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Bumbershoot
Aug 31 & Sep 1
Seattle's legendary Arts & Music Festival fills Seattle Center with a celebration of creation and innovation.
Poke in the Eye: Art of the West Coast Counterculture
Through Sep 2
Explore offbeat ceramics, paintings, and sculpture from West Coast artists of the 1960s/70s to today, featuring traditional craft techniques, bold color, and frequent irreverent humor.
Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
September 14 & 15
Enjoy delicious traditional Latin American food and cooking demons, live music, traditional folk dance performances, art exhibitions, children’s activities and more.
The Skin of Our Teeth
Sep 26 – Oct 20
Join the Antrobus family on a time-bending romp from the age of the dinosaurs, to our 21st century election year, to what might just be the end of the world as we know it.
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks
Through Sep 29
See astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO® Certified Professionals worldwide.
Earshot Jazz Festival
Oct 17 - Nov 3
Enjoy music from today's amazing jazz artists at locations across Seattle. The festival highlights creative series that embody the history, evolution, and spirit of jazz.
Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection
Through Oct 20
Discover the iconic American artist who revolutionized sculpture. This exhibition presents more than 45 works from the Shirley Family collection for the first time.
Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg: A Place of Opportunity and Transformation
Through Oct 27
Discover compelling narratives explored through immersive installations of sculpture, sound, and video clay animation.
Mary Ann Peters: the edge becomes the center
Through Jan 5
The Frye Art Museum presents the first solo museum exhibition of Seattle artist Mary Ann Peters, whose mesmerizing abstract drawings explore displacement and untold stories.
MASSIVE: The Power of Pop Culture
Ongoing
Explore the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives as you deep-dive into your role as a creator and consumer of modern pop culture.
Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King
Ongoing
Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo has a worldwide following for his large, inventive trolls made from recycled materials. Now you can discover six new friends in the PNW!
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Meot: Korean Art from the Frank Bayley Collection
Now through 3/2/2025
This exhibition celebrates Frank Bayley’s legacy and features highlights from the collection, particularly Korean ceramics –including celadon, blue-and-white, …
Details Event WebsiteSaturday Morning Market History Tours
Now through 9/28/2024
On Saturday mornings now through September, join The Friends of the Market on this tour that will take …
Details Event WebsiteTikkadoom
9/20/2024
Tikkadoom shares the stage with Nick Drummond at The Royal Room.
Details Event WebsiteGoodnight, Texas
9/19/2024
Tractor Tavern hosts a double bill featuring Goodnight, Texas and Madeline Hawthorne.
Details Event WebsiteMt Fog
9/14/2024
Mt Fog shares the stage with somesurprises and Tiny Vipers at Tractor Tavern.
Details Event WebsiteCami Voss and the Acme Roundup
10/5/2024
Cami Voss and the Acme Roundup is a top notch vintage honky tonk band featuring deep cuts and …
Details Event WebsiteSeattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
9/12/2024 through 9/15/2024
Major League Baseball: Seattle Mariners host Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park.
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Summer Fun: Your Guide to 5 Outdoor Activities in Seattle
Summer in Seattle is a magical time. Discover 5 locations for family fun in the sun—plus, with exciting new products from Starbucks Reserve, enjoying the great outdoors has never been easier.
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Celebrate Independence Day at the Seafiar Fourth of July Celebration at South Lake Union
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate Independence Day in Seattle with a night of fun, music, and breathtaking fireworks at South Lake Union Park.
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Play Break: Top 10 Transit-Accessible Seattle Playgrounds
Whether you’re visiting Seattle or a local to the city, save this list of 10 playgrounds near downtown to ensure your family returns home full of joyful memories.
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Happy 50th Birthday, SIFF!
SIFF brings the world to screens across Seattle, featuring hundreds of films from more than 80 countries. Join this Pacific Northwest tradition and celebrate #SIFFTY years of incredible film.
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The Best Weekend Activities in Seattle that Embrace Wellness
From cold plunges and saunas to yoga, meditation, foraging walks, and discovering the city's wellness food scene—check out tips on the best ways to spend a relaxing weekend in the Emerald City.
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Forage & Feast with Savor the Wild Tours
The PNW is a mecca for fresh seafood. Go on an adventure that takes you right to the source and enjoy an experience for all the senses.
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The Iconic Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
Dimitriou's is a premier jazz club in Seattle, bringing in renowned artists and offering a live music experience hard to find anywhere else.
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Must-do Adventures if you're going to Emerald City Comic Con
Seattle is a pop culture hub with tons of fun places to explore, from the Museum of Pop Culture to a rubber chicken museum. Check out our list of must-sees in the Emerald City.
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