Culture Fix

Things to Do in Seattle

Summer brings art fairs, chef events, and the World's Quickest Theater Festival.

9:00am By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

solo cup

An Idea Worth Importing, from Tanuki Coffee Roasters

Justin Inahara saw how well the single-use pour-over kits, common in Asian, would fit the Seattle lifestyle.

07/13/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

ShibShib and Sushi Yoin Open and More Food News

Plus more restaurants to look forward to, including Gohan, Max's Burgers, and a Donna's sibling.

07/10/2026 By Naomi Tomky

STEM the Tide

How Science Is Rewriting Cruising in Antarctica

Can a few scientists turn an end-of-the-world vacation into the world’s best field trip?

07/09/2026 By Allison Williams

Across Town

A Seattle-Themed Crossword Puzzle

A game that tests just how well you know Seattle's roads, restaurants, and sports heroes.

07/07/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Hot Topic

Tasty Trends and Fusty Fads This Summer

The hottest and nottest in the local food scene right now.

07/06/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Heard Mentality

Supra’s Georgian Feasts Get People Talking

It’s dinner, and you’re the show.

07/02/2026 By Naomi Tomky Photography by Jana Early

cold comfort

Seattle's Best Shaved Ice and Slushies

Brain freeze be damned.

06/30/2026 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Planner

What to Do in Washington State in July

Bull riding in Chelan and bluegrass in the mountains, plus more festivals for summer's longest month.

06/29/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend Returns with a New Exhibition

“Living Traditions: Japanese Art and Resilience in the Pacific Northwest,” explores the region’s cultural heritage.

06/26/2026

Timeline

An Incomplete History of Pro Sports in Seattle

From the Sounders (1970s) to the Sounders (2000s); hydroplanes, the Kingdome, and more.

06/26/2026 By Eric Nusbaum

Bobbing Along

Property Watch: An Architect-Designed Floating Home on Lake Union

A stunning example of Seattle architect James A. Jessup's floating home design.

06/25/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Hoop Culture

Basketball in Seattle Is Bigger than the Sonics

What made the Sonics’ departure most galling—the city’s undying appreciation for the sport—is also what helps keep the flame burning without the NBA.

06/23/2026 By Christian Caple

Alfresco Film

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2026

The stars are on the screen and in the sky.

06/22/2026 By Seattle Met Staff

Well well well

Healing with Horse Power

After spending years documenting trauma, filmmaker Amy Herdy wants to use her San Juan Island horse farm to treat it.

06/22/2026 By Haley Shapley

Blowouts

What to Do In and Around Seattle for Fourth of July

From parades and fireworks to classic car shows on America's 250th birthday.

06/19/2026 By Seattle Met Staff

Caddy Chic

Artists Design a Mini Golf Course Downtown

Putt-putt is getting creative.

06/18/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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Stellar Northwest Virtual Academy Redefines Online Education

Students are empowered to discover their voice and unleash their potential.

06/16/2026

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Faces of Seattle Summer 2026

06/16/2026

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University of Washington Regional Vascular Center

Faces of Vascular Surgery 2026

06/16/2026