11 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend

Welcome to the weekend! From some of the best Washington road trips for this spring and summer to what to do for Easter this weekend, here’s the latest on local things to do.

Eats and drinks

• At $21, is this bowl of Seattle soup worth it? Food critic Bethany Jean Clement says yes. Here’s where to try it for yourself.
• To cook something new at home, try these “Marry Me” white beans for a quick, tasty snack or the brunch potatoes recipe from the now-closed Seattle restaurant Sawyer.

Arts and community events

• Lies and laughter run rampant in Seattle Shakespeare Company’s “The Bed Trick” and Seattle Public Theater’s “The Moors,” both running now and worth your time, according to our critic.
• Head to MoPOP to see the new exhibit “Massive,” which asks, “What is pop culture?” Barbie, Beyoncé, Batman and more are featured in the emotionally impactful display.
• With Easter falling a little bit earlier than you may expect this year, catch these local egg hunts and other festivities.

Spring travel

• Spring break is here. Head to British Columbia, where you can soak in these five Canadian hot springs on one epic road trip from Seattle.
• From “one of the most beautiful drives you’ll ever take” to free planetarium shows, here are 10 wide-ranging road-trip destinations in Washington for this spring or summer.

Movies and TV

• Watch local connections shine on screen, through streaming services. In PBS’ “Invisible Shield,” two Washingtonians explain how the pandemic affected their communities; in “Shirley,” Seattle-born Brian Stokes Mitchell learns a new lesson on U.S. politics; and the fantasy film “Damsel” features Seattle-raised Nick Robinson.
• Heading to the theaters? Check out what our reviewers thought of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and other recent releases.

Video games

• From the long-awaited Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to the surprise hit Helldivers II, the start of 2024 has been a great time for avid gamers. Here’s what to play this year.

Books

• Local author Tarryn Fisher’s new novel, “Good Half Gone,” makes use of the Seattle area’s atmospheric downcast environment to paint a chilling tale of emotional vindication.