From Doris to Some Rap Songs to his fresh new album Live Laugh Love, he’s made a habit of continuously breaking his own molds with every project. LA-based band Night Talks, who has also collaborated with Cory Wong, opens the show with their high energy alt-rock. The group's lineup also includes talented musicians on trumpet, keys, guitar, drums, and bass—check out their disco-funk cover of Britney Spears' "Toxic" if you need convincing. Lead singer Tema Siegel generally doesn't perform with an instrument, but she came up playing saxophone in jazz ensembles; instead, her bandmate Eric Tarlin takes up sax duties within the band. VIP ticket holders will be treated to early entry, a special guest performer, and bites from local chefs curated by restaurateur Ethan Stowell. Don't miss your chance to see two of the founding fathers of modern emo and post-hardcore music in one night.
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Described by fans as “The best holiday tradition since eggnog,” The Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long is a boot … There’s also a festival for every interest, from wine and beer lovers to music fans.
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- 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.
- 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.
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- 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!
- John Craigie – Keep It Warm Tour 2025 Past EventLikeListA recurring tradition, John Craigie’s wintertime respite from the rain will blanket Tacoma’s Spanish Ballroom with his warm vocals and goofy storytelling.
- The cabaret style of her previous Christmas tour involved some AI antics, an impressive and festive wardrobe, and bits of comedy between showstopping tunes; grab a ticket to see what she has in store for us this year.
If you’re already full up on presents for the season (don’t fool yourself now), you can still enjoy live performances beneath the towering Christmas Pyramid, take a spin on the carousel, or join the market-wide scavenger hunt with mascots Holly and Jolly. Starring Bobbi Joe Blessings, Brandi Marxxx, Kara Sutra, and Sid Seedy, this family-friendly, spiritually inclusive event also incorporates meditation ('tis the season for reflection, after all) and a holiday gift drive benefiting Lambert House and Seattle Children’s Hospital. This holiday season, Drag Church reimagines Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as a queer festive pageant in which Scrooge is guided not by ghosts but by three drag queen spirits determined to help him shed shame and embrace joy (love to see it). You can expect this show to be a little raunchier than the average holiday performance; Alaska has released musical albums titled Anus, Vagina, and Poundcake (though that last one could go either way). Catch Jay Som on her Seattle stop with support from local dream pop artist Sea Lemon.
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- Catch Jay Som on her Seattle stop with support from local dream pop artist Sea Lemon.
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- 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.
Capitol Hill's Ramie teams up with local purveyors of free-roaming proteins, Preservation Meat Collectives. Over 150 vendors bring hand-crafted goods, the kinds that make for bespoke gifts and "where did you get that" home decor. The third year of Astra Lumina's residence at the Seattle Chinese Garden won't showcase reindeer or stockings but artful displays of light and sound inspired by the galaxies beyond.
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While his Grammy-nominated “Crew”—a song that’s surely burned into the memory of any party-aged millennial of the time—made him a star, his new album ENOCH serves as a reminder of why he’s effortlessly maintained that status. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – Magic, Moonlight and Mistletoe TourRemindLikeListI have a friend who hosts an annual black tie party winorio in December because they feel like adults don't have enough reasons to get fancy—a sentiment I agree with. Having gone from playing guitar on a kids’ show to becoming a Grammy-winning producer and solo artist, Leon Thomas has turned a lifetime of music-making into a legit R&B takeover. Though the bands have been performing for decades, their live shows are still filled with energy, jumping, and mosh pits. 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.
This year’s show is especially poignant, as it’s the final Collide-O at Here-After—the beloved Crocodile venue closing its doors along with Madame Lou’s. The film picks up where the last season left off, with Shibuya’s Halloween crowds thrust into chaos as Satoru Gojo enters into an ambush. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the PNW-set gem or stepping into the Black Lodge for the first time, this is your chance to experience the series’ return in true cinematic form. Originally debuting on Showtime in 2017, Lynch’s long-awaited continuation of the beloved cult series surpassed expectations, with many critics hailing the surreal 18-hour masterpiece as an “auteurist triumph” (Rotten Tomatoes) that defies the conventions of traditional TV and film. Now’s your chance to see her live and fully in her element.
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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 …
Too bad, because it's time to close out the year with KUOW’s annual mashup of humor and reflection. The mind behind The Daily Stoic, The Obstacle Is the Way, and Stillness Is the Key (books read by everyone from CEOs to Super Bowl coaches to my father-in-law) brings his signature blend of ancient philosophy and practical wisdom to this special Seattle live event. Daily Stoic Live Past EventLikeListThis holiday season, it feels like most of us are looking for a bit more clarity among the chaos. The second show in Unnatural Redhead Productions’ 2025 season, Ass-tronauts & Robo-tits (a title that AI could never) blasts off for an intergalactic journey through comic books, outer space, alternate Earths, and galaxies of glitter, horror, and horniness. The cabaret style of her previous Christmas tour involved some AI antics, an impressive and festive wardrobe, and bits of comedy between showstopping tunes; grab a ticket to see what she has in store for us this year.