The week of March 8–14 promises a bright lineup of events across the Seattle area: from the grand Emerald City Comic Con and musical premieres at Benaroya Hall to street celebrations — St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals, Holi and Festival of Color — as well as family and niche events: a vinyl fair, the Penn Cove MusselFest, a Cirque du Soleil show at Marymoor, and camping/sports events like Kraken games and WWE Raw. The schedule also includes numerous theater productions, the Firebird ballet, Candlelight concerts, art walks and food tours — so there’s something for every mood, from a quiet evening at the theater to a loud citywide celebration. Details and schedules are compiled on Events12 for the Seattle area (https://www.events12.com/seattle/).
Seattle area picks (March 8–14)
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | Tacoma | Tacoma Beer Week: tastings and food pairings at bars and breweries during Tacoma Beer Week (≈55 events). | Tacoma Beer Week, Photo |
| Mar 8 | Downtown, Seattle | Comic-Con: the giant Emerald City Comic Con for comics, anime, games and pop culture; costumes encouraged; held at the Seattle Convention Center. | Festival site, Map, Photos, Video |
| Mar 8 | Downtown, Seattle | The Notebook (musical), based on the novel and film, about a couple whose love endures trials — at the Paramount Theatre. | Info, Map, Tickets, Photos, Video |
| Mar 8 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Seattle International Dance Festival – Winter Mini‑Fest: contemporary dance from Khambatta Dance Company and Colectivo Glovo (Spain/Portugal) at Erickson Theatre. | Festival site, Map, Video |
| Mar 8 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Northwest Record Show: vinyl and CD fair — about 50 tables with collectible records, CDs and music memorabilia at Seattle Center Armory. | Event, Map, Photos, Poster |
| Mar 8 | Ballard, Seattle | Seattle Sister Cities’ Soup Sampling: five soup tastings from around the world at the National Nordic Museum for a charitable donation. | Info/tickets, Map |
| Mar 8 | Fauntleroy, Seattle | Irish show Magical Strings: Celtic harps, hammered dulcimers, whistles and Irish dancers at Kenyon Hall. | Info, Map, Tickets |
| Mar 8 | Tukwila | Seattle Miniature Show: miniature festival with about 40 vendors and workshops at DoubleTree Suites Southcenter. | Site, Workshops, Map, Floor plan, Tickets, Video |
| Mar 8 | Redmond | Festival of Color at Redmond City Hall Campus: Indian music and dance, food trucks and mass color powder throws. | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| Mar 8 | Tacoma | Tacoma Remodeling Expo: home improvement show with ideas, expert talks and vendors at Tacoma Convention Center. | Info, Map, Coupon, Photos |
| Mar 8 | Coupeville, Whidbey Island | Penn Cove MusselFest: street mussel food, farm tours, chowder tastings, contests and kids’ activities on the Coupeville Wharf waterfront. | Site, Farm tours, Chowder tour, Mussel Mingle, Map, Photos |
| Mar 8 | Winthrop | Winthrop Balloon Roundup: morning launches of a dozen hot air balloons and an evening “glow” (weather permitting). | Info, Map, Morning video, Evening video |
| Mar 8–12 | Shoreline and Tacoma | Screenings of Oscar‑nominated short films (animation, live‑action; documentaries also shown in Tacoma) at Grand Cinema and Landmark Crest. | Video preview |
| Mar 8–22 | Redmond | Cirque du Soleil ECHO in the big top at Marymoor Park: the story of a heroine whose choices change the world, with acrobatics and visual effects. | Info, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Mar 8–22 | Everett | Baskerville: a comedic Sherlock Holmes play — a parody, fast‑paced detective show at Everett Performing Arts Center. | Info, Map, Photo, Video 1, Video 2 |
| Mar 8–29 | Seattle and Woodinville | Candlelight Concerts: hour‑long chamber concerts under (LED) candlelight — from Fleetwood Mac and ABBA to classical and video game music at hotels and museums. | Info, Video |
| Mar 8–29 | Benaroya Hall, Downtown | Concert lineup at Benaroya Hall: piano evenings, symphonic programs, Rainbow City Concert Band and a “Peanuts” video show. | Map, Photos |
| Mar 8–29 | Various venues | Live theater roundup: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at ACT, the musical Ruthless in Redmond, Spring Awakening in Tacoma and more (see site for dates and venues). | |
| Mar 8–Dec 26 | Seattle | Taste of Seattle: a series of culinary tours — chef tastings at Pike Place, chocolate, donut and wine‑and‑cheese tours. | |
| Mar 8–Dec 31 | Seattle and suburbs | Free activities roundup: parks and gardens, free museum days, classical music, dance and walking routes. | |
| Mar 9 | Seattle Center / Climate Pledge Arena | WWE Monday Night Raw: televised wrestling show featuring WWE superstars at Climate Pledge Arena. | Info, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Mar 9 & 19 | All Washington state parks | Discover Pass Free Days: free day use and parking at 145 state parks without a pass (most parks allow dogs on leash). | Info, Parks without dogs |
| Mar 10 | Benaroya Hall, Downtown | Ignite Seattle: about a dozen speakers, five minutes each with visual slides — a fast, punchy night of short talks. | Site, Map, Tickets, Photos, Video |
| Mar 10 | Bellevue | Happy Hour & Hellos networking night: drinks, snacks and mingling for young professionals at Terry's Kitchen. | Info/RSVP, Map (source error), Photo |
| Mar 10–Apr 13 | Seattle Center / Climate Pledge Arena | Seattle Kraken home games at Climate Pledge Arena (see schedule for opponents and dates). | Site, Map, Tickets |
| Mar 12 | Central District, Seattle | Karaoke movie night “The Totally 2K Sing Along”: 2000s–2010s hits with sing‑along subtitles at Central Cinema. | Info, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Mar 12–14 | Downtown, Seattle | Misfit Cabaret: Burlesque Circus — seductive acrobats, drag clowns and “circus lions” at The Triple Door (17+/21+). | Info, Map, Video |
| Mar 12–15 | SoDo, Seattle | Seattle RV Show: hundreds of RVs, accessories, seminars and a beer/wine zone at Lumen Field Event Center. | Site, Map, Video |
| Mar 12–20 | Various neighborhoods | Seattle Art Walks: evening gallery strolls and routes in Capitol Hill, Ballard, West Seattle, Edmonds and University District. | Info |
| Mar 13 | Issaquah | Beats, Barrels and Brews evening: buffet dinner, three drinks, games and ABBA covers at Pickering Barn (21+). | Info, Map, Tickets, Photo, Video |
| Mar 13–15 | Monroe | Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show: about 400 quilts, demonstrations and a market at Evergreen State Fairgrounds. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Mar 13–15 | Puyallup | Seattle Golf Show: 150 exhibitors, free lessons, junior golf zone, stage and bar at Washington State Fair Events Center. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Mar 13–15 | Blaine | Wings Over Water birding festival: expert talks, field trips, kids’ activities and a market at Blaine Community Center. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Mar 13–22 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Firebird and two other productions about the mythical bird that saves lovers — at McCaw Hall. | Info, Map |
| Mar 13 & 27 | South Lake Union, Seattle | Dining in the Dark: a three‑course blind dining experience (masks provided), fish/meat/vegan options at The Collective Seattle (12+). | Info, Map, Video |
| Mar 14 | Seattle Waterfront | St. Patrick’s Day Parade: bands, pipers, dancers, floats and vintage cars along Alaskan Way from Pier 66 to 58. | Info, Map, Video |
| Mar 14 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Seattle LepreCon bar crawl: route through eight bars with costume contests and drink deals (21+). | Info/tickets, Photos |
| Mar 14 | Montlake, Seattle | Balkan Night Northwest: Balkan bands, dancing and cuisine at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (children under 15 free). | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| Mar 14 | Bellevue | Holi at Crossroads Park: DJed Indian music, food and colored powder in Bellevue (free admission; powder available for purchase). | Info, Map, Tickets |
| Mar 14 | Lynnwood | Jet City Roller Derby: women’s roller derby matches and a beer garden at Seaview Gym (Edmonds College). | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| Mar 14 | Edmonds | A Celtic Celebration: Celtic tunes and step dancing by the Gothard Sisters at Edmonds Center for the Arts. | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| Mar 14 | Bothell | Shamrock Shuffle Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk: a wine/beer/spirits crawl through downtown Bothell (10 tastings, 21+). | Info, Map |
| Mar 14 | Tacoma | St. Paddy’s Day Run: 5K walk/run, 10K and half‑marathon through downtown Tacoma, starting at The Forum. | Info, Map, Photo |
| Mar 14–15 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Irish Festival: free programming with Irish music and dance, films, exhibits and a marketplace at Seattle Center Armory. | Info, Map, Photos |
| Mar 14–15 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Emerald City Irish Film Festival: a selection of Irish feature and short films at the Pacific Science Center IMAX theater. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Mar 14 & 17 | Pike Place Market, Downtown | Kells St. Patrick's Irish Festival at Kells Irish Pub: music festival with eight bands starting at noon (21+). | Info, Map, Video |
| Mar 14–17 | Bothell | St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at McMenamins Anderson School: food and drinks, live music and a bagpiper; free parking. | Info, Map |
| Mar 14–28 | Belltown, Seattle | Hot Stove Society culinary classes at Hotel Andra: chef demonstrations and generous tastings (themes — Persian, Thai, “Nashville” cuisine and the Middle East). | Classes, Map, Video |
| Mar 14–28 | Chelan | Taste Tour: a guided wine and food route — four stops with wine and bites around Chelan (transport not included). | Info, Map, Tickets |
| Mar 14–29 | Mercer Island and Seattle | Seattle Jewish Film Festival: films about Jewish culture and history, opening/closing parties, brunches and filmmaker Q&As. | Site, Brochure, Photos, Video |
| Mar 14–Dec 27 | Eastlake, Seattle | Waterways Cruises dinner cruises on Lake Union and Lake Washington: brunch or dinner cruises with a private table and guide. | Info (via general text), Map, Video |