum, $15
When you’ve stepped foot inside SAM recently, you have seen John Grade’s colossal work hanging within the foyer. Quickly Center Fork, the large suspended hemlock tree, will transfer on to its subsequent location, however first, museum goers will toast it farewell and listen to concerning the artist’s newest tasks.
Historical past Café: Uncovering Seattle’s “Misplaced” Cemetery
january 15, 6:30–8pm | MOHAI, free
Consultants demystify the story of three,260 South Seattle grave plots erased in 1912 for the dredging and straightening of the Duwamish River. The academic discuss dives into industrial progress, marginalized experiences, and malleable collective reminiscence.
On sale now
Hamilton
february 4–march 2, numerous | the paramount, $49–319
The beloved Broadway present excursions in Seattle, penning historical past with notes of hip-hop, jazz, and R&B. A formidable 47 songs span the almost three-hour present, lauded by critics and award academies alike.
