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FILM
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When a glittery bar hostess (performed by trans actor Peter, of Kurosawa’s Ran) finds herself in a love triangle with a scorching drag queen and a membership proprietor, an experimental madhouse ensues, full with documentary interviews, avant-garde imagery, and even cartoon components. It is no shock that Funeral Parade of Roses impressed Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange—each movies are brutal, dizzying, and boozy. Director Toshio Matsumoto’s sexploitative queer touchstone of the Japanese New Wave can also be a free adaptation of Oedipus Rex—story as outdated as time. LC
(The Beacon, Columbia Metropolis, $12.50)
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The final Chantal Akerman movie I really useful was Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, the three-and-a-half hour, avant-garde, fiercely feminist drama that was awarded the primary slot on Sight & Sound‘s 2022 critics’ ballot of the best movies of all time. (It conquered each Vertigo and Citizen Kane for the primary time in 60 years, and was the one movie directed by a girl to ever attain a high ten place within the ballot.) This isn’t that. The truth is, I’m shocked this movie exists in any respect. It is a musical set in a shopping center that explores the relationships between retail workers, espresso hawkers, and hairdressers. Akerman reportedly described Golden Eighties as a “postmodern cross between ladies’s cinema, Jewish literature, and musicals.” Sure, I will be seated. LC
(The Beacon, Columbia Metropolis, $12.50)
OUTDOORS
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This Black Friday, go exterior as an alternative of going to the mall or staying inside to buy on-line—Washington State Parks is observing Autumn Day by waiving entrance charges. On a typical day, entry to one in every of these pure gems will set you again $10 for a day cross or $30 for an annual cross, so fee-free days like this assist to make the outside extra accessible. The closest parks to Seattle correct are Bridle Trails in Kirkland and Saint Edward State Park on the northern shores of Lake Washington; each are a couple of 30-minute drive. JW
(Varied areas, free)
PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
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As an alternative of filling the void with buying this Black Friday, shake out your post-election restlessness on the Clock-Out Lounge’s “Blackie Friday” dance celebration. The bash will provide ’80s hits from DJ Mister Sister and Blondie tracks from cowl band Blackie, plus “black-out Friday” drink specials to attach your “coronary heart of glass” again collectively. AV
(Clock-Out Lounge, Beacon Hill, $20)
PERFORMANCE
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The “longest-running drag present in Washington State historical past” has a brand new dwelling, and it solely is sensible that the Unicorn would host the who’s-who of Seattle’s drag scene. This weekly present will host a few of the metropolis’s largest drag names, together with Ladie Chablis, Londyn Bradshaw, Miss Texas 1988, Amora Namor, and LüChi. LC
(Unicorn, Capitol Hill, free)
SHOPPING
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Whether or not you are searching for particular RSD releases otherwise you simply need to assist your native document retailer, drag your self away from bed brilliant and early this Black Friday as vinyl-hungry buyers trickle into outlets round city. Participation varies store-to-store, however anticipate gross sales, unique merch, prolonged hours, in-store performances, and different particular occasions. Highlights from this yr’s particular releases embrace a Twenty fifth-anniversary version of MF Doom’s Operation: Doomsday, unheard demos from Joni Mitchell’s Hejira, and Guts Spilled, an prolonged model of Olivia Rodrigo’s acclaimed sophomore album. Try the RSD web site for a full listing of collaborating shops. AV
(Varied areas, free)
WINTER HOLIDAYS
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Take a break from Black Friday buying and head to Westlake Park for a day of family-friendly actions together with holiday-themed crafts, assembly costumed characters (you’ll have to indicate as much as see if Santa is amongst them), and giveaways. The 5 pm vacation tree lighting shall be adopted by a small fireworks present to kick off the Christmas season in type. SL
(Westlake Park, Downtown, free)
COMMUNITY
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Northwest African American Museum’s Freedom Day gives free admission to the cultural house as soon as a month in order that guests can “develop their information, understanding, and pleasure of the histories, arts, and cultures of individuals of African descent.” The occasion is a no brainer for households or of us with a free Saturday on their fingers: This Freedom Day will have a good time the centenary birthday of Shirley Chisholm, the primary Black lady elected to Congress. Shaude’ Moore, CEO of Central District Neighborhood Preservation and Improvement Authority, and Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr, will focus on the “glass cliff, a phenomenon that focuses on the distinctive challenges confronted by Black ladies in management.” Do not miss the chance to duck into the museum’s galleries for Emmett and Mamie-Until Mobley: Let the World See. LC
(Northwest African American Museum, Central District, free)
FILM
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This “blindfolded” cinema sequence is strictly what it seems like—simply present up and put together to be titillated by no matter pops up on display. Alternatives to be completely shocked by a movie do not come alongside fairly often, so attempt it out as a reminder that there are nonetheless mysteries to uncover on this planet. Or perhaps you will hate it. Who is aware of! That is the enjoyable of the entire shebang. Go forth, change off your mind, and let the enigma reveal itself. LC
(The Beacon, Columbia Metropolis, free)
LIVE MUSIC
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In honor of the SAM’s present exhibit Following House: Thaddeus Mosley & Alexander Calder, the museum will fill its gallery halls with the colourful jazz melodies that impressed Mosley’s emotive wooden sculptures. The sequence kicks off this week with a efficiency from drummer D’Vonne Lewis, who has performed alongside icons like Macklemore, Digable Planets, and Wynton Marsalis. AV
(Seattle Artwork Museum, Downtown, free)
SHOPPING
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Should you’ve been lacking {the summertime} Georgetown flea market sequence, I come bearing excellent news: the Weird Bazaar Vacation Market brings over 40 distributors again to the quirky trailer park mall, providing stocking stuffers, ornaments, and extra. Heat up with espresso or scorching cocoa and deal with your self to cookies and different vacation sweets when you store. A DJ and shock efficiency will deliver additional vacation cheer, and you’ll seize an image with Ms. Kringle, whom the vacation market has reinvented as a superb divorcee. SL
(Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, Georgetown, free)
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We reside in a rustic the place public colleges typically lack primary assets, with academics taking it upon themselves to fundraise for college provides (I’ve seen Abbott Elementary). Just a few years in the past, three Southeast Seattle dad and mom got here collectively to benefit from this grim scenario by beginning a vacation market, and so they’ve been spreading pleasure ever since. You may store for handmade items from dad and mom and neighborhood members whereas the kiddos get pleasure from crafts and meet Santa. All market gross sales profit the SouthEast Colleges Seattle Fundraising Alliance, which allocates funds throughout 17 SE Seattle PTAs and PTOs. SL
(South Shore Ok-8 Faculty, Dunlap, free)
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In assist of Small Enterprise Saturday, give Bezos the boot and stroll round Chinatown-Worldwide District benefiting from $6 bites and different reductions from small companies. You may choose up a menu at an data sales space in Hing Hay Park, then plot your route and check out snacks and treats like ube horchata lattes from Hood Well-known, deep-fried salt and pepper tofu from Fortune Backyard, Swiss roll slices from Cake Home, dim sum platters from Dim Sum King, and extra. Gather 5 stamps from collaborating eating places or retailers for a shot at profitable a present basket. JB
(Hing Hay Park, Chinatown-Worldwide District, $6)
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Spend a laidback Saturday in Ballard’s brewery district and cease by this market that includes native Seattle Made distributors on Small Enterprise Saturday. You will get to drink some beer from Obec and peruse handmade wares from companies like Jonboy Caramels, Lagana Meals, Salt Blade, COMMAND Knitwear, Noir Luxe Candle Bar, and extra. Plus, flex your artistic muscle mass by making your very personal block print playing cards with The Works Seattle. JB
(Obec Brewing, West Woodland, free)
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Wa Na Wari is celebrating 5 years of being a Black cultural hub in Seattle, and you’ll take part that pleasure this weekend at their annual vacation market. Assist their efforts and native Black creators as you store classic treasures, handmade jewellery, tea blends, natural drugs, and extra. The climate is beginning to get critically chilly, so I like to recommend grabbing a comfy Wa Na Wari hoodie when you’re there. SL
(Wa Na Wari, Central District, free)
VISUAL ART
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I am intrigued by the calming, contemplative framework of Mark Templeton’s A GUIDE TO INNER LIGHT—the solo present pairs lo-fi risograph pictures with repetitive tape loops pulled from ’70s- and ’80s-era meditation cassettes the Canadian media artist present in a library. I like to recommend testing the subtleties of the work in particular person; subsequent yr, Templeton will publish the sequence as a photobook and restricted version tape. LC
(Solas Gallery, Pioneer Sq., free)
WINTER HOLIDAYS
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Pike Place Market likes to kick off the Christmas season proper after Thanksgiving with its annual Magic on the Market occasion. You may take a free picture with Santa underneath the enduring clock and neon signal, craft an decoration, adorn seasonal cookies, and switch your ear to reside vacation music from buskers and native choral teams. Be sure you’re round at 5 pm for the lighting ceremony led by Mr. Claus himself. You may even pick a fresh-cut tree (in case you’ve acquired the house) or a vacation wreath (if your property is extra economy-sized). SL
(Pike Place Market, Pike Place Market, free)
WINTER HOLIDAYS
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Yearly, diabetes analysis middle JDRF Northwest invitations native structure companies to make use of their abilities to craft elaborate gingerbread buildings for this vacation custom that’s displayed on the Sheraton. These aren’t your common gingerbread homes; some buildings can tower as much as six toes, making them an ideal reference level to surreptitiously see in case your Hinge date is mendacity about their top. Plus, it is a festive exercise to tack onto the usual “let’s get drinks” date. SL
(Sheraton Lodge, Downtown, Donations inspired, Friday–Sunday)
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As gimmicky because it sounds, this Christmas-themed nightly parade between Bellevue’s fundamental buying facilities is definitely fairly magical (and completely free). Whatever the climate forecast, it snows. Dazzling lights and vacation floats that includes wintertime princesses, elves, and Santa himself cruise down the road amongst rows of dancers and toy drummers (enjoying actual drums). We suggest being in your finest habits—Santa’s watching. SL
(Bellevue Assortment, Bellevue, free, Friday–Sunday)
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Seattle Heart’s annual winter competition kicks off the day after Thanksgiving with an ice-carving spectacle on the Worldwide Fountain that includes roving carolers, fireplace pits, s’mores, and different seasonal treats. To my excessive pleasure, the winter practice and village show I keep in mind from my childhood continues to be arrange contained in the Armory, which additionally hosts a world bazaar for all of your gifting wants and on-stage leisure all through the month from the likes of the Dickens Carolers, Xmas Maximus, and Better Seattle Tubachristmas. Subsequent door on the Fisher Pavilion and adjoining garden, attend the second installment of the Seattle Christmas Market, which echoes the favored European custom with glühwein, bratwurst, and buying. I did not go final yr due to the value, however I peered over the excessive partitions and was tickled to see a large weihnachtspyramide or German Christmas pyramid, which is successfully an ornamental carousel that spins from the warmth of candles. (Though this one wasn’t powered by real-life flames, which might be for the most effective.) SL
(Seattle Heart, Uptown, Friday–Sunday)
EXHIBIT
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Brat summer season is lastly behind us, which implies it is time for what EverOut music calendar editor Audrey Vann calls “scorching troll fall.” Seattle Japanese Backyard is the best place to put on a sweater and stroll like a cute little troll among the many autumnal bushes, simply as their leaves begin to tackle tinges of pink and gold. When you’re busy being troll-like, shuffle over to okirie (paper-cutting) artist Kanako Abe’s poetic solo exhibition Flower, Chicken, Wind, Moon, a set of meticulous, season-appropriate paper-cut compositions. The serene, introspective present’s title is pulled from the Japanese philosophy of kachou fūgetsu, which is usually interpreted as “experiencing the fantastic thing about nature” or “discovering your self in nature.” I really feel calmer already. LC
(Seattle Japanese Backyard, Madison Park, $10, Friday–Saturday; closing)
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Seattle-based dance firm El Sueño (“the dream” in Spanish) curated this colourful exhibition of Mexican Indigenous artwork. Noches De Anáhuac is a hymn for Mexican “traditions, colours, and tales handed all the way down to our current technology”—the present contains works by engaged native creators like Tlalokan, Devin Muñoz, Maribel Galvan, Tessa Bañales, and Alicia Mullikin, together with pictures, movie, sculpture, textiles, carpentry, work, and extra. LC
(King Road Station, SoDo, free, Friday–Saturday)
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New York-based photographer Victoria Sambunaris car-camps throughout the USA for a number of months a yr, creating large-scale images that hint the transformation of the nation with “particular consideration given to increasing political, technological and industrial interventions.” In Traces of the Manifest, Sambunaris shares snapshots, street logs, minerals, discovered objects, and movies from her travels, which doc “the impression of business websites, geological forces, and human traces present in panorama” from the Texas Gulf Coast to the southern California desert. LC
(Photographic Heart Northwest, Capitol Hill, free, Friday–Sunday)
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I may take or go away Jesse Eisenberg, however really feel strongly that Kieran Culkin is one in every of our most interesting modern character actors. (If you have not seen Succession, watch half an episode and you may perceive why.) In A Actual Ache, Eisenberg’s second characteristic movie as author/director, he stars alongside Culkin. The pair play cousins headed to Poland to “honor their beloved grandmother,” the place, maybe predictably, familial tensions floor. I really like a chance for actors to indicate off their chops with out a lot distraction, so the movie’s pared-down premise is intriguing. LC
(SIFF Cinema Uptown, Uptown, $14.50-$15.50, Friday–Sunday)
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Sean Baker is one in every of my favourite fashionable administrators. He has a present for tapping into the realities of poverty and life for underprivileged People in and across the South, which is curious, as a result of he is from New Jersey and appears to have loved a reasonably typical upbringing. That is one in every of The Florida Undertaking‘s strengths. I grew up in Orlando with a low-income single mother, so the movie, set in a dreary motel close to Disney World, really bears an eerie similarity to my very own childhood. However even if you cannot relate to its topics or locale, you will in all probability see your self someplace within the childlike hopefulness or the monetary stressors. Baker’s storytelling all the time drives dwelling that you simply’re not alone. Anora is a departure for him–it is set in Brooklyn—however I sense that it’s going to additionally replicate on late-capitalist survival in Baker’s sharp vogue. The movie follows a intercourse employee who impulsively marries a person in a Russian oligarch household. LC
(SIFF Cinema Uptown, Uptown, $14.50-$15.50, Friday–Sunday)
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In Eve’s Bayou, which is ready within the Nineteen Sixties, a black household is affluent and even claims aristocratic blood from a French ancestor. The daddy, performed beautifully by Samuel L. Jackson, is the physician for the “coloured neighborhood” in a sleepy nook of Louisiana. The physician lives in a mansion together with his mom, spouse, and three kids (two ladies and a boy). The physician makes no effort in any respect to be trustworthy to his spouse, Roz (Lynn Whitfield). When he isn’t at dwelling, he’s most probably sleeping with one in every of his purchasers somewhat than treating them. The 1997 movie revolves round this serial philandering. It breaks Roz’s coronary heart and sexually confuses the physician’s eldest daughter, Cisely (Meagan Good). The movie—which is expertly directed and written by Kasi Lemmons (the director of Harriet), and edited by Terilyn A. Shropshire (one of many few black feminine editors within the business)—is in regards to the messiness of sexual awakening. STRANGER SENIOR WRITER CHARLES MUDEDE
(Northwest Movie Discussion board, Capitol Hill, $7-$14, Saturday–Sunday)
FOOD & DRINK
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Throughout Small Enterprise Saturday, the bottle store and tasting room fatcork, which makes a speciality of grower champagne (glowing wine made by the identical producer who grows the grapes used to create it, additionally generally known as “farmer fizz”) is waiving its standard tasting payment. Pattern a symphony of sparklers without spending a dime, and convey some bottles dwelling for all of your upcoming entertaining wants. JB
(Fatcork, Uptown, free, Friday–Saturday)
VISUAL ART
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This community-based undertaking was conceived in collaboration with the Frye Artwork Museum, native artist Ixtli White Hawk, arts nonprofit Path with Artwork, and different social service companions. At art-making events led by White Hawk earlier this yr, contributors created dolls with repurposed materials and recycled supplies; the undertaking aimed to “showcase the undertaking’s mission to encourage optimistic self-reflection and honor the artist inside us all.” Guests can view the multimedia dolls at this candy exhibit. LC
(Frye Artwork Museum, First Hill, free, Friday–Sunday)
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There are someplace between 13,400 and 40,800 unhoused individuals dwelling in King County. JoEllen Wang’s work and sculptures grapple with this actuality. In a spirit of empathy and curiosity, Wang’s works—oil work of brilliant blue tarps, a “nomadic set up of RV-shaped plastic bunnies”—think about how marginalized individuals and areas could possibly be reframed, reimagined, or granted extra company. Marginalia‘s explorations of “lonely locations” counsel an embrace, with open-minded items that really feel each playful and considerate. LC
(Gallery 4Culture, Pioneer Sq., free, Friday–Sunday)
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When life provides you lemons within the type of a worst-case-scenario presidential election, make lemonade by attending a cat-themed artwork present. Look, I am unable to promise this exhibition will treatment your existential dread. I can, nevertheless, promise that Gallery ERGO has curated an “insanely good lineup” of artists, all of whom have labored their magic on “birch cat head-shaped panels.” Plus, 10% of all proceeds from the present shall be donated to an area animal shelter. There’s nonetheless hope for humanity, you already know. LC
(Gallery ERGO, Pike Place Market, free, Friday–Sunday)
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Russian-born studio e gallery artist Polina Bertou and Portland-based creator Jess Perlitz come collectively on this curious exhibition, which senses “the sides of their proprioceptive area” with reflections on containers, portals, and the physique. I am stoked to see Perlitz’s 16-foot fabric-and-sand arm sculpture paired with Bartou’s Flashe work, with figures that curve like banana bunches. Perlitz’s Rain Rainbow is particularly stunning, a stone-like type streaked with rainbow hues. “Even what appears stable can spill,” the gallery explains. Right here, not all creative expression could be neatly contained. LC
(studio e, Georgetown, free, Friday–Saturday)
