Things to Do in Seattle, Events in Seattle

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. Welcome to our weekend events guide, where we share what's up around Seattle. Use the calendar to select the date(s) you'd like to be reminded about, or choose All Event Dates to be reminded every time this event happens! During the annual Green Lake Pathway of Lights, thousands of locals stroll the shoreline lined with glowing luminarias before Seattle Ballooning kicks off the real showstopper with five full-size  hot air balloons rising nearly eight stories above the water. Passengers can sit back and soak in the views as the ship spreads seasonal cheer, accompanied by a live choir caroling over the crashing waves.

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If your holiday spirit peaks at the intersection of wool and icing, BottleNeck Lounge has just the event for you. This year, the expanded layout adds more room for festive chaos, including an epic booth-decorating contest and DJ sets from KEXP’s Kevin Sur. Winter Beer FestRemindLikeListNow that all the IPA drinkers have gone into hibernation, it’s time for us high-ABV “this goes down like a full meal” beer lovers to resurface. Once again, every limited-edition beverage is just $12 as participating bars and restaurants roll out exclusive holiday-themed cocktails ranging from cozy classics to creative “cups of cheer” you will not find on a normal menu. And when it comes to festive flicks, few are more essential than It’s a Wonderful Life; Frank Capra’s timeless tale of a man who gives everything to others, only to forget his own worth. Download app and get access to exclusive events and offers in your winorio city

Bassrush presents: RIOT: The Machine Tour

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• Whether you’re into art, music, theater, culture, or sports, you’ll always find something exciting happening.
• Fusing jazz with noise on what are perhaps best described as rap-adjacent confessionals, Earl’s knack for creating beautifully strange music has solidified him as an important part of hip-hop culture.
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• Catch Jay Som on her Seattle stop with support from local dream pop artist Sea Lemon.
• “Jansports,” the lead single off his sixth studio album, HOBO JOHNSON DRINKS!

Jens Lekman – Songs For Other People’s Weddings Tour Past EventLikeListJens Lekman has always made quirky, romantic indie pop, but his narrative concept album Songs for Other People's Weddings, released in September, takes it to the next level. This summer, Tweedy's band Wilco performed two exceptional shows at Woodland Park Zoo, playing songs from across their three-decade career. 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.

• Seattle is alive with events every day of the year.
• Since then, he’s toured packed arenas, had starring roles across film and TV, and earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s funniest performers.
• The five-course meal is paired with wines selected and served by in-house sommelier Nelson Daquip for a bespoke, seasonal meal.
• The star promises to “deck your halls and stuff your stocking with joy and mirth” accompanied by her faerie pianist Jeremy Mikush.
• Though the bands have been performing for decades, their live shows are still filled with energy, jumping, and mosh pits.

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A Local’s Guide to Pike Place Market After Dark

Inspired by European festive-season markets, this holiday village boasts over 80 artisan huts offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and festive drinks like glühwein (aka the best holiday drink) and German beer. As the tour title implies, there will be some holiday tunes sprinkled in; the band did record a Christmas album, after all. 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 seven-piece band met in high school, has opened for beloved groovy jazz guitarist Cory Wong and pop-soul darlings Lake Street Dive, and is now on a 36-city tour in support of their debut full-length album, which came out in October. Catch live music, see a Broadway show, or visit a local gallery for unique Pacific Northwest art.

Now the Pacific Northwest-born singer-songwriter is embarking on a full band world tour in support of the album, only making two stops in the US—in Seattle and Portland—before jetting back to Europe in the new year. In honor of the song that launched the artist to internet fame while poking fun at the whole music industry game, Hobo Johnson comes to town on his "Peach Scone 8 Year 3 Month Anniversary Tour." What is time, anyway? What started as Darnielle's solo project (despite the plural "goats") has expanded into a band with a rotating cast of contributors who put on explosive live shows. Their first annual Cookie Bake-Off & Snugly Sweater Contest invites bakers and festive fashion enthusiasts to duke it out for seasonal glory! Our event marketing plans will help you sell out events Want to boost attendance and reach a wider audience for your events with paid marketing?

If pop culture continues to be dominated by trolls with talent going forward, you can expect DJ Mandy to quickly become a superstar of the new school. But while her mixes are… weird, she’s actually an incredibly talented DJ who finally began releasing her own original music this year. Sometimes that shakes out with edits like Justin Bieber mashed up with Imagine Dragons.