Welcome to May, Seattle! Spring is well underway and a new month is (almost) here. If you’re looking to enjoy the final days of April, and kick off May right, you have everything from live performances to concerts, eats, to sports. Here are 10 of the best things to do in & around Seattle this week.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to Seattle, and this week you can discover the music of Adele at Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. There are two shows scheduled, one at 6:30 and one at 9 pm.
When: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
Where: Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle
Cost: $40
Mariners Value Games
There are several Seattle Mariners Value Games you can catch in May. Tickets for these games start at $10! Don’t forget to try some of the new foods this season. One of the games is this week, on Wednesday.
When: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
Where: T Mobile Park
Cost: $10+
An Evening with Margaret Cho
Comedian and five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee, Margaret Cho will be discussing her career highs and lows as well as share her thoughts around activism in the current political climate. This is part of the University of Washington’s Spring 2024 Public Lectures.
When: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
Where: Town Hall Seattle
Cost: Pay-What-You-Will($5-$50)
Free 1st Thursday Public Tour
The Washington Park Arboretum hosts free public tours on the first Thursday of each month. So kick off your May walking through seasonal themes, collections plants, and learn about the history of the organization.
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Where: The Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive East
Cost: Free
Volunteer Park Conservatory
This awesome space is open year-round and is full of beautiful tropical plants. It’s a great place to stroll with a date and enjoy a little peace and quiet in one of Seattle’s best parks.
Besides its usual $6 entrance, there are free days at the Park and they are on the 1st Thursdays and 1st Saturdays of each month.
When: Throughout May, free days on May 2nd and 4th
Where: 1400 East Galer Street
Cost: $6
Justin Timberlake
He’s bringing sexy back! Justin Timberlake is embarking on a ‘The Forget Tomorrow World Tour’, and will have two concert dates in Seattle this week!
When: Thursday, May 2nd, and Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $70.50+
The Moth StorySLAM
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme, according to organizers. You can sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! The theme will be: snooping.
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Where: Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Avenue North
Cost: $15
First Thursday Art Walk
Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk is the longest running established art walk in the nation, and it’s on this week. The full list of the events and openings for May 2nd are listed on their website.
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Where: Varies- Pioneer Square
Cost: Free
National Nordic Museum
Want to check out the National Nordic Museum for free? This Thursday, you can. Of note, tickets must be reserved in online and you need to check in at the museum.
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Where: 2655 NW Market Street
Cost: Free
Machos, Tacos & Tequila
Calling all taco & Tequila lovers! Check out this Seattle Cinco De Mayo celebration: Machos, Tacos & Tequila. You can expect an exciting Mexican wrestling extravaganza in the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom.
When: Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Where: Snoqualmie Casino,, 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie
Cost: $49.99+
Have a great week!
