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Friends of the Seattle Public Library Book Sale: The running of the books

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The twice-annual book sale, which sells over 200,000 donated, discarded or no-longer-needed books, prints, CDs, and VHS and DVD movies to benefit the library system.

The 5th Avenue Theatre: Homage to Asian grandeur

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

At least 2/3 of the experience of attending the 5th Avenue Theatre is getting inside the theater itself.

Green Lake Park: The city's playground

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Green Lake is one of Seattle s most beloved public parks, a great place for a swim and the best venue for spotting local birds.

Sonic Boom Records: Day trip for music collectors

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Sonic Boom is definitely a throwback to a simpler time before the influx of MP3s and when record store clerks could afford to give you the stink-eye if you asked them about bands considered pass .

Kubota Gardens: Legacy of master landscaper Fujitaro Kubota

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Japanese immigrant Fujitaro Kubota s masterwork was his private garden, which he cultivated in traditional Japanese style using native Northwest plants.

The Gum Wall: The interactive petri dish

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The second germiest attraction in the world, the gum wall is 50 feet of yes gum.

Teatro ZinZanni: Fine food and frippery

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Teatro ZinZanni combines theater, circus, burlesque and campy cabaret in one 5 course package.

Velouria: Indie art made for wearing

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Velouria stocks clothing, jewelry and housewares all lovingly made by hand.

Mort's Cabin: Chock-a-block knickknacks

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Mort's Cabin is part antique shop, part jumble sale, and part solid education in Pacific Northwest culture and design.

Safeco Field: Visit "the house that Griffey built"

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Home of the Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field serves up garlic fries to enthusiastic fans.

Fremont Troll: Keeping vigil for 20 years

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Take a photo with a 2-ton troll.

Bite of Seattle: All-day grazing July 16-18

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Foodies, welcome to three days of eating heaven.

Benaroya Hall: Music to your ears (and home to the Seattle Symphony)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Benaroya Hall performance schedules change seasonally and there are special prices available for students and seniors.

Pacific Science Center: Mad scientists wanted!

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Science Center encourages you to get in the exhibits.

Seafair: The all-city, summer-long party!

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

If it's related to water, it happens at Seafair. What began as a celebration of Seattle s centennial in 1951-52 has blossomed into a two month long, multi-venue/multi-event festival that celebrates all things waterfront.

Tillicum Village: A broad look at native culture

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Tillicum Village tries its best to convey a lot of information, but instead condenses too much. It's a pretty cool day trip, however.

Maximus / Minimus: That'll do, pig

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Pulled or veggie pork served from a huge pig -- it may be served quick, but is worth savoring.

Daiso: Plastic paradise

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Got a soft spot for pink and adorable animals? Daiso's got them all--for a buck and a half.

Beecher's Handmade Cheese: Dairy wonderland

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The cheese curds are completely addictive at this artisan cheese shop.

Flash Mob Seattle: no one likes to be defeated

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Wacky, random acts of art entertain the unwitting on the streets of Seattle.

Ride the Ducks: Why most of us wave

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Seattle Ducks tour offers obnoxious fun and amazing views of the city.

The Jimi Hendrix statue: modest memorial for a rock god

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The bronze statue of Jimi on Capitol Hill gets the details right.

The (almost) first Starbucks: Grande-sided history

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

It's hard to separate Seattle's recent history from the history of one of its most famous companies and biggest employers: Starbucks.

The Gargoyle Statuary: Spooky fun for all

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Goth's not dead at this all-gargoyle-all-the-time curiosity shop.

The Comet Tavern: A deep dive into local music

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Comet is one of the most iconic venues in the city: broken down, but on the cutting edge.

First Thursday: Seattle art on the move

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The first Thursday of each month, galleries and studios welcome the art lover.

SureShot: Seattle coffee done mild and wild

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loud SureShot doesn't tempt with atmosphere, but the "white coffee" is worth a try.

Richard Hugo House: Spreading the word, literally

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Hugo House is Seattle's writing and literature community center, offering readings, performances, classes and events.

The Capitol Hill Block Party: Welcome to hipster heaven

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Over 60 indie bands play for 3 days in Capitol Hill each July.

University Bookstore: The heart of the Ave

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The University Bookstore offers more than textbooks and UW sweatshirts.

Merchant's Cafe: Boozing up the city for 100+ years

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Merchant's Cafe has been continually serving Seattle since 1890.

The Smith Tower: Still standing tall

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Although it no longer holds the title of tallest building on the west coast, views from the Smith Tower's observation deck are sensational.

Bumbershoot 2010: the biggest party of the year

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival is the largest urban arts festival in North America.

Center for Wooden Boats: a "see"-worthy peek into maritime history

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Wanna be pirates and other sea-dogs will love the exhibits and boat rides at the Center for Wooden Boats.

Top Pot Donuts: Official fried dough of the Seattle Sounders

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

When Top Pot Donuts started in 2002, no one would have predicted that the cafe and its "hand-forged" donuts and locally-roasted coffee beans would branch into a virtual donut empire.

Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center: Preserving Seattle's golden years

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

A tiny national park preserves the history of the gold rush that built Seattle.

Seattle Art Museum's "Target Practice" gets art in the crosshairs

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:40:29 GMT

Every piece in this fascinating exhibition of modern art has one thing in common with the others: it's been in a fight with the artist that made it.

The Tractor Tavern: affordable good times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The Tractor Tavern is Seattle's little Grand Ole Opry, an intimate, down-home nightspot featuring wonderful live music nearly every night of the week.

Maximus/Minimus invites you to pig out

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Enjoy what may be the best darn pulled-pork sandwich you've ever tasted, served from a lunch truck with a snout.

Japanese Garden at Washington Park Arboretum: a world apart

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This peaceful, lush spot is only 2.5 miles from downtown Seattle, but it feels like another world.

Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair: Now, it's summer

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Seattle's Fremont neighborhood celebrates the longest day of the year with a Mardi Gras-like parade and a two-day party.

Sinners & Saints helps to keep Fremont peculiar

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This tapas-and-tequila joint is a perfect fit for a neighborhood that boasts a statue of Lenin, a bridge troll, and a summer parade of naked bicyclists. Four words: Goldfish races. Every Tuesday.

Top Pot's handmade doughnuts are a sweet success in Seattle

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This local doughnut company has proven popular enough spawn to five Seattle locations for the happiest of reasons: because their doughnuts simply rule.

Hi-Life serves up great tastes and real surprises

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Something good is always cooking at the Hi-Life restaurant, located in a nearly 100-year-old firehouse.

Alki Beach Park: summer in Seattle

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This strip of sandy beach is popular with picnickers and rollerbladers year-round, but in summer, it practically becomes a resort town.

Jim Henson's Fantastic World: Muppet mania!

Thu, 28 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The antic genius of the man who created "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show" is in full display in this family-friendly and fairly fuzzy exhibit.

The Seattle International Film Festival is a big-screen epic

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

SIFF is the largest film festival in the United States, is under way. With nearly 400 films screening over three weeks, it's nearly impossible to see it all but it's fun to try.

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop: where Seattle gets weird

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This waterfront museum and shop boasts shrunken heads, mummies and things stranger still.

Shiku Sushi: modest eatery with superstar rolls

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Some of Seattle's tastiest sushi rolls, izakaya dishes and cocktails can be found at this unpretentious Japanese restaurant and lounge.

Seattle Center Monorail darts through history

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

There are at least a dozen ways to get from lower Queen Anne to downtown Seattle, but none as enjoyable as a ride on this World's Fair souvenir.