Live and breathe weddings at the Seattle Wedding Show in the Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Expect fashion shows, discount gowns, and hundreds of vendors. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Bohemia is a “macabre and mystical dream cabaret” that combines classical music, art nouveau, green fairies, aerial numbers, dance, burlesque, classical piano battles, comedy, and original songs at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. Must be age 17+, except the 8:45 p.m. show is age 21+. Closed Mon. & Tues.
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival has a free recital before each performance in Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Repeats in July.
Seattle Jazz Vespers presents Bill Anschell Peru Reunion Trio playing “adapted Peruvian music and original compositions” at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Parking.
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle.
Does life make you want to scream? Join a collective scream at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Wy SW in Seattle. Scream Club was inspired by a similar event in Chicago.
Tacoma Home & Garden Show features home-improvement vendors, seminars, and thousands of plants in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. Everyone is free on Jan. 29, and children age 12 and younger are always free.
Washington Sportsmen’s Show has seminars and exhibitors at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Olympia Funk Festival promises “three days of electrifying funk music, non-stop dancing, and pure celebration” in the Olympia Ballroom and at Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave. SE in Olympia. Friday and Saturday are sold out.
Seattle Boat Show has 800 boats and watercraft on display plus 150 boating seminars at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. A free shuttle goes to boats in the water at Bell Harbor Marina. Children age 17 and younger are free.
Cinderella is the magical and romantic fairy tale performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet, with choreography by Kent Stowell and music by Sergei Prokofiev at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Based on the popular movie about a bad boss, 9 to 5 features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.
“Discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song” at Astra Lumina, a pricey walk with special-effects lighting and sound in Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Baskerville is a “madcap sendup” of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic whodunit, a fast-paced adventure full of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.
Each paying adult can bring two children for free (age 12 or younger) during Kids & Critters Weekends at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E in Eatonville. Valid on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
A female heroine discovers that her choices can influence the world as she progresses through the stages of evolution in Echo, performed by Cirque du Soleil in a giant heated tent at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
“Step into a planet beyond your imagination with virtual-reality technology, 10 rooms with different themes, and fantastic landscapes” at Bubble Planet, 103 110th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Closed Tuesdays.
The Heart Sellers is a touching story about two women from Korea and the Philippines who bond cooking their first Thanksgiving dinner while their husbands work overtime, at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle. Review by Seattle Times.
Winner of 3 Tony awards, Spamalot (rhymes with Camelot) is a madcap musical about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table performed live at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting exhibition game with the UNLV Rebels in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
Fábio Porchat is a popular Brazilian actor, writer, and comedian, who tells hilarious stories in Portuguese about his travels at the Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St. in Seattle.
Acclaimed singer Mikaela Bennett joins forces with the Metropolis Ensemble to perform works by two American women at Emerald City Music, 415 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle. Repeats in Olympia Feb. 7.
Dress up and wear a creative mask to dance to “swing, R&B, ‘50s rock ’n’ roll, Latin, pop, waltzes, and blues” played by a live orchestra during $82 Masquerade XVI: Rumpus at the Reverie at Reverie Ballroom, 915 E Pine St. in Seattle for age 21+.
A $44 ticket to Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival includes eight tasting tickets, with state wineries, chocolatiers, and live music at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Open until 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate the eagles that return in winter to the Stillaguamish River at the Eagle Festival, which offers guided tours, speakers, demonstrations, live music, an art and photography show, and horse-drawn wagon rides (Sat.) in Arlington.
Get ideas for your dream home from speakers, vendors, and remodeling experts at the Northwest Remodeling Expo at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 18 are free.
Thunderdome features six artists per day performing back-to-back sets with heavy bass and a laser light show in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma for age 18+.
Anime Washington is “a convention that brings fans, exhibitors, artists, and special guests together to celebrate anime, manga, and Asian pop culture” at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Your ticket also includes admission to Washington State Gaming Expo.
Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Vendors sell new and used mountain, road, and track bike equipment at Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle Bike Swap in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Bring a helmet to test ride. For tickets online, either click “register” or “sign in” and then “sign up.” Admission costs more the first hour. Children age 15 and younger are free.
Grave Plot Film Fest promises “an evening filled with frights, fun, and fantastic films from all around the world” for $16 at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle.
A $26 ticket to Strong and Dark Outdoor Beer Festival includes six tasting tokens to try “strong and dark beers, coffee, and hot chocolate” outdoors at Figurehead Brewing Magnolia, 4001 21st Ave. W in Seattle.
Lunar New Year Night Market for $17 has indoor arts & crafts vendors plus outdoor bars and food trucks at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Northwest Symphony Orchestra performs five Hispanic/Latino works during the Valentine’s Concert at Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St. in Burien. The tickets page says you pay at the door, and students up to age 18 are free.
Celebrate the year of the dragon at Microsoft Asian Spring Festival Celebration, which has a family-friendly afternoon festival (games, gifts, food court, afternoon performance, and photo booth with traditional Chinese outfits) plus an evening gala performance at Pursuit Kirkland, 9051 132nd Ave. NE in Kirkland.
Learn how to prepare and enjoy the cuisine of Tahiti (known for fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and coconut-rich dishes) at $29 Taste of Asia Pacific at Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Wear Laotian clothing if you like.
Hear chamber music written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his colleagues, performed by four musicians at Mozart & More.
Feb. 7 (7:30 p.m.) — Wallingford in Seattle
Feb. 8 (3 p.m.) — U.P.S. in Tacoma
Motorcycle racing
February 7 & 21, 2026
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Puyallup Flat Track features motorcycles and quads racing on an indoor track at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Enter at the green gate. Children age 5 and younger are free. Schedule.
Enjoy a brunch buffet with an included mimosa or sparkling cider at your private table as you cruise two hours on Lake Union & Lake Washington on the $110 Weekend Brunch Cruise, departing from 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
A $162 ticket to Burns Night includes live Highland music, a reading of poems by Robert Burns, “Burns-inspired passed hors d'oeuvres,” and a curated tasting of rare single malts at Westland Distillery, 2931 1st Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+. Similar event on Jan. 25.
Dorothy and her companions sing and dance to rock, gospel, and soul in “an all new production” of The Wiz as they travel through a gritty African-American Land of Oz at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
The Totally ‘90s Sing Along: Valentine’s Edition featuring “love songs, heart breaks, and everything in between” projects 30 subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to NSYNC, TLC, Nirvana, Alanis, Marky Mark, and the Spice Girls at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. For the $17 tickets, click the red “8:00 PM” button on their page.
The Atomic Bombshells perform J’Adore, “a burlesque, drag, and dance spectacular that celebrates romance with good humor, style, and a healthy dose of dazzle” at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. [Must be age 17+, or age 21+ for 9 p.m. shows]
The $61 After Hours Premier: No Pressure Valentines has live & DJ music, a scavenger hunt, a puppet show, aquarium exhibits, a no-host bar, and food for sale at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
“Make decadent handcrafted chocolate truffles from scratch and discover the art of shaking the perfect seasonal cocktails” at $90 Chocolate Truffle & Winter Mixology Workshop at Blue Ribbon Cooking, 2501 Fairview Ave. E in Seattle. Includes appetizers, cocktails, and a box of truffles to take home.
The Disenchanted Disney princesses sing, dance, and poke fun at pop culture in their hilariously subversive renegade show for grown-ups at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma.
Comedy of Love is a $23 improvised show based on audience suggestions that deals with lust, passion, and heartbreak at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
Taste wine & chocolate pairings at participating wineries in the Yakima Valley during Red Wine & Chocolate. Get more information at Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center, 101 N Fair Ave. in Yakima (except on Sunday).
Your sense of taste is enhanced when you eat a three-course meal blindfolded during Dining in the Dark at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle for age 12+. Choice of fish, meat, or vegan. Drinks and tip extra.
“Dress cute or dress cursed” for Seattle CupidCon, which promises Valentine’s drink specials, live music, and decorations at six bars, beginning at Merchant's Cafe and Saloon, 109 Yesler Wy in Seattle.
Singles or couples can watch a live comedy show, do hands-on science experiments, play games, dance to DJ music, visit the butterfly house, and buy food and drinks at $45 Science After Dark: Valentine’s Day at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Supestar comedian and Tacoma native Jo Koy tells jokes based on his colorful Filipino relatives and observations of life at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Dress in red or black for the Valentine’s Party, which features live swing music, a bar, and a giant dance floor at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. [The 2026 event is confirmed but may not have a web page yet.]
Valentine’s Day Special features “a cooking class led by professional chefs, a delectable five-course meal, exquisite wines and beer, and a truly decadent dessert” for $375 per couple at Blue Ribbon Cooking, 2501 Fairview Ave. E in Seattle.
Brazilian Carnaval dancers wear outrageous costumes, you get a dance lesson, and the band plays energetic music of Brazil at The Roadhouse, 19955 28th Ave. S in SeaTac. Doors open 7 p.m. Bring age 21+ ID.
A $162 ticket to Valentine’s Dinner includes a welcome drink and a multi-course dinner with a cocktail or wine. This is a collaboration between Carnation Farms and Añejo Tequila Bar, 8032 Falls Ave. SE in Snoqualmie.
Hear a string quartet play romantic music, including songs by the Beatles, Celine Dion, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Hans Zimmer, and Lady Gaga at Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special.
Tết in Seattle offers live performances, hands-on activities, foods, crafts, games, fashion, martial arts, and a marketplace at Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
See “a vast array of scale model aircraft, cars, tanks, ships, figures, sci-fi, and more” at NorthWest Scale Modelers Show, which includes demonstrations and seminars at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle.
The Fly Fishing Show has casting demonstrations, seminars, celebrity speakers, fly-tying materials, rods, and reels at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. International Fly Fishing Film Festival (Sat. 6:30 p.m.) requires a separate ticket.
Watch animals enjoy heart-shaped treats, hear zoo keeper talks, and take part in activities during Love at the Zoo at Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma.
Hear talented young musicians from the Northwest perform on Saturdays at Sound Off for all ages at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Full of romance, mischief, and whimsy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the comical story of four young lovers caught up in a quarrel between the king and queen of the faeries at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. in Seattle.
Nick Offerman promises “an evening of comedy with woodworking and bookish mirth” at his new show Big Woodchuck at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle.
The public is invited to celebrate Chinese culture and the Lunar New Year with students at the Lunar New Year Gala, which promises activities, food, vendors, prizes, and a 7 p.m. seated show by performers on the University of Washington campus at Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Lane in Seattle.
Hear live music during Mardi Gras at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. If you want a seat, arrive early or make dinner reservations. Donate at the door; no ticket required.
Eat, drink, and learn about traditional foods at $93 Wild Tide: Pacific Harvest Feast, “a night of wild coastal foods, deep connection, and giving back” at Seattle Culinary Academy at Seattle Central College, 1701 Broadway in Seattle. Menu.
The Traveler’s Tea for $99 includes snacks, sweets, international teas, a discussion of tea, gardening experts, and admission to Northwest Flower & Garden Festival at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Held in room 3A.
February is a great time to be indoors at Northwest Flower & Garden Festival. Garden displays, seminars, and hundreds of vendors fill the Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Cheaper after 3 p.m.
Seattle Home & Garden Show has exhibits about building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping homes at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free.
Watch the documentary Lights Out for Birds and then stay for a panel discussion about keeping the night sky dark for migrating birds at Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave. NE in Redmond. Free parking.
Preview some of the Oscar Nominated Short Films that have been nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, which are grouped into three categories (animated, documentary, and live action) at Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave. in Tacoma.
Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle. All games are spring training until March 26. March 17 is split squad.
Lunar New Year Family Festival includes storytelling, lion dances, martial arts, and food for sale at Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect St. in Seattle.
Run a mile through the streets without pants at 2 p.m. to support charity in Cupid’s Undie Run, with a party before and after for age 21+ in the Ballroom at The Dock Sports Bar, 1102 N 34th St. in Seattle.
Celebrate Lunar New Year by decorating lanterns, watching lion dances in the community hall (2 & 3 p.m.), and shopping from vendors and food trucks at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
Run or Wine is a 5K/10K urban run/walk that includes wine tasting (or beer/cider), a race photo to download, and post-race snacks beginning at Dragonfly Sculpture Bridge, 14735 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Repeats several times a year.
Learn how to pan for gold, visit 40 prospecting vendors, and see rocks and gems at the Gold, Gem and Mineral Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Children age 13 and younger are free.
Billed as “the largest model railroad show on the West Coast,” Washington State Train Show & Market Place has intricate model train layouts, hands-on workshops, and vendors at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Free for age 9 and younger.
Set in the nation’s capital, Fellow Travelers is “heart-wrenching” [NY Times] historical fiction about two men in a relationship who must make impossible choices as they struggle to survive the Lavender Scare of the 1950s at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Bicycling Magazine called the 33-mile Chilly Hilly one of four classic American rides. Take your bike on the ferry, hit the hills of Bainbridge Island, and then buy a hot meal at the finish line. Start either on the island or at Colman Ferry Dock, 801 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Click “Sign-in” or “Join.”
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. February is about caving.
Browse hundreds of booths and sign up for classes and seminars at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Poulsbo Blues & Jazz Festival has a party Friday (6 to 10 p.m.) at Son’s of Norway, followed by 20 bands on Saturday (2 to 10:30 p.m.) at indoor venues near Liberty Bay Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pkwy in Poulsbo.
Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF) Winter Mini-Fest features works by Khambatta Dance Company of Seattle, as well as The Newport Contemporary Ballet of Rhode Island onstage at Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Held Feb. 27, 28 & March 7, 8.
Wear formal attire to the Viennese Ball, which includes a catered dinner [SOLD OUT], an opera singer, and a band playing dance music in the ballroom at Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St. in Seattle. You can still buy tickets without dinner for $75.
Browse 20th century glass, jewelry, china, pottery, and collectibles displayed on 200 tables at Green River Glass Show & Sale at Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent.
Winter Beer Festival includes 10 tasting tokens, with “32 beers and ciders, merchandise for sale, food specials, and live music” at McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell for age 21+. Bands play from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m.
Asia Pacific New Year Celebration features live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, martial arts, authentic cuisine, craft vendors, games, and family activities in the exhibition hall at the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. The host country in 2026 is Cambodia.
Watch tournaments and competitions, try your hand at archery and thrown weapons during open hours, play games, and shop from artisans at the quirky Ursulwyck Medieval Faire at Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor St. in Mount Vernon.
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