We have a busy week of events across the Seattle area — from the musical Grease in Everett and the HONK! Fest West street parade to a cabaret festival in Ballard, Candlelight concerts, and the long‑awaited return of Blue Man Group to the Paramount. For active types there’s the Flying Wheels bike marathon in Redmond and the Beer Run in North‑East Seattle, while foodies will find dinner cruises, gastrotours and the Rosé Revival tasting in Kirkland; family programs include Orca Fest and Pollinator Fest, and stadiums host Mariners games and Seawolves home matches. Plan ahead — many events run multiple days and require registration or tickets. Source of the event list: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Seattle area event roundup for the week of May 27
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27–Jun 7 | Everett | Musical "Grease" – a nostalgic trip to the 1950s about high‑school life and love at Everett Performing Arts Center. | Show site, Photo, Video |
| May 27–Jun 20 | Seattle & Issaquah (multiple theaters) | Live theater: comedies and romantic stories at various regional theaters ("Barefoot in the Park", "We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up", "She Loves Me"). | – |
| May 27–Oct 31 | Seattle Waterfront | Sail on the Bay Lady schooner around Elliott Bay with daytime and sunset sailings, departing from Seattle's Tall Ship pier. | Info, Map, Video |
| May 27–Dec 31 | Various locations | "Free things in Seattle": tours, museums, gardens and walks (Locks tour, Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, dance nights, and more). | – |
| May 28–Jun 6 | Ballard, Seattle | Seattle Cabaret Festival – dozens of cabaret performances: rock, blues, opera, a cappella, political satire, chanson and original songs at Egan's Ballard Jam House. | Festival site, Schedule, Map |
| May 28–Dec 26 | Seattle | Culinary gastrotours around Seattle with tastings: Pike Place Market, chocolate, coffee on Capitol Hill, wine, bread, cheese and chocolate. | – |
| May 29 | South Lake Union, Seattle | Dining in the Dark – a blind dining experience: three‑course menu served in darkness/with blindfolds at The Collective Seattle. | Info & tickets, Map, Video |
| May 29 | Eastlake, Seattle | Romantic Dinner Cruise – dinner with views of Lake Union and Lake Washington aboard Waterways Cruises. | Cruise, Map, Video |
| May 29 | Kirkland | Rosé Revival & Cool Whites tasting evening – dozens of rosé and white wine samples at The Woodmark hotel on the shores of Lake Washington (21+). | Event, Map, Photo |
| May 29–30 | Seattle, multiple venues | Candlelight Concerts – hour‑long "candlelit" string quartet concerts with programs: Coldplay, string‑arranged hip‑hop, Joe Hisaishi, Juan Gabriel, Adele. | Concerts, Video |
| May 29–30 | Georgetown, Seattle | Teen circus show Revolt of the Tails – acrobatics, aerials and dance by youth troupe Celestial Circus at Yaw Theater. | Info, Map |
| May 29–30 | Puyallup | Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – scrapbooking fair with workshops, vendors and evening "crop" parties at Washington State Fair Events Center. | Site, Map, Video |
| May 29–31 | Seattle area | HONK! Fest West – a street festival of brass and marching bands from around the world (Georgetown, Columbia City, Pratt Park). | Festival, Photos, Video |
| May 29–31 | Downtown Seattle | Blue Man Group – the cult show blending comedy, music and visual effects at Paramount Theatre. | Show site, Tickets, Map, Video |
| May 29–31 | South Lake Union, Seattle | PhotoFest weekend at Glazer’s Camera – free talks, workshops, photo walks and brand‑rep meet‑and‑greets. | Schedule, Map |
| May 29–31 | Seattle, various venues | Seattle Asian American Film Festival – screenings of Asian American films, opening reception and Q&A sessions with creators. | Festival, Wing Luke map, B.P.H. map, Video |
| May 29–31 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Bite of Greece Seattle – an intimate Greek festival with food, wine and music at the Church of the Assumption. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 29–Sep 27 | SoDo, Seattle | Seattle Mariners baseball season at T‑Mobile Park; this week features a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. | Schedule, Map, Tickets |
| May 30 | Belltown, Seattle | Hot Stove Society cooking class: "Pizza from Scratch" – chef demo and tasting at Hotel Ändra. | Classes, Map, Video |
| May 30 | Seattle (various neighborhoods) | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours – strolls of Queen Anne and the waterfront with commentary on urban development. | Tours, FAQ, Video |
| May 30 | North‑East Seattle | Beer Run – a fun 5K Brewery Running Series race with beer, music and food trucks at Hellbent Brewing. | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Redmond | Flying Wheels Summer Century bike ride – 50/70/100‑mile route options with scenic views and aid stations, starting at Marymoor Park. | Event, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Issaquah | Gilman Village Spring Fest – an evening tasting of wine, beer and cider with live music at Gilman Village (21+). | Info, Map, Tickets |
| May 30 | Woodinville | Pollinator Fest – talks about pollinating insects, farm walks, kids' workshops and music at 21 Acres farm. | Festival, Map, Site map, Photo |
| May 30 | Kent | Kent International Festival – world cuisines, music, dance and cultural booths at ShoWare Center. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Bothell | Bothell Block Party and BrewFest – drink tastings, food trucks and two stages of live music in the UW Bothell area (21+). | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Federal Way | Arts Explosion – art fair with artist booths, concerts, food trucks and kids' activities at Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Carnation | Farmview Dinner – a three‑course farm‑to‑table dinner with wine pairings and a welcome cocktail at Carnation Farms. | Event, FAQ, Map, Photo |
| May 30 | Shelton | Forest Festival – main day of the forest festival: run/walk, parade, lumberjack show, rides, concerts and fireworks. | Site, Run, Photo, Video |
| May 30–31 | Sand Point, Seattle | Renegade Craft Fair – large market of independent makers (180 vendors) in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park. | Event, Map, Photo |
| May 30–31 | Everett | Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live show – giant trucks, stunts, jumps and special effects at Angel of the Winds Arena. | Site, Map, Tickets, Photo, Video |
| May 30–Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct buses – convenient weekend and holiday access to popular mountain trails (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si). | Info, Photo, Video |
| May 30–Sep 7 | Ballard, Seattle | Free summer lawn concerts at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks on weekends and Labor Day. | Schedule, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30–Oct 31 | Skykomish | Great Northern & Cascade Railway mini‑train ride – a 10‑minute ride through a tunnel and over a bridge plus souvenir shop. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 31 | First Hill, Seattle | "A Celebration of Community" concert by Orquesta Northwest – Latin music, mariachi and guest artists at Town Hall Seattle. | Info, Map |
| May 31 | Queen Anne, Seattle | Orca Fest – family festival celebrating orcas with music, chalk art, face painting and eco booths near the KEXP studio. | Festival, Map |
| May 31–Jun 7 | Tukwila | Seattle Seawolves Major League Rugby matches at Starfire Sports (home game May 31). | Schedule, Map, Tickets, Video |
