Discover upcoming events and activities in Seattle, WA. Stay informed about local gatherings, festivals, and community events.
š Benaroya Hall
Musical adventures begin here! Seattle Symphony musicians share their favorite stories, songs and musical games in a series that introduces the youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. These fun, interactive concerts are approximately 30 minutes and recommended for ages 0-5.
š Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle, WA
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. āFull of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songsā (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is āabsolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,ā and The New York Daily News calls it āa love story for the ages.ā
š Pioneer Square
Experience the countryās longest running art walk, the first Thursday of every month in Pioneer Square! This free and self-guided neighborhood event takes place monthly at participating art galleries, venues and businesses. Parking is also free from 5-10 p.m. in participating garages.
š Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle, WA, 98101
The First Thursday of every month admission to the Seattle Art Museum is free! Additionally, First Friday for Seniors provides general admission free to seniors. Tickets to special exhibitions are an additional $7.99. Itās the perfect time to check out the new and latest exhibits at SAM. SAM wants everyone to experience the art in their galleries and they have many opportunities for discounts and free days.
š Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle, WA
Take a ābackstageā look at Seattleās premier performing arts venue with a behind the scenes tour presented by Seattle Theatre Group! The Paramount Theatre will feature free guided tours the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon, inviting guests for an up-close look at the theatreās nearly 100-year history.
š McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA, 98109
Firebird is back at Pacific Northwest Ballet after a 20-year hiatus! Ming Cho Leeās breathtaking sets, the epic Stravinsky score, and choreography from PNB Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell work in harmony in this theatrical one-act ballet. Balanced perfectly by Alejandro Cerrudoās most playful work, Little mortal jump, and the rock ān roll drama of Ulysses Doveās Red Angels, this fiery production will keep you on your toes from start to finish.
š McCaw Hall
Firebird is back at Pacific Northwest Ballet after a 20-year hiatus! Ming Cho Leeās breathtaking sets, the epic Stravinsky score, and choreography from PNB Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell work in harmony in this theatrical one-act ballet. Balanced perfectly by Alejandro Cerrudoās most playful work, Little mortal jump, and the rock ān roll drama of Ulysses Doveās Red Angels, this fiery production will keep you on your toes from start to finish.
š Seattle Asian Art Museum, Capitol Hill
An exhibition featuring the works of Ai Weiwei, showcasing his interpretation of water lilies.
š McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA, 98109
Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa have adapted the popular Japanese folk story of Momotaro (Peach Boy) into an exciting new ballet. Follow the adventures of Momotaro as he befriends animals, fights ogres, and seeks his fortune. This hour-long addition to PNBās family matinee series, danced by PNB School students, is the perfect introduction to ballet for young audiences.
š SOIL, Pioneer Square (Seattle)
New work by Chris Buening exploring memory and personal experience with a focus on humorous, queer and bizarre stuff from my past (and present) that I want to share with -whomever it may resonate.
š Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle, WA
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les MisĆ©rables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemptionāa timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score includes the songs āI Dreamed a Dream,ā āOn My Own,ā āBring Him Home,ā āOne Day More,ā āMaster of the Houseā and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les MisĆ©rables is still taking the world by storm after more than 40 years of performances.
š Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle, WA
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les MisĆ©rables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemptionāa timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
š McCaw Hall
Pacific Northwest Ballet presents the return of Giselle. This romantic ballet gem has been updated and staged by Peter Boal for PNB with sumptuous costumes and sets by JĆ©rĆ“me Kaplan. A mountain village in a lush forest becomes the backdrop to love, betrayal, and otherworldly specters in this compelling masterpiece. Donāt miss what Seattle Times calls 'the ultimate love story' and 'a triumph of classical ballet'!
š McCaw Hall
Pacific Northwest Ballet presents the return of Giselle. This romantic ballet gem has been updated and staged by Peter Boal for PNB with sumptuous costumes and sets by JĆ©rĆ“me Kaplan. A mountain village in a lush forest becomes the backdrop to love, betrayal, and otherworldly specters in this compelling masterpiece. Donāt miss what Seattle Times calls āthe ultimate love storyā and āa triumph of classical balletā!
š Benaroya Hall
Musical adventures begin here! Seattle Symphony musicians share their favorite stories, songs and musical games in a series that introduces the youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. These fun, interactive concerts are approximately 30 minutes and recommended for ages 0-5.
š McCaw Hall
Seattle Opera presents Carmen, one of the worldās most popular operas! The irresistible Carmen captivates the eyes of every man she meets, including the lovesick soldier Don JosĆ©. As he forsakes his military duty, his fiancĆ©e, and the law, his admiration becomes uncontrollable obsession and Carmen leaves him for prestige and freedom. Bizetās famous music accompanies a lethal dance of lust, love, and survival that only stops when the struggle for freedom ends.
š Seattle Art Museum
Bethany Collins is the recipient of the 2023 Gwendolyn Knight and Jacob Lawrence Prize, awarded by SAM to an early career Black artist. Collinsās conceptually driven work uses language as both subject and medium to explore the nuances and intersections of language, racial identity, and American history.
š Benaroya Hall
Bring the family together to build musical memories with the Seattle Symphony. This concert is part of the family series recommended for ages 6-12.
š Seattle Art Museum
Contemporary artist Diego Cibelli presents a site-specific response to the ceiling fresco in SAMās ornate Porcelain Room, The Triumph of Valor over Time by Giovanni Tiepolo. This project is guest curated by Christian Larsen, a cultural historian and independent curator.
š Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
For an opportunity to feel fancy and cultured, I recommend contemporary artist Diego Cibelli's Fiori dei Miei Habiti (La Montagne EnchantƩe), a site-specific response to the Venetian great Giovanni Tiepolo's 1757 ceiling fresco The Triumph of Valor over Time. Guest curated by cultural historian Christian Larsen, Cibelli's freestanding porcelain sculpture is a 'mountainous peak,' covered in swirled slopes and tumbling, transforming figures.