Seattle Things to Do

Located a few minutes from downtown, Hokum Hall presents musical and live theater performances, including old-fashioned vaudeville shows. Seattle Artists, the non-profit organization that produces these programs purchased the h... more

Situated at the back of the Thaiku restaurant Fu Kun Wu is an eatery, which serves delicious Thai cuisine along with an array of drinks. Carved teak wood furniture and soft lighting lend a relaxed feel to the atmosphere and enc... more

In Italian, "vita" means "life" and that's what this three-shop operation provides. Always scalding hot, always a double shot and always served by hip young baristas, the coffee here goes well with the fresh pastries and even w... more

Located in what looks like an old garage on a street near Seattle University devoted to old garages, this cafe called Animals is a refreshing surprise. Bright and airy with high windows and ceilings, wrought iron gates and a cr... more

Gordon Woodside opened this gallery called Woodside/Braseth Gallery in 1961. He holds a reserved sort of artistic court, opining willingly, perhaps even willfully, about the art world. John Braseth, hired as a teenager and made... more

Far down the dim central hallway of the Dexter Horton Building lies this spacious coffee bar filled with the aroma of coffee beans. This family-owned shop roasts its own beans and comes up with such fabulous beverages as a moch... more

Volterra is a restaurant born of love—Don Curtiss and Michelle Quisenberry, the husband-wife duo who own it, drew inspiration for it from their visit to the city of Volterra in Tuscany. Chandeliers and carvings adorn the charmi... more

Once the site of an infamously seedy tavern, Hopvine Pub has undergone a thorough face lift. Now it is known as a cozy, intimate spot offering a wide range of micro-brews. The combination of stenciled vines climbing the walls,... more

Sing until the wee hours in your own private room. Rooms hold at least eight people. Choose from thousands of songs in four languages on high-quality systems. Customers provide their own snacks and alcohol (ask about banquet li... more

Directed since 1985 by Maestro Gerard Schwartz, Seattle Symphony orchestra has a loyal following. Concerts include music by classical masters such as Beethoven, Mozart and Sibelius as well as by contemporary composers. Many per... more