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
Performing & Visual Arts
Shakespeare summer events around Puget Sound
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
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
Lunafest film festival award-winning shorts by women
CLIF Bar & Company, makers of CLIF and LUNA nutrition bars is a family and employee-owned company committed to holistic wellness and equality. Their products are crafted with a purpose and made with non-GMO and organic ingredients. In keeping with company values, the CLIF company sponsors events throughout … [Read more...] about Lunafest film festival award-winning shorts by women
Affordable April events and entertainment
Our April events calendar features virtual and live events. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events and online content. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. There are a few events with higher ticket prices that … [Read more...] about Affordable April events and entertainment
“Americans Incarcerated” exhibit at BIMA through June 12
Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, authorized the evacuation of all persons deemed a threat to national security from the West Coast. Over 100,000 adults and children of Japanese ancestry were sent to internment camps. A new exhibit opens this week at Bainbridge … [Read more...] about “Americans Incarcerated” exhibit at BIMA through June 12
Jazz Alley live music show calendar
Jazz Alley has a full calendar of great artists in their newly re-vamped showroom. Your experience will be spacious and welcoming with great food, cocktails, and your fill of soul feeding music. Become an Alley Cat to enjoy advance concert notice, discounts, and special invites. About Jazz Alley Since 1979, family … [Read more...] about Jazz Alley live music show calendar
Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve
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 and the Snohomish River and west of Marysville. Here, you can experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest while learning about the history … [Read more...] about Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve
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
Worth a splurge? best of the best in events & entertainment
The following list of Seattle-Tacoma events and attractions cost more than $15, our threshold price for “cheap” entertainment. (Some cost A LOT more.) However, these popular events are cited as some of the best of the best in entertainment in the Puget Sound region. So, if you want to splurge, these are some of the … [Read more...] about Worth a splurge? best of the best in events & entertainment
Pacific Northwest Ballet 2021/22 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 2021/22 Season
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
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
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
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
How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget
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There are many ways to enjoy opera in Seattle on a budget: 3-4-5 opera subscriptions, rush and standing room tickets, special discounts, live audio broadcasts from the Seattle Opera stage at McCaw Hall, performances in the community, sing-alongs, family programs, and special events. Some events are free and everyone is … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget
Movies at MoPOP virtual screening events
MoPOP movie screening events feature diverse films and themed programs--from family films to horror flicks--screened in a traditional theater setting in the JBL Theater, as well as the vast Sky Church. Movies at MoPOP are free with General Admission to the museum and an RSVP. During the COVID stay-at-home order, … [Read more...] about Movies at MoPOP virtual screening events
How to get free and discount museum admission
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There are dozens of museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. You could visit two almost 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 that cost. Listed below … [Read more...] about How to get free and discount museum admission
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio: watch, shop, learn!
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio & Gallery (TGS ) is a family business and glass art gallery. TGS is one of the original glassblowing experiences in the Northwest. 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 … [Read more...] about Tacoma Glassblowing Studio: watch, shop, learn!
SketchFest comedy festival in Seattle
SketchFest Seattle is the world's ORIGINAL sketch comedy festival. The Fest has established a reputation for presenting the best and most original comedy from places near and far. Every year SketchFest brings together the most talented and hilarious comedians to be found around the globe, pairs them with the best … [Read more...] about SketchFest comedy festival in Seattle
Find Groupon discounts on food and fun things to do
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We're all about free things to do. We also believe in getting the most value for your dollar. So here is you one-stop place to find Groupon discount coupons, coupon codes, and other ways to save on entertainment, food, and more in the Puget Sound region and across the country. Groupon Discount Coupons Groupon offers … [Read more...] about Find Groupon discounts on food and fun things to do
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 Sounds region. There's … [Read more...] about Goldstar discount tickets on arts & entertainment
Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts
All music venues closed for live performances in 2020. Many offered virtual content. In summer 2021, many will begin to return to live performance. 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 … [Read more...] about Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts
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
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
