february
Best of This Weekend in Seattle February 8 – 10
Seattle is swarming with activities for you and your family this weekend. The Northwest Yoga Conference, Seattle Golf and Travel Show, Lunar New Year Celebration and Seattle Bike Swap are just some of the exciting things you can take part in!
Best Ways To Celebrate George And Abe On President’s Day
February 12 is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, and February 22 is George Washington’s. According to History.com, Americans have been recognizing our first president’s birthday since the 1800s, but President’s Day didn’t officially come around until the 1960s and 70s. Here are some fun ways for you and your family to celebrate two of our most admired presidents.
Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough Come to SAM
“Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London” opens February 14 at Seattle Art Museum. Learn about the neoclassical Kenwood House in London and the exhibition of internationally important Old Master paintings housed there, on view in Seattle for the first time.
Best Mid-Winter Break Activities for Kids in Seattle
President’s Day weekend can be long in the Puget Sound area, but not if you have friends, snacks and activities! Grab your coat and your kids and plan some play dates! Keep away the mid-winter break blues!
Best Weekend Getaways In Washington February 8 – 10
It’s time to party! Mardi Gras events, red wine, chocolate, antiques and more are just a road trip away from Seattle. Want to get out of town this weekend and explore? Here’s your chance!
Susan Cox Powell’s Parents Push For New State Law
Nearly two years after their grandsons were killed, Chuck and Judy Cox testified before a state Senate committee considering a bill that would restrict or block visitation rights for someone who is the subject of a murder investigation.
Best Valentine Themed Cocktails in Seattle
When it comes to celebrations, Valentine’s Day nears the top of the list. And Seattle has some great love-themed cocktails to sip and savor.
Beatles Tribute Band Heads to Edgewater Hotel
49 years after the Beatles had a concert in Seattle and a press conference in the Edgewater Hotel, the cast of RAIN a Beatles Tribute Band held a press conference and performed an acoustic set at the same hotel! Catch them live this weekend at The Moore Theatre.
PNB’s “Roméo et Juliette” Begins February 1
As part of the 40th Anniversary Season, the Pacific Northwest Ballet is pleased to present Roméo et Juliette, making its second appearance in Seattle since 2008.
Best Mid-Winter Break Activities for Kids and Teens in Seattle
Want to keep the kids busy during Mid-Winter Break? If you don’t want them sitting in front of the television, get them learning and playing at one of these February camps!
