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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Seattle
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025 09:59 AM
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An acrobat at Teatro ZinZanni balances on a table in front of a dinner theater audience
Culture
Teatro ZinZanni makes a grand entrance at the Lotte Hotel
The cirque show is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.
October 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Three large calveras sculptures (gray, red, and yellow) side-by-side outside Westlake Center in Seattle, WA
Culture
What’s up with the new giant skulls around Seattle?
SEA Giant Skulls are part of the Catrinas Festival celebrating Dia de los Muertos.
October 11, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Meet Seattle’s Arts and Cultural Districts
The four districts are Capitol Hill, Central Area, Uptown, and Columbia City/Hillman City.
October 10, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A rendering of the newly renovated Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Culture
Bainbridge Island reveals newly renovated performing arts center
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts opens Saturday, Sept. 30.
September 29, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A projected video of a human face appears on a tree in Seattle's City Hall Park at night with the Smith Tower looming in the background
Culture
Mind-blowing art installation debuts at City Hall Park
“Monuments” blends human faces with the environment.
September 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Seattle movement artist Majinn wearing a white knit cap and a colorful shirt while dancing
Culture
Cornish College of the Arts debuts new courses for adults
Sign up for hip-hop classes or instructions on podcasting.
September 5, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Performers roller skate and double dutch at the Bumbershoot festival in Seattle, WA
Culture
Bumbershoot’s Recess District party was truly hopping
Jump rope, roller skating, and extreme pogo sticking found an audience.
September 3, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A crowd of fans gather in front of the Space Needle at night at Seattle's Bumbershoot festival
Events
What to do and see at this year’s Bumbershoot
The party’s rocking on Labor Day weekend.
August 28, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The exterior of the Admiral Theater in West Seattle with its red-bordered marquee
Culture
Where to see $4 movies in Seattle on National Cinema Day
Go ahead and splurge on popcorn, too.
August 23, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Food
Local taqueria Pecado Bueno adds extensive ceviche bar to its menu
Known for its $4 margaritas + authentic Mexican fare, Pecado Bueno is adding 17 rotating ceviche-style dishes to the mix.
September 19, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A 1960s-style living room setup occupies the lobby of Northwest Film Forum, complete with faux food on serving trays on the coffee table, a vintage TV set, and doilies adorning the surfaces.
Culture
What to see at Northwest Film Forum’s Local Sightings Film Festival
The Local Sightings Film Festival showcases the PNW’s creative communities with curated short film programs and feature films.
September 18, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Crowds of people walk along a street lined on both sides with vendor tents and kiosks. Seattle's Chinatown entrance is in the background.
Culture
Chinatown-International District Night Market is back
The CID Night Market is returning to Seattle this weekend after a year-long hiatus with vendors, food trucks, live performances, and more.
September 17, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Members of Seattle Department of Transportation stand behind a podium as they announce the launch of the new RapidRide G Line. One of the stretch buses is parked behind them.
City
RapidRide G Line brings 6-minute bus service to Seattle
King County Metro’s latest RapidRide route launched Saturday, Sept. 14 — the region’s most frequent transit service connecting several Seattle neighborhoods. Here’s what’s new.
September 16, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Three glass high rise buildings stretch into the blue sky from the center of downtown Seattle. Two seagulls fly past the buildings to the left. Wires cross the bottom of the image, the cables for public street transportation.
Business
Seattle is on the Michelin Guide map for the first time
Michelin recently released its Key Awards for US hotels with a first-of-its-kind nationwide list — and three Seattle hotels were up to snuff.
September 13, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
The front of Chief Sealth high school in Seattle, WA with the school's color and logo on the facade.
Education
Seattle Public Schools introduces two proposals for closing schools
Both plans proposed by Seattle Public Schools include closing at least 17 schools, but differ in whether or not some K-8 schools remain open + whether staff reductions are enacted.
September 12, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Fans sporting purple for Washington and red for Washington State pack out the bleachers of Husky Stadium at the University of Washington. Football players are flanked around the sidelines of the field.
Sports
Deals and watch parties for the 2024 Apple Cup in Seattle
Snag deals on pints, bites, and more at local businesses and watch parties for Washington’s famous Apple Cup.
September 11, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Trees in varying shades of yellows, greens, reds, and oranges are lush and vibrant in the Seattle Japanese Garden, which has a gravel trail winding throughout and several benches scattered along. A small pond reflects the trees' colors.
Travel and Outdoors
Where and when to view fall colors in Seattle
The Emerald City trades some of its greens for a fiery display of foliage in the autumn months — here’s what to expect for this year’s fall colors.
September 11, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Behind the scenes: Seattle’s Mediterranean-inspired bagel + coffee shop Toasted. recently opened
Toasted. has creative takes on Mediterranean-inspired bagel combinations, but the business’s use of AI to solve common industry issues is also pretty noteworthy.
September 10, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Hispanic Heritage Month events in Seattle
Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and Seattle is hosting festivals, fundraisers, and more to celebrate.
September 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing