This week’s lineup leans into storytelling in all its forms. From pop culture conventions and comic icons to orchestral classics and live jazz, there are plenty of ways to experience familiar characters and timeless compositions around the city. Here are a few picks worth stepping out for.
Emerald City Comicon
March 5 - 8, various times • Seattle Convention Center
Emerald City Comicon takes over downtown with four days of fandom across comics, film, television, gaming, and art. There will be celebrity guests, panel discussions, artist alleys, immersive exhibits, and plenty of fans dressed up as their favorite characters throughout the convention floor. Even if you’re not a dedicated comic reader, it’s a lively weekend built around the stories and characters that shape modern pop culture.
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Lunar New Year International District
March 7, 11:00am - 5:00pm • Hing Hay Park
The International District marks the Lunar New Year with a day of performances, community booths, and a food walk through the neighborhood. Hing Hay Park serves as the hub, with cultural showcases and family-friendly programming throughout the afternoon.
The Notebook Musical
March 3 - 8, various times • Paramount Theatre
First a novel, then a film, and now a touring musical. The Notebook arrives at the Paramount with a full stage adaptation of the well-known romance, bringing its decades-spanning story to life through live performance and original music. For those who remember the book or the film, it offers a new lens on a familiar narrative.
Bach, Busoni and Brahms
March 5, 7:30pm & March 7, 8:00pm • Benaroya Hall
The Seattle Symphony presents an evening centered on three pillars of the classical repertoire. An Italian conductor leads the program, joined by an Italian soloist, for works by Bach, Busoni, and Brahms. The program moves from Baroque foundations to late Romantic depth in the acoustics of Benaroya Hall.
Mindi Abair - 25th Anniversary
March 5 - 8, various times • Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
Saxophonist Mindi Abair brings her blend of contemporary jazz and blues to Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley for a multi-night run. Known for her expressive tone and genre-crossing collaborations, Abair’s performances balance tight ensemble work with moments of improvisation in one of the city’s most intimate listening rooms.
Upcoming Events
Looking a little further ahead
Drone Art Show - Space Chase
May 8 - 9, 9:15pm • Marymoor Park
“Space Chase” brings a story to the night sky, using synchronized drones, music, and light to create a choreographed outdoor performance. The show blends soundtrack and shifting formations into a narrative experience designed for all ages at Marymoor Park. Tickets are currently available via waitlist.
Peanuts 75th Anniversary Concert
March 27 - 29 • Benaroya Hall
The Seattle Symphony marks 75 years of Peanuts with a concert built around the music made famous by the beloved comic strip and television specials. Expect Vince Guaraldi’s instantly recognizable themes brought to life in Benaroya Hall for a weekend of familiar melodies and lighthearted nostalgia.
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