It’s free Santa photos and some live music from KEXP’s own Lace Cadence. Holiday Night Market with SantaRemindLikeListFor many families (mine included), photos with Santa are a must during the festive season. But don’t fret, it’s not all fear-mongering, KUOW promises smart insights, memorable moments, and maybe even a surprise or two.
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Fresh off winning a Juno Award and wrapping her stint as head monologue writer for After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson, Buddle—who’s appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes—now brings her whip-smart standup to Seattle. Centered around a Christmas tea party that goes disastrously wrong and floods the world with tea, this British comedy follows London duo James and Jamesy as they set sail on a hilarious, imaginative adventure of wordplay, whimsy, and interactive fun. While National Lampoon had Americans in a chokehold for decades, O Christmas Tea proves that the Brits get a chuckle out of ridiculousness, too. 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 prolific comedian brings his brutally honest style from Houston, Texas to the Pacific Northwest with hilarious material from his In the Shadows tour. But there’s something about someone shining—so brightly—their filthy light upon the world that gets at the holiday spirit.
- The Tulalip Amphitheatre shines nightly, offering a breathtaking outdoor walking experience, where well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
- Founded in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, emerged as a world-renowned center …
- Shot over five seasons in the mountains near Hakuba and Myoko, these black-and-white works distill the landscape to line, texture, and negative space, revealing the quiet geometry carved by storms.
- Other times, it’s nonsensical soundbites of the Chainsmokers laced with memes.
- The Stranger’s Holiday Drink Week is back, serving up a citywide lineup of festive libations that put mulled wine and spiked hot chocolate to shame.
- The most important thing to their fanbase is that KATSEYE makes catchy pop music and has impeccable choreography.
The Game Show is a two-weekend exhibition exploring this concept and the space between where games become art and art becomes play. The Game ShowRemindLikeListWhat happens when art plays by its own rules? Shot over five seasons in the mountains near Hakuba and Myoko, these black-and-white works distill the landscape to line, texture, and negative space, revealing the quiet geometry carved by storms. Running through early 2026, Porous Body invites viewers into an ancestral and earthly dialogue where grief meets growth, and the boundaries between body, land, and spirit dissolve into something tender and grounded. And of course, jolly old Saint Nick himself will make an appearance with a little help from Old Stove Brewing, which will pour seasonal brews for the grown-ups. For one night only, the Seattle landmark lights up in full holiday cheer, complete with twinkling light displays, handmade goods, unique gifts, and stocking stuffers from some of PNW's favorite makers.
- LA-based group Bubble Tea and Cigarettes opens the show with their hazy, reverb-soaked pop-rock music.
- On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …
- Culminating in the “Nitro Bomb” where every rider on the team is airborne at the same time, all of the dynamic action (not to mention a full pyrotechnics show) will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- This exhibition brings together an entirely new body of sculpture, textile, and video work to chart urgent stories …
- Immerse yourself in over 9.7 million dazzling lights illuminating Quil Ceda Village this holiday season!
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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.
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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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Explore our list of annual festivals and events. Seattle is alive with events every day of the year. Immerse yourself in over 9.7 million dazzling lights illuminating Quil Ceda Village this holiday season! The one and only John Legend returns to Seattle this holiday season. There will be more than 300 vendor booths (decor, art, crafts, clothing, wellness) at this year's Victorian Christmas Festival, as well as appearances by Santa, the Holiday Jubilee Theater and more. Your one-stop shop for handmade gifts, food, music and holiday spirit returns for four days this weekend.
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The annual Jingle Bell Run is back for its 41st year to ring in Seattle’s festive season. As you wander, spot Dickens' Carolers drifting through the aisles, catch live performances at the Holiday Jubilee Theater, and warm up with seasonal treats from local vendors. United Indians Native Art MarketRemindLikeListPut your money where your land acknowledgment is and support the Indigenous community at this curated market and exhibition featuring goods from local Native artists.
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.
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. Accolades aside, this is your chance to confirm just how musically gifted this man is and peep a true childhood glow-up at the same time. SMooCHRemindLikeListThe Seattle music community comes together once again to raise money for the Seattle Children’s Hospital at this annual fundraiser. The most important thing to their fanbase is that KATSEYE makes catchy pop music and has impeccable choreography. Other times, it’s nonsensical soundbites of the Chainsmokers laced with memes.
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 city
Jay SomRemindLikeListMelina Duterte, who records music under the name Jay Som, has been busy. Pianist and composer Wayne Horvitz, who co-founded the Columbia City music venue the Royal Room, opens the show. Early in his career, his self-styled “future bounce” sound fused DC soul with house energy and pop/rap polish, defining an entire generation alongside the likes of Anderson .Paak and KAYTRANADA. GoldLinkRemindLikeListGoldLink has never really fit into neat boxes like “rapper,” “producer,” or “singer.” Before Spotify playlists dictated what's popular and niche SoundCloud rappers were breaking into the mainstream, he went out and created his own lane. I recommend checking out this Chappell Roan cover or their tropical take on the Eagles' "Hotel California" (I particularly love when the horn players play parts originally performed on electric guitar) for a crash course. Catch him on the 3L World Tour if you're into leaving preconceived notions at the door and experiencing an artist who never stops experimenting.