Your PNW Events Guide Jan. 16-19

Welcome to our weekend events guide, where we share what’s up around Seattle. If we’re missing something fun, email us at [email protected]. Watch Seattle Refined’s Abby Luschei talk about weekend events Thursdays on ‘ARC Seattle‘ with Tyrah Majors and Steve McCarron, airing every weekday from 7 to 10 a.m. on Seattle’s CW Network!

Friday to Sunday, Jan. 16-18

Fat Con 2026. “Fat Con is a 3-day convention centered around celebrating Fat Humans, fat bodies and fat lives. At our convention, you can listen to exciting speakers, learn at a workshop, meet up with people who share your interests or identity, shop at the marketplace or embrace your inner model and walk the fashion show! Experience joy and build relationships in a community that supports and uplifts the voices of people of size.”

Starts at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday
Tickets range between $25 and $650 (plus taxes and fees); purchase online
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Monster Jam. “Unbelievable action, high-flying stunts, and four-wheel excitement!” Spend the weekend at Monster Jam in Tacoma, where you will see massive trucks compete and put on a show for three days. You can meet drivers, experience Pit Parties and more.

7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday
Tickets start at $29; purchase online
Tacoma Dome

Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17

Seattle Retro Fest. This two-night music event is taking over all venues in Seattle’s famed The Crocodile. The lineup features 16 tribute bands, including tributes to Boston, Alanis Morissette, Def Leppard, Alice in Chains, KISS, INXS and more.

Doors at 5 p.m. both days
$60 single-day pass, $100 two-day pass; purchase online
The Crocodile, Madame Lou’s and Here-After

Saturday, Jan. 17

Seahawks vs. 49ers. Can we get a GO HAWKS?! The Seattle Seahawks will face off against the San Francisco 49ers (boo) in the divisional round of the playoffs this Saturday! This will surely make a very exciting home game for Hawks fans.