February 2023
Fishing, hunting, camping show
February 1 - 5, 2023
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Washington Sportsmen’s Show has seminars and exhibitors at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Seattle events February 2023
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Romantic comedy
February 1 - March 12, 2023
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Sense & Sensibility is based on Jane Austen’s novel about the two Dashwood sisters (reserved and practical Elinor & passionate and romantic Marianne) who approach love in very different ways, “underscored by a contemporary mix of your favorite pop songs” at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah.
Tasting tours
February 1 - Dec. 31, 2023
Seattle
We recommend these tours sold by Viator, which is a trusted division of TripAdvisor.
- Chef tasting – $64 Pike Place Market
- Chocolate tasting – $76 Downtown
- Coffee tasting – $59 Capitol Hill
- Happy hour tour – $134 Downtown
- Seafood tasting – $72 Pike Place Market
- Wine tasting – $116 includes waterfall
Free museums
February 2, 2023
Seattle (multiple locations)
Free admission first Thursday of every month:
- Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, U.W. campus (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Change the date to Feb. 2.
- Museum of Flight at 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle (5 to 9 p.m.)
- Museum of History & Industry at South Lake Union (5 to 8 p.m.).
- National Nordic Museum in Ballard (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Click “Pick a Date,” click “Feb. 2,” price changes to free when you checkout.
- Seattle Art Museum downtown (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Music of the Temptations
February 2 - 5, 2023
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Ain't Too Proud tells the thrilling story of the Motown group the Temptations and features plenty of their music, including My Girl, Just My Imagination, and Papa Was a Rolling Stone at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Wine & chocolate in Enumclaw
February 3 - 4, 2023
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
Sample chocolate from a dozen chocolatiers, taste wine from 15 wineries, hear music, buy food, and watch demonstrations at Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival for age 21+ at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Your ticket includes 8 tastes.
Eagle Festival
February 3 - 4, 2023
Arlington (47 miles N)
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 in Arlington.
Strange beer festival
February 3 - 4, 2023
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Enjoy beer in odd flavors from dozens of breweries and watch live music and entertainment at Strange Brewfest at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend.
Chamber music
February 3 - 5, 2023
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival at Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall has a free recital before each performance. Repeats in July.
Boat show
February 3 - 11, 2023
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Seattle Boat Show has 1000 boats and watercraft on display plus 230 boating seminars at Lumen Field, with a free shuttle to boats in the water at Bell Harbor Marina. Dogs on Deck is Thursday. Children age 17 and younger are free.
Children’s Film Festival
February 3 - 12, 2023
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
See the best and brightest cinema from around the world for children ages 3 to 14, and attend workshops and storytime during Children’s Film Festival Seattle at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Ballet
February 3 - 12, 2023
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs the Romance-period ballet Giselle, an “ethereal, haunting, and tender masterpiece” about love beyond the grave, at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Kids free at Northwest Trek
February 3 - 26, 2023 (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
Eatonville (54 miles S)
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.
Chinese New Year
February 4, 2023 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Join the Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown, which includes lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, arts & crafts, and food vendors surrounding Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Free.
Short horror films
February 4, 2023 (3 to 7 p.m.)
Columbia City (4.7 miles S)
Grave Plot Film Fest promises “an evening filled with frights, fun, and fantastic films from all around the world” at Ark Lodge Cinemas, 4816 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle.
Lunar New Year at U.W.
February 4, 2023 (6 to 9 p.m.)
University District (4.9 miles NE)
The public is invited to celebrate Chinese culture and the Lunar New Year with students at the Lunar New Year Gala, which promises “amazing performances at 7 p.m., activities, food, and even raffles” on the University of Washington campus at Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Lane in Seattle.
Anacortes wine festival
February 4, 2023 (12 & 4 p.m.)
Anacortes (81 miles N)
Your ticket to Anacortes Uncorked includes 10 tastes from among 30 wineries, heavy hors d’oeuvres, chocolate, cheese, and entertainment on the waterfront at the Port of Anacortes, 100 Commercial Ave. in Anacortes. Bring age 21+ ID.
Jazz
February 5, 2023 (6 to 8 p.m.)
First Hill (0.9 miles E)
Seattle Jazz Vespers presents Larry Green and his Band, who pair “funk rhythms and four-part gospel harmonies infused with rock guitar lead licks” at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Donation.
Free choir
February 5, 2023 (4:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
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. Free.
Chinese New Year
February 5, 2023 (2 to 5 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Celebrate Lunar New Year with lantern making (2 to 4 p.m.), a lion dance (3:30 p.m.), and taiko (4:30 p.m.) at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Free.
Family musical
February 5, 2023 (11 a.m.)
Bothell (16 miles NE)
Teaching lessons in loyalty, courage, integrity, and persistence, The Jungle Book is about a boy raised by wolves who sets out on an adventure through the jungle with the help of his animal friends at Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE in Bothell.
Dinner on a football field
February 5 - 15, 2023 (5:15 & 8:30 p.m.)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Enjoy a $172 four-course gourmet dinner prepared by local chefs outdoors (but under cover with heaters) for age 21+ at Field to Table on Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. The cost is $172 plus beverages. Read the FAQ. We only list the dates that have two tickets for sale.
Wine tasting – Bainbridge Island
February 9 - 11, 2023
Bainbridge Island (11 miles E via ferry)
Wine on the Rock: Wine & Chocolate includes wine and chocolate from seven island wineries for age 21+. Repeats in November.
Classical music
February 9 - 12, 2023
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Seattle Symphony performs Beethoven’s Pastoral plus newer works by American and Brazilian composers with a soprano at at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Candlelight concert
February 10, 2023 (6 & 8:30 p.m.)
Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)
Hear an hour of romantic music played by a string quartet during Candlelight: Valentine's Day at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle.
Eastside tasting
February 10, 2023 (5 to 9 p.m.)
Kirkland (multiple locations)
Adults can taste beverages in a dozen shops during Friends Wine Walk, which begins at Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. No pets.
Valentine’s concert in Burien
February 10, 2023 (7:30 to 9 p.m.)
Burien (11 miles S)
Northwest Symphony Orchestra performs five classical works, including Symphony No. 1 by Johannes Brahms, during its Valentine’s Concert at Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St. in Burien. Tickets $17 to $23.
Valentine’s burlesque
February 10 - 14, 2023
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
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]
Into the Woods
February 10 - March 5, 2023
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
Award-winning Into the Woods is a live theater production that uses familiar fairy-tale characters and dazzling songs by Sondheim to tell an epic story at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
Brazilian show
February 11, 2023 (8 p.m.)
Belltown (0.7 miles NW)
Brazilian Carnaval dancers wear outrageous costumes, the band plays music of Brazil, you get a dance lesson, and the most festive costume wins a prize, for age 21+ at the Crocodile, 2505 1st Ave. in Seattle. Doors open 7 p.m. Video (1 minute).
Bike swap
February 11, 2023 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
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. Children age 15 and younger are free. Entry at 8 a.m. costs more.
Valentine’s swing dance
February 11, 2023
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
Swing it Seattle presents a Valentine’s Party with live swing music, a beginner lesson, a bar, and a giant dance floor for age 21+ at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
Night market
February 11, 2023 (5 to 11 p.m.)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Lunar New Year Night Market has food trucks, bars, art vendors, DJ music, and lion dance performances at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Must be age 21+.
Wine & chocolate
February 11, 2023 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
North Delridge (7.9 miles S)
A $60 ticket to Wine and Chocolate Pairing includes five pairings of wine and chocolate plus local charcuterie for age 21+ at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle. Only 20 tickets available.
Eastside jazz
February 11, 2023 (7 to 9 p.m.)
Kirkland (15 miles NE)
Bill Anschell & Brent Jensen play music that is “startlingly beautiful, surprising, and powerful” for $22 in the showroom at Stage 7 Pianos, 12037 124th Ave. NE in Kirkland. Arrive a bit early for the best seats and refreshments.
Toy show
February 11, 2023 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Everett (28 miles N)
Shop from 130 vendors of vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles at the Washington State Toy Show at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett. Cheaper after 10 a.m.
Valentine’s wine walk
February 11, 2023 (4 to 7 p.m.)
Sumner (34 miles S)
A ticket to Valentine’s Sip & Stroll Sumner for age 21+ includes 8 tastes from among 20 shops along Main Street in downtown Sumner.
Wine & chocolate at Lake Chelan
February 11 - 12, 2023
Lake Chelan (180 miles E)
Taste pairings of wine and chocolate at a dozen small wineries during Red Wine & Chocolate. See schedule for each winery.
Valentine’s race
February 12, 2023
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Run around beautiful Seward Park in the My Better Half Marathon (5K, 10K, half marathon, and half marathon relay) at 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. No dogs.
Valentine’s Day dinner
February 14, 2023
multiple locations
OpenTable lists restaurants in the Puget Sound area that offer special menus for Valentine’s Day. Yelp and TripAdvisor recommend romantic restaurants.
Wine tasting
February 14, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
Belltown (0.1 miles NW)
Taste five styles of sparkling wines with a wine enthusiast for $100 during A Bubbly Wine Tasting for Friends and Valentines at Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Valentine’s Day improv
February 14, 2023 (8 to 9:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Comedy of Love is an improvised show based on audience suggestions that deals with lust, passion, and heartbreak at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
Aquarium party
February 14, 2023 (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
After Hours: Valentine’s Day has music by an indigenous band, animal-themed activities, aquarium exhibits, a no-host bar, and food for sale at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Valentine’s dinner cruise
February 14, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy a four-course dinner at your private table aboard Waterways Cruises on the Valentine’s Dinner Cruise, which includes a tour of Lake Union and Lake Washington and departs from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Valentine’s Day comedy
February 14, 2023 (5:30 & 8 p.m.)
Ballard (4.6 miles NW)
Valentine’s Day Comedy in Ballard stars a popular stand-up comedian from Dallas who is “deadpan, hilarious, and wise beyond his years” in the outdoor beer garden at Bickersons Brewhouse [formerly Peddler Brewing], 1514 NW Leary Way in Seattle for age 21+.
Flower and garden show
February 15 - 19, 2023 (party Feb. 14)
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
February is a great time to be indoors at Northwest Flower & Garden Festival. Garden displays, seminars, and hundreds of vendors fill the Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. The $250 Opening-Night Party on Feb. 14 supports the arboretum.
Jazz
February 16 - 19, 2023
Downtown (0.2 miles NW)
Hear a “raw, edgy, inspired, two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist” perform with a band at Mindi Abair Wine and Jazz Tour at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave. in Seattle.
RV show
February 16 - 19, 2023
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
See hundreds of new recreational vehicles and accessories at the Seattle RV Show, which also has seminars, a children’s treasure hunt, and a beer & wine area at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Hockey
February 16 - April 13, 2023
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
- Feb. 16 – Philadelphia Flyers
- Feb. 18 – Detroit Red Wings
- Feb. 23 – Boston Bruins
- Feb. 26 – Toronto Maple Leafs
Short films
February 17, 2023
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Preview some of the Academy Award Nominated Short Films that have been nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, including animation, live action, and documentary, at Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave. in Tacoma.
Wine & chocolate in Yakima
February 17 - 20, 2023
Yakima Valley (177 miles SE)
Bring your own glass to taste wine & chocolate pairings at 40 participating wineries in the Yakima Valley during Red Wine & Chocolate.
Beatles music
February 18, 2023 (8 p.m.)
Belltown (0.2 miles W)
Called “the best Beatles show in the world” by the Los Angeles Times, and winners of an Emmy award, The Fab Four recreate the excitement of a Beatles concert for all ages at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle.
Beer tasting
February 18, 2023 (12 to 9 p.m.)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Your $31 ticket to Winter Beer Festival includes 10 tasting tokens, with “32 beers and ciders, merchandise for sale, food specials, and live music” at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell for age 21+. Music from 1 - 4 p.m. & 5 - 8 p.m.
Model airplanes & more
February 18 - 19, 2023 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Georgetown (8 miles S)
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.
Gold & gem show
February 18 - 19, 2023 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Learn about prospecting, visit prospecting vendors, and see rocks and gems at the Gold, Gem and Mineral Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Princess day
February 19, 2023
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Kids will enjoy “stories, songs, dances, games, and more with a high-quality cast of characters” for 90 minutes at Bellevue Princess Day at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. The FAQ page says costumes are welcome. Princess Party in Tacoma is March 4.
Wine fun run
February 19, 2023 (noon)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Run or Wine 5K & 10K is an urban run/walk that includes wine tasting (or beer/cider), a race photo to download, and post-race snacks at Northshore Athletic Fields, 14735 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Kids OK.
Acrobatic show + dinner
February 20, 2023
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Up with a Twist is a $150 fundraiser for the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), which includes a dinner by Wild Ginger, a silent auction, and an acrobatic show at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle.
Bluegrass festival
February 23 - 26, 2023
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
Wintergrass has dozens of acts on multiple stages, plus workshops and impromptu jams at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Asian American Film Festival
February 23 - March 5, 2023
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media, with most screenings at Broadway Performance Hall and Northwest Film Forum. You can meet filmmakers and attend question-and-answer sessions after some films. The opening night party is Feb. 23.
Free classical music
February 24, 2023 (7 p.m.)
(6.4 miles SE)
Watch the Seattle Symphony perform a free Community Concert in Rainier Valley in the auditorium at Aki Kurose Middle School, 3928 S Graham St. in Seattle.
UW cultural festival
February 25, 2023
University District (4 miles NE)
FIUTS CulturalFest is produced by the Foundation for International Understanding through Students, and in 2022 will be held at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
- (1 to 5 p.m.) International expo of activities, arts and crafts, and games.
- (7 p.m.) Music and dance performance on stage.
Erotic art party
February 25, 2023 (8 p.m.)
Pioneer Square (1 mile S)
Creative dress is welcome at A Black Tie Affair, which offers performances, live music, food, a no-host bar, and a sneak peek at select art to benefit the Erotic Art Festival (held in April) at Gallery Erato in Pioneer Square for age 21+.
Food trucks at Alki Beach
February 25, 2023 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Alki (7.1 miles SW)
Alki Beach Winter Food Truck & Beerfest has 10 food trucks, a beer garden for age 21+ (tickets online), and a view at 1 p.m. of Polar Plunge participants who paid $75 to run into cold Puget Sound at Alki Beach Park Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle.
Vintage glass
February 25, 2023 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Browse 20th century glass, jewelry, china, pottery, and collectibles displayed on 200 tables at the $3 Green River Glass Show & Sale at Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent.
Ice Racing
February 25, 2023 (7 p.m.)
Everett (28 miles N)
Watch motorcycles go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds over a slippery ice surface at Xtreme International Ice Racing as drivers compete to earn points at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
Asian New Year’s
February 25, 2023 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
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 E D Street in Tacoma. The host country in 2023 is Samoa. Free.
Tacoma Night Market
February 25, 2023 (5 to 10 p.m.)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Hear music, buy a meal, shop from artists and makers, and visit the museum during the monthly Tacoma Night Market at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma. Free.
Ellensburg beer festival
February 25, 2023 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Ellensburg (108 miles E)
WinterHop BrewFest includes music, a souvenir glass, and five tastings from 20 microbreweries surrounding Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, 609 N Main St. in Ellensburg. Bring age 21+ ID.
Dance festival
February 25 - March 4, 2023
Capitol Hill (0.9 miles NE)
Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF) Winter Mini-Fest features works by both Khambatta Dance Company of Seattle and a German-based group with African and Italian artists at Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle.
Seattle Home Show
February 25 - March 5, 2023
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
Seattle Home & Garden Show has exhibits about building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping homes, at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Held in Feb. & Oct.
Bainbridge bike ride
February 26, 2023 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.9 miles SW)
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.
Wildlife show
February 26 - 28, 2023
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
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. The subject in February is Mayan culture.
Soccer
February 26 - Oct. 7, 2023
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
- Feb. 26 – Colorado
Springsteen
February 27, 2023 (7:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Global rock icon Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band bring their latest tour to Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
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