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51st Seattle International Film Festival
May 15-25
Escape to the Reel World at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival. Celebrate independent cinema as a destination with screenings in person at venues across Seattle
54th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival
May 23-25
Come to the Festival to discover a wide variety of music, dance, arts, food, traditions, and heritage that thrive in our region.
Mandela: The Official Exhibition
May 24-Sep 7
Explore the life of the world’s most famous freedom fighter and political leader. His epic journey is told in this experiential galleries.
The Pa’akai We Bring
Through June 1
This play follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kaua‘i, mixing in ancient stories, live music, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance.
Anne-Karin Furunes: Illuminating Nordic Archives
Through June 8
Showcasing paintings inspired by the historic and recent photography of Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago situated between the North Pole and Norway.
Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei
Through Sep 8
Ai, Rebel explores over 130 works created over four decades, offering visitors a rare opportunity to engage with the conceptual artist’s wide-ranging body of work.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form
Through Jan 4, 2026
Showcasing the evolution of visual storytelling, this exhibit features the largest-ever selection of original Asian comic artworks.
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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Food and Drink
It’s hard to beat the Pacific Northwest when it comes to fresh ingredients, forward-thinking chefs, and an unparalleled dedication to all things local.
MoreUpcoming Events
Disbosable Zeros – Tribute To Metallica
6/7/2025
Disposable Zeros will perform live tribute to Metallica at The Funhouse.
Details Event WebsiteRhythm and Flow: Vol 2 with Queen Andrew
5/28/2025
The Triple Door will host a high-energy one-woman drag show created and performed by Queen Andrew Scott.
Details Event WebsiteDirt Monkey x Friction
5/23/2025
The Showbox will host a double bill of music featuring Dirt Monkey and Friction.
Details Event WebsiteDiscover Ancient Coast Salish Culture
Ongoing
The Hibulb Cultural Center is approximately 23,000 square feet with a 50-acre natural history preserve. The mission is …
Details Event WebsitePioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk
Ongoing
Pioneer Square is the center of Seattle’s art scene, exhibiting the depth and range of the vibrant Pacific …
Details Event WebsiteGiant Pacific Octopus
Ongoing
Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …
Details Event WebsiteTropical Pacific
Ongoing
Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …
Details Event WebsiteLos Shadows
5/24/2025
Enjoy an evening of live music with Los Shadows, Bantangas!, plus Pleasure Island, at The Funhouse.
Details Event WebsiteThe Effect
6/19/2025 through 7/13/2025
This funny, moving, and perhaps surprisingly human play explores questions of sanity, neurology, and the limits of medicine, …
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