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Philly-based pop-punks Grayscale will come through town on The Summer Dream tour, supporting their third album, Umbra, alongside emo project Guardin, Toronto punk outfit Bearings, and indie-pop trio The Ivy.
(Neumos, Capitol Hill, $25-$30)
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Wolf Parade, whom Mercury contributor Jenni Moore once called “the Montreal art-rock band that’s not Arcade Fire,” will play their 2005 debut album, Apologies to the Queen Mary, in its entirety. Former keyboardist Hadji Bakara will join, rounding out the original lineup and marking his first shows with the band in 14 years.
(The Crocodile, Belltown)
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Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, members of Montreal-based quartet Ought, teamed up with US Girls drummer Evan Cartwright to embark on this new project. On Cola’s debut album, Deep in View, they employ melodic guitars, David Byrne-esque vocals, and off-beat percussion for post-punk gems that tackle everyday tensions. They will support the album alongside kindred spirits Bad Optics and Wilting.
(Tractor Tavern, Ballard)
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This illustrious lineup will blast you back in time to the late ’70s with performances from beloved rock bands REO Speedwagon, Styx, and Loverboy. The evening promises guitar solos galore, soaring arena-rock vocals, and plenty of nostalgia.
(White River Amphitheatre, Auburn)
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On their latest EP, Fake / Fear, beloved feminist indie rock quartet Chastity Belt employs dream-like imagery, repetitive mantra lyrics, and buzzing guitars for an emotionally stirring pair of songs about life’s unknowns, vulnerabilities, and catharsis. They will play a hometown show alongside psychedelic dream-pop duo Coral Grief.
(The Crocodile, Belltown)
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Roots-rock pioneer Jesse Colin Young has had multiple lives as a music icon, first in the classic rock group Youngbloods and then as a Billboard-charting solo artist and Grammy-winning songwriter, with artists such as Three Dog Night and Robert Plant covering his songs. Anticipate a sampling of tunes from his nearly six-decade-long career with classics like “Darkness, Darkness,” and “Morning Sun.”
(Neptune Theatre, University District)
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The frontman of Atlanta-based Southern-rock band Drivin’ N Cryin’, which collaborated with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck several times since its 1985 inception, will flaunt his new project with Buck in tow.
(Madame Lou’s at the Crocodile, Belltown)
READINGS & TALKS
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The pandemonium of the pandemic has been deeply felt by the local arts scene—between long-term closures and unpredictable in-person options, museums, cinemas, music venues, and other arts businesses have been left in the lurch. So, what’s next? At this panel discussion, local arts leaders Vivian Phillips (founder of Arte Noir), Greg Lundgren (director of Museum of Museums), and others will mull over the possibilities with moderator Mark Baumgarten.
(Town Hall Seattle, First Hill)
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Local historian Marilyn Morgan’s new book centers women who defied the odds to forge a path forward in the Pacific Northwest. Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State digs into the hidden histories of women like Nettie Craig Asberry, founder of the Tacoma NAACP, and Dr. Dolores Silas, the first Black woman on Tacoma City Council. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this public signing and Q&A session.
(Third Place Books, Ravenna)
COMEDY
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Few things capture the incredible highs and lows of human experience like dating, so you might as well giggle about it at this interactive stand-up show just for singles. Local funny folks Bo Johnson, Erin Ingle, Ricci Armani, and Mary Lou Gamba will provide the laughs, and who knows—maybe you’ll spot your soulmate in the audience.
(Rendezvous, Belltown)
FILM
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This 1926 cinema classic follows a dreadful demon on his very rude quest to corrupt souls. Setting his sights on Faust, Mephisto becomes entangled in the sweet old alchemist’s life, leading him on a downward spiral. Based on Goethe’s 1808 tragic play, Faust is a true visual masterpiece, with costuming based on Dürer paintings and an oppressive gloom that’s only heightened by the film’s silent format. This screening features a new original score, composed and performed live by darkwave synth project Profit Prison.
(The Beacon, Columbia City)
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Oh, no. A comet has…somehow…turned most humans into zombies, and it’s up to a pair of cool California girls to stay alive and sidestep the weirdo scientists who want to experiment on their bodies. Sounds complicated. Luckily, scare expert Baron Von Terror will stick around for this screening of Night of the Comet to add some fun context to the ’84 cult film—laughter encouraged.
(Central Cinema, Central District)
FOOD & DRINK
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Bonnie Birch will serenade you on the accordion as you tuck into a summery three-course meal with options like chilled gazpacho, salade Lyonnaise, seared pork tenderloin, and olive oil cake.
(Maximilien, Pike Place Market)
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Wondering why someone would tour in celebration of a 17th anniversary? Us too. Turns out, pop-punk quintet Motion City Soundtrack had embarked on a reunion tour in late 2019/early 2020 that was cut short due to the pandemic. Now that COVID is subsiding, the band announced that it’ll hit the road once more, this time for an anniversary tour for their second album Commit This to Memory.
(Neptune Theatre, University District)
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K-pop stars Stray Kids, known for their melding of pop, hip-hop, and electronic sounds, will come through town on their Maniac tour, named after their trap-tinged 2022 single of the same name.
(Climate Pledge Arena, Uptown)
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Deadheads, are you listening? Grateful Dead tribute band The Golden Road will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the original jam band’s seminal live album, Europe ‘72, with local musicians Andy Coe, Colin Higgins, Keith Lowe, Wayne Horvitz, Paul Moore, and Eric Eagle.
(Nectar, Fremont)
PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
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Drag queens of the bard, druid, and paladin variety will play the legendary tabletop game of monsters and mayhem in this special event. Mysterious Dungeon Master Paul Curry will lead the way through a collaborative storytelling adventure.
(Jai Thai, Capitol Hill)
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Wahoo! Hosted by Fran Zia and Pokéqueen Ava Magnum, this drag show’s Mario Kart theme is sure to get your engines rolling. Ava Magnum, Killer Bunny, Glenn Coco, and “Mistress of Thicccness” Solana Solstice will bring gaggy interpretations of your fave characters to the stage. (Who gets to be Princess Peach?)
(Timbre Room, Belltown)
READINGS & TALKS
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If you read that news story about the spunky Google engineer who thinks their LaMDA A.I. has a soul, you might be intrigued by large language models, a new-ish, experimental development in A.I. that composes immense neural networks trained on web text databases. Large language models aren’t yet seen in consumer products—Alexa and Siri are still created with more tightly defined, scripted approaches—so what’s it all about? And should we be concerned? Blaise Agüera y Arcas, a Fellow at Google Research, and Melanie Mitchell, the Davis Professor of Complexity at the Santa Fe Institute, will dig into it in this presentation and discussion.
(Town Hall Seattle, First Hill)
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New York Times bestselling author and beloved local Laurie Frankel will read from her latest novel, One Two Three, at this launch of the book’s paperback edition. The spellbinding book tells the story of triplet sisters whose lives are deeply impacted by the tiny, secret-filled town in which they live.
(Elliott Bay Book Company, Capitol Hill)
VISUAL ART
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Seattle-based artist Allyce Wood will exhibit her experimental tapestries and hold open studio weaving hours for this interactive show. The artist’s textile installations combine digital and analog processes, showcasing her skills in complex Jacquard tapestry creation and kumihimo, a Japanese form of braiding.
(The Vestibule, Ballard)
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MOHAI will offer discounted admission on select Thursday evenings in July, so drop by for a chill way to ease toward the weekend. The museum’s rooftop Stack Family Terrace will be open to the public for a family-friendly happy hour, perfect for taking in scenic Lake Union views with snacks and bevvies from chic caterers Gourmondo.
(MOHAI, South Lake Union)
LIVE MUSIC
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Legendary Mexican American guitarist and singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo, who has worked with icons like Bruce Springsteen and John Cale, will bring his signature blend of roots rock and country back through town supporting his latest album, La Cruzada. He will be joined with an opening set from Portland-based folk-punk artist Casey Neill.
(Tractor Tavern, Ballard)
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The homegrown indie-folk group led by Robin Pecknold will bring their breezy harmonies back through town in support of their Grammy-nominated album, Shore. The album follows their trajectory toward pastoral bliss complete with choir accompaniments, ethereal acoustics, and oceanic imagery.
(Marymoor Park, Redmond)
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The Seattle Symphony will take on the cultural phenomenon with a performance of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, providing the audience with a chance to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant screen amid Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
(Benaroya Hall, Downtown)
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S. Carey, best known as the drummer of beloved indie-folk outfit Bon Iver, will play songs from his new solo album, Break Me Open, an emotional set of songs fueled by synths, loops, and vocal effects, that are inspired by his own experiences with grief and heartbreak. Colorado-born folk singer-songwriter Courtney Hartman will get the heartfelt tunes flowing.
(Barboza, Capitol Hill)
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British psych-pop heroes The Zombies are still active after more than six decades, charming audiences with their breathy vocals and orchestral pop whimsy. Catch them as they “take you on a journey through time,” tackling new material and old classics alike, alongside contemporary folk singer-songwriter Olivia Klugman.
(Historic Everett Theater, Port Gardner)
PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
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Kremwerk’s underground dance party Shook will celebrate three years of forward-thinking bass music with cutting-edge tunes from Khiva, DJ Madd, OldGold, Kid Hops, and Nofux Gibbons.
(Cherry Nightclub, Downtown)
PERFORMANCE
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Miami’s silver foxes are hitting the road in this drag tribute to the legendary TV show. Return to Shady Pines to reprise the best of The Golden Girls—complete with cheesecake, Jazzercise, shoulder pads, Blanche’s sex life, and subtle shadiness. This uproarious performance stars leading San Francisco drag comics Heklina, Jef Valentine, D’Arcy Drollinger, and Holotta Tymes.
(Broadway Performance Hall, Capitol Hill)
FESTIVALS
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Are you a dog, a dog owner, or someone who loves looking at cute dogs? Then you won’t wanna miss this day of tail-waggin’ fun. The Old Dog Haven Festival boasts live music, a pup pageant, and scrumptious scraps from food trucks like Scooby Dogs and Fill Tilt Ice Cream. Don’t miss canine-friendly games like “Scoop the Poop,” which is exactly what it sounds like, except the “poops” are cookie treats from the Seattle Barkery. It’s all for a good cause, too—Old Dog Haven supports abandoned senior dogs in Washington, helping them find safe, loving foster homes.
(Cromwell Park, Shoreline)
FOOD & DRINK
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Stop at a booth in Hing Hay Park to pick up a menu and spin a wheel for a chance to win prizes like gift cards and gift certificates, then stroll through Chinatown-International District checking out food specials and retail items at participating local businesses.
(Hing Hay Park, Chinatown-International District)
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On Ballard SeafoodFest
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weekend, hop (crab walk?) over to Fremont to crack open some cold beers and crustaceans at the second annual edition of this event hosted by Revel, Local Tide, and Aslan Brewing.
(Revel, Fremont)
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Refine your palate with 10 tastes of beer at this annual neighborhood event with a selection from over 30 local breweries and cideries, plus free pub snacks like popcorn and pretzels and additional food available for purchase from The Barking Dog Alehouse.
(Phinney Neighborhood Association, Phinney Ridge)
LIVE MUSIC
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The Enby Party collective is presenting a showcase of non-binary musicians and art vendors with performances from Vancouver, BC-based folk artist SoyJoy, local rap royalty Da Qween, “soft punk” project Emma Lee Toyoda, singer-songwriter Goners MC, and indie-folk songmaker Izumi. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for the cassette release of Enby Party Compilation Vol. 3, along with other merch goodies.
(Cafe Racer, Capitol Hill)
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Chicago-based teenage indie-rock prodigies Horsegirl will play tracks off of their new album, Visions of Modern Performance, which The Guardian called “masterclass in a new kind of classic rock.” LA-based avant-pop outfit Dummy will support.
(Neumos, Capitol Hill)
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Singer-songwriter (and lover of biology) Mariah the Scientist rose to fame under the mentorship of controversial rapper Tory Lanez, who produced her debut full-length album, Master. Now, on tour supporting her second album, RY RY WORLD, and subsequent EP, she will light up the stage with her relatable R&B slow-jams that have drawn comparisons to SZA and Frank Ocean.
(The Crocodile, Belltown)
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Unwind with an intimate evening of jazz and blues with legendary guitarist Robben Ford, who has worked alongside icons like Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, and many others throughout his long and critically acclaimed career.
(Triple Door, Downtown)
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If there were a Mt. Rushmore for gangsta rap icons, one could definitely make a case for the inclusion of Scarface. His iconic voice and knack for consistently delivering soulful vitriol through a hardcore Houston, Texas, lens have made Scarface a virtual deity in the South, and his influence on hip-hop is celebrated just about everywhere else. Any lyricists who dabble in audacity, insanity, or reality owe him at least a nod of recognition—and only a precious few will be able to match his intelligent, street-level storytelling. Timeless classics like “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” from his Geto Boys days and solo anthems like “My Block” prove that his ghetto psychosis never strays from Southern-fried funk, making Scarface’s hall-of-fame résumé all the more sonically potent. CHRIS SUTTON
(Neptune Theatre, University District)
PERFORMANCE
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To know her is to love her…right? Valentina, glamour girl and standout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race season nine and All Stars season four, will hit Queer/Bar as part of their sickening Super Massive series. Will she leave the mask on this time?
(Queer Bar, Capitol Hill)
SHOPPING
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This alfresco evening offers a little something for everyone, with a maker’s market of vintage and antique purveyors, two cocktail bars, and a food court with 15 local trucks dishing up delicious grub. What makes it special? Well, the Lucha Libre Volcanica luchador wrestling matches are a must-see, and an outdoor film screening (movie title TBD!) is a sweet way to close out the evening on the SLU Discovery Center’s grass lawn.
(South Lake Union Discovery Center, South Lake Union)
COMEDY
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Tim Heidecker blends his distinctive brand of absurdist meta-humor with original music for this two-act performance. The legendary weirdo behind Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and On Cinema at the Cinema is nothing if not polarizing—Vice describes his work as “failure-centric”—but if you “get” his work, you’re probably a huge fan. Heidecker will be joined by the Very Good Band for the second half of the show, sharing darkly witty songs from his entire musical catalog.
(Neptune Theatre, University District)
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This immersive, month-long foray into Seattle’s dance community offers unique opportunities to watch, study, and learn alongside other movement artists. The Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation has helped dancers build community in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 30 years—this time around, they’ll offer training, research, and sharing modules of cohort-based intensives and workshops for novices and experienced practitioners alike.
(12th Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill)
LIVE MUSIC
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Back in 2018, The Stranger’s Charles Mudede wrote of Indian composer A.R. Rahman: “Born in 1967 in Madras (now Chennai), India, Rahman has a career in Bollywood that spans nearly 30 years. He has won numerous awards, including two Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire (and was nominated for the song “O… Saya,” which features rapper/singer M.I.A.). He has recorded with the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, a singer I discovered after the soundtrack for Lagaan sent me into the Bollywood rabbit hole (I watched Satyam Shivam Sundaram; I saw the most gorgeous woman to ever appear on film, Zeenat Aman; I heard the heavenly voice of Mangeshkar). Some have called Rahman “the Mozart of Madras.” I consider him to be the Mozart of Now.”
(Marymoor Park, Redmond)
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If you were glued to the TV every morning in the early 2000s watching music videos, then you probably first saw Corinne Bailey Rae as a VH1 You Oughta Know Artist, riding her bike around a scenic park in the video for her 2006 summertime hit “Put Your Records On,” which turned her into an overnight success. Although that remains her biggest hit, she’s hardly a one-hit wonder, with three solid albums of coffee shop/soul delights that still sound as fresh as ever. Bailey Rae will take the stage after a set from Seattle-born singer-songwriter Malia.
(Moore Theatre, Belltown)
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Folk familiars The Avett Brothers, led by IRL brothers Seth and Scott Avett, will break out their signature Americana tunes filled with fiddles, banjos, and pleasant harmony-riddled messages of good and evil.
(White River Amphitheatre, Auburn)
FILM
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When a saxophonist and his wife begin receiving creepy VHS tapes, everything is fine, and they all live happily ever after. Just kidding! David Lynch’s ’97 nightmare is (of course) a psychological freakout of epic proportions, where two stories intertwine and spiral into a web of murder and deceit. This screening of the brand-new restoration brings new life to the surreal neo-noir.
(SIFF Cinema Uptown, Uptown, Monday-Thursday)
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This year’s drive-in movie offerings at Marymoor Park sound like old-school Americana fun, with screenings of Iron Man
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, Napoleon Dynamite
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, and more. Snuggle up in the car, bring a picnic, or enjoy the food trucks on site.
(Marymoor Park, Redmond, Wednesday-Thursday)
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This Spanish-language film by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat laughs in the face of Hollywood’s smug superiority, calling out big-budget productions for their BS while still maintaining a playful, tongue-in-cheek quality. Certified dreamboats Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas team up in the sly satire, starring as obsessive egotists hellbent on making the perfect art film.
(SIFF Cinema Egyptian, Capitol Hill, Monday-Thursday)
LIVE MUSIC
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The Seattle Chamber Music Society is once again throwing its Summer Festival, with free informal recitals and full orchestral performances for all ages throughout the month of July. The cabal of esteemed artists involved this year includes Noah Bendix-Balgley, Benjamin Beilman, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Stella Chen, and many more.
(Benaroya Hall, Downtown, Monday-Friday)
PERFORMANCE
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This Alice in Wonderland-themed event is a mesmerizing feast for the senses, including favorite fantasy tales set to original music and Instagrammable immersive art installations. Indulge in themed cocktails and Eat Me’s pop-up tasting menu while the White Rabbit MCs. The Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Queen of Hearts might appear at your table, too.
(Cafe Nordo, Pioneer Square, Thursday-Sunday)
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Now in their 34th season, Greenstage’s free Shakespeare in the Park offerings will include performances of historical tales Henry V and Pericles, Prince of Tyre, crossed-wires comedy Much Ado About Nothing, and dark tragedy Macbeth this summer. Peep their calendar for exact times and locations of performances through August 6.(Various locations, Friday-Sunday)
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This Tony-winning musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and acclaimed director Rachel Chavkin draws from the mythos of Orpheus, Eurydice, King Hades, and Persephone to construct a fresh love story. Set within an all-too-relatable apocalyptic landscape of climate anxiety and poverty, Eurydice toils in an oppressive industrial setting while Orpheus plans their escape.
(Paramount Theatre, Downtown, Tuesday-Sunday)
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Washington-born comic and tree-huggin’ millennial Cameran Hebb’s new performance delves into the wacky experience of living with a uterus. (You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even cramp up.) Just in time for reproductive rights to be gutted in the United States, Planet Woman is a one-woman show all about the struggle of living in a regulated body—but it’s a comedy, so don’t expect to leave depressed.
(18th & Union: An Arts Space, Cherry Hill, Friday-Sunday)
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Crashing on stage this July is Titanish, an unsinkable comedy and uproarious parody of a certain doomed romance flick. The Habit Comedy, creators of A Very Die Hard Christmas, teamed up with Seattle Public Theater for the disastrous musical, complete with original music and fast-paced action that’s more hilarious than tragic.
(Seattle Public Theater, Green Lake, Friday-Sunday)
READINGS & TALKS
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Capturing astounding images of nature from Curaçao to Japan, Dutch photographer Jasper Doest illuminates the little-seen connections between humans and wildlife. A Voice For Nature is presented as part of the National Geographic Live series, which shares the efforts of its diverse, adventurous contributors.
(Benaroya Hall, Downtown, Monday-Tuesday)
SHOPPING
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“The broadest reaching curated craft showcase in the world,” Renegade will return to Seattle for a summer market complete with plenty of gifts for everyone from skincare enthusiasts to plant parents, plus food and drink offerings.
(Magnuson Park Hangar 30, Sand Point, Saturday-Sunday)
VISUAL ART
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Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure offers a comprehensive view of the modernist sculptor’s visionary triumphs in the postwar era. The first-ever Giacometti exhibition in the Pacific Northwest, it compiles over 100 busts, statues, paintings, drawings, and prints that highlight the artist’s idiosyncratic, vulnerable style. The retrospective also includes snapshots from the artist’s studio, captured by Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and other photography masters.
(Seattle Art Museum, Downtown, Thursday-Sunday; opening)
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