The beloved Will Ferrell film gets an onstage adaptation filled with holiday cheer. In the classic, Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghosts take to the Union Arts Center stage for the 50th time this year. Touring in support of their newest album Cosplay, the group is known for lyrical depth, emotional intensity, and an energetic, borderline chaotic stage presence.
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Culminating in the “Nitro Bomb” where every rider on the team is airborne at the same time, all of the dynamic action (not to mention a full pyrotechnics show) will keep you on the edge of your seat. Featuring freestyle motocross, BMX, skate, scooter, wheelchair motocross, and even skis, toy cars, shopping carts, and hospital gurneys—these stunt-addicts will try to ride and/or jump over anything! Attendees are in for big laughs and belted notes as Spritzer leads audiences through a fabulously over-the-top celebration of the winter season. One of Seattle’s (and my) favorite queens, Anita brings glitz, glamour, and glorious vocals to a holiday setlist packed with classics drenched in queer cheer. On both the special and the album, Rogers really does the work, letting us know that Santa and Jesus met at college in Bethlehem, that the Grinch is a grower, not a shower, and that Mrs. Claus isn’t one to be cheated on. Adapted from the 1994 Disney classic, the musical has won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is well-known for its breathtaking costumes, incredible choreography, and unforgettable music by Tim Rice and Elton John.
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- Held inside the restored historic church operated by Illume, the screening will have pastries, coffee and tea, root beer floats, popcorn, and other cozy treats available.
- The one and only John Legend returns to Seattle this holiday season.
- Grab oysters and an IPA from any local brewery.
- Now in the big 2025, the indie pop duo has followed up their iconic 2019 album KIN with their fourth album 10K, and they’re kicking off a US tour to support the project right here in the PNW.
- KEXP Yule Benefit with Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples Past EventLikeListKEXP returns with its annual holiday fundraiser featuring performances from soul icon Mavis Staples and folk-rocker Jeff Tweedy.
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2025 Christmas Ship FestivalRemindLikeListIt doesn’t get more classic Seattle holidays than festive ships gliding across Puget Sound. Running the first weekend in December, it’s the perfect place to get some holiday cheer in early. For four days, over 350 booths will fill the marketplace with handmade gifts and artisan wares. The market ran during one weekend in November and is back for round two in December, so there's ample opportunity to choose from a wide range of gifts, including clothing, jewelry, art prints, woodworks, and instruments.
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- Running through early 2026, Porous Body invites viewers into an ancestral and earthly dialogue where grief meets growth, and the boundaries between body, land, and spirit dissolve into something tender and grounded.
- Both bands have played Vegas’ When We Were Young fest and can be classified as post-hardcore with occasional screaming, heavy instrumentation, and punk-inspired vocals.
- I’m looking forward to seeing how they bring the project to a live setting, but knowing these highly-skilled and well-practiced musicians, I’m sure it won’t disappoint.
- Don’t let the vintage part intimidate you, the musical collective is all about reinterpreting modern music in the style of yesteryear—think pop songs à la jazz, ragtime, and swing classics of the ’20s through the ’60s.
- The prolific comedian brings his brutally honest style from Houston, Texas to the Pacific Northwest with hilarious material from his In the Shadows tour.
- Some may recognize their tunes from when they dominated daytime commercial breaks in the 2010s with ad placements for IBM and Expedia.
Even the pups can winorio participate as long as they’re well-behaved and kept on leash. Runners and walkers of all levels can choose from a 12K or 5K timed run, a 5K fun run, a one-mile run/walk, or the always-adorable Kids’ Fun Run with the Elves. This beloved Arthritis Foundation fundraiser kicks off bright and early with an 8 am festival zone featuring photo ops with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, family fun in Elf Village, food trucks, music, and a costume contest. Green Lake Pathway of LightsRemindLikeListSeattle has a lot of holiday traditions, and this is definitely among the most magical of them.
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Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan comes out on November 7, with the band playing two nights in Seattle about a month after its release. Darnielle writes emotionally evocative lyrics, sometimes about his own life, sometimes about historical tales, and, in the case of their forthcoming release, sometimes about an imagined small crew shipwrecked on a deserted island. The Mountain Goats Past EventLikeListAnyone who went to the Claremont Colleges (myself included) knows who the Mountain Goats are, since the band's originator, John Darnielle, grew up there and attended one of the schools.
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On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided … This exhibition brings together an entirely new body of sculpture, textile, and video work to chart urgent stories … Seattle’s favorite holiday improv tradition returns! World War II ended over seventy-five years ago. Founded in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, emerged as a world-renowned center …
It's been over two years since "Queen of American Freedom Music" Mavis Staples treated Seattle to a show, and I can't wait to hear her perform tracks from her newest album Sad And Beautiful World. It's back and merrier than ever, featuring 40 of the state’s best craft breweries and cideries pouring exclusive winter warmers, spiced seasonals, barrel-aged gems, and a few left-field surprises. Round up your band of merry fools and bundle up in your warmest gear to embark on this year’s self-guided winter bar crawl. The Stranger’s Holiday Drink Week is back, serving up a citywide lineup of festive libations that put mulled wine and spiked hot chocolate to shame. Held inside the restored historic church operated by Illume, the screening will have pastries, coffee and tea, root beer floats, popcorn, and other cozy treats available. Others say it doesn't start till the turkey’s gone.