More than 50 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and now it’s your turn! BLUE MAN GROUP returns to Seattle for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP—signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.

From the economy to COVID, climate change to public safety, journalists from Washington state’s top news outlets will take the stage this week to query candidates for Congress in debates hosted by the Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC).

On October 24th and 25th The Day With Trae hosted by Trae Holiday, and Rewind With Besa hosted by Besa Gordon will broadcast LIVE at the Paramount Theatre thanks to our friends over at Seattle Theatre Group! And YES, you can be live in the audience during the broadcast See below for who will be on The Day With Trae, and Rewind With Besa below, and head over to whereweconverge.com/paramount to RSVP!

Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center for a seventh year Oct. 20-23 with free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses for those who struggle to access or afford eye care.

Don't miss Sounds of Hazel, a new work co-commissioned by STG and inspired by the life of jazz musician and civil rights activist, Hazel Scott. The Trinidad-born Hazel Scott was an American jazz and classical pianist and singer.

Accidentally, eternally, in love. A friend’s betrayal, passionate love, and some of the most seductive music in all of opera. Wagner’s epic composition reminds us that not even death can defeat love. When a love potion replaces poison, inducing irresistible obsession, Tristan and Isolde give in to their passions, but their happiness is short-lived when betrayal costs a life.

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations will serve local small businesses through the Community Business Connector (CBC) program.

These organizations, identified as Connectors, will serve small businesses in five geographic hubs in King County through a targeted outreach program. Connectors will provide access to available business resources to help them sustain and grow their enterprises. A review panel selected the Connector finalists following a competitive application process.

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Season kicks off with a grand celebration of music, dance, and song in fan-favorite Carmina Burana. Also on the program, an early Balanchine classic Allegro Brillante, and a world premiere from Ukrainian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, titled Wartime Elegy.

Global Majority Nights at The 5th Avenue Theatre across the 22/23 season. These performances are dedicated to inviting Black communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of color to experience shows at The 5th together.

We are in the final stages of repairs and testing, and we are excited to reopen the bridge. We know the closure has created big challenges. Thank you for your patience and resilience.

Feel the power of love overflowing at this dazzling reimagining of The Wizard of Oz! With a soaring soul, R&B, and gospel score featuring hit songs "Brand New Day," "Ease on Down the Road," and "Home," this fun, fresh 5th Avenue Theatre production is a hit the whole family (ages 4+) will enjoy.

Recognizing that community-centered public libraries can play a unique role in addressing the teen mental health crisis, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded The Seattle Public Library a $249,743 grant for a three-year project titled “Creating Space for Teen Mental Health.”

The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is investing $1.9 million for tenant improvement grants that will support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Through an open application process, the Tenant Improvement Fund will grant small businesses up to $100,000 to build out commercial spaces and make commercial improvements more affordable.

Seattle JazzED is a music education nonprofit, and they’re expanding their fall programming for young people across the region. Founded to teach and honor the great legacy of jazz music, their goal continues of making sure kids experience the life-changing magic of teamwork, creativity, and confidence that comes from dedicated education in the undoubtedly quintessential Black American art form. 

Seattle Opera pops the cork on its monumental 2022/23 season with Gaetano Donizetti’s delightful summer sipper, The Elixir of Love. After a beautiful film production in 2020, this colorful comedy returns to McCaw Hall in a new-to-Seattle production with an intoxicating mix of ingredients: zany characters, lovestruck buffoonery, and a happy ending—all set to sparkling music perfect for a summer’s day.

One Vibe is proud to unveil the eighth annual Madaraka Festival on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday August 14th. Madaraka Festival brings Africa’s finest musicians and creatives together with world renowned artists and innovators for a celebration of music and civic purpose. The festival will be held from 2:00 pm at Pier 62 at Waterfront Park in Seattle, Washington where we will have live musical performances, African food, and art!

The Seattle Storm recognized KD Hall during a halftime ceremony on July 24 as part of their Believe in Women Night presented by Symetra. Hall was joined by Ljeoma Oluo and Joycelyn Thomas. The event is part of Force4Change, the franchise’s social justice platform. 

As voters began to receive their ballots over the weekend, King County Elections began receiving reports of suspicious and intimidating signs placed near ballot drop boxes, warning voters that the drop box is “under surveillance.” The signs feature a QR code for placing “election incident” reports. Located around King County, these signs appear to be a targeted effort undertaken by party-affiliated activists to intimidate and dissuade voters from using secure ballot drop boxes.

The rechristened Community Home at Beacon Center now offers more aid to young adults experiencing homelessness and new programming with a mental health focus to serve young adults ages 18-24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. The Day Program opened on July 11. The new programming expands activities at the center which also serves as an overnight shelter from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily. 

The Seattle Community Police Commission (CPC) is disappointed in the inquest’s findings in the fatal shooting of Charleena Lyles’ by Seattle police officers. The CPC hoped that the new reformed inquest would produce a better process where the coroner’s office would provide facts on Lyles’s shooting, and that her family would be able to participate.