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Maria Bamford, the wacky grasp of voice impressions, deadpan jokes, and high-energy, quickly altering characters, will headline all three nights of the Moist Metropolis Comedy Pageant, which returns this 12 months to carry comedy greats to all of the Crocodile’s venues. On high of 2025-tier jokes from Bamford, Zainab Johnson, Beth Stelling, Leah Rudick, Robby Hoffman, and different laugh-bringers, the complicated will host two “Y2K25” dance events and Solely Murders in The Crocodile, a multi-course thriller dinner. LC
The Crocodile, Belltown (Jan 3–5)
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A couple of days in the past, on the espresso store throughout the road, I seen a golden retriever pet in a Christmas sweater gleefully chomping a toy at his proprietor’s ft. His fur? Glowing, regardless of the noonday gloom. His face? Cherub-like. His tail? Darting like a metronome, scattering vacation cheer with each wag. The toy—a reindeer with one antler already flopping—squeaked merrily underneath the assault of tiny, decided tooth. I reached for my cellphone. No, no, simply get pleasure from this, I believed, selecting the world’s worst second to turn into a digital minimalist. After all, as quickly as he was gone, I regretted not taking a photograph. However you do not have to make my mistake. At this all-ages improv matinee, comics will devise a scene, and later, they’re going to take to the stage with the true stars—adoptable puppies!!! Stick round after the present for a meet-and-greet with the pups and to study extra about Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary’s nice work. LC
ComedySportz Seattle, Fremont (Sat Jan 4)
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Jap Washington College grad and The Younger Rock star Nate Jackson can also be the founding father of Tacoma comedy hang-out Tremendous Humorous Comedy Membership, one of many solely Black-owned comedy golf equipment within the nation. He’ll cease by Seattle for this particular taping, so watch your again if you happen to seem like a Construct-A-Bear. LC
Neptune Theatre, College District (Jan 11–12)
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EverOut Arts Calendar Editor Lindsay Costello writes: “Tim Heidecker, the legendary weirdo behind Tim and Eric Superior Present, Nice Job! and On Cinema on the Cinema, is nothing if not polarizing—Vice describes his work as ‘failure-centric’—however if you happen to ‘get’ him, you are in all probability an enormous fan.” Heidecker will return to Seattle along with his distinctive model of absurdist meta-humor and authentic music to assist his ’70s country-rock-inspired album, Slipping Away. Do not miss a gap set from former SNL comic Kyle Mooney, who’s one in every of my favourite forged members of the final decade (watch him journey with “the man from Soul” if you happen to want a healthful stomach giggle.) AV
Neptune Theatre, College District (Solar Jan 26)
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Smarty-pants humorist John Hodgman will hit the stage alongside bailiff Jesse Thorn for this reside version of Decide John Hodgman, a Webby Award-winning podcast of pretend authorized knowledge and comedic shut calls. LC
Neptune Theatre, College District (Thurs Jan 30)
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Discover a seat for From Floor Zero—the anthology undertaking was shortlisted for Finest Worldwide Characteristic on the 2025 Oscars and it is poised to be some of the talked-about movies on the ceremony this 12 months. Spearheaded by famend Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi, From Floor Zero assembles 22 quick movies created amid the continuing genocide by filmmakers from Gaza, providing a wanted platform for Palestinian creators to share their tales. Anticipate a mixture of genres, together with narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental cinema works. LC
Grand Phantasm, College District (Jan 3–5)
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A sure blisteringly scorching Italian man would approve of the Beacon’s newest movie collection, which asks, “What would occur if we spoke fact to energy with gun in hand?” The Beacon punctuates Probably Sick-Suggested: Movies About Assassinating Your Political Leaders with some delightfully acerbic quotes, like “The second of assassination is the second when energy and the ignorance of energy come collectively, with Demise as validator” (Thomas Pynchon) and “The most effective authorities is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination” (Voltaire). Let or not it’s recognized that I am not endorsing something right here. However, like, you must in all probability go see these movies for cinema’s sake, proper? I like to recommend snagging seats to the primary one on the docket—Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s superior, anarchic satire The Third Technology. LC
The Beacon, Columbia Metropolis (Jan 5–25)
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In the event you hang-out the Elliott Bay stacks with any regularity, you’re doubtless aware of Sigrid Nunez, whose work has inked the pages of literary powerhouses like The Paris Assessment, Harper’s, McSweeney’s, and The Believer. She’s philosophical, but her prose is unadorned—it is an intoxicating combine. She’s maybe greatest acknowledged for her e book The Pal, a private favourite of mine, however Pedro Almodóvar has elected to adapt Nunez’s cheeky, sleek 2020 novel What Are You Going By way of. The story follows Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton), two former journal staff whose paths diverge when one turns into an autofiction novelist and the opposite a battle reporter. What is going to occur after they meet once more? LC
SIFF Cinema Uptown, Uptown (Jan 9–16)
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Seattle showgirl Monday Mourning will mud off her “Versayce” for her annual screening of Showgirls, so don your campiest eleganza and present as much as have a good time all issues Nomi Malone. You in all probability already know the plot of the movie, but when not, put together to thrill your eyeballs with the glitzy underbelly of Las Vegas golf equipment courtesy of Paul Verhoeven, aka the man who made Robocop. The screening guarantees gaggy leisure that’ll have you ever trying camp proper within the eye. LC
Northwest Movie Discussion board, Capitol Hill (Solar Jan 12)
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For the nineteenth version of Port Townsend’s proudly quirky two-day competition, over 20 brewers will flaunt probably the most esoteric and offbeat creations they’ve to supply. (Previous winners have included Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse’s Miso Sasquatch Farmhouse apple cider and Double Bluff Brewing’s French Onion Soup beer, to present you an thought of what is in retailer.) A gentle lineup of native music and meals distributors will maintain power ranges excessive. This 12 months’s theme is “Las Vegas, child,” so costume accordingly in sequined jumpsuits and bedazzled mini attire. JB
American Legion Corridor, Port Townsend (Fri Jan 31)
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Slither into the 12 months of the Snake at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Lunar New 12 months Honest, which begins exterior the entrance doorways with remarks from native audio system and lion dance performances from Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Affiliation. Seize a timed entry ticket to entry indoor actions together with calligraphy classes, a zodiac scavenger hunt, storytime classes, group cubicles, and humanities and crafts tables. Do not miss the latest addition to the KidPLACE Gallery, New 12 months’s All 12 months Spherical: Meals, Household, and Enjoyable, the place you may study extra about Lunar New 12 months cultural traditions. SL
Wing Luke Museum, Chinatown-Worldwide District (Sat Jan 18)
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United Manner of King County works side-by-side with communities in have to construct an equitable future for everybody, a mission that’s aligned with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s doctrine. Help at any of the quite a few volunteer alternatives scheduled all through the town—if you happen to do not see one thing that aligns together with your strengths, keep tuned; they’re going to be including extra initiatives as MLK Day approaches. SL
Numerous areas (Mon Jan 20)
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The Northwest African American Museum’s annual MLK Day program guarantees remarks from native leaders and motivational audio system, a group org expo, arts and crafts actions for youths and households, and distributors. Throughout the celebration, the museum hopes to carry collectively attendees and audio system to assist reply Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s query, “The place will we go from right here?” Whilst you’re there, get a sneak peek of two new soon-to-be-announced exhibitions. SL
Northwest African American Museum, Central District (Mon Jan 20)
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California-born neo-folk artist Mariee Siou combines all the perfect components of every folks revival—Jean Richie’s timeless storytelling, Karen Dalton’s effervescent fingerpicking, and Hope Sandoval’s haunting vocals. I may even hear the impression of Siou’s debut album, Faces within the Rocks, within the work of up to date folks music rivals: Taylor Swift’s wildly profitable folklore and evermore albums additionally inform whimsical folktales in opposition to a backdrop of plucked strings and luxurious woodwinds. Do not miss a gap set from native queer folks duo Unhealthy Posture Membership. AV
Fremont Abbey Arts Middle, Fremont (Fri Jan 17)
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((( O ))) is the deliberately unpronounceable moniker of Filipino American digital musician June Marieezy, who made a whimsical vow to launch new music each full moon for 12 years, often known as “moondrops.” Though the idea can really feel dauntingly summary, her music is enjoyable and exploratory, evoking the early work of Grimes and FKA Twigs. Anticipate to listen to tracks from her newest ambient output, ((( 5 ))). AV
Neumos, Capitol Hill (Mon Jan 20)
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New York-based Pakistani singer-songwriter Arooj Aftab blends conventional Urdu poetry with mild folks guitar and ambient parts that completely cradle her ethereal voice. On her latest album, Evening Reign, Aftab collaborates with a variety of musicians, together with Kaki King, Moor Mom, Elvis Costello, and Chocolate Genius, Inc. for a haunting mix of Pakistani folks music and bebop jazz. With the album’s atmospheric electronics, neo-classical piano melodies, and heavenly vocals, it can absolutely sound simply as magical reside. AV
The Crocodile, Belltown (Tues Jan 21)
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British DJ Jamie xx—greatest recognized for his work because the digital wizard behind dream pop band the xx—launched In Waves, his first solo album in 9 years, in fall 2024. Drawing inspiration from “emotional crescendos” and the “thrilling volatility of a mystical night time out on the membership,” the long-awaited album reunites Jamie along with his xx bandmates and options appearances from Robyn, the Avalanches, Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, and Panda Bear. AV
WaMu Theater, SoDo (Tues Jan 21)
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Acclaimed Seattle-born singer-songwriter Damien Jurado will carry his melodic and shapeshifting indie-folk again residence for a two-night stint. He’ll honor his fourth album, I Break Chairs, by taking part in it in its entirety. Launched again in 2002, the album leans into moody indie rock and incorporates extra electrical guitar solos than you may anticipate from this indie folks favourite. Native indie rocker Byland will open on each nights. AV
Tractor Tavern, Ballard (Jan 22–23)
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The long-time indie-rock outfit led by prolific singer-songwriter Conor Oberst will play songs off of their eleventh album 5 Cube, All Threes, which options collaborations with Cat Energy, the Nationwide’s Matt Berninger, and the So So Glos’ Alex Orange Drink. I have never been a Vibrant Eyes listener since their 2005 album, I am Large Awake, It is Morning—which sounded nice to my lovelorn teenage ears however now reads pathetic to my present grownup ones. Nonetheless, I like Cat Energy sufficient to have given the newly launched duet “All Three” a pay attention. The mix of Oberst and Marshall’s drastically completely different tones gives an fascinating conflict that brings out the perfect in one another’s voices—his shaky, on-the-verge-of-tears crooning, and her ethereal, unrestrained talk-singing. Oberst and co. will assist the album alongside Christopher Owens, the previous frontman of indie rock band Ladies. AV
Paramount Theatre, Downtown (Fri Jan 24)
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Nemahsis is a rising Palestinian-Canadian singer-songwriter who crafts private tunes about id that teeter-totter from acoustic indie folks to anthemic rock (à la Phoebe Bridgers and Ethel Cain). Her debut album, Verbathim, has been praised by well-known followers like Stevie Surprise, Elton John, Lorde, and Imogen Heap amongst others. I extremely suggest catching her on this tour, for I see a lot bigger venues and costlier tickets in her future! AV
Neumos, Capitol Hill (Tues Jan 28)
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“Guess who’s Black in the home, bitch! Yas!” Fishy spitfire, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 4 co-winner, and Sibling Rivalry podcast host Monét X Change will head to Seattle for a night of stand-up comedy eleganza. You in all probability already know Monét for her congeniality and lip-syncing expertise, but it surely ought to come as no shock that she will be able to additionally carry sociopolitical hilarity—she slaughtered as Maya Angelou in RPDR season 10’s snatch recreation. (Within the phrases of Monét as Maya, “If these hoes attempt to come for me, I absolutely will minimize thee.”) LC
Neptune Theatre, College District (Thurs Jan 9)
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As Iranian immigrant Azam Kabiri shares tales of her life with others ready on the airport baggage carousel, she begins to meditate on wider questions of “what she is bringing along with her, and what she has left behind.” The place Is Right here? / اینجا کجاست؟ is a co-production with Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble and Seattle Public Theater. The solo present, conceived by playwright Naghmeh Samini, shall be carried out in English by Azadeh Zanjani and in Persian by Sarvin Alidaee in separate performances. Considering seeing each? No sweat—the theater has deliberate “double present days” with each performances cut up by a brief intermission. LC
Seattle Public Theater, Inexperienced Lake (Jan 17–Feb 2)
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“I am right here to indicate the world that I am not just a few skanky various lady from Seattle, I’m the skanky various lady from Seattle.” Beloved native diva, RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 contestant, and reigning demon queen Bosco will return to her dominion and spill the 2025 tea at this gaggy bash, the place she’ll be joined by drag legends Shea Couleé and Pangina Heals, plus Seattle stars Rowan Ruthless, Ruby Mimosa, and others. Anticipate a mix of sickening burlesque, cabaret, and “efficiency artwork on your nerves” on the two-night showcase. LC
The Crocodile, Belltown (Jan 31–Feb 1)
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I just lately attended a manufacturing of The Nutcracker and located myself seated subsequent to a small youngster in a tutu who spent your complete runtime coughing and hacking prefer it was her private efficiency. Even so, it was tough to not be dazzled by the surroundings and the music and the ballet dancers on stage. I used to be dazzled, rattling it! Let this be a reminder that artwork has the facility to beat all obstacles, or no matter. This is a efficiency that I can promise will dazzle you. Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “traditionally knowledgeable re-imagining” of The Sleeping Magnificence consists of scenic design by Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary and costumes by Paul Tazewell (Hamilton, West Facet Story, PNB’s Swan Lake). It is impressed by the Pacific Northwest, so I hope Aurora is sporting Gore-Tex. LC
McCaw Corridor, Uptown (Jan 31–Feb 9)
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The College of Washington has introduced its lineup of winter 2025 public lectures, which is able to showcase must-hear audio system like Wesaam Al-Badry, Margo Okazawa-Rey, Megan Ming Francis, and others. (They will remind us that there’s “no time for hate,” which is likely to be onerous to swallow when a sure somebody takes workplace on January 20, aka MLK Day.) Present up for considerate reflections on the aftermath of the election, the function of artwork and journalism, the Tulsa Race Bloodbath, and transnational feminism, plus performances by Quetzal and Gangstagrass and a collective songwriting workshop. LC
Numerous areas and Digital (Jan 15–24)
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I am a easy reader: Once I see the shortlisted choices for the Booker Prize, I put these books on maintain on the library. High of my listing this 12 months was Percival Everett’s James, which was finally crushed by Samantha Harvey’s Orbital for the prize, however was no shock to search out on the Booker shortlist—it gained this 12 months’s Nationwide E-book Award and the Kirkus Prize for Fiction. Everett’s retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn facilities the experiences of Huck’s previously enslaved pal, Jim. Everett will talk about the “masterpiece” (Chicago Tribune) at this speak. (Psst—do not be shocked if James is tailored for movie.)
City Corridor Seattle, First Hill (Thurs Jan 23)
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Sure, the truth that we nonetheless should advocate for abortion rights in 2025 is devastating past measure. However that is the nation we reside in—one wherein a wave of backward coverage has stripped thousands and thousands of reproductive healthcare. The least we are able to do is get on board with writers like Renee Bracey Sherman, who’re doing their greatest to combat for the way forward for reproductive healthcare entry. Sherman will talk about her new e book, Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our Historical past, Sharing Our Tales, and Constructing the Reproductive Future We Deserve, with Ijeoma Oluo, self-proclaimed “web yeller” and New York Instances bestselling writer of So You Need To Speak About Race. LC
Third Place Books, Seward Park (Tues Jan 28)
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I’ve lengthy stated that if you happen to spot a mortar and pestle in your host’s kitchen, you might be about to be served an unbelievable meal, so I used to be instantly intrigued by the title of Mortar & Pestle, a vibrant and playful new primer on trendy Indonesian delicacies co-written by seasoned writer Pat Tanumihardja and her mom, Juliana, a local Javan who opened one in every of Seattle’s first Indonesian eating places (Julia’s Indonesian Kitchen, which she bought in 2011). Get able to roll up your sleeves and grind up fragrant toasted spices, chiles, and herbs—this e book guarantees a hands-on cooking expertise that can interact your entire senses and lead to uniquely flavorful dishes. JB
E-book Larder, Fremont (Thurs Jan 30)
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Winter looks like the proper time to view moody etchings and woodcuts by Aristide Maillol, a lesser-known French multimedia artist of the Nabis, and Francisco Goya, aka a very powerful Spanish artist of the late 18th and early nineteenth centuries. Maillol is praised for his stylized depictions of girls, which emphasize kind and ease in mediums starting from bronze to woodcuts. Goya’s profession is a little more dramatic—he charted an evolution from royal portraitist to pessimistic social commentator. Facet by facet, Maillol and Goya’s works in Divergent Perceptions will make you ponder the hints of magnificence present in human battle. LC
Davidson Galleries, Pioneer Sq. (Jan 2–Feb 1)
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Koplin Del Rio’s stylish annual winter salon facilities items from the woman-led classic boutique Casa Patina this 12 months. The gallery shall be outfitted with a spread of the store’s treasures—suppose fashionable antiques, classic furnishings, and moody work—positioned alongside modern artworks that sometimes occupy the house. The salon goals to assemble distinctive new dialogues between objects; I am considering it will have a soothing impact throughout a busy time. LC
Koplin Del Rio Gallery, Georgetown (Jan 2–18)
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Winter is a beautiful time to go to Bainbridge Island—the quieter season infuses the island with a relaxed, serene appeal. If I have been you, I might seize a latte from a comfortable cafe, benefit from the surroundings sans summer time crowds, after which head toBainbridge Island Museum of Artwork, the place visitor curator Fancy Vargas has conceived a bunch exhibition to “discover, have a good time, and elevate the sweetness and radiance of Blackness as an expertise.” Radiant Reflections: Celebrating the Great thing about the African Diaspora guarantees complexity; anticipate a “multifaceted” portrayal of Black resilience, and take into account attending the January 18 panel with exhibiting artists for extra context. LC
Bainbridge Island Museum of Artwork, Bainbridge Island (Jan 10–Feb 23)
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I have been a fan of Daybreak Cerny ever since I wrote about her pandemic-era cell exhibition Weeping Willow Folding Chair again in 2021. “There’s suspense in suspension,” I wrote on the time. “This pressure is fixed in our lives; we’re all studying to steadiness, endlessly.” This nonetheless feels true of life and of Cerny’s work—the Seattle artist’s summary sculptures really feel theatrical but humble, wavering inside terrains of artifice and earnestness with subtly humorous undertones. Exhibit A? The coupon tucked to the facet of a latest wall sculpture. LC
Frye Artwork Museum, First Hill (Jan 25–June 22)
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Seize some scorching cocoa and get cozy with your pals, household, or Hinge date at this wintertime immersive expertise stuffed with large glowing lanterns, every formed like natural world from across the globe. Youngsters and people of us who’re children at coronary heart will get pleasure from a magical world with a forest prepare, tree fairies, and illuminated unicorns (good luck explaining that these do not exist after your children see this show) alongside brilliantly lit peacocks and different winged creatures within the Birds of Paradise zone and monkeys hiding within the Underneath the Jungle Cover. WildLanterns’ 2024–2025 season consists of nightly conventional Chinese language cultural performances equivalent to lion dances, umbrella juggling, face altering, chair balancing, and extra. SL
Woodland Park Zoo, Phinney Ridge (Jan 1–19)
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If we ignore the truth that Germans by no means lived there and the Bavarian theme was chosen by a revitalization committee within the ’60s to spice up tourism, we are able to acknowledge that Leavenworth is a reasonably cute place, particularly across the holidays. The competition’s scheduled performances have come to an finish for the season, however the city remains to be illuminated by over half 1,000,000 lights, which now you can admire with out the crush of vacation crowds. This winter has kicked off with plenty of snowfall, so pack a hat, gloves, and a sled. SL
Leavenworth (Jan 1–Feb 28)
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Hockey followers who additionally love alpine snow sports activities can lastly have an ideal day trip when the Seattle Kraken take over Crystal Mountain with music, giveaways, and a watch occasion of the sport in opposition to the Buffalo Sabres. You may strive your hand at lengthy shot and put on your Kraken gear to attain reductions on retail and meals purchases. When you’re fueled up, strap in and hit the slopes for a scavenger hunt and your likelihood to win Kraken merch, recreation tickets, and a pair of skis. SL
Crystal Mountain Resort, Enumclaw (Sat Jan 11)
