Hi! Have you seen Dan Pelosi’s new cookbook? It’s fabulous. So is this story about foraging in the city, which makes fiddleheads look irresistible. And our September/October issue should be hitting shelves any day now—it’s the travel issue, and the first one under our new editor-in-chief, who jumped in mid-production and took the helm like a pro. We think it’s one of our best yet!

Here’s what you can get up to this week:

Jurassic Parking Lot

Now-Sept. 14
Seattle Public Theater
$40+

From the creators of A Very Die Hard Christmas and Titanish, this hilarious stage show imagines dinosaurs roaming not a theme park but a multi-level garage. Expect actors in dino suits, plenty of campy humor, and a storyline that leans into parody and social commentary. Because let’s be honest, Jurassic Park is beloved—and also especially ripe for satire.

 

Moon Viewing 2025 – Day 1

Sept. 5-6, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Seattle Japanese Garden
$35

The annual Moon Viewing invites visitors to experience the harvest moon in one of the city’s most serene settings. The two-night event blends tradition and performance, with live music, dance, poetry readings, and tea. Lanterns line the garden paths, adding to the sense of quiet ceremony. Tickets sell out quickly, making this one of the garden’s most anticipated events of the year.

 

Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Tour

Sept. 5-7
McCaw Hall, Seattle
$48.35

Known for her sharp stand-up on relationships, mental health, and the absurdities of adulthood, Tomlinson has become one of comedy’s biggest breakout voices, with two Netflix specials and a spot hosting CBS’s After Midnight. Expect hilarious, fast-paced humor from a performer who’s quickly becoming a household name—and a reminder of how good it feels to laugh.

 

Arts-a-Glow

Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Downtown Burien
Free

Burien lights up for the city’s annual festival of illuminated art and community creativity. For one night, the Highline Heritage Museum becomes a “Glow Museum,” with projection art, interactive stations, and glowing displays. There will be roaming performers, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment, turning downtown Burien into a radiant outdoor gallery.

Shout Your Abortion’s 10th Birthday Bash

Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Washington Hall, Seattle
$15

Shout Your Abortion marks 10 years with a big party. The grassroots movement, launched in Seattle in 2015, has spent the last decade finding creative ways to normalize abortion and support access. This birthday bash will feature DJs, fashion collaborations, screen printing, tarot, tattoos, and plenty of dancing.

An Evening w/ ONDARA (FKA J.S. ONDARA)

Sunday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m.
The Crocodile
$37.35

Born in Nairobi and now based in Minneapolis, Ondara has built a following with his stripped-down folk and Americana sound, shaped by a teenage discovery of Bob Dylan. His debut album, Tales of America, earned a Grammy nomination and tours with the Lumineers and Neil Young.

Visit our events calendar for more ideas.