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PERFORMING ARTS
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28–SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Benaroya Hall, Downtown Thu, 7:30 PM; Fri & Sat, 8:00 PM Experience this powerful masterwork as performed by the Seattle Symphony, with Ode to Joy as the crescendo of the evening.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve: Great Balls of Fire!
Benaroya Hall, Downtown 9:00 PM Ring in the New Year with pianist and singer Tony DeSare for a concert of timeless hits, then dance the night away at the post-concert champagne party.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Swan Lake
McCaw Hall, Downtown Times vary. Join The Pacific Northwest Ballet for Tchaikovsky’s romantic tale of love and tragedy, and stay after to enjoy an exclusive “Meet the Artist” event.
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THEATER
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
Holiday Inn
Allen Theatre, Downtown Times vary. Experience this new Broadway hit featuring the songs of Irving Berlin, including “Easter Parade” and “White Christmas.”
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Mamma Mia!
5th Avenue Theatre, Downtown Times vary. Sing along with this popular musical about a daughter’s journey to find her father on the eve of her wedding, set to music by the hits of ABBA.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Ibsen in Chicago
Seattle Repertory Theatre, Lower Queen Anne Times vary. Enjoy this world-premiere comedy of errors about a group of Scandinavian immigrants who organize to perform Ibsen’s latest controversial play.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
La La Land in Concert with the Seattle Symphony
Benaroya Hall, Downtown 7:30 PM Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an Oscar-winning movie and a musical score performed live by the Seattle Symphony.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin
Seattle Repertory Theatre, Lower Queen Anne Times vary. Discover the life of American composer Irving Berlin, as told by actor, historian and pianist Hershey Felder, featuring Berlin’s most celebrated songs, including “God Bless America.”
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CULINARY EXPERIENCES
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
8th Annual Belgian Fest
Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, Lower Queen Anne Session 1: 12:00–4:00 PM; Session 2: 5:30–9:30 PM Sample from more than 100 Belgian-style craft beers, brought to you by Washington’s finest brewers.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
The Seattle Wine and Food Experience
McCaw Hall, SODO Park & Bell Harbor Conference Center Times vary. Awaken your culinary senses during this three-day tasting event featuring a variety of cuisine, wine and craft brews.
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ONGOING SUNDAYS
Capitol Hill Broadway Market
Broadway Ave. East & East Pine St. 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Shop for farm fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as gourmet delights prepared by local artisans.
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ENRICHMENT
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28–TUESDAY, JANUARY 30
National Geographic Live: View from Above
Benaroya Hall, Downtown Sun, 2:00 PM; Mon & Tue, 7:30 PM Join astronaut Terry Virts to view breathtaking photographs and videos of our planet, as shot through the Cupola module he installed at the International Space Station.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1
PNB Conversations & Dress Rehearsal
McCaw Hall, Downtown 6:00–9:00 PM Learn about the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s creative process through interviews with artists and performers from Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, Swan Lake and enjoy a dress rehearsal.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25–TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
National Geographic Live: Hiking the Grand Canyon
Benaroya Hall, Downtown Sun, 2:00 PM; Mon & Tue, 7:30 PM Travel the length of the Grand Canyon with your guides, writer Kevin Fedarko and filmmaker/conservationist Pete McBride.
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ONGOING
Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve
Tulalip Tue–Thu, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun, 12:00–5:00 PM Gain insight into indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest at this 50-acre natural history preserve that includes a longhouse, an interactive cultural center and research library.
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ONGOING DAILY
Poulsbo Maritime Museum
Downtown Poulsbo 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Experience the maritime history, heritage and culture of the Pacific Northwest.
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ART
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Spencer Finch: The Western Mystery
Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Museum of Art Sunrise–Sunset Contemplate reflections of the unique light and colors of the Puget Sound as you view this glass exhibition.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Talents and Beauties: Art of Women in Japan
Seattle Art Museum, Downtown Times vary. Discover traditional 11th-century Japanese women’s fashion and art plus paintings from The Tale of the Genjii, Japan’s most celebrated book written by a female author.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Familiar Faces & New Voices: Surveying Northwest Art
Tacoma Art Museum, Downtown Tacoma Tue–Sun, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Take a chronological journey through the evolution of regional art with this ever-changing presentation of Northwest talent.
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