Welcome to the weekend! From new eats up north to budget-friendly ski hills and upcoming concerts in the Seattle area, here are our latest on local things to do.
Food and drink
- Spend the day in Woodinville with three picks from our food writer, who spotlights two new markets and a stop with tasty hushpuppies.
- Get your pizza fix at Captiol Hill’s Cornelly, which will soon bring pepperoni pies with honey-roasted pineapple and other signature recipes to a new Upper Queen Anne locale.
- For fans of Seattle’s fresh fish scene, our recipe writer pairs Cajun spices with salmon for a twist on this timeless seafood classic.
Outdoors
- A spectacular scene awaits in Central Washington: the Yakama Nation manages a herd of up to 150 American bison — and, if you make an appointment, you can visit the majestic beasts yourself.
- For ski fanatics looking to skip the pricey lift tickets, our writer recommends a trip to Badger Mountain, a rustic community-run ski hill east of Leavenworth.
Arts and music
- Head to the theater solo or bring a pal to watch ‘The Last Five Years,’ Jason Robert Brown’s two-character musical running through March 22 at ACT Contemporary Theatre.
- Seattle Opera will present a “Magic Flute” Feb. 22-March 9 that mixes live performance with projected animations, turning singers into living parts of a cinematic spectacle.
- Seattle artist collective SOIL celebrates its 30th anniversary with “Controllables,” a gallery of outside-the-box art on display through Feb. 22 at 112 Third Ave. S., Seattle.
- Get ready to squirm in your shoes (or not) as Tala Madani’s “Be Flat” demands that audiences exit their comfort zones; it’s on display through Aug. 17 at Seattle’s Henry Art Gallery.
- Whether you flock to sold-out arena shows or thrive at intimate ones, these upcoming Seattle concerts have something for every kind of music lover.
Movies and TV
- Heading to the theater? Check out our reviewers’ thoughts on ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,’ ‘The Monkey’ and ‘The Unbreakable Boy.’
- Grab a snack and settle in for the night with a new season of action-packed series ‘Reacher’ and other new streaming releases.
Books
- Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest work, ‘The Message,’ urges readers to consider their own perspectives, prejudices and biases related to important issues.
- Tired of winter weather? Start planning your spring garden with a reading list that celebrates the beauty and power of nature.
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