Experience an evening that’s the best mix of historic and modern. At The Triple Door in Seattle you’ll step into what was originally a 1920s vaudeville house, but has become a modern entertainment hub with plush booths, clear sight lines from every seat and the best sound system around. You can enjoy exotic cocktails and cuisine from the Wild Ginger restaurant upstairs during your show or in the Musicquarium Lounge before or after your event. The lounge features a stunning 1,900 gallon freshwater aquarium and live music most nights, making it the perfect pairing for a show. On the Main Stage you’ll hear musicians from around the world and from nearly every genre, as well as a variety of other entertainment.

When “High Priestess of Soul” Nina Simone first heard about the tragic bombing deaths of four young girls in an Alabama church in 1963, the singer-songwriter turned to her music as a means of expressing the country’s agony. “Four Women” and Simone’s other evocative activist anthems sang to a truth that the world needed to hear. And it is a truth that remains sung to this day. This musical includes some of Simone’s most popular Civil Rights anthems, like “Mississippi Goddam,” “Go Limp,” and “Young, Gifted, and Black” to look at an artist and the women around her as their journey leads them down a path of discovery and healing. Written by Christina Ham and directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, Nina Simone: Four Women makes its West Coast premiere courtesy of Seattle Rep at the Bagley Wright Theatre.

On December 4, 1956, a twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley to Memphis’ Sun Records. The rock ‘n’ roll musical Million Dollar Quartet was inspired by this legendary recording session — the first and only collaboration between these true legends, each of whom had an undeniable influence on American music. This thrilling production takes you inside the studio with the four major talents who came together to form a red-hot band for one unforgettable night, and features such enduring hits as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Great Balls of Fire” and “Hound Dog.” A hit on Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet was nominated for 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Awards. Now it returns to the Village Theatre stage in Issaquah – 12 years after its triumphant premiere.

A group of unemployed steel workers go The Full Monty in this hit Broadway musical comedy inspired by the Oscar-nominated film. In this Americanized stage adaptation written by Terrence McNally, six men decide to make some cash by putting on a striptease act. But as they aren’t exactly your typical beefcakes, what they end up creating is the most unforgettable display of flesh that their blue-collar town has ever seen — all while conquering their inner demons, improving their self-esteem and learning some important lessons about friendship. The Full Monty was nominated for a whopping 10 Tony Awards in 2001, including Best Musical, and now you can enjoy this touching, funny and crowd-pleasing show at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse.

Delve into the deep, dark history of Pioneer Square on this adults-only jaunt under the streets of Seattle. During this intimate 75-minute walking tour, your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through several key sections of the historic 1890s-era subterranean passageways, while cluing you in on the drinking, gambling and other illicit activities that ran rampant in the area around the turn of the century. In fact, you’ll learn how Skid Road (Yesler Way) became America’s very first Skid Row and much more.

Both a fun hobby and unique art form, scrapbooking is more than just a photo album — it’s a handy way to capture cherished memories while expressing your own creativity. Whether you’re an experienced pro (you’ve got the glue gun battle scars to prove it) or a beginner, the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo has all the inspiration you need for your next project. During this year’s expo, you’ll be able to try out new tools, shop around for the latest products, learn exciting techniques at make-and-take workshops, and create some new memories with other crafty people. Plus, there’ll be door prizes and other opportunities to win special gifts throughout the day. Be prepared to get your craft on at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Pullayup.

ComedySportz is Seattle’s leading improv comedy show. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of this interactive, family-friendly show, and audience volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage. It’s perfect for dates, a night out on the town, or even quality time with the family, since kids love it as much as grown-ups.

You show up, share a personal, true story and the actors recreate your story on the spot on stage, through the art of improvised movement, music, dialogue and imagery. It’s called playback, a form that was originally developed in 1975 in New York State by Jo Salas and Jonathan Fox, and is now practiced in many languages by groups all over the world. It even has its own festivals. Come to Seattle Asian Medicine and Martial Arts ready to share and listen to everything from past memories to future dreams, with each month focusing on a different topic.

While ComedySportz thrives off of the impulsivity of improv, just wait and see what kind of brilliance they produce when the performers write a script of their own. Something Great showcases sketch comedy from some of the troupe’s funniest talent. Check out the organized chaos at the Atlas Theatre in Seattle.

Leave the outside world behind when you venture into Can Can Cabaret’s make-believe world beneath Pike Place Market in Seattle. Inspired by starlets, harlots and bygone eras of Parisian cabaret, you’ll enjoy show-stopping singers and highly athletic dancers during The Brunch Show, which features family-friendly performances and a menu that includes mimosas and a market fresh menu of brunch classics. Your hilarious host will guide you through a glittering multimedia spectacle of exquisitely choreographed dance set against a backdrop of all-new high definition visual content. This funny, sparkly spectacle is sure to become the highlight of your weekend.

There is a buzz of excitement in the air when you enter at the Gum Wall. People are lined up at the concession (where you smell the fresh buttered popcorn) and over at the bar they are serving icy, inexpensive drinks. Everyone is here to laugh. As you enter the theater, you feel the beat of the music. BAM! This is Theatresports. This is Seattle’s best weekly, high-stakes, competitive improv tournament. Based on audience suggestion, two teams of improvisers rumble, competing with exciting fast-paced segments improv games, stories, scenes, and a few songs. Boo the judges as they award points to each team. At the end of the night, a team is declared a winner, the person with the best audience suggestion walks out with a prize and you walk out with new memories.

If Show and Tell was as much fun as Found Objects, nobody would have left preschool. For the skilled improvisers of Improv Anonymous take the concept behind the familiar classroom activity and expand it into something exciting and altogether unpredictable. Each week, the performers will bring in an actual object from their day or request one from the audience. Then, with the audience’s support, they will craft a story on the spot that explores each object. As crowd suggestions and on-stage epiphanies build into a narrative, expect to be surprised and delighted by the hidden lives of everyday objects — and those that own them — during Found Objects at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater.

Enjoy two hilarious improv shows in this hour-long show. First Act is Missed Connections: The ‘Missed Connections’ section of Craigslist is known for it’s variety of awkward, juicy, embarrassing, hilarious, and occasionally heartfelt attempts at human connection. In this show the performers will read a variety of these posts and then improvise scenes and characters, exploring the foibles of searching for love in the digital age. Second Act is Dear Olive Garden: Sometimes the review a person leaves for a chain restaurants actually say more about the person writing the review than it says about the restaurant. In this show the performers will read reviews of chain establishments and create scenes and characters, exploring the eccentricities of the sorts of folks who just must let the world know about their dining experience.

Both irreverent and surprisingly sentimental, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas is the classic country-western musical comedy based on the strange-but-true story of the real-life Chicken Ranch brothel. Protected by a friendly sheriff and frequented by governors, senators, mayors and even victorious college football teams, Miss Mona’s cozy bordello thrives in the small town of Gilbert — until a puritan nemesis in the guise of a crusading do-gooder focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution and tries to shut it down. Nominated for a passel of Tonys in its original ’79 Broadway run and turned into a hit film starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, this latest production comes to the Seattle Music Theatre.

The Pacific Northwest has been home to more than its fair share of the nation’s more notorious killers.This 90 minute Seattle Murder History Tour covers some of Seattle’s most notorious homicide cases. View crime scene photos and hear how some of the perpetrators may have gotten away with murder. Your stroll through the historical streets of Pioneer Square will offer chills, as you learn just how corrupt the city of Seattle was.

Divorcées Mary and Jo think their best friend Liz’s new beau, Jackson, is a serial killer. When Jackson announces plans to take Liz’s 19-year-old daughter, Amanda, on a camping expedition, Mary and Jo snap into FBI mode to apprehend the evil ruffian. The wild plot and slapstick antics lead the quirky cast into the red rocks of Southern Utah on a journey that will leave you laughing and prove that nothing is ever as simple as it appears to be.

Teatro ZinZanni has been called “the Kit Kat Klub on acid,” but you won’t have to worry about bad vibes when you take this trip. Enter a fantastical world where a magical Maître d’ struggles to make opening night a success. Mechanical waitresses, gravity-defying chefs and an amorous busboy who has finally met his match will have to bend over backwards — literally — to save the day. International cirque, comedy and cabaret combine for a topsy-turvy blend that is part circus, part dinner theater and all magic. While you enjoy the show, you can chow down on four courses designed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Jason Wilson. Step into Teatro ZinZanni in Woodinville and experience Love, Chaos, and Dinner.

A celebration of the simple beauty of being human, Tiny Beautiful Things is based on Cheryl Strayed’s (Wild) journey as the beloved anonymous advice columnist for Dear Sugar. Over the years, thousands of people turned to Sugar for words of wisdom, compassion and hope. At first unsure of herself, Sugar finds a way to weave her own life experiences together with the deep yearning and heartrending questions from her readers. This funny and deeply touching exploration of resilience at the Seattle Repertory Theatre was brilliantly adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, the Academy Award-nominated writer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Time Out said the play “knocks you down with its avalanche of kindness,” and honestly, who couldn’t use an experience like that in their lives?

Since 2004, Spooked in Seattle has been telling the stories of real hauntings and providing evidence captured on real paranormal investigations by AGHOST (Advances Ghost Hunters of Seattle-Tacoma. This 90-minute walking tour takes you through Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, with locations including the Pioneer Square Hotel, the Smith Tower, and Merchant’s Cafe and Saloon, Seattle’s oldest restaurant. You will hear real stories of the ghosts that continue to haunt the area, topped off by venturing into a portion of Seattle’s famous “underground,” with nothing but a flashlight. The tour begins and ends at Spooked in Seattle headquarters.

One of the most groundbreaking and romantic musicals ever written, West Side Story sets Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in the turbulent and passionate streets of New York’s West Side during the 1950s. Tony is a dreamer, ready to leave his street gang behind and face the future head-on; Maria is idealistic and looking to explore womanhood and the world beyond her family’s dress shop. When the two meet, their worlds stop — and cultural divides and societal expectations give way to star-crossed love. Featuring a live orchestra performing one of the most exciting scores ever written for the stage, and a story that tackles topics of prejudice, street violence, and the need for compassion between communities, this production at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre will rumble in your heart long after the final note is sung.

With successful careers, a stable home and a good marriage, the only thing missing from Annie and Peter’s lives is a child. After several failed attempts to start a family, the couple decides to adopt, setting their sights on a child from Africa. But when they receive surprising news from the adoption agency, Annie and Peter’s marriage is truly put to the test as secrets are exposed and the couple is left with an unexpected choice. Making its way to The Bathhouse Theater in Seattle, The Call is a stirring portrait of cultural divide, casting global issues into the heart of an American home and offering thought-provoking insight into marriage, identity and community.

Moses and Kitch stand around on the corner — talking smack, passing the time and hoping that today a miracle will come. A provocative mash-up of Waiting for Godot and the Exodus saga, Pass Over exposes the unquestionable human spirit of young black men who dream about a promised land they’ve yet to find. Pop culture, historical and religious references intersect in this funny and alarming meditation on manhood, race and the cycle of violence that prevents too many from reaching their full potential. Enjoy this show at Seattle’s Allen Theatre at ACT.

If Seattle’s most iconic attraction is Pike Place Market, Can Can Culinary Cabaret is its best-kept secret. Nestled beneath the Market, it’s the perfect place to spend an intimate, romantic and sensuous evening. Bonbon offers up a tasty confection of adult entertainment.

This isn’t just a cruise — it’s a four-hour adventure that begins when you climb aboard an Argosy vessel, a comfortable ship featuring two cash bars. During this Tillicum Excursion, soak up the beautiful coastal scenery as the narrated jaunt takes you from Puget Sound to Blake Island State Park to explore the 475-acre island, which lies north of Vashon Island and south of Bainbridge Island. Once docked, you’ll disembark and visit Tillicum Village, where you’ll enjoy an appetizer of clams and nectar and a Northwest flavors-inspired buffet meal featuring traditionally prepared alder fire-roasted fish. At the end of the meal, enjoy a Northwest Native American storytelling show with live dancers. Afterward, you’ll have a chance to explore the island’s beaches and forest trails a bit before boarding for the return cruise.

Some of the brightest stars and rising talents of the jazz and blues worlds are coming together for the 12th annual edition of the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center. Whether you’ve been a jazz fan for years or are new to the blues, don’t miss your chance to hear amazing acts live and share the experience with a passionate community. This year’s headliners include The Bad Plus as well as Davina and The Vagabonds.

Sail to Blake Island with Argosy Cruise Ships for a day of hiking, lunch and reconnecting with the great outdoors. After boarding you can select the Huckleberry Bundle for a picnic lunch and a two-hour hike or the Hemlock Bundle, which includes lunch in the longhouse, a guided activity and free time on the island.

See the Father of American Ballet’s breathtaking range as Pacific Northwest Ballet serves up a double dose of George Balanchine. Theme & Variations captures the elegant beauty of classical ballet set to Tchaikovsky, while Tarantella shows off Balanchine’s playful side. The program also includes José Limón’s masterpiece, The Moor’s Pavane, a gorgeous ballet take on Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello. The return of soloist Price Suddarth’s electric Signature kicks off this performance at McCaw Hall in Seattle.

The Peña Flamenca de Seattle was established by Rubina and Marcos Carmona in 1996. Comprised of talented amateur, emerging and established professional flamenco dancers, singers and guitarists, La Peña has provided both a learning and performing environment, while promoting the growth of flamenco arts in the Pacific Northwest. Espacio de Arte is proud to be handed the baton of this important program and will host this year’s showcases at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center. The first program will feature some familiar faces in Seattle flamenco, but the goal is to welcome new artists and a rotating cast of local and regional performers and guest artists. We hope you can join us in supporting our local flamencos!

Cascadian Chorale brings together 35 of the Seattle area’s finest singers to perform some of the most engaging, challenging and entertaining works written for chamber choir. Previously the chorale has sung works by Bach, Haydn and Mozart as well as contemporary works by the likes of Vaughan Williams and Eric Whitacre. In 2011, the Cascadian Chorus had the honor of premiering Spring Light, an original work by William Hawley. Whether it’s a madrigal written by a Renaissance master or a new piece written by a member of the community, the Cascadian Chorale brings energy and life to every piece they perform.

Cascadian Chorale brings together 35 of the Seattle area’s finest singers to perform some of the most engaging, challenging and entertaining works written for chamber choir. Previously the chorale has sung works by Bach, Haydn and Mozart as well as contemporary works by the likes of Vaughan Williams and Eric Whitacre. In 2011, the Cascadian Chorus had the honor of premiering Spring Light, an original work by William Hawley. Whether it’s a madrigal written by a Renaissance master or a new piece written by a member of the community, the Cascadian Chorale brings energy and life to every piece they perform.

In the third annual Laugh-Off, 30 comedians compete for cash prizes of $2000.00. The first week of the competition features 15 comics, as does the second week. Then the Top 5 from those preliminary rounds advance to the semifinals, and the Top 5 from that round take the stage for the finals, where one will be crowned Seattle’s Laugh-Off champion of 2019.

Howe Gelb is currently the enigmatic frontman of the alt-country rock group Giant Sand, which has been laying down eclectic grooves that defy easy categorization since the late 1970s. But in this performance at The Triple Door in Seattle, Gelb is on his own, playing his signature blend of psychedelic jams, jazzy standards, improvised country and western ballads and everything in between. Don’t miss this chance to see the artist who The Quietus called “an enigma, an inspiration and some kind of genius.”

Seattle’s largest indoor night market returns to the Magnsuon Park Hangar 30 with over 150 vendors and a new, alfresco annual Summer Beer Festival with over 25 local and regional craft beers, ciders, seltzers and more on tap. Sink your teeth into Seattle’s favorite Solstice Night Market, welcoming makers, finders and foodies of all ages inside and out at Magnuson Park. The event features 25 food trucks and pop-ups, plus live music. Join the Mobile Food Rodeo for an authentic, fun food and beverage experience that is sure to wow the senses and satisfy your taco craving. Your ticket comes with eight tasting tokens as currency to sample and discover delicious craft beer, ciders and seltzers over two days while shopping, snacking and listening to some live music.

Come enjoy a lavish brunch buffet and the spectacular views of Seattle as you relax in the comfort of a beautiful Waterways yacht. Your two-hour cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington includes champagne or sparkling cider toast upon boarding, your own private table, an expansive buffet of classic Northwest brunch favorites, complimentary coffee and tea, a full-service bar available for the purchase of special alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and Captain’s narration of sights.