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Picks |
Event name |
Category |
Neighborhood |
| 1/1-12/31 |
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12 Minutes Max
Short performances of contemporary works-in-process by local dance, music, theater and performance-art practitioners. This time with Archana Kumar,...
Venue: On the Boards/Behnke Center for Contemporary Performances |
Theater |
Queen Anne / Seattle Center |
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| 5/6-6/1 |
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16th Annual Juried Miniature Art Show
Venue: Parklane Gallery |
Visual arts |
Kirkland |
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| 7/25 |
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19th Century Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually
Old-fashioned fun at the historic fort with games, music and dancing of the mid-1800s, bring your picnic supper
Venue: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum |
Community |
Tacoma |
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| 5/9-5/20 |
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2008 BFA Art and Design Exhibition
This popular annual event shows off the new crop of art-school grads.
Venue: Cornish College Main Gallery |
Visual arts |
Eastlake / Lake Union |
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| 5/19 |
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2008 Gregory A. Falls Achievement Award Reception
A reception to honor Robin Lynn Smith.
Venue: Alki Room (Seattle Center) |
Theater |
Queen Anne / Seattle Center |
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| 5/21 |
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2008 YouthCare Luncheon with speakers Howard Schultz and Ron Sims
Featuring speakers Ron Sims, King County Executive and Howard Schultz, chairman, CEO and president, Starbucks Coffee Company at fundraiser for...
Venue: The Westin Seattle |
Community |
Downtown |
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| 4/1- |
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"2080" with Four Color Zack, DJ Scene
Venue: The War Room |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Capitol Hill |
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| 6/29 |
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3rd Annual Des Moines Criterium
A multi-lap bicycle race throughout downtown Des Moines and part of the Washington State Masters Criterium Championships. Entry fee is $20, spectators...
Venue: Des Moines |
Sports |
Des Moines |
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| 7/4 |
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4th of July Festival
Live entertainment, children's parade, petting zoo, crafts, games, car show and more.
Venue: Les Gove Park |
Fairs / Festivals |
Auburn |
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| 7/4 |
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4th of July in Renton
Children's activities, entertainment and fireworks display over lake Washington.
Venue: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park |
Fairs / Festivals |
Renton |
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| 7/25-7/27 |
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6th Street Fair
Downtown Bellevue's 6th Street Fair combines arts and entertainment in celebration of Bellevue's nationally recognized arts festival weekend with...
Venue: downtown Bellevue |
Fairs / Festivals |
Bellevue |
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| 5/26 |
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7 Hills of Kirkland
Enjoy the Northwest's premier cycling event. Choose the traditional 7 Hill Route (approximately 40 miles), the popular Metric Century Route or the...
Venue: Marina Park |
Outdoors / Recreation |
Kirkland |
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| 5/22 |
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A.I., Dead Wasps
Venue: El Corazon |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Eastlake / Lake Union |
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| 5/16 |
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Abrahm Lustgarten
Author discusses his book "China's Great Train: Beijing's Drive West and the Campaign to Remake Tibet."
Venue: Third Place Books |
Books |
Lake Forest Park |
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| 5/21 |
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Academy of Music Northwest: Chamber Music Ensembles
Venue: Benaroya Hall (Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall) |
Classical music |
Queen Anne / Seattle Center |
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| 5/14-7/6 |
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Aida
"The gods love Nubia..." Village Theatre closes their season with this Broadway extravaganza that sports a pop score by Elton John and Tim Rice, and...
Venue: Village Theatre (Francis J. Gaudette Theatre) |
Theater |
Issaquah |
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| 8/1-8/3 |
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Air Show at Seafair
Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 2 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 3.
Venue: Genesee Park and Playfield |
Fairs / Festivals |
Columbia City / Rainier Valley |
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| 9/18 |
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Al Jarreau
Venue: Puyallup Fair and Events Center |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Puyallup |
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| 5/19 |
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Alabaster, Fallen Sleepless, Dateless, In the Land of Wolves
Venue: Funhouse |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Queen Anne / Seattle Center |
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| 5/2-5/17 |
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Aladdin
A children's musical based on the story about a boy, a lamp and a genie.
Venue: SecondStory Repertory |
Theater |
Redmond |
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| 5/14 |
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Alexandra Fuller
Author discusses her book "The Legend of Colton H. Bryant."
Venue: Seattle Central Library |
Books |
Downtown |
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| 5/17-5/25 |
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Alice in Wonderland
Tacoma Children's Musical Theater stages an adaptation of the story of Alice and her adventures down the rabbit hole.
Venue: Tacoma Musical Playhouse |
Theater |
Tacoma |
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| 7/26-7/27 |
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Alki Beach Art Fair
Juried art fair with work by 75 artists, live music, food court, raffle and children's art, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27.
Venue: Alki Beach Promenade |
Fairs / Festivals |
West Seattle |
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| 3/26-7/3 |
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All Access Night at EMP/SFM
Free admission to EMP, live music, Science Fiction Museum, 5-8 p.m.
Venue: Experience Music Project |
Community |
Queen Anne / Seattle Center |
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| 5/21 |
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All-Time High, Kaskadia, 3D Witch Hunt, Sower of Dischord
Venue: Comet Tavern |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Capitol Hill |
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| 5/17-9/1 |
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Alloy of Love
Sculptures, installations, prints, collages, drawings and photographs by Dario Robleto.
Venue: Frye Art Museum |
Visual arts |
Capitol Hill |
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| 5/16 |
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Amber Pacific, Truce, Real You, City in the Sea, Forgotten Dream
Venue: The Showbox at the Market |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Downtown |
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| 5/16 |
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Amelia, Beautiful Confusion
6 p.m.
Venue: High Dive |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Fremont |
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| 6/26-6/29 |
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America's Dixieland Jazz Festival
Celebration of young and old local jazz musicians with various events throughout the weekend. Sponsored by the Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society....
Venue: St. Martin's University |
Fairs / Festivals |
Lacey |
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| 4/24-5/25 |
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The American Pilot
Scottish writer David Greig's thoughtful and gripping drama, which focuses onthe effect of anAmerican pilot landing in a faraway country in the midst...
Venue: Theater Schmeater |
Theater |
Capitol Hill |
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| 5/16 |
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The American String Project
Works by Mendelssohn, Janacek, Brahms and Dvorak.
Venue: Benaroya Hall |
Classical music |
Downtown |
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| 8/21 |
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Amos Lee
Venue: Woodland Park Zoo |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Greenwood / Phinney Ridge |
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| 4/18-8/22 |
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Amusez
Dance, music, acrobatics and "bawdy burlesque" acts, in an adults-only cabaret entertainment.
Venue: Little Red Studio |
Theater |
Eastlake / Lake Union |
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| 8/1-8/3 |
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Anacortes Arts Festival
Venue: downtown Anacortes |
Community |
Anacortes |
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| 7/4 |
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Anacortes Independence Day
An old-fashioned Independence Day celebration with a parade, old-time games, patriotic program, food and a community fireworks display.
Venue: Causland Park |
Fairs / Festivals |
Anacortes |
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| 8/30-9/1 |
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Anacortes Jazz Festival
Featuring more than 20 Northwest and International artists, with a kick-off gala and jazz walk.
Venue: downtown Anacortes |
Community |
Anacortes |
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| 5/17-5/18 |
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Anacortes Waterfront Festival
Family event celebrating the nautical heritage of Anacortes with a boat show, free boat rides, kids' activities, live entertainment, commercial and...
Venue: downtown Anacortes |
Fairs / Festivals |
Anacortes |
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| 7/23 |
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Andrew Bird, Josh Ritter
Venue: Woodland Park Zoo |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Greenwood / Phinney Ridge |
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| 5/20-5/21 |
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Andrew Sean Greer
Author reads from his novel "The Story of a Marriage."
Venue: Elliott Bay Book Co. |
Books |
Pioneer Square |
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| 5/20-5/21 |
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Andrew Sean Greer
Author reads from his novel "The Story of a Marriage."
Venue: University Book Store (University District) |
Books |
University / Montlake |
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| 5/18 |
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Angelo Pizarro Project
Venue: 0/8 Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork Wine Bar |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Bellevue |
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| 5/16 |
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Angels Among Us Auction Gala
Dinner auction benefit for Gloria's Angels Foundation non-profit agency for families caring for a loved one facing life-threatening illness, created...
Venue: Shilshole Bay Beach Club |
Community |
Ballard / Crown Hill |
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| 5/31 |
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Animal Avenue at Point Defiance Zoo
Official opening ceremony for new Kids' Zone exhibit with 20 new species included Lemur Lane family of lemurs and Meerkat Mansion, open 9:30 a.m.-6...
Venue: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium |
Community |
Tacoma |
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| 5/13 |
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Animosity, First Blood, For the Fallen Dreams, Embrace the End
Venue: Studio Seven |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Sodo |
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| 5/18 |
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Anjuman
Venue: JewelBox Theater (Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar) |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Downtown |
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| 5/9-5/25 |
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Annie Get Your Gun
"Anything you can do, I can do better." Seattle Musical Theatre closes out their season with Irving Berlin's Wild West musical.
Venue: Magnuson Park |
Theater |
Sandpoint / Wedgwood |
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| 6/7 |
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Anthony Bourdain
Venue: Moore Theatre |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Downtown |
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| 5/22-5/24 |
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April Macie
Venue: Mainstage Comedy Club |
Pop music / Nightlife |
Queen Anne / Seattle Center |
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| 2/2-5/18 |
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Arboretum walks
Guided tour of the Arboretum's plant collections
Venue: Graham Visitors Center |
Community |
Madison Park / Madrona |
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| 5/20 |
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Arianna Huffington
Author reads from her new book "Right is Wrong."
Venue: Town Hall |
Books |
Downtown |
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