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10 of the best things to do in & around Seattle this week (October 18-22)

October 18, 2021

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We don’t even want to talk about how quickly time goes by, but it does. This week we will definitely band together and go out as there are shows to see and eat. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Seattle this week.

Tinashe

The multi-faceted pop and R&B singer lands in Seattle to grace the city with a show. You can hear them live for the first time in 5 years! It’s going to be a show for sure and if you loved their 2021 album 333 you won’t want to miss out on this.

When: October 21
Where: 1700 1st Avenue S.
Costs: $ 29.95 +

Enjoy a bowl of pho

Autumn is here, why not treat yourself to a delicious bowl of pho? Everyone loves this tasty Vietnamese dish, and luckily for all of us, there are tons of places to grab a bowl in Seattle. However, don’t worry about searching because we’ve compiled a list of the best.

Where: Click above to see our selection

Seattle Queer Film Festival

The Seattle Queer Film Festival kicks off this weekend with 30 feature films, 11 short films and 11 workshops. Films come from near and far, American and international films are shown. You can find all sorts of movie themes like trans, QTBIPOC, lesbian and more.

When: Until October 24th
Where: In person or virtually
Costs: $ 15 +

Bohemian

If you’re tired of Netflix, why not give the opera a try instead? Sure, it’s drastically different, but this opera is pretty fun. It’s all about young Parisians enjoying the bohemian lifestyle and everything they experience. Of course, it has that operatic magic to take the performance to the next level.

When: Until October 30th
Where: 321 Mercer Street
Costs: $ 49- $ 299

Earshot Jazz Festival 2021

Do you like jazz? Well this month you can enjoy both personal and virtual jazz experiences. Hear from artists like Chucho Valdés, Marina Albero, Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, The Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, and more. Well worth trying out if you want to hear something new.

When: Until November 7th
Where: Multiple venues
Costs: Varies depending on the concert

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Eat at an NYT-approved local restaurant

NYT just dropped its restaurant list for 2021, and of the nation’s 50 best restaurants, 3 places made it in Seattle. From Filipino to Korean to soul food, Seattle has some really delicious dishes to offer. So if you want to eat out this week and try something new and remarkable, give one of these places a try. You can check out any of them by clicking above.

Where: Click above to see NYT selection

Studio Ghibli Fest

Attend GKIDS ‘annual Studio Ghibli Fest and Fathom Events to witness the wonders of some of the world’s most popular animated films. You can see Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Castle in the Sky, and My Neighbor Totoro. Do not miss!

When: Until December 9th
Where: Participating theaters in Seattle
Costs: $ 13.13

New acquisitions in contemporary art

Do you love the Frye? Well, your collection is growing! You can view 7 current artworks by Juventino Aranda, Rokni Haerizadeh, Rose Nestler, Mary Ann Peters, Cauleen Smith, Anthony White and Ko Kirk Yamahira. All of these works were acquired by the museum in 2019 and are now on display together.

When: Until January 11th
Where: 704 Terry Avenue
Costs: For free

Visit a significant piece of land art

Robert Morris’ Johnson Pit # 30 has just been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which is a big deal. It’s a first for a contemporary Land Art work, so you might as well visit it this weekend and show it some love. Who knows, it might be your new favorite piece of art.

Where: 21610 37th Place S, SeaTac, WA

Watch an autumn movie

Now that autumn has arrived, why not get in the mood with a classic stripe? We’ve made a list of some of our favorite fall movies with some original additions. So if you want to chill out a bit this week, check it out.