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Must List: Pompeii Exhibit, Sample Sale in Belltown & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must TourPompeii: The Exhibition at Pacific Science Center (Through 5/25, times vary) Travel back to the year 79 where the Mount Vesuvius eruption is re-created by way of hundreds of artifacts, body casts from the excavated dead and an immersive CGI experience that brings the eruption home (and imparts new ominousness to Mount Rainier). Must…
Throwback Thursday: Seattle’s Famous Musicians and Tech Icons
A closer look at the people who defined Seattle
Before some of Seattle’s legendary bands, artists and icons were famous, they were frequenting local venues, high schools, cafes and neighborhoods; some speaking out, acting out, or otherwise causing a ruckus. These young people gained recognition as part of a forward-thinking and rebellious movement — and yes, they had lots of hair. But behind the…
World Premiere of ‘The Comparables’ at The Seattle Rep
Nancy Guppy talks with Seattle actor/director couple Cheyenne Casebier and Braden Abraham
Last summer, Seattle Rep’s associate artistic director Braden Abraham became acting artistic director after the sudden death of predecessor Jerry Manning. Having already helmed many successful shows at The Rep (including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and My Name Is Rachel Corrie), this month Abraham directs his wife, actor Cheyenne Casebier, in the world premiere…
Where to Shop, Sip & Stay in Belltown
Designer and shop owner Moorea Seal talks favorite spots in her Belltown stomping grounds
“I want to do good and do great, and I hope I can encourage you to do the same, pursuing the things that bring you happiness and fulfillment.” Seattle sweetheart Moorea Seal says on her website. Before opening up her self-titled brick and mortar in the Belltown neighborhood last March, Moorea Seal had already established…
Cinerama’s Fists & Fury Brings Bruce Lee to the Big Screen
Prepare for a fun movie-going experience featuring Bruce Lee films and Samurai classics
Calling all Jiu-Jitsu and Kung-Fu fighters and fans alike: This week, full-contact combat is coming to the big screen in Seattle. Fists & Fury, Seattle’s first Mixed Martial Arts Festival will debut at Cinerama on Friday, February 27 through Thursday, March 5. The idea of hosting a MMA festival stemmed from Microsoft co-founder and Cinerama…
‘Teal Tuesday,’ Tackling Crime in Downtown & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
In days named after colors news, 21-year-old college student Lucy Capron has started Teal Tuesday in support of the Mariners. Much like our Blue Fridays, in which devoted Seahawks fans wear blue to show love for the professional football team, on Tuesdays you’re now to don your finest teal duds for the M’s. Capron’s Facebook…
8 Best Games for Stress Relief
Games that are built for calm
This article originally appeared on Pixelkin.org. Something that comes up a lot when you ask gamers why they like gaming is the phrase “I do it to relax.” After a long day at work or school, it’s great to be able to rest your mind and pop in a game—it gives you something to keep…
False Service Animal Claims, Native American Murals Defaced
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
In personal brand news: Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is trademarking his famous “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” phrase he repeatedly uttered to members of the media during this year’s Super Bowl. The sports star will make money off of the saying and according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, “It will appear on…
Bertha Breakthrough, James Beard Nominations & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Bertha Sees The Sun. Big Bertha, the world’s largest tunneling machine that’s been stuck under State Route 99 since 2013, has reached new depths. Yesterday, Bertha broke through the 120-foot-deep pit walls, allowing workers to finally be able to reach and repair this massive machine. This repair is more like a rebuild, The Puget Sound…
14 Close-to-Seattle Off-Leash Dog Areas
All the spots your pup can cavort without fear of reprimand
Denny ParkSouth Lake Union, 100 Dexter Avenue NA tiny (.1-acre) graveled area inside the city’s oldest park, surrounded by beautiful towering trees, rhododendrons and azaleas. A nice touch: a fire hydrant situated inside the dog area, for dogs with a sense of humor. Better than being on a leash, but its small size would not…
Must List: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Seattle Opera’s ‘Semele’
What to do this weekend in Seattle
[EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!]Must Party5 Reasons You Should Attend Pop! Bubbles & SeafoodSaturday (2/21, 6 p.m) Seattle magazine’s food-and-drink-filled fete, Pop! Bubbles & Seafood, kicks off on Saturday, February 21. The tasting party, which is the precursor to the 7th annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience on Sunday, will be loaded with…
Throwback Thursday: A History of Protests in Seattle
Seattleites taking it to the streets is no new phenomenon
Being a city widely known for its laid-back, laissez-faire attitude, our penchant for protesting might come as a surprise to some. But in fact, riots and protests have long been a part of our city’s history. Be it our location as a massive shipping port off the Pacific, diplomatic hub of the West Coast, or…
Valet Parking App, a Pot Convention Starts Today & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
There are only a few hours left to donate to the Exploding Kittens card game Kickstarter created by Elan Lee, Shane Small and Seattle cartoonist and founder of The Oatmeal comics Matthew Inman. The 56-card game is dubbed as a “highly strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette,” in which players try to avoid drawing an…
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