Langston Thomas

(FOOD & DRINK) This holiday-tiki-themed pop-up (a spinoff of Miracle on 2nd at nearby Rob Roy) returns to Belltown with a curated list of cocktails served in seasonal vessels. From classic drinks like a Jungle Bird served in a Santa-hat-wearing pelican mug to inventive originals like the "Frost Bite" (tequila, sage, pineapple, lime, cranberry syrup, and spiced cranberry bitters in a Santa shark cup), the menu has fun options that will warm the ice-cold heart in even the Scroogiest of us. New for 2025: the "Designated Sledder," a zero-proof option made with lime, coconut, pineapple, pandan syrup, and tonic water. The bar’s soundtrack of remixed holiday tunes and classics matches its decor, where stockings and lights have been hung with care and everything that could be covered in wrapping paper is. ( Navy Strength, through Dec 25, 21+ ) SHANNON LUBETICH

One really great thing to do every day of the week.

One really great thing to do every day of the week.

Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe will discuss her 2024 essay collection Thunder Song at Central Library on Monday, March 23.

One really great thing to do every day of the week.

Was your introduction to pickleball when Taylor Swift promoted her Tortured Poets Department album with a custom Kansas City Chiefs paddle? Or maybe you’re just a really big Ben Stiller fan and want to learn about the sport before The Dink hits theaters this summer? Well, you’re not alone. While true Washingtonians will have learned […]

MONDAY 5/4 Cabaret Voltaire (MUSIC) Sheffield’s Cabaret Voltaire reigned as the UK’s most riveting electronic group from 1979 to 1984. Previously, Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder, and Chris Watson had experimented with tape loops and analog-synth bleeps to give you the creeps. Their early recordings delved into academic minimalist composition and proto-industrial, but also included […]

In late spring, the rain eases up just enough for folks to remember how wonderful it feels to be outside in Seattle: parks fill up, beaches crowd, and coffee shops launch floral seasonal specials. Across Washington, farmers emerge from months of plowing and planting, finally picking, plucking, and preparing to present their bountiful harvests! And […]

Stoner Musings, Lilith Fair (Brandi’s Version), and a Seasonally Appropriate Ozu Film

MONDAY 6/1 Hard Covers & Bare Backs: An Erotic Novel Pop Up (FOOD) No Call No Show’s tagline is “Boozy popups for unpretentious foodies,” and when it comes to ridiculous concepts—and completely committing to the bit—this gang of veteran chefs and bartenders are not playing. On June 1, NCNS’s theme is erotica, and the party […]