Welcome to the weekend! From a buzzy new restaurant to one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest Festival of Colors celebrations, here’s the latest on local things to do.
Eats and drinks
- Head north for a foodie day trip. From doughnuts shaped like chicken drumsticks to a cozy cocktail den, Edmonds has culinary delights aplenty, our food writer finds.
- On Beacon Hill, people are lining up for seats at familyfriend, where the latest Seattle smash burger is all the rage. Our critic’s tip? Explore the whole menu.
- To cook something sweet at home, try this Holi-inspired tiramisu or this almond biscotti recipe shared by a Skagit Valley bakery.
Outdoors and travel
- The University of Washington cherry blossoms are reaching peak bloom after a warmer-than-usual start to spring. Here’s what to know about this season as you continue enjoying the blossoms.
- Head to Walla Walla for some “seriously good” wine with fun backstories. These three Washington wineries are run by celebrities: a “Twin Peaks” actor and two former NFL players.
- Pickleball at this Green Lake court is a great way to meet new friends, our writer finds. You don’t have to be a pro or have fancy equipment — but a little patience will come in handy.
Arts
- As it celebrates its 20th anniversary season, Seattle’s Moisture Festival has become the longest-running vaudeville festival in the U.S., organizers say. This year, it runs March 21 to April 14, with tickets ranging from $10 to $60.
- Pacific Northwest Ballet planned to perform Alejandro Cerrudo’s “One Thousand Pieces” in 2020, but shows were canceled amid COVID shutdowns. Now it’s finally on stage, showing through March 24.
- Our arts writer recommends seeing these food-related art exhibits, from holographic ice cream to creative looks at how our bodies deal with food.
- ACT Contemporary Theatre’s “Stew” features a stellar array of Seattle talent and reveals patterns and secrets passed down between generations. The play runs through March 31.
Community events
- The Hindu festival Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, celebrates the arrival of spring and falls on March 25 this year. Here’s how to celebrate it the Puget Sound area — including a Redmond event dubbed as the Pacific Northwest’s largest color festival.
Movies and TV
- Heading to the theaters? Check out what our critics thought of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Tótem,” “Road House” and other recent releases.
Books
- Local writer Ross McMeekin features the Pacific Northwest in his debut short story collection, “Below the Falls.”
- Check out the latest shop featured in Neighborhood Reads. Even after a recent pipe burst damaged the Kent bookstore, Page Turner Books is a nerdy book-lover’s destination, our writer finds.
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