Must List: Six Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Petals, punk, and one last bite

Person standing among hanging string lights with purple glow, in a dimly lit environment.

Image courtesy of KEXP

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…

A digitally layered image, a must-list feature for any collection, showcasing multiple people in colorful clothing interacting with dynamic poses and gestures. Mark your calendars for 03-27-2025 to explore this visual masterpiece.

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.

Illustration for the 2025 U District Cherry Blossom Festival, a must-list event on 03-27-2025, featuring white cherry blossoms against a city skyline and a distant mountain.

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.

Abstract collage with text "SAM Remix" in bright green on a grayscale background enriched by various patterns, diagrams, and the date "Fri Mar 28". This eye-catching design is a must-list item, ensuring your style stays ahead of trends leading up to 03-27-2025.

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.

Discover the culinary spectacle of "Alton Brown: Live - Last Bite" at The Paramount! With vibrant colors and Alton Brown's iconic face, this must-list event is set for Saturday, March 29, at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Don't miss out—mark your calendars for March 27-2025!.

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.

In a grassy field adorned with white flowers, a person with short dark hair in a black leather jacket rests their head on their hand. This serene scene is like a must-list moment—perfect for capturing unforgettable memories.

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.

Illustrated poster for Seattle Restaurant Week, featured on the Must List, showcases three cartoon individuals savoring noodles, pizza, and a drink. Dates: March 30 to April 12. Save the date—03-27-2025—and "Pull Up a Seat.

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.