FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2018
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Benaroya Hall, Downtown
Fri & Sat, 8:00 PM; Sun, 2:00 PM

Hear Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, including the moving crescendo Ode to Joy performed by the Seattle Symphony Chorale.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve – The Doo Wop Project
Benaroya Hall, Downtown
9:00 PM

Ring in the new year with this delightful ensemble influenced by the legendary Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and more, accompanied by the Seattle Symphony.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12–SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
Il Trovatore
McCaw Hall, Lower Queen Anne
Times vary.

Experience this Verdi masterpiece. A pre-performance talk with the principal cast and crew will be held an hour prior to the show.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
The Sleeping Beauty
McCaw Hall, Lower Queen Anne
1:30 & 7:30 PM

Celebrate the month of love with this romantic ballet’s exquisite sets, lavish costumes and flying fairies, brought to life by Seattle’s esteemed ballet company.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Prokofiev Symphony No. 7
Benaroya Hall, Downtown
Thu, 7:30 PM; Sat, 8:00 PM

Invite someone special for an evening of Prokofiev, featuring Violin Concerto in D Minor, Opus 47 by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, performed by violinist Aleksey Semenenko.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Amadeus Live with the Seattle Symphony
Benaroya Hall, Downtown
8:00 PM

Thrill to the beauty of this Oscar-winning film in HD, with the score performed live by the Seattle Symphony featuring pianist Jessica Choe.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13–SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
The Lion King
Paramount Theatre, Downtown
Times vary.

Delight in this beloved coming-of-age musical set in the wilds of the African plains, with music by Tim Rice and Sir Elton John.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
The Choir of Man
Moore Theatre, Downtown
7:00 PM

See what goes on at the local pub with a jovial group of blokes who love to sing everything from Broadway show tunes to folk and rock ’n roll.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Wines of Bordeaux: The Right Bank & Sauternes 2018
Esquin Wine & Spirits, Downtown
1:30–4:30 PM

Explore the history, geography and wine of Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux with an expert sommelier.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
Winter Drams Spirits Festival 2019
Within Sodo, Downtown
7:00–10:30 PM

Don your cocktail attire and join distilled spirits aficionados for an evening of tasting that will impress the most discerning of palettes.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
29th Annual PNA Wine Taste
Phinney Center, Phinney Ridge
7:30–10:00 PM

Enjoy a generous selection of wines from Washington, accompanied by a delicious array of hors d’oeuvres.

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ONGOING, SUNDAYS
Capitol Hill Farmers’ Market
Broadway Ave. E & E. Pine St., Capitol Hill
11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Shop for fresh fruit and vegetables and gourmet delights offered by local artisans.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4–THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
The Vikings Begin
Nordic Museum, Seattle
10:00 AM

Viking is proud to sponsor Seattle’s Nordic Museum as it hosts The Vikings Begin, a traveling exhibition that tells the story of the Viking’s Scandinavian origins in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The exhibition’s artifacts and detailed reconstructions illustrate the history of maritime civilization and its seafaring culture and economies. On board our ocean fleet, guests can explore our Heritage Exhibit, which chronicles Viking history and influence on modern society.

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ONGOING, FIRST & THIRD MONDAYS
Adult Folk Dance
Sons of Norway, Poulsbo
7:00 PM

Join in joyful Viking folk dance with the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo. Beginners and public welcomed warmly to learn and immerse themselves in Nordic culture.

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ONGOING, FRIDAYS
Scandanavian Movie Matinee
Swedish Club, East Queen Anne
2:00–4:00 PM

Experience storytelling from a Scandinavian perspective at these afternoon matinees. All films have English subtitles.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13–FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
The Lindisfarne Gospels: Art History Lectures
Frye Art Museum Auditorium, Downtown
Times vary.

Discover this eighth-century manuscript, carefully preserved in a monastery off the coast of Ireland, with historian Rebecca Albiani.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 13–TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
National Geographic Live: When Women Ruled the World
Benaroya Hall, Downtown
Sun, 2:00 PM; Mon & Tue, 7:30 PM

Examine the power and influence of Cleopatra, Nefertiti and the first woman to claim the title of “King,” Neferusobek, with Egyptologist Kara Conney.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Design Lecture Series: Na Kim in Seattle
Seattle Public Library, Downtown
6:30–9:00 PM

Meet the award-winning and internationally renowned graphic designer Na Kim at this lecture to be followed by conversation and a book signing.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14–FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Michelangelo’s Passionate Friendships: Art History Lectures
Frye Art Museum Auditorium, Downtown
Times vary.

Get in the romantic spirit with the works of Michelangelo, a delightful melange of sonnets and drawings inspired by muses Tommaso Cavalieri and Vittoria Colonna.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4–THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Lore Reimagined: Shadows of our Ancestors
Wing Luke Museum, International District
Tue–Sun, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Explore this multimedia exhibition featuring works by Alex Anderson, Megumi Arai and Satpreet Kahlon, examining the preservation of cultural lore by indigenous groups.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
SAM Gallery Presents: Collectors Choice
SAM Gallery, Downtown
Wed–Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Thu, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

View favorite works of art from five private collections, and learn what attracted the patrons to acquire them.

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ONGOING
Pacific Voices
Burke Museum, University of Washington
Daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Learn about the people of the Pacific Rim through art, ceremony and stories at this exhibition representing 17 ethnic cultures.

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