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Another week is here, and dare we say it’s starting to feel a little… festive? Whether you’re itching to check out the new light displays around town, or would rather attend a concert and leave the holidays for later, here are all the best things to do in and around Seattle this week.
The R&B icon will be coming to Seattle for two days with his Past Present Future tour. Come down and enjoy his signature smooth vocals, impressive dance moves, and chart-topping hits.
When: Monday, November 11th 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave N
Cost: $109+
The Washington Park Arboretum offers a world-class collection of woody plants to be explored on your own All parts of the Washington Park Arboretum, with the exception of the Japanese Garden, are open to the public and are free of charge.
When: Open daily
Where: 2300 Arboretum Drive E
Cost: Free
Cloudbreak Music Festival returns for its third year with 200 live music artists across 34 iconic venues in downtown Seattle. If you’re coming from out of town and staying at a participating hotel, all shows are free!
When: Now until Wednesday, November 27th
Where: Participating venues in Seattle, WA
Cost: Free for hotel guests
Enjoy black, green, or herbal tea along with sandwiches and sweets during the cozy Holiday High Tea for all ages at Seattle’s Hotel Sorrento.
When: Saturday, November 9th to Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Where: Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St.
Cost: $55
Live out your best adventure fantasy! The Tomb Raider Experience is a “cutting-edge immersive experience that guides players through a series of six rooms” during 90 minutes where you solve clues to escape the perilous Temple of Fire.
When: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 to Friday, February 28th, 2025
Where: 1122 Post Ave.
Cost: $50+
Browse a digital map and choose where you want to go. This self-guided tour will take you through small galleries, and local businesses along Capitol Hill Art Walk on the second Thursday of every month.
When: Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Where: Capitol Hill
Cost: Free
It’s a whole new way to experience the Zoo! WildLanterns features stunning larger-than-life animal and nature lanterns like bugs, lions, pandas, parrots, and dragons. Wander through the display, get some snacks, and check out the live performance in the entrance building.
When: Friday, November 15th, 2024 to Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Where: 5500 Phinney Ave. N
Cost: $49+
Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean you can keep the spooky times going! This cabaret musical features “death-defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying showgirls, and hauntingly beautiful new music.” Grab some tasty food and drinks while you’re there and make a night of it!
When: Now until Saturday, November 17th, 2024
Where: 95 Pine St., Seattle, WA
Cost: Varies
A giant hit on Broadway and winner of multiple awards, Wicked tells the story of the good and evil witches from The Wizard of Oz. Maybe it’s time to hear the other side of the story.
When: Now until Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Where: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St.
Cost: $79+
Come visit the Seattle Chinese Garden and see it transformed by celestial light. Follow the illuminated pathway and discover dazzling displays, astral song, and cosmic-inspired visions. It’s a mesmerizing dance of lighting, projection, and sound – it truly feels like “a visit from the stars!”
When: Thursdays to Sundays until December 15th, 2024
Where: Seattle Chinese Garden, 16th Ave SW
Cost: Time entry tickets start at $29
Those are all the best things to do in and around Seattle this week, have fun out there!
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