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Events
Events
Saturday, Nov. 2
Short Run Comix Festival | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Seattle Center | Free | Check out artwork from 250 new artists, make your own zines, and find some cool stuff for your wall.
“All Balanchine” | Through Sunday, Nov. 10 | Times vary | McCaw Hall | $50+ | This performance showcases this world-famous choreographer’s artistic range — through American folk dancing to classical ballet.
“The Hitchcock Hotel” | Through Sunday, Nov. 17 | Times vary | Can Can Culinary Cabaret | $59+ | It turns out that working the nightshift at a dubious hotel can be quite paranormal — and sultry.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Sabrina Carpenter: “Short n’ Sweet Tour” | Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $270+ | Wake up — the “Espresso” singer’s cheeky tour is coming to town.
“Wicked” | Through Sunday, Dec. 1 | Times vary | Paramount Theatre | $79+ | The Broadway sensation arrives in the Emerald City with the origin story behind Oz’s the Good Fairy and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Pancake and Booze Art Show | Saturday, Nov. 9 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | El Corazon | $15 | This event comes with unlimited pancakes, plenty of beer, and incredible artists to peruse — a true winning combination.
Mayor Bruce Harrell signed new legislation to allow local music venues to apply for designated parking spaces for performers to park, load + unload their equipment before and after events. The program will begin in 2025; new street signs will be posted in approved areas warning other motorists not to park there. (KING 5)
Traffic
The Seattle Department of Transportation broke ground on the new Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project which will expand the protected bike lane network. The new three-mile extension will elongate the already existing SODO trail on Fifth Avenue South, along with other drainage + signage upgrades.
Closed
The Ballard 8oz. Burger & Co. is closing after 10 years in business. However, the restaurant will still be offering delivery service while they find a new location. Want to keep up with local restaurant openings or closings? Read more on our website.
Community
In observance of LGBTQ+ history month, a new marker in Pioneer Square now commemorates the site of the first-ever Seattle Pride that took place 50 years ago. The signage includes information about the origin of Pride and other pieces of local LGBTQ+ history. (KING 5)
Sports
The Seattle Storm now tops the WNBA as the league’s most valuable team with a net worth of $151 million despite being in a smaller market. Previously, the Las Vegas Aces sat at the top with a net worth of $140 million. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Listen
Can the Kraken keep up with their scoring surge? Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Kraken with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
The Buy
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance premiums aren’t. Why? All insurance is now priced in real-time — so repair times, parts shortages, and credit scores all play a part in the final price. Take Money’s questionnaire on your best car insurance experience to see if you can save.*
Finance
Rates just dropped — now could be the time to tap into your home equity. Calculate your payment.*
City Guide
City Guide
🎨 Seattle’s magnificent museums
MoPOP’s building is so iconic we also included it in our article about local landmarks. | Photo by @elaopatowiecka
Museums are the cultural hubs of Seattle. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Emerald City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, keep these local museums on your radar.
Art
Seattle Art Museum | $20+ Seattle’s biggest art gallery showcases classic works from across the globe and Indigenous artists, as well as contemporary pieces from up-and-coming names.
Cultural
National Nordic Museum | $10+ Visitors can expect longships, tapestries, traditional garb, and artifacts from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
Just for fun
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) | $30+ Inside one of Seattle’s most recognizable buildings, MoPOP houses legendary pop culture artifacts, like props from “Harry Potter” + Jimi Hendrix’s guitars.
Science and technology
Burke Museum | $14+ Discover fossils, the building blocks that make up our natural living world, and pieces of human life from long, long ago.
A tiny label maker that’s a bestseller and on deal for a limited time. Organize pantry items, office supplies, cables, and anything you can stick a label on (stay still, kids).
Burning the midnight oil? If you’re looking for a quiet, late-night place to work or study away from home, we’ve got you covered. If you catch us at one of these spots writing into the wee hours, please say hi — we love a brain break.