Seattle’s stages and venues are busy this week. Ballet, jazz, Celtic music, international pop, and even a Romanian wine tasting are all on the calendar. Whether you’re looking for a concert, a performance, or something a little different, here are a few events worth checking out.
Firebird - Pacific Northwest Ballet
March 13 & 14, various times • McCaw Hall
Pacific Northwest Ballet opens the two-week run of Firebird, the striking one-act ballet set to Igor Stravinsky’s powerful score. Blending mythic storytelling with vivid choreography and dramatic staging, the production brings the classic tale of the magical Firebird and Prince Ivan to life. It’s a compact but visually rich performance that highlights both the orchestra and the company’s dancers.
Bill Frisell’s 75th Celebration tour
March 13, 8:00pm • Moore Theatre
Guitarist Bill Frisell brings his distinctive blend of jazz, Americana, and atmospheric soundscapes to the Moore Theatre as part of his 75th Celebration tour. Performing with a trio, Frisell’s lyrical style moves easily between genres, creating spacious, cinematic pieces built around subtle interplay between the musicians. The evening offers a chance to hear one of modern jazz’s most recognizable guitar voices live on stage.
Celtic Celebration
March 14, 7:30pm • Edmonds Center for the Arts
Celtic Celebration returns to Edmonds Center for the Arts with an evening of traditional Irish and Celtic music, dance, and storytelling. The program blends lively fiddle tunes, rich vocals, and step dancing into a festive performance that captures the spirit of the season. Tickets are already running low, so early planning may be wise if this one catches your interest.
An Evening of Romanian Wines
March 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm • Princess & Bear Winery
Princess & Bear Winery hosts an evening dedicated to Romanian wines, featuring a guided tasting of six selections from the country’s historic wine regions. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the people behind the wines and learn about the traditions, vineyards, and varietals shaping Romania’s growing wine scene.
Silence Wang - Rise of Romance World Tour
March 14, 8:00pm • Climate Pledge Arena
Chinese singer-songwriter Silence Wang brings his Rise of Romance world tour to Climate Pledge Arena for a night of polished pop and arena-scale production. Known for his romantic ballads and modern pop sound, Wang has built a massive global following. It’s a chance to catch an international pop star making a rare Seattle stop.
Upcoming Events
Looking a little further ahead
Jesus Christ Superstar
May 3 - 17, various times • 5th Avenue Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the 5th Avenue Theatre in a new staging of the iconic rock opera. Blending powerful vocals with a driving rock score, the production retells the final days of Jesus through a modern theatrical lens. Expect bold staging, memorable songs, and one of musical theatre’s most recognizable scores.
Husky Football Sailgating Season Tickets
September 5 - November 21 • Argosy Cruises/Husky Stadium
Argosy Cruises’ Husky Football Sailgating packages turn the season into a full experience on the water. Season tickets include round-trip sailgating cruises across Lake Washington for every home game, with drinks available onboard before arriving at Husky Stadium by boat. One of Seattle’s most distinctive traditions, it’s part tailgate, part scenic cruise, and a memorable way to enjoy Husky football.
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