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Soul of Seattle
February 8
Join in the fourth annual Soul of Seattle fundraising event where we celebrate the Black excellence in our food & beverage community that create the fabric of Seattle's culture.
Nikki Jabbora-Barber: Wait…What are you?
Through Feb 23, 2025
Her work focuses on her mixed race identity, centuries of storytelling, and womanhood through symbolic depictions of herself, flora, and fauna.
Cirque du Soleil | KOOZA
Through Mar 16
Experience the breathtaking return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil, KOOZA pays tribute to traditional circus traditions.
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.
Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy
Through Mar 2025
A special exhibition offering an in-depth celebration of the iconic artist’s life, work, and activism from NYC to Seattle through 240+ Haring artworks and objects.
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.
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Destroy Lonely
3/1/2025
Showbox SoDo will host a double bill of live music featuring Destroy Lonely and Lil88 at Showbox SoDo.
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2/23/2025
Take in a night of live music with Vanished, The Ragav Project, and Schmutz at The Sunset Tavern.
Details Event WebsiteYirrkala: Art from Australia’s Top End
Ongoing
Step into a whirlpool off the north coast of Australia. With an artist from Yirrkala as your guide, …
DetailsTropical Pacific
Ongoing
Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …
Details Event WebsiteLuca Ciarla Mediterramìa
2/9/2025
Italian violinist Luca Ciarla draws a new musical route in the Mediterranean with a loop pedal, his voice …
Details Event WebsiteLove at the Zoo
2/15/2025 through 2/16/2025
Show your love for our aquatic friends by joining us for Love at the Zoo. Bring Valentines and …
Details Event WebsiteRecent Acquisitions
Now through 6/1/2025
Recent Acquisitions presents newly acquired artworks by artists with deep connections to the Pacific Northwest.
Details Event WebsiteNordic Journeys
Ongoing
Nordic Journeys expands the Museum’s classic immigration story to include a broader understanding of Nordic life and culture …
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Follow along with Lily Yu, a Deaf travel blogger, as she explores the Emerald City and discovers some of the best attractions, restaurants, and photo spots to check out while visiting.
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The Ultimate Seattle Sports Fan Guide
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