The night begins with just a few spoken words, and then a whole world is created in "Spoken: Improvised Connections", a night of comedy, mystery and improv that tries to determine the ingredients of a... [more+]

The night begins with just a few spoken words, and then a whole world is created in "Spoken: Improvised Connections", a night of comedy, mystery and improv that tries to determine the ingredients of a single meeting between people. A single scene is played out, then explored through a glimpse into the lives of the character. Like spokes of a wheel, everything is connected to the same center. This intriguing concept shows how even though we live moment-to-moment, they're all connected in some way. [less-]

Craig Fox's outrageous physical comedy is punctuated by sharp observations revealing just how screwed up he is inside ... maybe you can relate. Catch the NYC-based comedian's first national tour, "ANX... [more+]

Craig Fox's outrageous physical comedy is punctuated by sharp observations revealing just how screwed up he is inside ... maybe you can relate. Catch the NYC-based comedian's first national tour, "ANXIETY/REALITY", at the Jewelbox Theater at Rendezvous. Fox's dynamic stand-up act dives into his sometimes embarrassing personal life, the painfully funny everyday moments he relishes, and our skewed sense of reality. You may have seen his debut comedy special, "Long Night Mr. Funny Man" -- now see the funny man live in Seattle. [less-]

Sip and unwind with an icy cocktail and embrace the summer fun at the historic Pike Place Market with Can Can Cabaret's brand spankin' new seasonal show "Ice Cream". Can Can's stage transforms into a ... [more+]

Sip and unwind with an icy cocktail and embrace the summer fun at the historic Pike Place Market with Can Can Cabaret's brand spankin' new seasonal show "Ice Cream". Can Can's stage transforms into a classic doo-wop decked out ice cream parlor, complete with pastels, glitter, and most importantly -- sugar! Inspired by summer cult classics like "Grease", "Hairspray" and "Beach Party", you'll enjoy this heated kickoff of upbeat dance numbers filled with glitz and glutes. [less-]

Shakespeare's final play, a tragicomedy full of mystery, magic and romance, "The Tempest" traces the emotional journey of Prospero, an exiled duke and sorcerer who lives as the master of an enchanted ... [more+]

Shakespeare's final play, a tragicomedy full of mystery, magic and romance, "The Tempest" traces the emotional journey of Prospero, an exiled duke and sorcerer who lives as the master of an enchanted island. To gain revenge on enemies, a shipwreck is conjured up that delivers them to the island, but best-laid plans go awry when Prospero's beloved daughter falls for the rival's son. Originally established in Atlanta, the Fern Shakespeare Company's inaugural season in Seattle wraps with this production at the Slate Theatre. [less-]

"Gold!" It was a cry that changed the American West forever, and it was heard all over Seattle in the summer of 1897, when the first miners returned from northwestern Canada with tales of riches. More... [more+]

"Gold!" It was a cry that changed the American West forever, and it was heard all over Seattle in the summer of 1897, when the first miners returned from northwestern Canada with tales of riches. More than 100,000 prospectors headed north in the following years, and Seattle was changed forever. Find out just how the city boomed from dark depression to golden prosperity on this 75-minute walking tour of Pioneer Square, where your knowledgeable and entertaining guide will point out the saloons, dance halls, gambling parlors, movie houses and brothels that tempted many a miner. If you're taking off soon on an Alaskan cruise and want some info for the way up -- or you're just a history buff who loves stories about prospectors, gamblers and con artists -- this tour will give you the mother lode. [less-]

Girls, boys and bachelorettes are all invited to enjoy the absolute best in burly burlesque when the city's sexiest guys return to the Can Can for the latest edition of its famed all-male revue, "Junk... [more+]

Girls, boys and bachelorettes are all invited to enjoy the absolute best in burly burlesque when the city's sexiest guys return to the Can Can for the latest edition of its famed all-male revue, "Junk Yard". The retro speakeasy at the historic Pike Place Market provides the perfect venue for this decidedly adult, drool-worthy display of masculine pulchritude, starring some of its most seasoned striptease entertainers and hosted by Seattle favorite Jonny Boy. A full dinner and craft cocktail menu adds to the festive atmosphere as well. [less-]

Christopher Durang's side-splitting satire pokes fun at Chekhov's classic dramas, but you definitely don't need to know anything about Russian lit to appreciate the wackiness of this farce. Step-sibli... [more+]

Christopher Durang's side-splitting satire pokes fun at Chekhov's classic dramas, but you definitely don't need to know anything about Russian lit to appreciate the wackiness of this farce. Step-siblings Vanya and Sonia are enjoying a quiet, peaceful life in the country when their celeb sister, Masha, returns home for an unexpected visit. Masha brings along Spike, her latest young boy-toy, and what follows can only be described as an unforgettable weekend. Explore the troubles of celebrity, social networking, and age in a laugh-out-loud comedy that will tickle your funny bone and stimulate your mind at The Bathhouse Theater in Seattle. [less-]

There is a buzz of excitement in the air when you pass the Market Theater's famous Gum Wall and enter a world of comedy. People are lined up at the concession stand and the smell of fresh buttered pop... [more+]

There is a buzz of excitement in the air when you pass the Market Theater's famous Gum Wall and enter a world of comedy. People are lined up at the concession stand and the smell of fresh buttered popcorn fills the air. Over at the bar they are serving up icy cold drinks and everyone is getting primed to laugh. As you enter the theater, you feel the beat from the music and then it's on. BAM! This is Theatresports. Seattle's longest-running show with some of the best improv the Northwest has to offer. At Theatresports, teams of improvisational actors use their quick wits to create scenes on the spot, based entirely on audience suggestions. A panel of judges -- sometimes including guest celebrities -- then weighs in on which team is the funniest. Be prepared with clever suggestions to throw out, because the two most valuable audience ideas win prizes. "The Seattle Times" theater critic Misha Berson called Theatresports "the most polished improv troupe in the city." [less-]

Renton's Sweet Decadence, ranked as one of the Top 5 chocolate shops in "Evening" magazine's "Best of Western Washington," offers an elegant evening of wine or beer and chocolate tasting. Four special... [more+]

Renton's Sweet Decadence, ranked as one of the Top 5 chocolate shops in "Evening" magazine's "Best of Western Washington," offers an elegant evening of wine or beer and chocolate tasting. Four specially selected wines or craft brews are paired with four artisan chocolates of the finest quality for the ultimate indulgent treat. You'll get plenty of personal attention in this small-group setting as a wine and beer specialist guides you through the tasting, pointing out the differences in each vintage and how they highlight and balance the ingredients in the chocolate. [less-]

Spend a Las Vegas-style evening with Seattle's best female impersonators as they take on the personas of Cher, Lady Gaga, JLo, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli and more. The perfect gender-bending show for ... [more+]

Spend a Las Vegas-style evening with Seattle's best female impersonators as they take on the personas of Cher, Lady Gaga, JLo, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli and more. The perfect gender-bending show for celebrating any occasion -- a birthday, anniversary, bachelorette party or a night out with friends -- "Le Faux" is the longest-running show of its kind in the city, with exciting and outrageous performances every night and a full cast of dancers. Julia's on Broadway also offers a full bar and appetizers for purchase before and during the show, and the host will even bring your special guest on stage for a little embarrassment in front of the entire audience. [less-]

Housed in a 1909 brick building on the Seattle waterfront, Highway 99 Blues Club and Restaurant is inspired by the juke joints of the American South and the neighborhood blues clubs of Chicago. Dubbin... [more+]

Housed in a 1909 brick building on the Seattle waterfront, Highway 99 Blues Club and Restaurant is inspired by the juke joints of the American South and the neighborhood blues clubs of Chicago. Dubbing themselves "the West Coast Home of the Blues," the venue fully embraces the culture and music. On stage, you'll see regional and national touring artists cranking out everything from zydeco to honky-tonk to roots and Americana. Meanwhile, the venue itself is studded with "old timey" touches like a 34-foot bar made from antique doors and blue velvet benches collected from an old Masonic Temple. The walls are covered with photos snapped by some of the country's best blues photographers. And to round out the juke joint experience, the kitchen pumps out Southern-style comfort food -- think jambalaya and chicken gumbo -- while the bar whips up cocktails named for blues legends like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. [less-]

Fall may be just around the corner, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a summer blockbuster or two. Get your fill of awesome popcorn flicks when Shoreline Community College Theater brings two... [more+]

Fall may be just around the corner, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a summer blockbuster or two. Get your fill of awesome popcorn flicks when Shoreline Community College Theater brings two out-of-this-world movies to the big screen: "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Wonder Woman". Released in 1982, Steven Spielberg's effects-filled adventure tells the heartwarming tale of a lovable alien who is stranded on Earth and befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. "Wonder Woman" blew everyone away when it burst into theaters earlier this summer. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the film follows Diana (played by Gal Gadot) as she makes her epic transformation from Amazon princess to the ultimate superhero. Get ready to dress up and have a blast with this epic double feature. [less-]

Going against tradition isn't easy with 36 generations of ancestors to please, as Lauren Yee quickly learns in the hilarious cultural comedy "King of the Yees". Growing up just outside of San Francisc... [more+]

Going against tradition isn't easy with 36 generations of ancestors to please, as Lauren Yee quickly learns in the hilarious cultural comedy "King of the Yees". Growing up just outside of San Francisco's Chinatown, she's always felt like an outsider, especially compared to her father, Larry, the unofficial king of the Chinese community and its seemingly obsolescent Chinese American men's club. But after her father disappears, she must embrace her heritage for the first time in order to find him. Explore America's largest Chinatown through the eyes of a new generation in this bitingly funny, honest and heartfelt comedy at the Allen Theatre at ACT in Seattle. [less-]

Spend a night with a cast of veteran improvisers as they create the eccentric and lovable residents of "Schrampflin Falls", a fictional small town in Washington. It's "Twin Peaks"' small-town sister c... [more+]

Spend a night with a cast of veteran improvisers as they create the eccentric and lovable residents of "Schrampflin Falls", a fictional small town in Washington. It's "Twin Peaks"' small-town sister city! Seattle's Unexpected Productions' Market Theater is transformed into the infamous little burg for this improvised show, from the same people who bring you "A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol". When you pay a visit, you'll provide suggestions that bring the scandalous secrets of the town and its residents to life. Each show will feature real crime clippings from small-town newspapers all over the U.S. to inspire the night's events. Come visit Schrampflin Falls and fall in love with its unconventional town-folk, festivals and events. [less-]

Take a nap so you can be wide awake for this late-ish Friday night show that packs double the laughs. That's right; for the price of one ticket you get to see "two" of the region's funniest comedy tro... [more+]

Take a nap so you can be wide awake for this late-ish Friday night show that packs double the laughs. That's right; for the price of one ticket you get to see "two" of the region's funniest comedy troupes perform back-to-back improv. The night's featured guest is Toast, USC's oldest and most accomplished improv troupe. For this show, veteran improvisers unite to pay tribute to iconic improv format The Harold. You'll experience a blend of emotionally driven scene work, playful chaos and the occasional pallet-cleansing abstract nonsense. Together it all creates a unique and fantastic comedic experience with depth, intensity, and downright absurdity. And that's just the half of it! Don't miss "The Double Feature" at Seattle's Atlas Theatre. [less-]

The Historic Everett Theatre may be over 100 years old, but it still stands as a lively home for all different types of entertainment. Voted "The Best Venue" by the "Seattle A-List", this historic com... [more+]

The Historic Everett Theatre may be over 100 years old, but it still stands as a lively home for all different types of entertainment. Voted "The Best Venue" by the "Seattle A-List", this historic community gem hosts a diverse range of events, including classic and contemporary plays, stand-up comedy acts, movie nights, ghost hunting and tribute band concerts. First built in 1901, this performance space has been fully remodeled (but still upholds its classic charm), which makes it the perfect place to enjoy the acoustics of any live concert or performance. You can be sure to catch the latest and most exciting programs at this historic theater located in the heart of downtown. [less-]

Brilliant Pakistani-American writer Zarina is focused on finishing her novel about women and Islam when she meets Eli, a young convert who bridges the gulf between her modern life and her traditional ... [more+]

Brilliant Pakistani-American writer Zarina is focused on finishing her novel about women and Islam when she meets Eli, a young convert who bridges the gulf between her modern life and her traditional heritage. But when her conservative father and sister discover her controversial manuscript, they are all forced to confront the beliefs that define them. Written by Ayad Akhtar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of "Disgraced", "The Who & The What" is a thrillingly fierce and funny new play about identity, religion and the contradictions that make us who we are. Watch faith, culture and family collide when this comedy hits Seattle's ArtsWest. [less-]

This witty battle of the sexes pits snobby London linguist Henry Higgins against Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl plucked from the street, as he attempts to turn her into a well-spoken society w... [more+]

This witty battle of the sexes pits snobby London linguist Henry Higgins against Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl plucked from the street, as he attempts to turn her into a well-spoken society woman. But his feisty pupil gives him much more than he bargained for. With a score full of instantly recognizable Lerner & Loewe songs like "The Rain in Spain," "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" and "I Could Have Danced All Night," it's no wonder "My Fair Lady" became a huge Broadway hit and, in 1964, was turned into an Oscar-winning film starring Audrey Hepburn. The acclaimed Seattle Musical Theatre kicks off its 40th anniversary season with this romantic charmer. [less-]

From Tony-winning master of mayhem Ken Ludwig ("The Game's Afoot") comes "Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery", a fast-paced comedy about everyone's favorite detective solving his most notorious ca... [more+]

From Tony-winning master of mayhem Ken Ludwig ("The Game's Afoot") comes "Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery", a fast-paced comedy about everyone's favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" before a family curse dooms its newest heir. This madcap sendup of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic whodunit ensnares you in a dizzying web of clues, disguises and deceit when it hits the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds. [less-]

With the end of the 2017 regular season around the corner, the Seattle Mariners are set to crank up the intensity in their fight for a spot in the playoffs. Powered by the bats of All-Stars Robinson C... [more+]

With the end of the 2017 regular season around the corner, the Seattle Mariners are set to crank up the intensity in their fight for a spot in the playoffs. Powered by the bats of All-Stars Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz and the ace pitching of Cy Young contender James Paxton, the Mariners are sure to make it an entertaining ride into October. But win or lose, a day at Safeco Field is always a fun time, with some of Major League Baseball's best food available, including everything from spicy toasted grasshoppers to decadent ice cream sandwiches to local cask-conditioned beer. So settle in and get ready to cheer on the home team! [less-]