This week, we’ve got chefs falling in love (and letting us in on it), prom price tags that’ll make you rethink your corsage budget, and a tiny bit of progress on the gender pay gap. It’s all happening.

Now here’s a few things to get you out the door…

 

Once Upon a Time in a Place Called NOWhere

Now-April 5
12th Ave. Arts Mainstage
$20+

A dance-theatre-visual-fever-dream from Keyes and the NoGoodDoers. If you’re tired of scrolling and need something that jolts your brain back online, this is it.

U District Cherry Blossom Festival

Now-April 6
University District

Yes, the quad is blooming. And yes, it’s busy — but that’s part of the fun. The Cherry Blossom Festival in the University District brings together 80-plus businesses offering pink drinks, petal-themed snacks, and a scavenger hunt with prizes. It’s always so fun to see the blossoms — and a good reminder that beauty like this doesn’t last forever.

SAM Remix

Friday, March 28, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Seattle Art Museum
$35+

Ai Weiwei’s rebel energy meets late-night art party. The museum opens after hours for DJ sets, stand-up comedy, drop-in art, and an excuse to wear mesh and studded belts. Theme: punk chic. Attitude: same.

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite

Saturday, March 29, 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Paramount Theatre
$39.50+

This is the end of the Alton Brown live era — expect food science, bizarre comedy, and a man who once made steak using a chimney starter. If you’ve ever wanted to see someone mix music and meat thermometers onstage, this is your moment.

Kelly Lee Owens

Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m.
Neumos
$25+

The Welsh electronic artist who makes music you could float to. Dreamstate, her newest album, is all shimmering sounds and dreamy, hypnotic electro-pop for late nights. Did you catch her set on KEXP a few years ago? Music for rooftops, backseats, and after-hours clubs.

Seattle Restaurant Week

March 30-April 12
Participating eateries
$20+

A bunch of great restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus, and it’s always a solid deal. For two weeks, diners are invited to explore Seattle’s diverse and creative food scene with menus priced at $20, $35, $50, and $65. Restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks, and pop-ups across the region are all taking part — so it’s a great chance to try something new or return to a favorite.

Visit our events calendar for more ideas.