The latest news from the city.

A look at Hương Bình Restaurant in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, its central Vietnamese menu, its history under Lien Dang, and the practical details of visiting.

A guide to Trolloween, the Fremont Troll's birthday and Halloween party on October 31 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, organized by the Fremont Arts Council. Includes costume workshops, what to expect at the free event, and background on the 18-foot sculpture under the Aurora Bridge.

Doja Cat performs at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, October 15, with doors at 6:30 PM and the show at 7:30 PM. Latto joins as special guest, and the post covers the album behind the tour, ticket details, and the recent setlist.

A look at the upcoming theater and musical lineup in Seattle, from October family shows to holiday favorites and early 2027 productions. Dates, ticket prices, and accessibility options are included for each show.

Lawless Forge Seattle offers beginner-friendly blacksmithing classes in SoDo, from horseshoe knives and bottle openers to Damascus steel rings and axes. This overview covers projects, prices, location, safety details, and reservation policies.

The 21st Tasveer Film Festival & Market runs October 13 to 18 in Seattle with 136 films, 15 world premieres and a women-led focus. Covers opening night Lali, the Netflix-backed Film Fund Pitch Day and ticket options from a $350 all-access badge to single screenings.

Explore Seattle’s free monthly Art Walks in Belltown, Ballard, Georgetown, and Edmonds. Here’s what to expect in October 2026, from gallery openings and ceramics to open studios, murals, and local artists.

The musical Water for Elephants is playing at the Paramount Theatre through Sunday, October 11, with shows tonight and Friday at 7:30 pm and weekend matinees. Recommended for ages 8+, it's a family-friendly production with acrobatics, original music, and marionettes.

A look at Tamari Bar, the Asian-owned Japanese izakaya on Capitol Hill that opened in 2018. Covers the menu, the Baiten dessert counter, its T-Mobile Park presence, and practical info like hours and happy hour.

The 38th Earshot Jazz Festival runs from October 7 to 25 across a dozen-plus Seattle venues, with 35+ events celebrating the centenaries of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Highlights include Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves and a residency at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley.