12 things to do in the Seattle area
From wildflower hikes to the "World Cup" of breaking dancing, here's our latest on local things to do. The Seattle area is experiencing a busy weekend, with activities such as wildflower hikes and the "World Cup" of breaking dancing returning to the city. Six Washington chefs and restaurants have been named finalists for the James Beard Awards. The Red Bull Lords of the Floor, the world's largest break dance competition, is returning to Seattle after two decades. A new free exhibition by author Octavia Butler is being held at King Street Station Gallery in Seattle. The documentary "Sue Bird: In the Clutch" explores Sue Bird's historic career, including her coming out as gay and four WNBA championship wins. Check out reviews of the "Wicked Little Letters," "Shirley," and Netflix's new limited series "Ripley" on April 4.
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Welcome to the weekend! From wildflower hikes to the "World Cup" of breaking dancing, here's our latest on local things to do.
• Heading to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival? Try one of these four great Mount Vernon restaurants on your tulips-inspired road trip.
• Dine out from the state's best: These six Washington chefs and restaurants were named finalists for James Beard Awards this week.
• Explore the Columbia River Gorge area with these five hikes to see Washington's wildflowers.
• Heading to the theaters? Check out what our critics thought of the humorous "Wicked Little Letters," the biopic "Shirley" and other recent reviews.
• Or stream something from home. As Netflix debuts its new limited series, “Ripley,” on April 4, here's why audiences remain fascinated with Patricia Highsmith's amoral hero.
• Sue Bird's new documentary, "Sue Bird: In the Clutch," examines the historic career of the Seattle Storm player, from her coming out as gay to her four WNBA championship wins.
• The "World Cup" of break dance, the Red Bull Lords of the Floor, is returning to Seattle on Saturday after two decades.
• In a new, free exhibition by author Octavia Butler at King Street Station Gallery, your own rest and dreaming become part of the art. The Seattle show will be up through May 23.
• See a "comfort food" type of performance: Village Theatre’s production of "The Fantasticks" has a little something for everyone and hits all the right notes in this retelling of a timeless classic, our critic writes.
• Catch Jo Koy's comedy show at Climate Pledge Area on Friday. The Tacoma-raised comedian says the theme of his current tour is where he’s at now in his life.
• Robert Dugoni's latest thriller is set in 1930s Seattle and was inspired by articles Dugoni found from the 1930s about the murder of a man at a nightclub on First Hill.
• This month’s selection of new-in-paperback releases offer opportunities to better yourself and the world around you.