Cornish College of the Arts showcases the work of its Bachelor of Fine Arts students at the Art BFA Showcase at 9th Ave Gallery, 2014 9th Ave. in Seattle. Free reception March 28 (6 to 9 p.m.).
Get a special deal at hundreds of restaurants (from Seattle to Issaquah and Lynnwood to Seatac) during Seattle Restaurant Week. To see a restaurant’s specials, click its name in the directory. Held in the spring and fall.
Live theater
April 1 - 19, 2025
Bellevue & Seattle
Annex Theatre — Blue to Blue is “a poignant and poetic meditation on grief and loss.”
Kenmore — Incompatible senior roommates compete in sarcastic comedy Ripcord.
Seattle Public Theater — Squeeze asks how we adapt & connect in a world on the edge.
Seattle Rep — Three people cope with the fall of communism in 1992 in Mother Russia.
West of Lenin — An AI system encounters 3 World War II visitors in Cornelia’s Visitors.
Powerful foreign films
April 1 - 30, 2025
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
Watch 10 restored films by the brilliant Swedish director Ingmar Bergman in chronological order with subtitles and “powerful images from start to finish” at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
Seattle Jewish Film Festival celebrates Jewish and Israeli culture, filmmaking, and history. Special events include guest speakers on several dates. Held in Seattle theaters and at Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island. Brochure.
Hit musical Jersey Boys tells the rags-to-riches story of 20-something singers Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Some dates nearly sold out.
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.
Billed as the world’s largest comedy/variety festival, Moisture Festival presents 30 shows, mostly at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle. Friday shows are for age 18+.
Jurassic Quest is an interactive experience with “80 true-to-life size dinosaurs” plus dinosaur shows and craft activities at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Expect long lines for rides. Best for age 8 and younger.
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a $21 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+.
Big trucks with big wheels make big noise and excitement during Monster Jam at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Optional pit party before the show.
Hear 11 of Seattle’s “most innovative comics” tell their best jokes at $36 Undisputable Champions of Comedy at Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
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+.
Duwamish Princess Angeline Sovereign Tea Social features a speaker and “tea sandwiches, petit fours, and desserts. Native tea will be served, as well as a variety of English teas” for $88 at the Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle.
Attended by 10,000 people, Festival of Color has music, dancers, food vendors, and colored powder flying through the air at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Order colored powder online for $10, and pay to park.
The Grand Floral 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.
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. See the schedule of performances.
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.
Social Justice Film Festival showcases “fresh voices and brave storytelling that demonstrate courage in action” by resilient people around the world at three venues. Some films are followed by discussions.
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.
Night of Ideas is an interactive community gathering of French & American artists, academics, students, educators, philanthropists, and community leaders who want “to reimagine a future for our city in a rapidly changing global context” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
Canellakis-Brown Duo put on a show that “seamlessly blends chamber music, comedy, and film” at Emerald City Music, 415 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle. Bar available. Repeats in Olympia on April 12.
Watch the mega personalities of professional wrestling square off in the ring during WWE Friday Night SmackDown at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
A $45 ticket to Rock Walk includes a tasting glass, a tote bag, 12 tasting tickets, and a map of 30 participating shops. Check in at John L Scott Realty or at Jet City Labs, 4547 California Ave. SW in Seattle.
The annual Protégé Show features advanced students performing a diverse array of aerial arts, including high-flying trapeze, juggling, and unicycling at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for all ages.
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.
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.
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs Roméo et Juliette by Jean-Christophe Maillot with “incredible dancing, the flush of first love, Prokofiev’s rich score, and the drama of Shakespeare’s classic story” at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Eat pierogi, sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, beer, coffee, and pastries downstairs (or buy food to go), and then browse Polish crafts for sale upstairs at the Polish Spring Bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
Hear six passionate speakers “share their sources of inspiration, what they're thinking, and plans for the future” during TEDxUofW at the University of Washington in Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Lane in Seattle. Admission is $30 or $12 for UW students.
Celebrate the first man to orbit the earth in 1961 at $55 Yuri’s Night, a space-themed spectacle that transforms the Museum of Flight into an intergalactic nightclub for age 21+ with electronic DJ music, lighted art, drinks, and food trucks at 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle. Costumes are welcome.
Your ticket to Navruz Celebration includes a Central Asian meal, dance performances, a fashion show, and a children’s area in the 9000 Building at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N in Shoreline.
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 August.
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 Cambria Sales and Distribution Center, 22051 68th Ave. S in Kent.
Meet local distillers, sample eight of their products, buy food, hear music, and order cocktails at $47 Snohomish on the Rocks at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID.
Cascadia Spring Tea Festival features local vendors, tea tasting (bring your own cup), tea arts and crafts, and workshops at Floral Hall, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd. in Everett.
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.
Olympic Ballet Theatre performs “an eclectic celebration of ballet featuring classical and contemporary works” in Spring Rep at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds.
Welcome the Whales honors Orca whales that return every spring with a parade & ceremony (Sat. 2 p.m.), a presentation (Sun. noon), and a ticketed boat trip (Sun. 3 to 5 p.m.). You can also visit Langley Whale Center.
On Saturdays, ride atop a miniature steam-engine train for 12 minutes, and then visit the gift shop at Kitsap Live Steamers at 3101 SE Marbeth Lane in Port Orchard.
April 12 & 26 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 19 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus an Easter egg hunt at noon
Mead is a fermented drink made with honey. A $40 ticket includes 6 tastes from among 9 Washington meads with snacks for sale at the Spring Mead Festival for age 21+ at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. No pets. Held in multiple months.
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.
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. April is about animal migration.
Meet minority artists, see their artwork, eat complimentary appetizers, buy drinks at the bar, and listen to live music during Meet the Artists Reception at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood.
Potted Potter is a live show with minimal props that crams all seven Harry Pottery books into 70 goofy minutes at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle for ages 6+.
Brew Review is an all-ages fundraiser for Unemployment Law Project offering beer, cider, wine, games, and music at Rough & Tumble Pub, 5309 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. Your $30 ticket includes some food and two drinks. Free for children age 12 and younger.
Norwescon features 200 vendors, panelists, events, game playing, dances, and a masquerade contest at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd. in SeaTac.
Your sense of taste is enhanced when you eat a three-course meal blindfolded during Dining in the Dark at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle for age 12+. Choice of fish, meat, or vegan. Drinks and tip extra.
Anime is a style of Japanese film and TV animation featured at Sakura-Con, plus gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, exhibits, and industry guests at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
“Step into a planet beyond your imagination with virtual-reality technology, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes” at Bubble Planet, 103 110th Ave. NE in Bellevue.
Wear bunny ears or a costume, and then hop from bar to bar during BunnyCon. Your ticket includes a wristband, live entertainment, and drink specials for age 21+.
FIUTS CulturalFest is produced by the Foundation for International Understanding through Students and will be held at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Children age 10 and younger are free.
4 p.m — see 16 student-run booths representing different world cultures
Watch six dancers light up the stage in glowing costumes as they perform the one-hour show Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
New to the city? Meet fellow newcomers, learn about the city’s rich culture, and design the life you want to build during Seattle Welcome Day at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. The $23 ticket includes lunch. Free for age 22 and younger. Repeats on May 17.
A $55 ticket to The Big Taste includes 10 tastes of wine, beer, cider, or spirits, with live music and food for sale at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
Step Afrika does energetic percussive dance using kicks, stomps, claps, and chants while integrating songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds. Also held in Olympia April 13.
Billed as the state’s only Easter parade, Snohomish Easter Parade includes floats, bands, kids, and pets on First Street in Snohomish, followed by an Easter bonnet contest.
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.
Enjoy an Easter cruise for brunch or dinner, including a champagne or apple juice toast, a food buffet, and two hours of lake views from your private table, departing from Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle.
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.
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates talks about her new biography with a focus on “universal lessons about loosening the bonds of perfectionism, helping friends navigate times of crisis, and embracing uncertainty” at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle. The $47 admission fee includes a copy of her book and benefits charity.
Seattle/King County Clinic gives dental, vision, and medical care to anyone (no identification necessary) at Seattle Center. The first tickets are distributed at 5:30 a.m. in Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Free parking in Mercer Street Garage, 650 3rd Ave North.
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.
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 to 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.
Dancers of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine perform Swan Lake, a classic tale about good versus evil, temptation, tragedy, and love, set to the iconic music of Tchaikovsky at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Watch 31 short films produced in only three days by local teams at the $22 The 253 Short Film Party, “a lively party with audience voting, door prizes, a photo booth, and local food and drinks for purchase” at Urban Grace, 902 Market St. in Tacoma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Immerse yourself in more than 100 drum and dance workshops and performances at the World Rhythm Festival at Rainier Arts Center on Friday, and in Columbia Park on Saturday & Sunday. Free.
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.
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.
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 Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+. The 2025 event features an immersive Venetian wedding.
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 for perennials, shrubs, ferns, and grasses from eight vendors during Spring Native Plant Sale at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue.
Watch the women of Jet City Roller Derby play an exciting game and visit the beer garden at Edmonds Community College in Seaview Gym, 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. Doors open 4 p.m.
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.
A $99 ticket for the three-hour Wine Train Excursion includes a train ride with views, a wine glass, catered food, and wine tasting at both stations for age 21+ departing from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. Held in April and June.
Head to the mountains to hear live jazz during North Bend Jazz Walk in 19 venues centered around North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. in North Bend. A few venues are for age 21+.
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.
Long Beach Razor Clam Festival has seafood, a beer & wine garden, vendors, live music, and clam digging lessons, mostly at Veteran's Field, 111 3rd St. SE in Long Beach.
Children can touch and explore heavy machinery and emergency vehicles, talk to the drivers, and play games at Touch a Truck in Parking Lot E1, just south of University of Washington Golf Range. Paid parking in E18. Children younger than age 2 are free. Food trucks available. No pets.
A 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.
Global Rhythms features the Trio Brasileiro playing “both original compositions and fresh interpretations of Brazilian classics” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Free for age 22 and younger.
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.
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