You may have noticed that the weather has been a tad… moody of late. And while we have yet to invent a device that alters the course of our city's meteorological fate, there's an invention already in place that can help you mitigate the effects of the local climate's multiple-personality disorder. It's called a spa, and quite a few of them around town are offering holiday deals [1] on treatments that offer some relief from the snow/flood/wind/sleet/hail/mudslide/avalanche conditions of the past week.
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings [1]
You'll think it's the '60s when Jones takes the stage with her powerhouse band and belts out soul tunes like "How Long Do I Have to Wait for You?"
More music this weekend [1]
'It's a Wonderful Life' [1]
Seattle Radio Theatre has condensed the classic holiday movie to an hour. (Yes, George still says "Hot dog!") SRT's radio-play version stars local media icons -- and Chris "J.P. Patches" Wedes!
More theater this weekend [1]
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops [1]
If this celebration of holiday music doesn't get you in the spirit of the season, nothing will. The program includes rousing renditions of classics like "Sleigh Ride" and "Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah."
More classical music [1]
'The Golden Compass' [1]
Director Chris Weitz takes on the first book in the "His Dark Materials" fantasy trilogy, which follows a young girl as she ventures north to save a friend and encounters talking polar bears and other wonders.
More movies opening Friday [1]
Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition [1]
This fund-raiser for Pike Market Senior Center and Downtown Food Bank involves teams of carolers, many wearing felt reindeer antlers, trying to out-merry one another. In other words, it's awesome.
More holiday events this weekend [1]
'Blonde on Blonde' [1]
With the Dylan biopic "I'm Not There" in theaters, it's a good time to get schooled on one of the master's finest works. At this unusual event, local bands will cover Dylan's epochal 1966 album.
More nightlife events this weekend [1]
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Take in Seattle's best holiday lights from a comfy seat on an historic Metro bus. [1]
Fantagraphics Bookstore fetes its first anniversary with music and author appearances. [1]
Atreyu rides again in Seattle Children's Theatre's adaptation of "The Neverending Story." [1]
Nosh on delicious Hanukkah food at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, then donate to the hunger charity Mazon. [1]
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