Based on a Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice is a musical about an unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon wearing stripes at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle for age 13+.
Billed as the world’s largest comedy/variety festival, Moisture Festival presents 40 shows, mostly at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle. The 3 & 7:30 p.m. shows are for all ages; burlesque and late-night shows are for age 18+. Schedule.
“Discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song” at Astra Lumina, a pricey walk with special-effects lighting and sound in Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle. Buy timed tickets online.
Watch 16 teams “face off head to head, before a panel of five judges” at Lords of the Floor for all ages in WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Followed by an after-party.
Taco Libre Truck Showdown by Seattle Night Markets has taco trucks, a margarita bar, a mariachi band, a night market, and high-flying wrestling performances by Lucha Libre Volcánica in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle for age 21+.
The Daffodil Parade includes daffodil-covered floats, marching bands, clowns, and pirates that travel through Tacoma (10:15 a.m.), Puyallup (12:45 p.m.), Sumner (2:30 p.m.), and Orting (5 p.m.). It’s the highlight of the Daffodil Festival. FREE
Spring Fair features baby animals, pig races, fair food, rides, art vendors, stunt bikers, and a demolition derby at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Visit Burien shops that host wine tasting with a $40 ticket to Burien Uncorked for age 21+. Begin at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien. Held in April and October.
The Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates Seattle’s friendship with Japan and Japan’s gift of 1000 cherry trees in 1976. Enjoy Japanese art, dance, music, martial arts, and food in the Armory and Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
International Uranium Film Festival screens seven “cutting edge films on nuclear issues around the world” at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Visit 85 coin dealers, see exhibits, and watch the kids’ treasure hunt at the Coin Show held by Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association at Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S in Tukwila. First hour costs more. Held April and October.
The Seasons’ Canon features 54 dancers moving as one organism to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, plus two other pieces performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Celebrate the first man to orbit the earth in 1961 at Yuri’s Night, a space-themed spectacle that transforms the Museum of Flight into an intergalactic nightclub for age 21+ with electronic music DJs, lighted art, drinks, and food trucks at 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle. Costumes are welcome.
Shoreline Short Short Film Festival screens a dozen films that are 3 to 13 minutes long and made by local emerging and developing filmmakers, with concessions for sale at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N in Shoreline. Vote for your favorite film to determine who gets a golden Sasquatch statue.
Shop from 250 vendors of vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles at the Washington State Toy Show at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett. The first hour costs more. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Aha Mele Hawaiian Festival has music, hula, vendors, food, workshops, and kids’ activities (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Chief Leschi Schools, 5625 52nd St. E in Puyallup.
Best of the Northwest Spring show has 100 artists displaying jewelry, clothing, paintings, glass art, and sculptures plus food trucks in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free. No pets. Repeats in Nov.
Welcome the Whales honors Orca whales that return every spring with a parade & ceremony (Sat. 2 p.m.), a reception (Sun. noon), and a $114 boat trip (Sun. 3 to 5 p.m.). You can also visit Langley Whale Center.
Watch decorated boats in the Daffodil Marine Festival and Parade, which departs from Tacoma Yacht Club, 5401 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma. The boats go southeast along Ruston Way and then into Thea Foss Waterway near downtown Tacoma before turning around and returning by 2:30 p.m. FREE
Get a special deal at hundreds of restaurants (from Seattle to Issaquah and Lynnwood to Seatac) during Seattle Restaurant Week. Click restaurant names to see their specials. Held in the spring and fall.
Outerspace scientist
April 16, 2024 (7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Popular science advocate Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a talk about Cosmic Collisions at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Enjoy six tastes of Seattle beer and learn from brewmasters how it was made at PacSci Taproom, which includes live science shows, the Laser Dome, Planetarium, and Tropical Butterfly House at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Kids go bonkers for the lovable puppies in Paw Patrol Live: Heroes Unite who prove that “no job is too big, no pup is too small” as they share lessons about citizenship, social skills, and problem-solving at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
“Be amazed and inspired by powerful community voices telling the story of their vision for the future of artificial intelligence” as they display slides at Innovation Exchange, followed by discussions at the Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the program begins at 6:15 p.m. FREE
Potlatch Symphony is a 46-minute program performed by the Seattle Symphony and artists from Puget Sound’s First Nations and Kids in Concert at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. FREE
Watch a live laser show as you listen to The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift at $15 Live Lasers in the Laser Dome at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
Cadence: Video Poetry Festival is “a series of screenings, workshops, and discussions on the genre of video poetry” with works from multiple countries at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle.
First Date is a funny romantic musical celebrating the search for love with humor & optimism by Centerstage at Dumas Bay Centre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road in Federal Way for age 16+.
Watch teenage acrobats from the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts acting out a collection of classic stories as they unicycle, juggle, and fly through the air during Retold: A Circus Anthology at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle.
Seattle Steel Pan Project plays “captivating rhythms and melodies” on the steel pan (also known as the steel drum) at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Free tickets for age 22 and younger.
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a $27 traveling exhibition by 70 artists, with pancakes included, DJ music, live body painting, and a bar at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E in Seattle for age 21+.
Venice is Sinking Masquerade Ball features aerialists, dancers, musicians, DJ music, a costume contest, pop-up fashion shows for men and women, dessert, and a no-host bar at House of Smith Jet City Winery, 1136 S Albro Place in Seattle for age 21+.
Cascadia Spring Tea Festival features 10 local vendors, tea tasting (bring your own cup), tea arts and crafts, and workshops at Brightwater Environmental Education and Community Center, 22505 State Route 9 SE in Woodinville.
Billed as the largest children’s parade in the state, the Junior Daffodil Parade is four blocks long, beginning at N Proctor St. & N 28th St. in Tacoma. FREE
Watch crabs race and eat crab at the World Class Crab Races and Crab Feed inside a tent in the parking lot at Westport Convention Center, 421 Neddie Rose Drive in Westport. Races begin at 1 p.m. Poster.
Planted Expo Seattle promises 80 “vegan edible and lifestyle businesses and a stage packed with informative and inspirational speakers” at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Free for age 12 and younger. Donation.
Children from around the world dance, sing, play music, make origami, and get faces painted at the International Children’s Friendship Festival in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. FREE
A $75 ticket to Landmark Unlocked Event Showcase includes transportation to six venues where catering teams serve you “delectable light bites with refreshing mocktails and drinks” beginning at Hideaway Cellars, 4130 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Choose Seattle (5 venues), Issaquah (1), or both (6).
See unusual creations by 100 artists and crafters at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird, and visit the food trucks at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Held in April and November. FREE
Spring Pops Concert features “a 15-member brass and percussion ensemble” playing pops music in the auditorium at Tacoma Community College, 6501 S 19th St. in Tacoma. FREE
A $54 ticket to Grape Escape includes bites from local restaurants, a silent auction, and samples from 20 local wineries, distilleries, and breweries at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW in Issaquah. Bring age 21+ ID.
Aladdin by Disney is a love story filled with “beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle” featuring a lamp that grants three wishes at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
After Hours: Pride Celebration includes DJ music, drag performances, a no-host bar, food for sale, and animal-themed experiences throughout the Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle for age 21+.
Upper Left Comedy Festival offers stand-up and performance events by “top tier comedians” in three venues, including The Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave. in Seattle. Requires age 21+ ID.
Boats Afloat Show includes cabin cruisers, sailboats, ski boats, and yachts on Lake Union at Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Enjoy live music, food for sale, and boat rides. Children age 12 and younger are free. Held in April and September.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) showcases the best directors age 24 and younger, with a focus on “young persons from traditionally marginalized communities” at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. Films.
Seattle Black Film Festival “features film screenings, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and in-depth chats with filmmakers” at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle.
Northwest Symphony Orchestra performs music by popular composers (Beethoven, Debussy, Dvorak, Wagner, Williams) as you watch photos of our state onscreen during Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Admire art Friday evening and Saturday at Olympia Arts Walk. Join a luminary procession (Fri. 8:30 p.m.). Watch people parade in animal costumes in the Procession of the Species (Sat. 4:30 p.m.). Both processions go past Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St. SE in Olympia. FREE
Seattle Erotic Art Festival is an uncensored collection of art, films, and live performances at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Pan Eros Film Festival is at nearby SIFF Film Center. Both events are for age 21+, except Exhibition Hall is 18+ on Sunday.
Emerald Cup is a bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini, and physique championship with health-industry vendors at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
Evergreen Home Show promises 200 booths of “specialized local businesses ready to help you customize, update, or even design, the home you have always wanted” at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe.Held in spring and fall.
Victorian Heritage Festival has walking tours, weekend teas, a Saturday Victorian fashion show and a contra dance. Festival headquarters is in the Cotton Building, 607 Water St. in Port Townsend.
Register online for the self-guided Northwest Green Home Tour to see 15 solar-powered, energy-efficient, and sustainably built homes in Seattle and on the Eastside. Tour guide. FREE
Visit local shops to taste wine from a dozen wineries during $40 Spring Vino in the Village. Start by picking up your wine glass at Modeles Home Furnishings, 3220 W McGraw St. in Seattle. Also held in September.
Get dressed up with friends or a date, and dance to DJ music during Emerald City Adult Prom for age 21+ in the Grand Ballroom at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd. in SeaTac.
See electric cars, touch a utility truck, watch a high-voltage electricity show, find out about solar energy, and shop at food trucks during Energy Block Party at PUD Auditorium Theater, 2320 California St. in Everett. FREE
Head to the mountains to hear live jazz during North Bend Jazz Walk in 18 venues centered around North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. in North Bend. A few venues are for age 21+.
World Doll Day Show and Sale promises antique, vintage, and modern dolls, as well as bears and toys at Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave. SE in Bellevue. Children age 12 and younger are free. Thee-day conference.
Tacoma City Marathon includes a 5K, marathon, and half marathon on Saturday at Dune Peninsula Park, plus a marathon and half marathon on Sunday across the Narrows Bridge, beginning at Tacoma Narrows Airport, 1202 26th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor.
Watch creative films made by students in the bachelor of fine arts program at Film and Media BFA Showcase at Cornish College of the Arts - Raisbeck Performance Hall, 2015 Boren Ave. in Seattle. Click the green button below, and then scroll to the bottom to reserve a seat. FREE
Mead is a fermented drink made with honey. Your ticket includes 6 tastes from among 8 Washington meads with snacks for sale at the $38 Spring Mead Festival for age 21+ at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. No pets.
A $100 ticket to Chowder Social includes live entertainment, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, “a casual dinner full of nine local and delicious unique chowders,” and a live auction at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma.
Run Like the Wind Running Festival includes running events (5K, 10K, 10 mile, kid’s dash), finish-line food, beer samples, a wildflower walk, and a windmill tour at Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, 25901 Vantage Hwy in Ellensburg.
Cornish College of the Arts showcases the work of its Bachelor of Fine Arts students at the Design Department BFA Exhibition at 9th Ave Gallery, 2014 9th Ave. in Seattle. Evening reception on April 26. FREE
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in sunny Wenatchee has food vendors, an entertainment stage, a beer garden, carnival rides (beginning April 26), an arts & crafts fair (May 3 - 5), a car parade (May 3 at 6 p.m.), a car show (May 4), and a grand parade (May 4 at 11 a.m.) in and around Memorial Park, 2 S. Chelan Ave. in Wenatchee. Schedule.
Meet artisan vendors and enjoy delicious samples on the highly rated $67 Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market. Your chef and friendly tour guide will be waiting outside Simply Seattle, 1600 1st Ave. in Seattle.
Watch hot glass demonstrations, meet the artists, take a tour of the campus founded by Dale Chihuly, and shop for glass art during Spring Tours at Pilchuk Glass School, 1201 316th St. NW in Stanwood.
Seattle Shakespeare performs Romeo and Juliet, the romantic story about star-crossed lovers, at Center Theatre, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Discussions before or after some shows.
The Fantasticks features “breathtaking poetry, theatrical sophistication, and timeless songs” as it tells the story of a boy and girl who fall madly in love despite their fathers trying to keep them apart at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.
Enjoy 12 guided tastings at eight downtown locations, and find out how chocolate is made, on the delicious $79 Seattle Chocolate Tour. Your walk begins at Cupcake Royale, 106 Pine St. in Seattle.
See the latest recreational vehicles at Puyallup RV Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Your children age 17 and younger are free. Wear sunscreen.
Walk through rooms that immerse you in scenes from the series at Harry Potter: Magic at Play with interactive exhibits for all ages, followed by a gift shop at The Bravern, 11111 NE 8th St. in Bellevue.
Learn how to make an authentic Paella Valenciana (known for its golden saffron hue, smoky flavors of chorizo, fresh seafood and textured vegetables) during $75 Spanish Paella class, and then enjoy it afterward in the bistro at SpringHill Suites, 1800 Yale Ave in Seattle for age 21+. Minimum of 2 tickets.
Watch a chef prepare authentic Mexican dishes and taste them with appetizers, cocktails, and dessert at $150 A Festive Cinco De Mayo Celebration dinner by Hot Stove Society at Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Teenager party
May 3, 2024 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Teen Night Out is a party “planned by teens and designed for teens” with live music, junkyard art-making activities, an open mic, in-gallery bingo, zine trading, and movement performances at Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave. in Seattle. FREE for ages 13 to 19.
Ballard Civic Orchestra plays Spanish music with guitar and soloist, plus Colombian music with a costumed dance group in its program Celebrating Spring at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Donation.
Party on the Cut has live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and lawn games on the Montlake Cut next to ASUW Shell House, 3655 Walla Walla Road in Seattle. You can take Link Light Rail to University of Washington station. Bring age 21+ ID. Tickets are $37. No pets.
Your $90 ticket to Machos, Tacos & Tequila includes 4 chicken tacos, a signature drink, and live Mexican wrestling at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 SE North Bend Way in Snoqualmie for age 21+.
Billed as the state’s oldest festival, Sequim Irrigation Festival has an art walk (May 3), a fun run (May 4 at 9 a.m.), a kids’ parade (May 4 at 11:30 a.m.), arts and crafts (May 4 & 5), free family activities (May 4 & 5), a breakfast (May 5), a car show (May 11), and a grand parade (May 11 at noon), mostly near Sequim Civic Center, 152 W Cedar St. in Sequim. Schedule. FREE
Learn how to make chocolate truffles (white, milk, and dark) in the $69 Decadent Chocolate Truffles class and then enjoy them at SpringHill Suites, 1800 Yale Ave. in Seattle.
“Visit lush lobbies and ornate commercial buildings” to see how architects began fusing modern structural advances with beautiful, lively, organic designs to create the 1920s style known as Art Deco. Diamonds & Gold Tour: The Art Deco Skyscraper Northwest Style for $28 begins in the lobby of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle.
Global Rhythms features the Campbell brothers playing a “mesmerizing fusion of African-American gospel, blues, and steel guitar” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Free for age 22 and younger.
Your team meets mysterious actors and solves clues at $75 Carnival Umbra Circus Escape Room in dark and spooky Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 14+. Optional beverages and $10 trapeze flights.
Enjoy Mexican food for sale, live music (until 5 p.m.), children’s activities, and a craft fair at Cinco de Mayo Celebration sponsored by El Centro de la Raza at Plaza Roberto Maestas, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St. in Seattle. FREE
Watch boats cruise through the Montlake Cut near the University of Washington on Opening Day from either side of the water, for example behind Haring Center, 1981 NE Columbia Road in Seattle. You can take Link Light Rail to University of Washington station. FREE
Cheer crew teams as they row through the Montlake Cut during the Windermere Cup. You can watch from either side of the water, for example behind Haring Center, 1981 NE Columbia Road in Seattle. You can take Link Light Rail to University of Washington station. FREE
Get surplus samples from architects and interior designers to use in your craft projects at ZeroLandfill Seattle, including fabric bolts and samples, carpet, tile, glass, metal, wood, and three-ring binders at Daltile, 540 S Front St. in Seattle. Bring bags and/or a wagon. FREE
Buy and sell human-powered watercraft (kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards) secondhand during the Boat Swap at Mountain to Sound Outfitters, 3602 SW Alaska St. in Seattle.
Watch three games of Rat City Roller Derby with food trucks, a beer garden, and a street band at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle.
Walk ‘n Wag includes a 3K trail plus an agility course, vendor booths, a beer garden, a pet show (12 p.m.), and performing dogs (12:30 to 2 p.m.) at Lake Sammamish State Park to raise funds for improving the park. Parking is $10 unless you have a Discover Pass.
Your ticket to Navruz Celebration includes a Central Asian meal, dance performances, a fashion show, and a children’s area in building 8 at Highline Community College, 2400 S 240th St. in Des Moines.
A ticket to Beer & Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tickets for tastes of beer and wine in the shops at Mill Creek Town Center. Check in at the Forum Event Center, 15115 Main St. in Bothell. Held in May and September.
Emmy winner Wanda Sykes, who has appeared in numerous films and the TV shows Black-ish and The Upshaws, cracks jokes at Emerald Queen Casino, 2920 E R St. in Tacoma.
Focusing on female artists, Belltown Bloom presents 32 local and national acts on three stages at The Crocodile, 2505 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+. Description of last year’s event in The Seattle Times.
A $95 ticket to the Cinco de Mayo Party Cruise by Waterways Cruises includes a drink, a taco bar, dessert, 2.5 hours of views, a DJ, and a no-host bar, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Giselle is an “ethereal, haunting, and tender masterpiece” about love beyond the grave, performed by International Ballet Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
A Festival for May opens with demonstrations, crafts, food, and musicians. Games are at 1 p.m., the Maypole ceremony is at 4:30 p.m., and dinner is by reservation at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation.
The Barber of Seville is Rossini’s comedy about young love featuring “magnificently colorful sets and costumes ... combined with show-stopping tunes” at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Ride atop a mini steam train over a bridge and through a tunnel for 10 minutes, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.) FREE
Seattle Jazz Vespers presents Jacqueline Tabor Quartet featuring “an accomplished jazz, blues, and swing vocalist who enchants audiences with her powerful tones, style, and dynamic stage presence” at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Parking. FREE
SAAS Summit: Civic Engagement &
Social Entrepreneurship is “an all-ages, multi-modal experience with thought-provoking discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and networking activities” featuring dozens of local speakers at Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1201 E Union St. in Seattle. Schedule. FREE
Ride on Highway 99 and the West Seattle Bridge without cars during Emerald City Ride, with your choice of a 7 or 20 mile route, beginning and ending on the west side of Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle. FREE
Children’s Day Festival (Kodomo no Hi) events include martial arts, a tea ceremony, dance show, hands-on taiko drumming, yukata dress up, stories, and food vendors at Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, 1414 S Weller St. in Seattle. FREE
Walk or run the $30 Wag Love Life 5K fundraiser, then make flower garlands, hear speakers, visit vendors, and do activities with your dog at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
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