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The Must List: Smith Tower Grand Reopening, Tall Ships Drop Anchor
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Ooh and Ahh Smith Tower Grand Reopening Thursday (8/25, times vary) After a few nips and tucks, the historic 1914 Smith Tower officially reopens its 35th-floor observation deck today! Expect a new Prohibition era-inspired bar, a new general store and two ongoing tour options: the 40-minute self-guided “Legends of Smith Tower” and the “Straight…
The Must List: ‘Star Wars’ Night at Safeco, Street Food Fest
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must EatSalt & Straw Ice Cream Cart Pops Up at Seattle CenterPortland’s Salt & Straw is one of the country’s most cult-favorite, chef-driven ice cream shops. And this weekend, it’s popping up right here inside the epic La Marzocco Cafe at KEXP in the Seattle Center to celebrate an affogato collaboration with the Italian espresso…
The Must List: Out of Sight, Wild Nearby Exhibit and More
What to do this weekend in and around Seattle
Must Hear Rock Out to Concerts at the Mural Friday (8/12, 5:30 p.m.) Once again, the Seattle Center and KEXP-FM have teamed up to present a Friday-night concert series. This week, artists include Caveman, Naked Giants and Bread & Butter. Must FestHead North for the Summer Meltdown Festival (8/11 to 8/14, times vary) Enjoy music…
The Must List: Seafair Celebrations, Seattle Art Fair & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Sea Party On During Seafair Weekend (8/5 to 8/7, times vary) Gather along the shores of Lake Washington to say farewell to another successful Seafair in the traditional way: with powerboats and air shows. Enjoy one of the city’s oldest events, as powerboats race on Lake Washington and the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels rocket across…
Outdoor Concerts and Movies, How to Shop the Nordstrom Sale and Save the Date for Red, White & Brew
What to do this weekend
Must HearOutdoor Music Concerts(Dates and times vary) — For an urban lunchtime escape, don’t miss the free Out to Lunch concert series around downtown, including the Portland Cello Project in Occidental Square Park (7/18). Or spend a magical evening at the Music on the Green Summer Concert Series at Salish Lodge, featuring a gourmet picnic,…
The Weekend Must List: Walk on the Viaduct and Get Hip to City Arts
MUST ART UPCity Arts Festival For the second year in a row, the City Arts Festival is bringing arts of all genres to venues across Seattle. If it all feels too gloriously overwhelming, just focus on our must-see picks, including music from Long Winters and Campfire OK, words from great Northwest poets, dance from Amy…
The Must List: Fun Films, Safer Seafood, Comforting Custard
MUST TASTEChawanmushi at Flo Chawanmushi (“tea cup steam” in Japanese), a fragrant, soft egg custard steamed in a pretty ceramic cup, is a new favorite ritual. And despite its nondescript space in the basement of a condominium complex in Bellevue, Flo is a very good place to experience the magic. Read more in Allison Austin…
The Must List: A Symphony Worth Rioting For and Other Things To Do This Weekend
MUST TASTEBeer & Cheese Pairing Beer has found its place in the culinary world – and it’s in surprisingly gourmand company. Local taste makers are pairing beer with cheese to stimulate and satisfy complex, hops-loving palates. Check out our Beer and Cheese Pairing Guide from the October cover story this month, in which Warren Peterson,…
This Weekend’s Musts: See New SIFF Digs, Eat Gyros, Spell
MUST WATCH Nora’s Will Friday through Thursday (9/16–9/22)Emerging Mexican writer and director Mariana Chenillo’s Nora’s Will provides the perfect excuse to check out SIFF’s brand-new Film Center at the Seattle Center (which doesn’t have any spilled drinks on the floor yet!). The warm comedy—which won Mexico’s Best Picture in 2010—carefully balances melancholy, romance and humor…
The Weekend Must List: 5K Don’t Run, Fashion Night Out and Seattle Tilth
MUST NOT RUN?NEPO 5K: Don’t RunSaturday (9/10)When is a 5K not a run? When the city won’t give you a permit! No matter, it’s easier to experience art at a slower pace, anyway. Artist Klara Glosova, who opens her Beacon Hill home to the public for exhibits of local art on a regular basis as…
The Weekend Must List: One Last Splash of Summer, Trailer Park Shopping and Bugs for Dinner
MUST…EWWW!Bug BanquetWednesday (9/7) Seattle’s own David George Gordon, also known as the Bug Chef, is presenting a four-course meal at Seattle’s Café Racer, featuring grasshopper kabobs, a cricket-and-pasta salad, bug juice and other unimaginable treats. Bug-eaters can also enjoy insect-themed art and a locally-grown mounted insect collection. Don’t be scared. Give it a try –…
22 True Value Lunches, Mariners Opener, First Thursday Art Walk, Hub and Bespoke and a More
Our top to-do's for the week
Must Cheer Mariners Opening Day: Live Macklemore PerformanceFriday (4/8) – For the first time in 35 seasons, Dave Niehaus’ trademark baritone commentary will be silent. But as the old saying goes, the game must go on. To kick off their home opener against the Cleveland Indians, the M’s will honor the beloved announcer who passed…