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Paddle's Up! Seattle Dragon Boat Festival makes a splash on Lake Union
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (134+ words) Seattle's Lake Union came alive with color, competition, and culture at the 2026 Seattle Dragon Boat Festival. Teams raced across the water to the beat of pounding drums, while spectators cheered from the shoreline. Beyond the races, visitors enjoyed vibrant cultural…...
What Mo POP has in store after 25 years of pop culture in Seattle
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (477+ words) Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture celebrated its milestone 25th anniversary in vibrant fashion, with live performances, iconic artifacts, and interactive activities. While Mo POP curators reflect on the museum's legacy and importance in Seattle, their focus remains on the future and…...
Review: Emily Blunt grounds Spielberg's chaotic alien thriller 'Disclosure Day"
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (878+ words) Review: Emily Blunt grounds Spielberg's chaotic alien thriller 'Disclosure Day' Seattle Refined Review: Emily Blunt grounds Spielberg's chaotic alien thriller 'Disclosure Day' No one does capital-letter Cinema like venerated filmmaker Steven Spielberg, whose 1975 feature "Jaws" helped define the "summer blockbuster....
Giant Tortoise Alert: Meet the new Golden Girls of Woodland Park Zoo
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (755+ words) If you've ever wondered what happened to the beloved giant tortoises from Monroe's Reptile Zoo, they're settling into a new life in Seattle. Soon, they'll be among the biggest attractions at Woodland Park Zoo. The pair of Aldabra giant tortoises,…...
Artist of the Week: Joey M. Robinson, Seattle-based contemporary artist
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (13+ words) Seattle Refined...
Inside Marnin Saylor, home of Seattle's favorite Donut Cats at Pike Place Market
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (865+ words) Walk through Pike Place Market long enough and eventually you'll spot a store that feels completely different from everything around it. I stumbled into Marnin Saylor during a recent weekend visit to the market with my 10-year-old daughter and somehow…...
Hamdi tells stories of family, culture & connection through Turkish and Anatolian cuisine
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (383+ words) FROM 2022 | Authentic Turkish flavors delight diners at Seattle pop-up Hamdi The restaurant's name and essence hold great significance for Guldal, as it pays homage to one of the most significant people in his life. "Hamdi is the name of my…...
Game On! Scenes from the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (97+ words) The NW Pinball and Arcade Show brought together gaming enthusiasts, collectors and families for a weekend filled with classic and modern games. Bright lights, colorful artwork and the sounds of ringing bells and electronic music created an atmosphere of nostalgia…...
Panda-monium Returns: Panda Fest heads back to Seattle this August
1+ week, 3+ day ago (277+ words) Who doesn't love pandas and delicious food? The powerhouse combo is coming back to Seattle this summer and we can bear-ly wait! You'll be bamboo-zled by all the culinary choices. Panda Fest, a wildly popular Asian food and culture festival,…...
Table Talk: Chef Gaurav Chawla of Farzi Cafe in Bellevue
1+ week, 5+ day ago (443+ words) What's your first memory of someone cooking? My earliest memory is watching my mother cook early in the morning'the sound of mustard seeds popping, the aroma of ghee warming, and the calmness with which she moved around the kitchen. That…...