Arts & Culture

A Day in the Life

Punk, Pride, and Pickled Eggs

A historic day with local band Rachaels Children.

09/09/2022 By Sophie Grossman

Make Plans

What to Do for Labor Day Weekend

From state fairs to soccer and beyond.

08/29/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Made in WA

Washington's Music Inventions, Sung and Unsung

Grunge was a hit. But Paul Tutmarc's electric bass strikes a deeper chord.

08/23/2022 Edited by Benjamin Cassidy By Sophie Grossman

Made in WA

The Toys “R” Hers

How a Magnolia mom built an empire from the ground up.

08/23/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

AUTUMN HAPPENINGS

Fall Arts Field Guide

Discover—and rediscover—Seattle’s cultural landscape.

08/22/2022 By Sophie Grossman

On View

Reckless Spirits Premieres at Local Sightings Film Fest

The short from Seattle director Vee Hua is Broad City meets the metaphysical realm.

08/19/2022 By Ann Karneus

Ready, Players?

GameWorks Reboots in Downtown Seattle

The giant arcade's back under new ownership.

08/03/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Enter the Museum

New Wing Luke Exhibit Showcases the Teachings of Bruce Lee

The permanent museum gallery Be Water, My Friend features 2,800 of the famous martial artist's books.

08/03/2022 By Ann Karneus

This Month in Seattle Tech

The Museum of Museums Cancels the Amazon vs. Microsoft Exhibit

A social media firestorm led Greg Lundgren to pull the plug on a show aiming to bridge the local art and tech worlds.

07/29/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

It's Back

How to Get Around the Capitol Hill Block Party

Whether you're planning your personal concert tour or detour.

07/21/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Gotta Catch 'Em All

Pokémon Go Fest Arrives in Seattle

Trainers, ready your phones—and portable power packs.

07/19/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

It's Baaaaack

Guide to the Seattle Art Fair

The city's megawatt arts event returns with a new organizer after a two-year hiatus.

07/18/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Museum Magic

Pacific Science Center Reopens After a 2-Year Closure

The Seattle Center mainstay debuts new exhibits and brings back old favorites.

07/12/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Mix Master

Who's Behind the Music at the International Fountain?

After crafting musical mixes for Seattle Center's iconic water feature for 26 years, DJ Whetzel hangs up the headphones.

07/05/2022 By Jameson Fink

Bookworm

Blue Kettle Books Brings the Indie Bookstore to New Terrain

Monica LeMoine has long been a teacher—now she can add business owner and bus driver to her resume too.

06/24/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Summer Book Report

Pacific Northwest Beach Reads

School is out and self-motivated erudition is in. If a Seattle summer ever materializes, these are the local authors you should bring to the beach.

06/22/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Slaying Storytime

How a Seattle Illustrator’s Picture Book Ignited a Pizza Boycott

Levi Hastings's Big Wig children's book about drag is embroiled in big controversy.

06/17/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Anti-Museum

Banksyland Rejects the Art Gallery Convention

Perhaps what’s most striking about the internationally touring art exhibition is what isn’t on display.

06/15/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Bay Watch

New Elliott Bay Book Company Owners Hope to Carry on the Legacy

Yes, your punch cards will still be accepted.

06/10/2022 By Ann Karneus