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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Through April 23, visitors taking the light rail may experience a construction-related closure between the Stadium and Westlake stations. Shuttle buses are available.

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Music, Theatre, Museums, Festivals and More

A monochrome illustration of a woman wearing a patterned kimono. She appears to be amid glowing orbs, with her head bowed and eyes closed. The background is dark, creating a contrast with the lights and her flowing attire. — Kuchibeni Suisen © Miyako Maki; MoPOP

Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form

Mar 8 opening
Showcasing the evolution of visual storytelling, this exhibit features the largest-ever selection of original Asian comic artworks.

A man with a long gray beard and wearing a black shirt poses with his hands framing his eyes, resembling glasses. The background is dark, highlighting his facial expression. — Courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio. Photo: Gao Yuan

Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei

Mar 12-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.

A ballerina gracefully performs on stage, wearing a flowing blue dress. Her pose is elegant and poised, with one leg lifted high behind her and arms extended. The background is softly lit in shades of blue, creating a serene atmosphere. — courtesy Pacific Northwest Ballet

Roméo et Juliette

Apr 11-20
Jean-Christophe Maillot’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet distills this tragedy to its most moving, timeless core.

A person stands on a raft holding a large paddle, accompanied by a tiger. The background is a starry night sky over a calm ocean. The text — courtesy of Paramount Theatre

Life of Pi

Apr 15-20
"LIFE OF PI" is an inspiring story of survival and resilience that has captivated readers worldwide, selling over 15 million copies.

A stylized image of two palm trees with magenta and orange hues against a teal background. A rectangular and triangular outline intersects around the trees, adding an abstract geometric element. — courtesy Seattle Rep

Laughs in Spanish

Apr 17-May 11
Part telenovela, part whodunnit, and all heart, Alexis Scheer’s outrageous new comedy will have you laughing one minute and wanting to hug your mom the next.

Parade

Apr 16-May 4
"Parade" follows newlyweds Leo and Lucille Frank in Georgia as they face challenges from Leo's wrongful accusation, exploring love, faith, and humanity.

The image features a promotional poster for the Seattle Black Film Festival, held from April 24-27, 2025. The text is bold in white and gold against a purple geometric background, with film-related icons incorporated into the design. — courtesy Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

Seattle Black Film Festival 2025

Apr 24-27
Hosted at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, SBFF celebrates Black storytelling in all its depth and brilliance.

World Rhythm Festival

Apr 25-27
SWPS celebrates and supports Seattle's vibrant web of world rhythm and dance teachers, performers and activities.

Golden

Apr 26-May 11
Morris Golden, fighting to save his laundromat after The Great Recession of 2008, finds an unexpected source of hope in a broken change machine with mysterious powers.

Orange poster with nautical flags at the top, promoting the — courtesy The Center For Wooden Boats

2025 Free Boating Day

April 27
Calling all boat lovers to The Center for Wooden Boats for a festive season kick-off at the fourth annual Free Boating Day!

Framed artwork displaying two pages from a book in a vertical side-by-side format. The pages are filled with distorted, unreadable text, resembling a faded print on a cream background, each numbered page showing 18 and 246 at the top. — courtesy Seattle Art Museum

Bethany Collins: At Sea

Through May 4
Collins’s conceptually driven work uses language as both subject and medium to explore the nuances and intersections of language, racial identity, and American history.

The image features the word — courtesy The Paramount Theatre

Six

May 6-11
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power.

Three performers stand on stage, each on a separate platform, pointing forward. The backdrop features three vertical panels with abstract cut-out designs, illuminated in purple light. The stage is dimly lit, creating a dramatic atmosphere. — courtesy Seattle Children's Theatre

The Pa’akai We Bring

May 7-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.

A man in a white sweater and green pants stands in a dimly lit art gallery, observing large framed paintings of icy landscapes. The room has dark walls and a polished concrete floor. — courtesy National Nordic Museum

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.

A large wooden troll sculpture stands in a forest, its hand resting on a tree. A child plays at its feet, surrounded by tall trees and green foliage. — The Six Forgotten Giants, Little Tilde. Copenhagen, Denmark. Courtesy Thomas Dambo.

Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King