February 2025
Short horror films
February 1, 2025 (2 to 6 p.m.)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
Grave Plot Film Fest promises “an evening filled with frights, fun, and fantastic films from all around the world” at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle.
Seattle events February 2025
Roller derby
February 1, 2025 (5 p.m.)
Lynnwood (16 miles N)
Watch the women of Jet City Roller Derby play an exciting game at Edmonds Community College in Seaview Gym, 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. Doors open 4 p.m.
Wine tasting
February 1, 2025 (3 to 6 p.m.)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
A $75 ticket to Cork, Fork & Support includes “delicious heavy appetizers,” tastes from four local wineries, a speaker, and an auction to support charity at Maryhill Tasting Room & Bistro at Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 NE 145th St. in Woodinville.
Eagle Festival
February 1, 2025
Arlington (47 miles N)
Celebrate the eagles that return in winter to the Stillaguamish River at the Eagle Festival, which offers guided tours, speakers, demonstrations, live music, an art and photography show, and horse-drawn wagon rides in Arlington.
Strange beer festival
February 1, 2025
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Enjoy beer in odd flavors from dozens of breweries and watch live music and entertainment at $34 Strange Brewfest indoors and outdoors at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. Bring age 21+ ID. A two-day ticket is $55. No pets.
International family festival FREE
February 1, 2025 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Olympia (58 miles S)
Lacey Cultural Celebration has music and dance performances, demonstrations, displays, food and craft vendors, and kids’ crafts at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE in Olympia.
Wedding show
February 1 - 2, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Live and breathe weddings at the Seattle Wedding Show in the Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Expect fashion shows, discount gowns, and hundreds of vendors. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Chamber music
February 1 - 2, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival at Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall has a free recital before each performance. Repeats in July.
Soup weekend
February 1 - 2, 2025
Fremont (3 miles N)
Walk to a dozen restaurants serving a variety of soups (gumbo, ramen, pozole, chowder, chili, Jamaican curry) during Fremont Soupocalypse, which requires no ticket and offers a prize after you collect eight soup stamps. The restaurants include Fremont Mischief Distillery, 132 N Canal St. in Seattle.
Musical: Legally Blonde
February 1 - 2, 2025
Everett (29 miles N)
Legally Blonde: The Musical is an upbeat song-and-dance tale about a sweet sorority sister named Elle, known for her all-pink wardrobe and her chihuahua Bruiser, who goes to Harvard Law to win back her boyfriend, at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.
Tacoma Home and Garden Show
February 1 - 2, 2025
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Tacoma Home + Garden Show features home-improvement vendors, seminars, and thousands of plants in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Fishing, hunting, camping show
February 1 - 2, 2025
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Washington Sportsmen’s Show has seminars and exhibitors at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Funk music
February 1 - 2, 2025
Olympia (62 miles S)
Olympia Funk Festival promises “three days of electrifying funk music, non-stop dancing, and pure celebration” in the Olympia Ballroom and at Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave. SE in Olympia.
Boat show
February 1 - 8, 2025
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Seattle Boat Show has 800 boats and watercraft on display plus 150 boating seminars at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. A free shuttle goes to boats in the water at Bell Harbor Marina. Children age 17 and younger are free. Tickets for Feb. 4 are two-for-one if bought online.
Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
February 1 - 9, 2025
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
The Sleeping Beauty is a “historically-informed re-imagining” of the classic fairy tale about a princess under a spell to sleep for 100 years until awakened by the kiss of a prince. It’s set in a a Pacific Northwest-inspired fairyland at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Light show in a garden
February 1 - March 2, 2025
Riverview (6 miles S)
“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.
Kids free at Northwest Trek
February 1 - March 2, 2025
Eatonville (54 miles S)
Each paying adult can bring two children for free (age 12 or younger) during Kids & Critters Weekends at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E in Eatonville. Valid on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Feb. 17.
Cirque show
February 1 - March 16, 2025
Redmond (16 miles NE)
An endearing but naïve clown takes a self-discovery journey to a bizarre, exotic world in Kooza, performed by Cirque du Soleil in a giant heated tent at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
Murder mystery
February 1 - March 23, 2025
Everett & Issaquah
Made famous by the Alfred Hitchcock film, Dial M for Murder is a bone-chilling thriller about a marriage gone wrong, performed live at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah.
- Jan. 21 to Feb. 23 — Issaquah
- March 1 - 23 — Everett
Taste of Pike Place
February 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Enjoy delicious samples from eight artisan vendors on the highly rated $70 Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market. Meet your friendly tour guide in front of Simply Seattle at 1600 1st Ave.
Fun basketball show
February 2, 2025
multiple locations
Harlem Globetrotters perform ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, and comedy bits in an entertaining show.
- Feb. 2 — Showare Center, Kent
Jazz FREE
February 2, 2025 (6 p.m.)
First Hill (0.9 miles E)
Seattle Jazz Vespers presents vocalist Nancy Erickson Lamont with piano, bass, and drums at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Parking.
Antique dolls
February 2, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Lynnwood (16 miles NE)
Antique Doll & Toy Market features 50 vendors of “antique to mid-century-modern dolls, toys, books, clothing, furniture, and teddy bears” at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Held in multiple months.
Hockey
February 2 - April 15, 2025
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
- Feb. 2 — Calgary Flames
- Feb. 4 — Detroit Red Wings
- Feb. 6 — Toronto Maple Leafs
Choir FREE
February 4, 2025 (4:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
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.
Music by candlelight
February 4 - 28, 2025
Seattle & Woodinville
Candlelight Concert features a string quartet playing familiar songs for an hour in the warm glow of simulated candles.
- Feb. 4 — Taylor Swift, Museum of Flight
- Feb. 4 — Adele, Museum of Flight
- Feb. 7 — Joe Hisaishi, Arctic Club
- Feb. 7, 27 — Coldplay, Arctic Club
- Feb. 8 — 1990s music, Arctic Club
- Feb. 8 — Pink Floyd, Arctic Club
- Feb. 11 — Classical music, Woodinville
- Feb. 12, 19 — Beatles, Woodinville
- Feb. 13 — Metal, Town Hall Sea.
- Feb. 13 — Queen, Town Hall Sea.
- Feb. 14 — Romantic music, Town Hall Sea.
- Feb. 20 — Neo-soul, Woodinville
- Feb. 26 & 28 — Lord of the Rings, Arctic Club
Hip-hop Hamilton
February 4 - March 2, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway tunes, Hamilton tells the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton with amazing emotion and energy at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
U.W. basketball
February 5 - March 9, 2025
University District (3.9 miles NE)
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting game in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
- Feb. 5 — Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Feb. 8 — Northwestern Wildcats
- Feb. 19 — Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Art walks FREE
February 6 - 20, 2025
multiple locations
Walk between venues to meet local artists and see their work during Seattle Art Walks.
- Feb. 6 (5 to 10 p.m.) — Pioneer Square
- Feb. 8 (6 to 9 p.m.) — Ballard
- Feb. 8 (12 to 10 p.m.) — Georgetown
- Feb. 13 (5 to 8 p.m.) — Capitol Hill
- Feb. 13 (5 to 8 p.m.) — West Seattle
- Feb. 14 (6 to 9 p.m.) — Belltown
- Feb. 20 (5 to 8 p.m.) — Edmonds
Informal symphony
February 7, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Start your weekend with a one-hour concert of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and a piece by Jennifer Higdon during Beethoven Untuxed at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Valentine’s concert in Burien
February 7, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Burien (11 miles S)
Northwest Symphony Orchestra performs four classical works during the Valentine’s Concert at Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St. in Burien. The 2024 theme is “English Gardens.”
Short films
February 7, 2025
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Preview some of the Oscar Nominated Short Films that have been nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, including animation, live action, and documentary, at Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave. in Tacoma.
Golf show
February 7 - 8, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Seattle Golf Show has 130 exhibitors, free lessons, and challenges with prizes at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Wine & chocolate in Enumclaw
February 7 - 8, 2025
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
Sample chocolate from a dozen chocolatiers, taste wine from 20 wineries, hear music, buy food, and watch demonstrations at Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival for age 21+ at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Your ticket includes 8 tastes and is valid for one day.
Remodeling expo
February 7 - 9, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Get ideas for your dream home from speakers, vendors, and remodeling experts at the Northwest Remodeling Expo at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 18 are free.
Thunderdome concert
February 7 - 9, 2025
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Thunderdome features 7 artists per day performing back-to-back sets with heavy bass and a laser light show in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma for age 18+.
Black taste of Seattle
February 8, 2025
Belltown (0.5 miles NW)
A ticket to The Soul of Seattle includes tastes from “20 of Seattle's best Black culinary and beverage leaders” with DJ music at Block 41, 115 Bell St. in Seattle.
Bike swap
February 8, 2025 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Vendors sell new and used mountain, road, and track bike equipment at Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle Bike Swap in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Bring a helmet to test ride. For tickets online, either click “register” or “sign in” and then “sign up.” Admission costs more the first hour. Children age 15 and younger are free.
Run in your underwear
February 8, 2025
Fremont (3.5 miles N)
Run a mile through the streets without pants at 2 p.m. to support charity in $42 Cupid’s Undie Run, with a party before and after for age 21+ in the Ballroom at The Dock Sports Bar, 1102 N 34th St. in Seattle.
Lunar New Year — Phinney FREE
February 8, 2025 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Celebrate Lunar New Year by decorating lanterns, watching lion dances (2 & 3 p.m.), and shopping from vendors and food trucks at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Evening market
February 8, 2025 (3 to 10 p.m.)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Lunar New Year Night Market for age 21+ has indoor arts & crafts vendors plus outdoor bars and food trucks at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle.
Wine & chocolate
February 8, 2025 (4:30 to 7 p.m.)
North Delridge (7.9 miles S)
A ticket to Soul to Soul last year included “pairings of Washington wine with locally made chocolate and chocolate sourced from Hawaii” plus light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, tea, and coffee at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle for age 21+.
Ice Racing
February 8, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Everett (28 miles N)
Watch motorcycles go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds over a slippery ice surface at Xtreme International Ice Racing as drivers compete to earn points at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
Children’s Business Fair FREE
February 8, 2025 (12 to 3 p.m.)
Tacoma (38 miles S)
Shop from 50 booths run by young entrepreneurs (ages 5 to 17) selling food, art, toys, and more during Children’s Business Fair at Waterfront Market at Ruston, 5101 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma.
New musicians
February 8 - 22, 2025 (Saturdays 8 p.m.)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Hear talented young musicians from the Northwest perform at Sound Off for all ages at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Motorcycle racing
February 8 & 22, 2025 (4:45 to 10 p.m.)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Puyallup Flat Track features motorcycles and quads racing on an indoor track for $10 at the door of Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Enter at the green gate. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Valentine’s race
February 9, 2025
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Run around beautiful Seward Park in the My Better Half Marathon (5K, 10K, half marathon, and half marathon relay) at 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. No dogs.
Comedian
February 12 - 13, 2025
Tacoma (31 miles S)
Nikki Glaser is famous for roasting Tom Brady and for hosting the 2025 Golden Globes. Watch her perform live at Emerald Queen Casino, 2920 E R St. in Tacoma.
Valentine’s burlesque
February 12 - 16, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
The Atomic Bombshells perform J’Adore, “a burlesque, drag, and dance spectacular that celebrates romance with good humor, style, and a healthy dose of dazzle” at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. [Must be age 17+, or age 21+ for 9 p.m. shows]
Classical concert FREE
February 13, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Watch the Seattle Symphony perform with young musicians during Side-by-Side with Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Evening run FREE
February 13, 2025 (6 to 8 p.m.)
Wallingford (3.5 miles N)
Meet Your Solemate Run is a 5K scenic loop beginning at Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way N in Seattle. After the run, enjoy “Valentine’s Day-themed food & refreshing drinks.”
Valentine’s cruise
February 13 - 16, 2025
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Dine at your private table with views of Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
- Feb. 13 - 16 Valentine’s Dinner for age 21+
- Feb. 14 - 15 Valentine’s Lunch for all ages
Valentine’s Day dinner
February 14, 2025
multiple locations
Find a romantic restaurant at Eater or Seattle Met or TripAdvisor or Yelp. Make a reservation at OpenTable.
Aquarium party
February 14, 2025 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
The $46 After Hours: Valentine’s Day has live & DJ music, a scavenger hunt, a puppet show, aquarium exhibits, a no-host bar, and food for sale at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Candlelight concert
February 14, 2025 (6:15 & 8:30 p.m.)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Hear a string quartet play romantic music, including the love theme from Romeo and Juliet, during Candlelight: Valentine's Day at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
Sky-high dinner
February 14, 2025
Downtown (0.6 miles S)
Valentine’s Day Dinner includes an elevator ride to the amazing view on floor 75, a champagne welcome, and “a four-course chef’s tasting menu, decadent desserts, and live music” for $104 at Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center, 700 4th Ave. in Seattle. Wine & cocktails extra, must be age 21+.
Scientific Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2025 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Singles or couples can watch a live comedy show, do hands-on science experiments, play games, dance to DJ music, visit the butterfly house, and buy food and drinks at $35/$45 Science After Dark: Valentine’s Day at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
Candlelit walk
February 14, 2025 (5 to 7 p.m.)
Montlake (4.4 miles NE)
“Enjoy a romantic stroll guided by the soft glow of pink luminaries, create your own Valentine’s cards, learn about pollination, and warm up with some hot cocoa, cider, and tea” at Love is in the Air, beginning in the visitors center at Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E in Seattle. Must be age 18+.
Valentine’s Day improv
February 14 - 15, 2025 (6 to 7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Comedy of Love is an improvised show based on audience suggestions that deals with lust, passion, and heartbreak at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
Wine & chocolate at Lake Chelan
February 14 - 15, 2025
Lake Chelan (180 miles E)
Taste pairings of wine and chocolate at a dozen small wineries during Red Wine & Chocolate.
“La La Land” with live score
February 14 - 16, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Hear The Seattle Symphony play the music score live as you watch the romantic film on a big screen during La La Land in Concert with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Noir film festival
February 14 - 20, 2025
Belltown (0.2 miles NW)
Noir City screens 18 classic films that are stylish, cynical, and melodramatic at SIFF Cinema Downtown, 2100 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Lunar New Year at U.W. FREE
February 15, 2025 (5:30 to 9 p.m.)
University District (4.9 miles NE)
The public is invited to celebrate Chinese culture and the Lunar New Year with students at the Lunar New Year Gala, which promises activities, food, vendors, prizes, and a 7 p.m. seated show by performers on the University of Washington campus at Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Lane in Seattle.
Beer tasting
February 15, 2025 (12 to 9 p.m.)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Your ticket to Winter Beer Festival includes 10 tasting tokens, with “32 beers and ciders, merchandise for sale, food specials, and live music” at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell for age 21+. Music stops for 30 minutes at 2:30 & 5:30.
Lunar New Year — Tacoma FREE
February 15, 2025 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Asia Pacific New Year Celebration features live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, martial arts, authentic cuisine, craft vendors, games, and family activities in the exhibition hall at the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. The host country in 2025 is India.
Wine walk
February 15, 2025 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Sumner (34 miles S)
A $40 ticket to Sip Sumner: Sweethearts Edition includes a glass 8 tastes of wine, beer, or cider from dozens of shops along Main Street in downtown Sumner for age 21+.
Ellensburg beer festival
February 15, 2025 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Ellensburg (108 miles E)
WinterHop BrewFest includes music, a souvenir glass, and five tastings from 20 microbreweries surrounding Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, 609 N Main St. in Ellensburg. Bring age 21+ ID.
Model airplanes & more
February 15 - 16, 2025
Georgetown (8 miles S)
See “a vast array of scale model aircraft, cars, tanks, ships, figures, sci-fi, and more” at NorthWest Scale Modelers Show, which includes demonstrations and seminars at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle.
Fly Fishing Show
February 15 - 16, 2025
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The Fly Fishing Show has casting demonstrations, seminars, celebrity speakers, fly-tying materials, rods, and reels at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. International Fly Fishing Film Festival (Sat. 6:30 p.m.) requires a separate ticket.
Gold & gem show
February 15 - 16, 2025
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Learn about prospecting, visit prospecting vendors, and see rocks and gems at the Gold, Gem and Mineral Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Children age 13 and younger are free.
Tea party
February 19 - 22, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
The Travelers Tea [formerly The Big British Tea] includes snacks, sweets, international teas, a discussion of tea, and gardening experts at Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave. in Seattle.
Flower & garden show
February 19 - 23, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
February is a great time to be indoors at Northwest Flower & Garden Festival. Garden displays, seminars, and hundreds of vendors fill the Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Cheaper after 3 p.m. Botanical Bash party on Friday supports the arboretum.
Tacoma museum evening FREE
February 20, 2025
Tacoma
The third Thursday of the month is free.
- Foss Waterway Seaport (4 to 8 p.m.)
- Museum of Glass (5 to 8 p.m.)
- Tacoma Art Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)
- Washington State History Museum (3 to 8 p.m.)
Fascinating talks
February 20, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Hear a dozen speakers, each talking 5 minutes about an interesting subject while projecting photos at Ignite Seattle in Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the after party is 9:30 p.m. Held several times per year.
Seattle Home Show
February 20 - 23, 2025
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
Seattle Home & Garden Show has exhibits about building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping homes at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free.
Bluegrass festival
February 20 - 23, 2025
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
Wintergrass has dozens of acts on multiple stages, plus workshops and impromptu jams at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Blues festival
February 21 - 22, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
Poulsbo (22 miles NW via ferry)
Poulsbo Blues & Jazz Festival has a $66 party Friday (6 to 10 p.m.) at Son’s of Norway, followed by 20 bands for $109 on Saturday (2 to 10:30 p.m.) at indoor venues near Liberty Bay Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pkwy in Poulsbo.
Brunch workshop
February 22, 2025 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Belltown (0.1 miles NW)
“Learn to craft the perfect English muffins from scratch” and then create gourmet breakfast sandwiches with the guidance of a chef during Brunch bonanza at Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Erotic art party
February 22, 2025 (8 to 11:30 p.m.)
Pioneer Square (1 mile S)
Creative dress is welcome at A Black Tie Affair, which has performances, live music, food, a no-host bar, and an art preview to benefit the Erotic Art Festival (held in April) at Gallery Erato, 309 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
Lunar New Year — Chinatown FREE
February 22, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Join the Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown, which includes lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, arts & crafts, and a food walk that has 40 destinations surrounding Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.
Brazilian show
February 22, 2025 (8 p.m.)
Fremont (3.5 miles N)
Brazilian Carnaval dancers wear outrageous costumes, you get a dance lesson, and the band plays energetic music of Brazil for age 21+ at Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St. in Seattle. Doors open 7 p.m.
Vintage glass
February 22, 2025 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Browse 20th century glass, jewelry, china, pottery, and collectibles displayed on 200 tables at Green River Glass Show & Sale at Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent.
Soccer
February 22 - Oct. 4, 2025
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
- Feb. 22 (7:30 p.m.) — Charlotte FC
- Feb. 26 (7:30 p.m.) — Antigua GFC
Bainbridge bike ride
February 23, 2025
Waterfront (0.9 miles SW)
Bicycling Magazine called the 33-mile Chilly Hilly one of four classic American rides. Take your bike on the ferry, hit the hills of Bainbridge Island, and then buy a hot meal at the finish line. Start either on the island or at Colman Ferry Dock, 801 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Click “Sign-in” or “Register.”
Wine fun run
February 23, 2025 (noon)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Run or Wine is a 5K/10K urban run/walk that includes wine tasting (or beer/cider), a race photo to download, and post-race snacks beginning at Dragonfly Sculpture Bridge, 14735 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Repeats several times a year.
World explorer show
February 23 - 25, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
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. February is about trees.
Sewing fair
February 27 - March 2, 2025
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Browse hundreds of booths and attend seminars at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Hot-air balloons FREE
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Winthrop (240 miles NE)
If weather cooperates, watch a dozen hot-air balloons inflate and launch each morning (7 to 9 a.m.) at Winthrop Balloon Roundup. Park at Methow Valley Thriftway, 920 State Rte 20 in Winthrop. The Saturday night glow (5:50 p.m.) is on Riverside Ave. No pets or smoking.
Dance festival
February 28 - March 9, 2025
Capitol Hill (0.9 miles NE)
Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF) Winter Mini-Fest features works by Khambatta Dance Company of Seattle, as well as The Newport Contemporary Ballet of Rhode Island onstage at Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle.
Asian American Film Festival
February 2025 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media. You can meet filmmakers and attend question-and-answer sessions after some films, screened at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle. Opening night party is 9 p.m. Thursday at Washington Hall. Schedule.
Aerial show + dance party
February 2025 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Madame Mars’ Mystic Society: A Mardi Gras Spectacular features “cabaret, flying trapeze, circus arts, drag, music, and dazzling dance” at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Friday is for age 17+ and your donation buys 1 ticket. Saturday is for age 21+ and the ticket includes a dance party.
Food trucks at Alki Beach
February 2025 (undated)
Alki (7.1 miles SW)
Alki Beach Winter Food Truck & Beerfest has vendors at 9 a.m., 10 food trucks at 10 a.m., a beer garden for adults at 11 a.m., and a view at 1 p.m. of Polar Plunge participants running into cold Puget Sound at Alki Beach Park Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle. Beer garden and plunge require tickets.
Princess party
February 2025 (undated)
Black Diamond (33 miles SE)
Kings and Princesses Sweetheart Ball includes “a rhinestone tiara crowning by Cinderella,” a dance, craft making, professional photos, and treats at Party Magic, 29006 216th Ave. SE in Black Diamond. The ticket covers 1 adult and 1 child, with extra charges for more children or the 6 p.m. pre-party.