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Seattle Washington Entertainment & Events

Special Events

  • International Gem & Jewelry Show International Gem & Jewelry Show
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Held at the Seattle Center
    301-294-1640
    Founded in 1967, in the Washington, D.C. area by Herbert A. Duke Sr., the renowned International Gem & Jewelry Show features exhibitors selling the highest quality loose gems, gold, silver, estate jewelry, beads, accessories and much more all at the best possible prices. The International Gem & Jewelry Show in Seattle begins on March 8th, 2013 and ends March 10th. Visit the website for information about classes or demonstrations that may be offered at the show. Show hours are Friday 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m, Sunday11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m more...

  • WaMu Family 4th [Thursday, Jul. 4, 2013]
    2101 North Northlake Way • Seattle, WA 98109
    Gas Works Park, Lake Union
    206-673-5060
    This Seattle spectacle has been hailed by TIME Magazine as one of the "Top Five Fireworks Displays" in the country. The festivities kick off Friday at noon with family activities throughout the park grounds, food vendors, and a beer garden with a lake view. The evening programming begins at approximately 10 p.m., with an awe-inspiring fireworks show created by master pyrotechnic designer, Eric Tucker of Pyro Spectaculars. more...

  • International Gem & Jewelry Show International Gem & Jewelry Show [Friday, Jul. 5, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Held at the Seattle Center
    301-294-1640
    Founded in 1967, in the Washington, D.C. area by Herbert A. Duke Sr., the renowned International Gem & Jewelry Show features exhibitors selling the highest quality loose gems, gold, silver, estate jewelry, beads, accessories and much more all at the best possible prices. The International Gem & Jewelry Show in Seattle will take place July 5th-7th, 2013. Visit the website for information about classes or demonstrations that may be offered at the show. more...

  • Jazz Night Dinner & Auction [Saturday, Sep. 21, 2013]
    1700 1st Avenue South • Seattle, WA 98134
    The Fenix
    206-621-7880
    Spend a great night out on the town on Saturday, September 22nd 2007. Seattle's hot latin jazz band, Sonando, will be performing. Bob Watt, VP of Community Relations for Boeing Corporation, will be honorary chairperson & auctioneer. Come for the great music, food & exciting bidding for some wonderful auction items. All proceeds of the event goes to the Denise Louie Education Center, Seattle's premier multi-cultural child care & family support facility.  more...

Cinema

  • SIFF Cinema
    321 Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue, McCall Hall • Seattle, WA 98109
    206-633-7151
    Discover extraordinary films every day of the year. more...

  • Seattle IMAX Dome Theater
    Theatre Pier 59, Waterfront Park • Seattle, WA 98101
    Pike Place Market
    206-622-1868
    Be surrounded by the images and sounds of incredible films in this 180-degree domed-screen IMAX theater. The 3,600 square foot screen, and seating that is limited to only 250, makes one feel closer to the action than other comparable theatres.

Night Life

  • Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Restaurant and Nightclub
    2033 Sixth Avenue • Seattle, WA 98121
    Located in Downtown Seattle
    206-441-9729
    Seattle's premier jazz club, Dimitriou's, features the living legends of jazz and blues with a state-of-the-art sound and light system. Enjoy a delicious meal while hearing delicious sounds! Ask about Senior Citizen and student discounts on specific nights. more...

  • Jet City Improv
    5510 University Way Northeast • Seattle, WA 98105
    206-781-3879
    Seattle's premier improvisational comedy club, Jet City Improv. Shows every Thursday/Friday/Saturday at 8pm, Friday/Saturday at 10:30pm, and Saturday night at half past midnight. more...

  • Chopstix
    11 Roy Street • Seattle, WALocated at the Base of Queen Anne Hill
    206-270-4444
    A dueling piano bar and restaurant. "Two uniquely talented piano players take the stage behind two baby grand pianos to host what promises to be a memorable evening of music, comedy and entertainment." more...

Concerts & Performances

  • Seattle Chamber Music Society
    10 Harrison Street, Suite 306 • Seattle, WA 98109
    206-283-8808
    Each year, Seattle Chamber Music Society (SCMS) treats audiences to internationally renowned musicians in innovative and exciting ensemble performances of traditional, contemporary and seldom-heard chamber music repertoire.  more...

  • Pacific Northwest Ballet
    301 Mercer Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    206-441-9411
    This local professional ballet company offers many performances during the season and features a 45-minute ballet "preview" before each program describing the ballet to be performed. more...

  • Seattle Symphony
    200 University Street • Seattle, WA 98101
    Benaroya Hall
    206-215-4700
    Since 1903, the renowned Seattle Symphony has been offering symphony concerts and other forms of music to the Seattle area.  more...

  • Century Ballroom
    915 East Pine, 2nd Floor • Seattle, WA 98122
    206-324-7263
    Featuring worldwide talent and one of the largest dance floors in Seattle (2,000 square feet), in addition to a full bar and popular restaurant.  more...

  • Seattle Opera
    Performances at the Seattle Center
    206-389-7676
    Founded in 1963, Seattle Opera is a leading American opera company. The company presents the classics of the European repertoire as well as new works of American opera. They perform five operas per year.  more...

  • Bumbershoot [Friday, Aug. 30, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    "Bumbershoot is more than just great music. The annual, three-day sensory experience is a regular mecca for art fiends and pop culture gluttons." more...

Plays & Productions

  • INTIMAN Theatre
    201 Mercer • Seattle, WA 98109
    206-269-1901
    INTIMAN Theatre was founded with an emphasis on international dramatic literature, a focus that reflected the background of its founder and first artistic director, director and translator Margaret Booker.  more...

  • ACT - A Comtemporary Theatre
    700 Union Street • Seattle, WA 98101
    Kreielsheimer Place in Downtown Seattle
    206-292-7660
    Seattle's premier theatre for contemporary plays presents bold and innovative productions on four unique stages from April through November, the classic "A Christmas Carol" in December, and numerous smaller productions and workshops throughout the year. more...

  • Fifth Avenue Theatre, The
    1308 Fifth Avenue • Seattle, WA 98101
    Downtown
    206-625-1418
    This non-profit, historic theatre produces and presents the best in musical theatre entertainment, and, in addition, offers free tours of the theater's extraordinarily restored and ornate Chinese interior. more...

  • Paramount Theatre, The
    911 Pine Street • Seattle, WA 98101
    206-467-5510
    The Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to operating Seattle's historic Paramount & Moore Theatres, presenting diverse programming and maintaining extensive Education & Community Programs.  more...

  • Seattle Repertory Theatre
    155 Mercer Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    206-443-2222
    Seattle Repertory Theatre was founded in 1963. It was awarded the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Seattle Rep produces a season of plays on two stages along with educational programs and new play workshops.  more...

  • Teatro ZinZanni
    222 Mercer Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    206-802-0015
    Teatro ZinZanni is a big night out unlike any other, a three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy and cabaret all served up with a five-course feast designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas.  more...

  • Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival [Saturday, Jul. 13, 2013]
    7400 Sand Point Way Northeast • Seattle, WA 98109
    GreenStage
    206-748-1551
    A cooperative theater festival in Seattle's Volunteer Park. There will be an SOTF Second Stage, located directly behind the Seattle Asian Art Museum.  more...

Art Exhibits

  • Wedgwood Art Festival
    8200 35th Avenue North East • Seattle, WAHomestreet Bank
    206-525-2840
    The Wedgwood Art Festival will feature local artists and craftspeople selling and talking about their work. There are also free children's art activities and performances by local musicians. It will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flea Markets

  • Sand Point Market
    7400 Sand Point Way Northeast • Seattle, WA 98115
    Sand Point Magnuson Park
    Experience the feeling of an urban market. Quality antiques, art, fine crafts, produce, and flowers all in one location. Sunday August 3rd, Sunday October 5th, and Sunday December 7th 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Identification and Valuation of antiques and collectibles by professional appraisers recognized by the ISA. Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital. Great food and live music all day. more...

Festivals & Fairs

  • BrasilFest
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    BrasilFest will offer continuous music, dance, workshops and performance that represent a broad repertoire of traditional and contemporary Brazilian expressions as well as traditional folkloric performers. Experience everything from Capoeira demonstrations and workshops for all ages (Brazilian martial arts), Samba workshops, children's activities, Brazilian instruments, arts & crafts, photo exhibits and films.  more...

  • Tibet Fest
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WASeattle Center
    206-684-7200
    Stories and legends are told through melodies and movements, symbolic masks and costumes. A bazaar features handmade items, prayer flags and more.  more...

  • Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
    1010 Valley Street • Seattle, WACenter for Wooden Boats
    206-382-2628
    A 4th of July festival on Lake Union. The theme is heritage wooden boats. Events include toy boat building, sailing model boats on the pond, boat rides & races, picnicking, food and music. The festival takes place Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • CroatiaFest
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    Celebrate the history and heritage of the Pacific Northwest Croatian American Community. CroatiaFest will present the art, music and customs of Croatia and Croatian Americans.  more...

  • Ballard Jazz Festival
    8649 Island Dr S • Seattle, WA 98118
    206-219-3649
    The Ballard Jazz Festival continues its tradition as one of Seattle's truly unique cultural events every year in April.  more...

  • Seattle International Film Festival [Thursday, May. 16, 2013]
    Varies By Screening
    206-324-9996
    SIFF brings audiences a chance to participate in the largest and most highly attended film festival in the country. Each year they attract directors, actors, and critics from all over the world who participate in special events, post-film Q&A sessions, and provocative forums.  more...

  • Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival [Friday, Jun. 7, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    Celebrate Philippine independence with culture, arts and food at Pagdiriwang. The festival will feature arts exhibits, music, dancing, children's activities, a film festival, hip-hop performances and health fair. The event will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • SEAFAIR [Friday, Jun. 21, 2013]
    Pier 90/91
    206-728-0123
    A region-wide barbecue, that brings an entire community together in celebration. For over 60 years Seafair has been about community events, parades, Miss Seafair, the Navy and Coast Guard, amateur athletics, airplanes and of course, boat racing.  more...

  • West Seattle Summer Fest [Friday, Jul. 12, 2013]
    4210 Southwest Oregon Street, Suite A • Seattle, WA 98116
    Located in the Heart of West Seattle
    206-935-0904
    West Seattle Summer Fest is a free, three-day street fair, hosted by an organization of local area merchants, the West Seattle Junction Association. The festival is host to dozens of bands, hundreds of merchants & artists, and over 30,000 attendees. Complete with food courts, beer gardens, and family activities, this is a true community celebration. Parking is very limited.  more...

  • Bastille Day [Saturday, Jul. 13, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    French Festival filled with music, food, wine and more. The festival offers modern French culture in addition to a fun and engaging history lesson of what Bastille Day is all about; the revolution that defined a nation and its people.  more...

  • Ballard SeafoodFest [Saturday, Jul. 13, 2013]
    Located in the Ballard Area
    206-784-9705
    Every year they close down the streets and roll out the fun. With entertainment for all ages, beer and wine gardens, seafood vendors, arts and crafts and unique contests, it is a great, old fashioned summer party. more...

  • Seattle Fiestas Patrias [Saturday, Sep. 14, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    Seattle Fiestas Patrias celebrates diversity and the Latino community in Western Washington. Enjoy Hispanic foods, dance, mariachi music, exhibits and children's activities.  more...

  • Korean Cultural Celebration [Thursday, Sep. 19, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    Ch'uSok or Harvest Festival Day: This one of the great national holidays of the year. Faithfully, families pay respects to their ancestors with wine, rice cakes, and newly harvested fruits and grains like chestnuts, jujubes, persimmons, apples, and Korean pears. The day is not complete without the half-moon shapes rice cakes called songpyon. The celebration takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. more...

  • Fremont Oktoberfest [Friday, Sep. 20, 2013]
    On Solstice Plaza in Central Fremont
    206-632-3170
    The highlight of the Fremont Oktoberfest may be the Stranger Microbrew Garden with over 70 beers. Some of the features of the festival include the Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest, a kid's area with Root Beer Garden, the Brew HA HA 5K Run/Walk, craft & food vendors, and an entertainment stage. more...

  • Festa Italiana Seattle [Friday, Sep. 27, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    Festa Italiana is a series of events held the last week of September which culminates in a major Italian Festival at Seattle Center. Visit the beautiful Fisher Pavilion and the surrounding grounds and buildings at Seattle Center as they present the Taste of Italy, Friday, and the Annual Italian Festival. more...

  • TurkFest [Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013]
    305 Harrison Street • Seattle, WA 98109
    Seattle Center
    206-684-7200
    Start with delicious, specially made Turkish coffee, indulge in some baklava, then take in a musical performance, a dance performance, or perhaps, some shadow puppet theatre.

Sporting Events

  • Seattle Mariners Baseball Club
    PO Box 4100 • Seattle, WA 98194
    Safeco Field
    206-622-HITS
    The Mariners play at Safeco Field. Catch an exciting game of Major League Baseball. more...

  • Seattle Seahawks
    800 Occidental Avenue South, Suite 200 • Seattle, WA 98134
    206-381-7555
    Catch a professional football game during the Seahawks season, August through January. more...

  • Seattle SuperSonics & Storm
    1201 Thrid Avenue, Suite 1000 • Seattle, WA 98101
    206-281-5800
    The Seattle SuperSonics play from late October to April. The Seattle Storm play mid-May to August.

  • Seattle Sounders
    PO Box 80966 • Seattle, WA 98108
    Qwest Field
    206-622-3415
    USL First Division action with the Seattle Sounders. more...

Parades

  • St. Patrick's Day Parade
    Held in Downtown Seattle
    425-290-7839
    Seattle's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will start from 4th Avenue at Jefferson at 12:30 p.m. and officially end at the Seattle Center with Closing Ceremonies at 2:00 p.m. more...

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