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Echoes & Sounds

Echoes & Sounds

Seattle institution KEXP has recently launched ambitious new programs highlighting unique Indigenous and Asian music…

Come Here Often?

Come Here Often?

The Seattle Book of Dates is a fun romp through the region

Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian are married, but dating is very much on their minds…

Must List: Feb. 15-21

Must List: Feb. 15-21

Feist, Dr. Doretha Williams, or Winter Beer Festival

As Valentine’s Day fades, get ready for the week ahead. Explore our guide to Black History Month, catch up with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe in our Most Influential series, and discover the buzz around Washington’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Cheeky and Dry. Grab tickets to see Feist at Showbox SoDo, lift your spirits at…

The Must List: Feb. 8-14

The Must List: Feb. 8-14

Smooth R&B vibes, a race for two, or a romantic stroll

With the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s shaping up to be an eventful week. Here are five recommended events worth checking out…

Quiet Time

Quiet Time

Silent book clubs pop up across region

What began as a small group of friends in West Seattle has exploded across the Puget Sound region.

‘We Are Groot’

‘We Are Groot’

Guardians of the Galaxy tops superhero genre

Imagine hanging out with Bruce Wayne. Or talking photography with Peter Parker. Perhaps brash adventurer Peter Quill is more to your taste. We love the action and spectacle of superhero movies. In Washington state, we particularly enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy — the state’s top superhero movie of all time. A recent study combed through…

'The Joy of Costco'

‘The Joy of Costco’

Fans write a book detailing everything you’d ever want to know about Costco, and more

New York residents David and Susan Schwartz love shopping at Costco Wholesale. So much, in fact, that the couple wrote a book about it. The 272-page book is also full of tips for shopping at the warehouse giant, making it a handy guide for those tackling their holiday shopping at Costco this season.

A Taste of Europe Comes to Seattle for Christmas

A Taste of Europe Comes to Seattle for Christmas

Monthlong celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving

A scene reminiscent of old Europe will be on full display at Seattle Center this holiday season when the city’s first-ever Seattle Christmas Market opens for a monthlong celebration. Inspired by historic German Christmas markets, the Seattle Christmas Market opened Nov. 24 and runs through Christmas Eve at Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain lawn at…

Best of Seattle: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

Best of Seattle: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

Seattle magazine’s annual spotlight on the best of the city

In this annual tradition, we call out the businesses, services, and local establishments that have contributed to making our city truly unique. These awards represent the collective voice of our readers, who have cast their votes to recognize and appreciate the best of what our city has to offer. Food and Drink Best New Restaurant…

Tropical Punch

Tropical Punch

Seattle’s own Tommy Bahama brightens up your fall getaway

Clockwise from bottom left: Dip-Dye Travel Speaker, Terry Block Rocker Tote, Wedges Sunglasses by Maui Jim®, Lokelani Sunglasses by Maui Jim®, Sunrise Beach & Yachting Sunnies Beach Towel, Sunburst Clutch, Underwater Camera, Sunrise Beach & Yachting Sunnies Beach Towel, Raffia Packable Bucket Hat, Poolside Highball Tumbler, Viski® Travel Bar Tool Kit. For item details, go…

Book Excerpt: A Fun Ride

Book Excerpt: A Fun Ride

Biking Uphill in the Rain explores Seattle’s robust bicycling culture

Despite Seattle’s infamous hills and seemingly constant drizzle, the city is known across the United States for its strong bicycling culture. Bicycling magazine, in fact, has named Seattle the best bike city in the country. A new book by Tom Fucoloro, the founder of the popular Seattle Bike Blog, takes a deep dive into the…

The Education Issue

The Education Issue

Understanding the transformation of higher education in our region

Overwhelmed by the prospect of navigating the competitive (and expensive) higher education landscape? In this issue Seattle magazine reveals how to unlock the secret to college admissions from the experts, and the radical transformation of education from the top public and private university leaders in Washington state.  Discover these stories along with arts, culture, travel,…

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