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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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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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Discover 4 new art exhibitions at Henry Art Gallery
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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
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Events
Time to level up: a Guide to PAX West 2023
The video game convention featuring panels, cosplay competitions, and lots of sweet vendors is in town.
August 31, 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
Hōkūleʻa, double hulled voyaging canoe with a bright orange sail, sits on the water, backdropped by Kualoa
Culture
A legendary Hawaiian voyaging canoe visits Seattle
Seattle is one of 300+ ports the canoe will make on The Moananuiākea Voyage
August 24, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Development
New $45 million gift looks to help transform northern Waterfront
The Elliott Bay Connections project will bring a new bike path to Alaskan Way and upgrades to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks.
August 23, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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
Two Nordstrom employees hold up a Seattle Supersonics banner that says "Bring on the Noise" as part of a time capsule reveal
Culture
Downtown Nordstrom opens time capsule from 1998
And, yes, there was a Beanie Baby inside.
August 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A crab roll on a toasted bun sits on a platter with a lemon wedge on the side
Culture
Where to find sensational crab rolls in Seattle
These places know their crustaceans.
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