Explore and learn more

• “Pulling Together: A Brief History of Rowing in Seattle” | The Museum of History and Industry has put together an exhibit that details how the UW team was organized, the history behind their boat’s design, and photographs from the team’s races. Artifacts include an American flag that was displayed at the Olympic games and a Husky Challenger, a working boat similar to the Clipper used by the team, and other Seattle rowing paraphernalia.
• Tour the ASUW Boathouse | In 2022, UW started a fundraiser to restore the boathouse that the 1936 UW Men’s rowing team called home. Now, you can tour it and see memorabilia like some of the team’s letterman jackets, two of the athletes’ gold medals, and the Husky Clipper shell.

Where to watch

• SIFF Cinema Uptown | The SIFF’s new downtown location hosted the Seattle premier of “The Boys in the Boat” earlier this month, but you can still celebrate your love for all things local with snacks and drinks from Seattle-owned biz.
• PacSci | Enjoy the film on the largest movie screen in Washington.
• Ark Lodge Cinema | Keep on celebrating our town by supporting this little theater in Columbia City.

• “Land of Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker” | Wednesday,-Thursday, Dec. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle | $70-$95 | If you’re more into bawdy takes on the twinkle-toe tale with fun costumes, this is the show for you.

• Author Talk: Ginger Minj | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave., Seattle | Free | This “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superstar’s new book “Southern Fried Sass” has advice on cooking, decorating, and living life to the fullest.
• Gothmas: NWFF Holiday Party 2023 | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | Free | Break out the black lipstick and join the Film Forum folks for pin-the-horns-on-the-Krampus, cinema karaoke, and a staff cookie competition.

• Shrek Rave | Friday, Dec. 22 | 9 p.m. | The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle | $18-$33 | Boy, the swamp is looking nice this holiday season — dance the night away at what might be the weirdest dance party you’ve ever been to.

• “The Snow Queen” | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 9:30 p.m. | The Beacon, 812 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle | $12.50 | This Finnish adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale will delight fans of “Labyrinth” and “Return to Oz.”
• Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 5-10 p.m. | Argosy Cruises Waterfront, 1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55, Ste. 201, Seattle | $40-$74 | Ahoy ho ho — this festive journey around the Puget Sound features carols, snacks, cocktails, and lots of holiday cheer.

• Amazon is moving out of another downtown office tower. The online shopping giant has chosen not to renew a 209,000-sqft lease at 1800 Ninth Ave. where it has been an occupant since 2013. The 1,100 employees will move to other local offices. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Capitol Hill’s Bounty Kitchen is closing its 550 19th Ave. E. location on Dec. 23 to make room for a new food + drink project that’s still a mystery. The salad and grain bowl restaurant’s Queen Anne location will remain open. (Capitol Hill Seattle)

• Holding out for a white Christmas? Current forecasts are giving us a big ol’ ”better luck next year.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts temps 50-60% above average for the next week and a low chance of major precipitation. (KOMO)

• If you need to dump all that wrapping paper, Seattle Public Utilities has released its holiday waste collection schedule. Regularly scheduled pick-ups will occur the day after they normally would for the week between Monday, Dec. 25 and Saturday, Dec. 30.

• This year, Sea-Tac Airport is set to surpass the number of travelers it saw in 2019 with 8.3% fewer flights. However, an industry shift toward bigger planes with more seats has led to a 3% increase in available tickets. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• This month, the owner of Belltown’s Base Camp Studios turned the vacant first floor of the Bergman Luggage building on Third Avenue into an art gallery, with plans to expand into the floors above. Another neighborhood gallery, Common Area Maintenance, is planning a second location soon, too. (The Stranger)

• There’s only one more weekend left to visit Santa at the Space Needle in December. Sit with Jolly St. Nick in his one-of-a-kind crystal sleigh before venturing out onto the world’s first and only revolving glass floor to snap a photo with the city literally at your feet. (Read: the ultimate holiday photo op). Grab tickets.*