William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived the late 16th and early 17th century. He wrote dozens of plays; including histories about English kings, tragedies such as Macbeth and Hamlet, a long list of comedies, poems, and over 100 sonnets (a poem of fourteen lines). Known as "The Bard" (which … [Read more...] about Shakespeare summer events around Puget Sound
Arts & Entertainment
Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
Fremont Solstice Fair & Solstice Parade every June coincides with the Summer Solstice. The funky, friendly Fremont neighborhood celebrates all aspects of community: art, spirit, sharing, and working together to help each other. During Fremont Fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, … [Read more...] about Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
How to get discount tickets to Seattle Repertory Theatre
Seattle Repertory Theatre (often called Seattle Rep or simply The Rep) has a discount ticket for you no matter what small your budget may be. The Rep believes that theatre should be affordable for everyone. The list below gives you an overview of how to get discount tickets to Seattle Rep. About Seattle Rep For over … [Read more...] about How to get discount tickets to Seattle Repertory Theatre
Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie theaters, art film houses and second-run discount movie theaters, major cinema multiplexes, and drive-in theaters in the Puget Sound region. Check this list anytime you're in the mood to see something on … [Read more...] about Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Summertime means movies on outdoor screens. And as any Seattleite knows, summer begins in July in the Puget Sound region. Hence, so do most outdoor movies. If you are looking for indoor movies, check our big list of movie theaters. In the list below, you can find outdoor summer movies around Puget Sound by region … [Read more...] about Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Tacoma Museum of Glass free and discount admission
Tacoma Museum of Glass is a contemporary art museum on the Thea Foss Waterway. The museum has a national reputation for hosting impactful artist residencies, exhibiting national traveling exhibitions, creating unique programs for visitors, and building a permanent collection that chronicles the development of modern … [Read more...] about Tacoma Museum of Glass free and discount admission
About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip
Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is a museum on 50 acres of forest and wetlands on the Tulalip Reservation. Located in Western Washington, north of Everett and the Snohomish River, and west of Marysville. The Tulalip are successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and other … [Read more...] about About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip
National Nordic Museum free and discount admission
National Nordic Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood presents history, art, and culture from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and their immigrants to America. Their vast collection of artifacts displayed in permanent and rotating exhibits provide insights about Nordic history, culture, and values to … [Read more...] about National Nordic Museum free and discount admission
All about visiting Seattle Art Museum three locations
Seattle Art Museum features world-class exhibits and though-provoking visual arts. The museum includes three major facilities in the city: Seattle Art Museum (SAM) in downtown Seattle Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill Olympic Sculpture Park on the Seattle waterfront Each of … [Read more...] about All about visiting Seattle Art Museum three locations
All about visiting Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass in the shadow of the Seattle Space Needle exhibits fine art sculptures and glass objects by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly. The museum's indoor galleries and outdoor gardens include significant works displayed with natural light to ensure guests a different perspective every time they visit. The … [Read more...] about All about visiting Chihuly Garden and Glass
Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend
The first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime Center in 2005 to continue to engage and educate people in traditional maritime culture and to inspire people to adventure on the sea--the most powerful teacher you may ever know! Today, the Port … [Read more...] about Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend
How to get free and discount museum admission
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There are dozens and dozens of museums (we lost count at 130...) in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. You could visit two every week and not hit the same one twice. Of course, 100 museum admission tickets could also take quite a bite out of your entertainment budget. So, we've got more than a few suggestions to reduce … [Read more...] about How to get free and discount museum admission
Affordable comedy shows in Seattle and Tacoma
Seattle-Tacoma has great comedy clubs and improv shows available throughout the year. It's some of the most affordable entertainment around. Listed below are some of the best nightclubs consistently hosting local comedians as well as national and international talent. Seattle comedy clubs Scroll down for a … [Read more...] about Affordable comedy shows in Seattle and Tacoma
Free outdoor summer music concerts
Here's our big list of free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. If the weather looks iffy or for other potential schedule changes, check their website before you head out. Outdoor entertainment is usually cancelled for rain or thunderstorms. 2023 Seattle outdoor summer … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer music concerts
Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center
Seattle Center Festál presents free cultural festivals throughout the year. Each event highlights the distinct cultures and common threads of the ethnic communities of people living in the Puget Sound region. The festivals showcase the traditional and contemporary art, music, foods, youth activities, workshops and … [Read more...] about Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center
Washington State Fair events at Puyallup Fairgrounds
Located south of Seattle and east of Tacoma in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, the Washington State Fair Events Center comprises over 160 acres. The facilities are available for rent during the year. Washington State Fair (formerly known as the Puyallup Fair) is the largest single attraction held … [Read more...] about Washington State Fair events at Puyallup Fairgrounds
Seattle metro area sports teams (pro & college)
Here’s the roster of men and women’s professional sports teams and selected college teams in Seattle-Tacoma metro area. We include major and minor league baseball teams, football and soccer, as well as rugby, basketball, hockey, and roller derby. In addition, we include a few junior professional and collegiate teams, … [Read more...] about Seattle metro area sports teams (pro & college)
50 best sports bars in Seattle and the Puget Sound region
Here are our suggestions for the best sports bars, places where you can watch major league football and baseball teams (as well as collegiate games and other sporting events such as the Kentucky Derby, the Olympics, and World Cup Soccer) on big screen TVs in Seattle neighborhood establishments and other cities around … [Read more...] about 50 best sports bars in Seattle and the Puget Sound region
Bumbershoot Arts & Music Fest Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center
Seattle's legendary Bumbershoot Music & Art Festival takes place every Labor Day weekend in the heart of the city on the 74-acre Seattle Center campus. Each year, thousands of people from across the country flock to Seattle Center to attend this acclaimed festival, which has become one of the biggest and … [Read more...] about Bumbershoot Arts & Music Fest Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center
Local documentary film ‘Promised Land’ about Northwest tribes
Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary film that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the Duwamish and the Chinook. The film tells the story of these indigenous peoples--from opposite ends of Puget Sound--and their fight for the restoration of treaty* rights they've long been … [Read more...] about Local documentary film ‘Promised Land’ about Northwest tribes
Sacred, classical & organ concerts in Seattle
St. James Cathedral in Seattle presents a nationally renowned series of sacred music, classical concerts, and organ recitals throughout the year. Some cathedral concerts are ticketed events and others are a free will offering. Read about the history of the cathedral and the historic instruments in her galleries and … [Read more...] about Sacred, classical & organ concerts in Seattle
How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget
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There are many ways to enjoy opera in Seattle on a budget: partial subscriptions, rush and standing room tickets, live audio broadcasts from the Seattle Opera stage at McCaw Hall, community performances, sing-alongs, family programs, special discounts, and special events. Some events are free and everyone is welcome. … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget
Goldstar discount tickets on arts & entertainment
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Tickets to Seattle theater, concerts, sporting events, and other nightlife can be pricey, if not out of reach for many of us. Goldstar.com is your best source for discount tickets to the hottest shows, including theater, comedy, and music performances in Seattle and all around the Puget Sound region. There's something … [Read more...] about Goldstar discount tickets on arts & entertainment
Pacific Northwest Ballet 2022/23 Season
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Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States. PNB was founded in 1972 as Pacific Northwest Dance Association under the aegis of Seattle Opera Association. The Company became an independent organization in September 1977 and was renamed Pacific … [Read more...] about Pacific Northwest Ballet 2022/23 Season
Seattle Symphony 2022-2023 Season
The Seattle Symphony mission is to bring people together and lift the human spirit through music. The Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. The orchestra performs in Seattle's Benaroya Hall and reaches … [Read more...] about Seattle Symphony 2022-2023 Season
