{"id":2431153,"date":"2026-05-25T09:06:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2431153"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:06:44","slug":"things-to-do-in-seattle-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/things-to-do-in-seattle-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Seattle This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0Food and Drink<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0Visual Arts<\/a> \/ Live Music<\/a>\u00a0
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Seattleites are spoiled<\/span> for choice when it comes to spending our leisure time. Just take a look at the sheer variety of options: We have an exceptional array of museums<\/span><\/a>, independent bookstores<\/span><\/a>, restaurants<\/span><\/a>, bars<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(and bar trivia<\/a>), record stores<\/span><\/a>, nightlife options<\/a>, local shops<\/span><\/a>, and a rich music landscape<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

And the actual landscape? Outdoor recreation opportunities abound, especially if you subscribe to the \u201cno such thing as bad weather, only bad\u00a0clothing<\/a>\u201d mindset (if you don\u2019t, are you really from Seattle?). From abundant hikes<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0swimming holes<\/span><\/a>, state parks<\/span><\/a>, and campgrounds<\/span><\/a>\u00a0just beyond city limits to a voluminous urban trail system<\/span><\/a>, there\u2019s something for the outdoorsperson of every skill and stoke level.\u00a0<\/span>Those with little ones (human or furred<\/span><\/a>) can rejoice at a bevy of great playgrounds<\/span><\/a>, spray parks<\/span><\/a>, and zoos<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But if you just want a guide already, we’ve got plenty for\u00a0food<\/a>, outdoors<\/a>, shopping<\/a>, and entertainment<\/a>. Plus, a shortlist of what to do in Washington this month<\/a>. Or find below the best things to do in Seattle, updated weekly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Food and Drink<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Lowlander Brewing OysterFest<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 21, 6pm <\/strong>| The Rooftop at Railspur, $100<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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The upscale, modern brewery takes a field trip to new Pioneer Square spot the Rooftop at Railspur for the third annual OysterFest. Tickets include oysters, obviously, in addition to wine, chitchat between farmers, and sprawling Puget Sound views.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Sunset and Night Markets<\/a><\/h3>\n

May 21 and 29, 4\u20138pm<\/strong> | Kirkland Urban and Old Stove Gardens<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Seattle’s summer evenings go on forever, and Seattle Night Markets fills the extra daylight with an abundance of bites. The series kicks off with an Eastside event with live music, food vendors, and artisans. The following week, the foodie haven comes to Ballard\u2019s Old Stove Gardens.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Pancakes with Penguins<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 23\u201324, 8:30am\u00a0<\/strong>| woodland park zoo, $72<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Coffee with room for penguins, anyone? The Woodland Park Zoo hosts a unique weekend pancake breakfast beside their energetic penguin habitat. Usually, a zookeeper or mascot makes a visit; pancake-fueled carousel rides and zoo exploration are a given.<\/p>\n

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Visual Arts<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Exquisite Creatures<\/a><\/h3>\n

through august 31, various <\/strong>| Seattle Waterfront Maritime Building, $34<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Stand face to face dozens of chameleons, compare wingspans with a Japanese spider crab, and peer at mandala-like compositions of everything from butterflies to birds. Using immaculately preserved specimens, artist Christopher Marley hosts a gallery show just across from the Seattle Ferry Terminal where creepy crawlies turn into works of art.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Samantha Yun Wall: What We Leave Behind<\/a><\/h3>\n

through october 4, various <\/strong>| seattle art museum, $29.99<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Monochromatic paintings by Samantha Yun Wall are both haunting and captivating; their inspiration draws from a Korean folk tale of loss and familial ties, a flower motif weaving together the pieces that speak to stigmatization and taboo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Eric-Paul Riege: ojo|-|\u00f3l\u01eb\u0301<\/a><\/h3>\n

through october 25, various <\/strong>| henry, free<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

Sculpture, textiles, collage, and video from Din\u00e9 artist Eric-Paul Riege form the Henry’s newest exhibition. Riege critically questions the idea of authenticity and role of institutions\u2014like museums\u2014and celebrates ancestral knowledge with an array of large-scale monochrome pieces.\u00a0<\/main><\/section>\n
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Tanned and unfixed photography film is continually sensitive, lending a sense of transformation to Lotus L. Kang’s new installation.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Summer 2026 Exhibitions Reception<\/a><\/h3>\n

June 5, 7:30\u20139pm<\/strong> | frye art museum, free<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Four fresh collections arrive at the free First Hill art museum ahead of summer. It includes a new dance-centric banner on the exterior and flashy light sculptures from Tom Lloyd and ethereal installations from Lotus L. Kang, a seasonal refresh brings new perspectives. The celebration caps with a multidisciplinary performance from Joseph Hernandez.<\/p>\n

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Live Music<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Paper Kites<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 21, 8pm <\/strong>| the moore, $42.60+<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

Somewhere between folk, rock, and Americana, The Paper Kites bring emotional tracks to every album. Touring in support of their new release, If You Go There I Hope You Find It<\/em>, this trip around the circuit brings the same artistry and connective songs.<\/main><\/section>\n
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 24\u2013september 27, various <\/strong>| chateau ste. michelle, various<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Nothing screams summer quite like a lawn concert; add Woodinville-crafted wine and you have the ever-popular Chateau Ste. Michelle summer concert series. A slew of artist come to the lawn this summer, from Boyz II Men to Sarah McLachlan. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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HONK! Fest West brings bands to the streets.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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HONK! Fest West<\/a><\/h3>\n

May 29\u201331, various<\/strong> | Georgetown, Columbia City, and Pratt Park, free<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Street music is all the rage at the annual HONK! festival; over a three-day run, dozens of outfits from near and far take over Georgetown, Columbia City, and Pratt Park with concurrent shows.<\/p>\n

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Performance<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Phantom of the Opera brings intrigue to the stage.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Phantom of the Opera<\/a><\/h3>\n

through may 24, various\u00a0<\/strong>| the paramount theatre, $141+<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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The Phantom must have heard about our underground tours; he visits Seattle in the moving, haunting musical alongside classic songs like “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” and title track “The Phantom of the Opera.”<\/p>\n

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Aviatrix<\/a><\/h3>\n

through june 7, various <\/strong>| seattle public theater, $10\u2013100<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Set against the rural backdrop of 1917 Texas, Bessie Coleman wants to fly. With no flight schools admitting women, the Black and Native protagonist must find another way to rise to her wildest dreams.<\/p>\n

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All Lang<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 29\u2013june 7, various <\/strong>| mccaw hall, $36\u2013248<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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The Pacific Northwest Ballet caps their regular season with a triple bill of works by celebrated choreographer Jessica Lang. The final piece of the trio comes as a jazzy, joy-filled premiere set largely to the tunes of Tony Bennett\u2014with one Lady Gaga addition. Longtime audience favorites Her Door to the Sky<\/em> and Ghost Variations<\/em> round out the show.<\/p>\n

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FILM<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Retro Night: Jurassic Park<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 20 and 27, 7pm <\/strong>| majestic bay theatre, $13.50<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Ballard’s adorable Majestic Bay Theatre pairs their iconic marquee and PNW-themed retro decor with Steven Spielberg’s 1993 sci-fi adventure classic Jurassic Park.<\/em> The nostalgic film screens for two weeks of retro night showings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Moomins on the Riviera<\/a><\/h3>\n

May 28, 6:30pm<\/strong> | national nordic museum, $10<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Family-friendly movie nights come to Ballard\u2019s National Nordic Museum in time for summer\u2019s late nights. The hand-drawn animated feature inspired by Tove Jansson\u2019s comic strips brings beloved Moomins characters to the big screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Since I Been Down<\/a><\/h3>\n

May 31, 2\u20134:30pm<\/strong> | Central Library, free<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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A story told through interviews, masquerade, and dance, the film follows Tacoma-raised Kimonti Carter as he founds a prisoner education program and leads the Washington State\u2019s Black Prisoners\u2019 Caucus. Filmmaker Dr. Gilda Sheppard will participate in a moderated discussion alongside Kimonti Carter and Tonya Wilson, both featured in the film.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL EVENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Northwest Folklife Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 22\u201325, various <\/strong>| seattle center, free<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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The annual celebration of multigenerational creativity, culture, and tradition of the Pacific Northwest returns to the Seattle Center with craft demos, runway shows, full days of music and dance, and culinary exhibitions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Black Graduation<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 30\u201331, various <\/strong>| wa na wari, free<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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All things art coalesce at community hub Wa Na Wari for a two-day celebration. Saturday brings a keynote speaker on art collecting and several live music sets; Sunday boasts a full art fair and ticketed film screening.<\/p>\n

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Brewology<\/a><\/h3>\n

june 6, 7pm <\/strong>| pacific science center, $65<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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The city’s most science-forward happy hour is back with craft beer, cider, wine, and kombucha tastings. In addition to adults-only access to the cerebral exhibits, expert brewers lend beverage-making know-how and deep dives on the science that keeps things bubbly.<\/p>\n

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Beyond Mysticism puts the PNW’s art scene on display.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Beyond Mysticism Public Tour<\/a><\/h3>\n

May 14, 16, and 17, various <\/strong>| seattle art museum, admission<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Class is in session among the newest SAM gallery, a gentle trek through the Pacific Northwest art and artists of the 20th century. Guided tours on Thursdays and weekends offer behind-the-scenes trivia and deeper dives into artwork crafted in our backyard.<\/p>\n

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Ly X\u012bnzh\u00e8n M. Zh\u01cengs\u016bn Brown<\/a><\/h3>\n

may 21, 6pm <\/strong>| town hall seattle, $0\u201350<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Next up in the University of Washington Office of Public Lectures series, disabled wisdom is presented as a way out, a tool for regulating AI, rebuilding justice systems, and challenging late-stage capitalism. Scholar-activist Ly X\u012bnzh\u00e8n M. Zh\u01cengs\u016bn Brown, founder of The Autistic People of Color Fund, leads the lecture on crip feminist technoscience’s hope for our collective future.<\/p>\n

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Queer Book Fair<\/a><\/h3>\n

june 6\u20137, various<\/strong> | charlie’s queer books, free<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Kicking off Pride Month, Fremont’s Charlie’s Queer Books hosts a weekend-long book fair with author signings, flash tattoos, zines, art vendors, and a beer garden hosted by local speakeasy Botanicale.<\/p>\n

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The Play That Goes Wrong<\/a><\/h3>\n

June 11\u201328, various<\/strong> | bagley wright theater, $45\u2013140<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Back for another summer at Seattle Rep, the endlessly popular meta play filled with physical comedy returns. Yes, everything goes hilariously wrong, right on schedule.<\/p>\n

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