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Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
3/19/2027 through 3/28/2027

Shake up your spring with electric new PNB dance experiences at McCaw Hall.

Discover Ancient Coast Salish Culture

Hibulb Cultural Center
Ongoing

The Hibulb Cultural Center is approximately 23,000 square feet with a 50-acre natural history preserve. The mission is …

Docent-Led Museum Tours

National Nordic Museum
Ongoing

On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …

Dr. Unknown

Slim's Last Chance
10/3/2026

Dr. Unknown shares the stage with The Muh Fuhs and Liar Face at Slim’s Last Chance.

Drawn to Resist: Comics, Courage, and the Fight Against Nazism

Holocaust Center for Humanity
Now through 11/1/2026

As antisemitism rises worldwide, the Holocaust Center for Humanity is responding with something unexpected – comics. This temporary …

Earthlings and Extraterrestrials: 20 Years of Kids Design Glass

Museum of Glass
Ongoing

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Kids Design Glass Program, the Museum has pulled together a …

Ennio Morricone: The Official Symphonic Experience

Benaroya Hall
10/2/2026 through 10/4/2026

Immerse yourself in the world of legendary Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, with musical selections from Morricone’s most celebrated …

Eureka Day

Seattle Rep
Now through 11/15/2026

Jonathan Spector’s popular Tony Award winner serves up a razor-sharp satire of well-meaning chaos and shines a light …

Explore The Market

Pike Place Market
Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

Festal: Croatiafest

Seattle Center
10/4/2026

This festival presents Croatian culture through music and dance performances by the finest Croatian musicians, singers and dance …

Festal: Dia de Muertos Festival Seattle

Seattle Center
10/31/2026 through 11/1/2026

This year’s festival offers performances, elaborate altars, colorful face-painting, sugar skull workshops, visual art, and more.

Festal: Diwali – Lights of India

Seattle Center
11/7/2026

This year’s festival features music, dance, visual art, martial arts, a cooking demonstration and more.

Festal: Seattle Hmong New Year

Seattle Center
11/14/2026

This festival celebrates the end of the harvest season with intricate clothing, dance, food, and more.

Festal: Turkfest

Seattle Center
10/10/2026 through 10/11/2026

Turkfest is an annual cultural festival in Seattle, whose mission is to foster friendship, to highlight the diversity …

Fossils Uncovered

Burke Museum
Ongoing

Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …

Fremont Sunday Market

Fremont Farmers Market
Ongoing

Established in 1990, the Fremont Market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-style, canal-side open-air street market that …

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
11/27/2026 through 12/27/2026

An integral part of Pacific Northwest holiday celebrations for over a decade, this magical, candy-filled adventure is ready …

Ghost Stories

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
11/6/2026 through 11/15/2026

Give in to inevitable goosebumps this November with George Balanchine’s haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of …

Giant Pacific Octopus

Seattle Aquarium
Ongoing

Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

Great Hall of Washington History

Washington State History Museum
Ongoing

Our largest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum is a walk through time. This space showcases some …

Grupo Falso Baiano

The Royal Room
10/18/2026

Grupo Falso Baiano is a San Francisco-based band bringing the joy of Brazilian choro music to audiences in …

Guitar Gallery

MoPOP Museum of Pop Culture
Ongoing

The exhibition features nearly 20 guitars from music legends like Howlin’ Wolf’s 1965 Epiphone Casino, Nancy Wilson’s 1965 …

History Link Tours

Seattle, WA
Ongoing

Embark on a tour of Pike Place Market Architecture or Eateries, Volunteer Park, the Belltown neighborhood, the Chinatown-International …

Honoring Our Journey

Wing Luke Museum
Ongoing

The “heart” of galleries, this permanent exhibition showcases the pan-Asian Pacific American immigrant and refugee experience with five …

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