12 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend

Welcome to the weekend! Whether you’re staying in, going out or cheering on the Cougs or the Dawgs, check out our roundup of things you can do in the coming days.

Eats and drinks

• Have you had okazu pan? Our food writer found fluffy panko-coated balls of goodness and Greek gyro pizzas in Rainier Beach worth checking out.
• Make this recipe for a Southern classic that will help you use those Thanksgiving leftovers.
• We’re compiling a list of restaurants open on Christmas Day, so, whether you own such a restaurant or know of one, tell us here!

Movies and TV

• Looking for a new movie to see in Seattle-area theaters this week? Here are seven to choose from, including “The Fabelmans” and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”
• Here’s a look at this week’s top shows and movies coming out on Video on Demand, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max and other services.

Arts and community events

• Watch downtown Seattle come to life with thousands of sparking lights at Westlake’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration, plus the 2022 Seattle Marathon, holiday markets and more.
• Want to get into the holiday spirit? “Paddington Saves Christmas,” an all-ages show full of laughs and low stakes, could be exactly what you need to kick off the holiday season.
• Decades of friendship and conversation have led to profound works from two influential photographers, whose work you can check out now at SAM’s Dawoud Bey and Carrie Mae Weems photo exhibit.
• Here’s where to see holiday lights, concerts and more in the Seattle area this 2022 holiday season.

Outdoors and travel

• You can find great hikes aplenty this fall and winter. Check out these five rainy hikes that Washington outdoors experts name their favorite.
• Traveling anytime soon? Here are the top last-minute travel tips this holiday season.

Lifestyle

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