From November 12 to 19, there’s something for everyone in Seattle and the surrounding area: catch performances by Yuki Chiba, the Four Tops, and Garth Brooks; see ballet and cabaret; visit film and comedy festivals; or wander among the WildLanterns light displays. The lineup also includes local makers’ markets, art walks, tastings, sports games, and family events. Some events continue beyond the week. More details are available on the Events12 website and on the organizers’ pages: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Events in Seattle and the Surrounding Area
| Dates | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12 | Seattle, Showbox | Yuki Chiba concert. | — |
| Nov. 12–15 | Seattle, Jazz Alley | Four Tops concerts. | — |
| Nov. 12–15 | Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena | Garth Brooks concerts. | — |
| Nov. 12 | Seattle, Seattle Aquarium | “Gill and Chill” after-hours event with themed activities, a scavenger hunt, and aquarium exhibits; food and drinks available for purchase. Ages 21 and up. | Event and tickets |
| Nov. 12–14 | Seattle, The Triple Door | Kat Robichaud’s “Misfit Cabaret: Ghosted,” featuring burlesque, drag, and circus acts. | Tickets |
| Nov. 12–14 | Puyallup, Washington State Fair Events Center | Quilting, crafts, and sewing festival with workshops, seminars, fabrics, and craft supplies. Free parking. | Festival, discount coupon |
| Nov. 12–19 | Various locations | Free art walks at venues displaying works of art: Capitol Hill and West Seattle on Nov. 12; Belltown on Nov. 13; Ballard and Georgetown on Nov. 14; Edmonds on Nov. 19. | Seattle art walks |
| Nov. 12–28 | Various locations in Western Washington | Seattle International Comedy Competition: 22 shows at 18 venues. | Competition website, tickets |
| Nov. 12–Dec. 27 | Issaquah, Seattle, Everett, Greenwood | Theater productions: “Come from Away” in Issaquah, “Eureka Day” in Seattle, and “Ragtime” in Everett on Nov. 12; “Little Women” in Greenwood starting Nov. 19; “The Outsiders” at the Paramount starting Nov. 27. | — |
| Nov. 12–Dec. 31 | Seattle | Fun tours and experiences: a cruise on the bay, a Mount Rainier tour, the Space Needle with the Chihuly glass museum, and the Seattle Underground. | — |
| Nov. 12–Dec. 31 | Seattle | Food tours: Pike Place Market, downtown chocolate, Capitol Hill coffee, and a wine tasting with cheese and chocolate. | Food tours |
| Nov. 12–Dec. 31 | Various locations | Free activities and attractions: gardens, museums, classical music, dance nights, walking trails, and free tickets to Amazon Spheres on Nov. 21. | — |
| Nov. 13 | Seattle, Emerald City Music | A pianist will perform five sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. | Concert, additional concert in Olympia |
| Nov. 13–14 | Seattle, Magnuson Park | Gobble Up market featuring 80 local food and drink makers, kitchen goods, and food trucks. | Market |
| Nov. 13–14 | Bellevue, Newport High School | Free sale of used ski and winter gear. Admission is charged during the first hour on Friday. | Newport Ski Swap |
| Nov. 13–15 | Seattle, McCaw Hall | Pacific Northwest Ballet presents four works, including George Balanchine’s one-act ballet “La Sonnambula.” | Ghost Stories |
| Nov. 13–15 | Seattle, Lumen Field Event Center | International auto show featuring about 300 new cars and trucks, including electric and hybrid vehicles; test drives available. | Auto show |
| Nov. 13–15 | Seattle, SIFF Cinema Uptown | Romanian Film Festival. Actors and directors will attend some screenings; all films are shown with English subtitles. | Festival |
| Nov. 13–15 | Poulsbo, 14 studios | Free tour of 14 studios featuring works by 53 artists. | Art in the Woods, venue map |
| Nov. 13–15 | Vancouver, Washington, Kiggins Theatre | Conference exploring the mystery of airplane hijacker D. B. Cooper and efforts to identify him. | Conference, schedule |
| Nov. 13–Jan. 17 | Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo | WildLanterns features spectacular light displays depicting animals and natural landscapes from around the world. | WildLanterns |
| Nov. 14 | Seattle, ArtLove Salon | Fundraising evening for the Seattle Cabaret Festival, with a Filipino dinner and performances by artists. | Tickets and information |
| Nov. 14 | Seattle, Phinney Center | Beer and cider tasting: 10 samples from 25 breweries and cideries, snacks, and DJ music. Ages 21 and up. | Information, tickets |
| Nov. 14 | Tacoma, Waterfront Market at Ruston | Free children’s business fair with 61 booths selling products made by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17. | Information |
| Nov. 14 | Enumclaw, downtown | Wine walk with a glass and 10 tasting tickets for local shops; pop-up vendors and a DJ will also be on site. Ages 21 and up. | Information, tickets |
| Nov. 14–15 | Seattle, Broadway Performance Hall | O-Jak Bridge Festival brings Korean and Chinese traditions together with taekwondo, K-pop, ballet, and contemporary dance; art goods will also be available. | Festival |
| Nov. 14–15 | Stanwood, Pilchuck Glass School | Self-guided forest walk among neon artworks and light installations. Sold out. | Light the Forest |
| Nov. 14–28 | Seattle, Hot Stove Society | Cooking classes with a professional chef: Middle Eastern lunch on Nov. 14, Japanese ramen and salad on Nov. 27, and Asian bao buns on Nov. 28. | Classes and booking |
| Nov. 14–29 | Seattle and Woodinville | Candlelight concerts: a string quartet performs popular music amid the glow of flickering candles. The program includes songs by The Beatles, Queen, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, and others. | Concerts and tickets |
| Nov. 14–Dec. 20 | Seattle, Hotel Sorrento | Holiday tea service with black, green, or herbal tea and a tiered stand of sandwiches and sweets. Ugly sweater contests on Dec. 19 and 20. | Tickets and information |
| Nov. 14–Dec. 27 | Seattle, Waterways Cruises | Brunch cruise with a breakfast buffet and a two-hour trip around the lake; guests have a reserved table. | Booking |
| Nov. 15 | Seattle, Terra Plata | Four-course charity family dinner featuring local seasonal ingredients and wine, benefiting Seattle farmers markets. Ages 21 and up. | Tickets and information |
| Nov. 15 | Lynnwood, Embassy Suites | Antique doll and toy market with 50 vendors offering items ranging from antiques to pieces from the mid-20th century. | Information |
| Nov. 15–26 | Various locations | Thanksgiving runs and walks in Kirkland, Renton, Seattle, Gig Harbor, Issaquah, and Tacoma. | — |
| Nov. 18–22 | Seattle, SIFF Cinema Uptown | Cinema Italian Style festival screens 12 Italian films with English subtitles; an opening-night party will be held at KEXP on Nov. 18. | Festival |
| Nov. 18–Jan. 3 | Auburn, White River Valley Museum | Free display of a dozen Christmas trees decorated by local businesses. The museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as Nov. 26, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. | Festival of Trees, opening information |
| Nov. 19 | Seattle, Lumen Field | Seattle Sounders home soccer match against Real Salt Lake. | Schedule, tickets |
| Nov. 19 | Seattle, Central Cinema | Sing along with subtitles to 30 music videos of 1980s hits, from Depeche Mode and Blondie to Duran Duran and The Cure. | Information, tickets |
| Nov. 19 | Tacoma | Free evening at the city’s museums: Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. | — |
| Nov. 19–22 | Seattle, Yaw Theater | Butoh festival featuring an unusual Japanese dance form in which performers paint their faces white and move from playfully to grotesquely. Thursday’s cabaret is free. | Festival, tickets |
| Nov. 19–Jan. 1 | Seattle, Sheraton Grand Seattle | Free “Gingerbread Village” featuring four displays made mostly from edible materials; a donation box will be available. | Information |
| Nov. 19–Jan. 3 | Various locations | Holiday shows: “The Flight Before Xmas,” “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” “A Christmas Story,” “A Very Die Hard Christmas,” “Sorry Wrong Chimney,” “Peter Pan Goes Wrong,” “Snowed In,” “Scrooge,” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” | — |
| Nov. 19–Mar. 6 | Seattle, Alaska Airlines Arena and other venues | Washington Huskies basketball season: the team hosts Utah Tech on Nov. 19; the schedule also includes games in Hawaii and matchups with teams from various universities through Mar. 6. | Schedule, tickets |
| Nov. 19–Apr. 3 | Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena and other venues | Seattle Kraken hockey season: home games include matchups against the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 19, the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 23, and the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 25. | Schedule, tickets |