Performing & Visual Arts

How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget

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There are many ways to enjoy opera in Seattle on a budget: live audio broadcasts from the Seattle Opera stage at McCaw Hall, performances in the community, sing-alongs, family programs, and special events. Some are free and everyone is welcome. In addition, there are many ways to attend live opera performances for … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget

Meany Center for the Performing Arts on UW Seattle Campus

Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington Seattle Campus fosters innovative performances that advance public engagement, cultural exchange, creative research and learning through the arts. Meany Center provides opportunities for diverse artists, community, students, and faculty to connect in … [Read more...] about Meany Center for the Performing Arts on UW Seattle Campus

Seattle Repertory Theatre 2020/2021 season

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 Seattle … [Read more...] about Seattle Repertory Theatre 2020/2021 season

These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!

Seattle-Tacoma museums are beginning to re-open (again). We remain hopeful! Check this page for a list of museums around the Puget Sound region that have already re-opened, or expect to re-open soon. We'll update the page regularly, so feel free to come back from time-to-time to see what new outings may be available to … [Read more...] about These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!

Virtual sacred & classical concerts

St. James Cathedral Music 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. The annual concert series runs from September to June and contributes beautifully to the rich … [Read more...] about Virtual sacred & classical concerts

Ultimate guide to museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

Listed below are museums throughout the Puget Sound region. Included are museums focused on art, aviation, science & technology, glass, Native American culture, history of the region, and many other topics. Art Museums Bainbridge Island Art Museums Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge … [Read more...] about Ultimate guide to museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

April events and entertainment

Our April events calendar features virtual and live events. Holidays and special events include the Jewish Passover (March 27 – April 4, 2021), Christian Easter (Apr 4, 2021), and Muslim Ramadan (April 12 – May 11, 2021). The Daffodil Parade in the South Sound will be a virtual event. The Federal Income Tax filing … [Read more...] about April events and entertainment

Jazz Alley live music show calendar

Jazz Alley eagerly anticipates the return to live music shows. As much as they wanted to open during 2020, conditions dictated that it would be unwise to do so. The music calendar is filled with artists waiting to return in 2021 as soon as it is safe to do so. Please know they've gone to great lengths in preparation, … [Read more...] about Jazz Alley live music show calendar

Our big list of movie theaters (live & virtual)

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 (live & virtual)

Lunafest film festival award-winning shorts by women

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Discount theatre tickets to West Seattle ArtsWest plays

ArtsWest is a vibrant center for both performing and visual arts located in the West Seattle Junction. ArtsWest aims for compelling theater and art productions that provoke conversation, incite the imagination, and use live theater as a powerful agent of change. ArtsWest has entertained over 225,000 visitors at over … [Read more...] about Discount theatre tickets to West Seattle ArtsWest plays

All about Seattle Art Museum

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 Seattle Art Museum

Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings

Seattle is one of the top cities worldwide (easily in the top 100) for "cinemability", which is a measure of our ability to support movie goers. Cinemability includes issues such as ticket price, available movie titles, and the number of movie screens, cinema multiplexes, independent movie houses, and film … [Read more...] about Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings

Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve

The Hibulb Cultrual Center and Gift Shop is currently open and following recommended safety procedures such as face masks and social distancing. Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is a museum on 50 acres of forest and wetlands on the Tulalip Reservation in Western Washington, north of Everett … [Read more...] about Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve

Visit the best Seattle-Tacoma museums for less

Listed below are some of the most popular and highly rated museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area along with information about discount tickets, and in some cases free admission. In addition, most museums offer an annual membership, which typically includes free admission. Additional discounts may be available … [Read more...] about Visit the best Seattle-Tacoma museums for less

Pacific Northwest Ballet 2020/21 Digital Season

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 2020/21 Digital Season

2021 SIFF international film festival in Seattle

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is a one of the top film festivals in the country. The 25-day festival is held every spring in Seattle and offers film buffs and movie goers the opportunity to see hundreds of feature-length films, shorts, and documentaries from filmakers in countries around the … [Read more...] about 2021 SIFF international film festival in Seattle

Earshot Jazz events in the Puget Sound region

Earshot Jazz in Seattle cultivates a vibrant jazz community in the Puget Sound region to ensure the legacy and progression of the art form. Earshot encourages creative growth and jazz appreciation for students of all ages, and musicians and non-musicians alike by promoting jazz performance in venues throughout the … [Read more...] about Earshot Jazz events in the Puget Sound region

Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts

Most, if not all music venues closed in spring 2020 for the foreseeable future. However many are offering virtual content. Find a calendar of upcoming music performances--live or virtual, in the calendar at the end of this list. The events include concerts, music festivals, sing-alongs, and more. These bars, clubs, … [Read more...] about Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts

Seattle Symphony 2020-2021 Season

Music has returned to Benaroya Hall! Since Benaroya Hall’s doors closed to concerts in the spring of 2020, the orchestra has remained committed to sharing music with the community, presenting free weekly online broadcasts of past concerts and livestreams of new programs, reaching an audience of over 730,000 viewers, … [Read more...] about Seattle Symphony 2020-2021 Season

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio: watch, shop, learn!

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio & Gallery (TGS ) is a family business and glass art gallery. Visitors can watch the glassblowing process to experience the thrill of hot glass and shop in the gallery for locally handmade, one-of-a kind glass artworks. TGS is one of the original glassblowing experiences in the … [Read more...] about Tacoma Glassblowing Studio: watch, shop, learn!

Kirkland Performance Center: KPC at Home Livestream

Located in the heart of the Eastside city, the Kirkland Performance Center (350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033) hosts world-class and local artists for a variety of music and theatrical productions, including music, dance, theater, film, and lectures. People of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds can be uplifted, … [Read more...] about Kirkland Performance Center: KPC at Home Livestream

Definitive guide to glass museums, glass blowing studios, classes, and events

The Seattle-Tacoma metro area is an international epicenter for glass art with more glass blowing shops than anywhere else outside of the world's preeminent location on Murano island, a district in Venice, Italy. In addition to glassblowing studios, the Puget Sound region boasts world-renowned glass museums … [Read more...] about Definitive guide to glass museums, glass blowing studios, classes, and events

Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma

Art galleries may open for Phase 2 of Washington State's Safe Start plan. Some art walks have re-opened but there may be a mix of in-person and virtual experiences. Some art galleries have virtual exhibitions, some are by appointment only, and others are open to the public. If you plan to go, check the links to confirm … [Read more...] about Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma

Where to find Jimi Hendrix memorials in Seattle and Renton

James Marshall “ Jimi” Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 and died September 18, 1970. Originally named Johnny Allen by his parents Al and Lucille (Jeter), his father changed Jimi’s name to James Marshall. Brief biography of Jimi Hendrix Jimi began playing guitar at the age of 16. He is renowned as one of rock n’ … [Read more...] about Where to find Jimi Hendrix memorials in Seattle and Renton