Why hello there, April — nice to see you again. 🌷 Here in Seattle, this time of year means spring has sprung, with the likes of the Skagit Tulip Festival in full bloom, plus other opportunities to get outside + enjoy nature. There are also plenty of cool indoor activities, including the iconic SIFF International Film Festival, back to in-person screenings after two years. Peruse our list of the month's biggest events, from beer + scotch fests to egg hunts — and hop to it. 🐰

April 1-10

Friday, April 1

The Freakout Festival | Fri., April 1 | 3 p.m. | The Crocodile | $50+ | This multi-venue, two weekend music fest features more than 40 artists from around the world.
Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights | Fri., April 1 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | The battle of two of the NHL’s most recent expansion squads — bring it. 🏒
Moisture Festival | Fri., April 1 | 7:30 + 10:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque.
Self-guided Walking Meditation | Fri., April 1 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival | Fri., April 1 | All Day | Mount Vernon | Free | It’s that time of the year again when all the gorgeous fields in Skagit Valley are in bloom — just be sure to plan ahead to beat the crowds. 🌷
Craft Distillery Tours | Fri., April 1 | 5 p.m. | 1250 Alaskan Way | $20+ | This guided tasting tour includes a sneak peak of the distilling, fermentation + barreling process of Copperworks spirits. 🥃
BFA Exhibition | Fri., April 1 | 6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave. | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown.

Saturday, April 2

The Freakout Festival | Sat., April 2 | 3 p.m. | The Crocodile | $50+ | This multi-venue, two weekend music fest features more than 40 artists from around the world. 🎸
Moisture Festival | Sat., April 2 | 3 + 7:30 + 10:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque. 🤹
Craft Distillery Tours | Sat., April 2 | 2 + 4 p.m. | 1250 Alaskan Way | $20+ | This guided tasting tour includes a sneak peak of the distilling, fermentation + barreling process of Copperworks spirits. 🥃
The Family Jewels Kenmore Bar Crawl | Sat., April 2 | 1 p.m. | Kenmore, WA | $25+ | Support the UW Men’s Health Preservation Fertility Preservation Fund + enjoy a pint of beer and food along with a free commemorative pint glass to take home. 🍻
Self-guided Walking Meditation | Sat., April 2 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
BFA Exhibition | Sat., April 2 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown.

Sunday, April 3

Kraken vs. Dallas Stars | Sun., April 3 | 6 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | There are only a few home games left in Seattle’s season, so catch the Kraken while you can. 🏒
“Memoria” | Sun., April 3 | 12:30, 4 + 7:30 p.m. | SIFF Cinema Egyptian | $13+ | A Scottish woman played by Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton starts experiencing a strange sensory syndrome in Colombia. 🎥
Moisture Festival | Sun., April 3 | 3 + 7:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque.
Self-guided Walking Meditation | Sun., April 3 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
BFA Exhibition | Sun., April 3 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown. 🖼️
Beach House: Once Twice Melody Tour | Sun., April 3 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $100+ | This dreamy indie band’s music has likely been the soundtrack to some of your best naps.

Monday, April 4

Self-guided Walking Meditation | Mon., April 4 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
Denzel Curry | Mon., April 4 | 8 p.m. | Showbox SODO | $35+ | The 23-year-old Miami rapper is on his “Melt My Eyez Tour” withKenny Mason, Mike DImes + Playthatboizay.
BFA Exhibition | Mon., April 4 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown. 🖼️
Silent Movie Mondays: The Ancient Law / Das Alte Gesetz (1923) | Mon., April 4 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $7+ | A digitally restored film about the son of an Orthodox Rabbi decides to become an actor, featuring the original score. 🎞️

Tuesday, April 5

Self-guided Walking Meditation | Tues., April 5 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
BFA Exhibition | Tues., April 5 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown. 🖼️
C-Kan | Tues., April 5 | 8 p.m. | Nectar Lounge | $25+ | Enjoy the Spanish hip-hop stylings of this singer + songwriter with special guests.
Big Band of Brothers: A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band | Tues., April 5 | 8 p.m. | The Neptune Theatre | $47.50 | Jam out — regardless if you’re there for the jazz music or the Allman Brothers Band’s greatest hits. 🎶

Wednesday, April 6

Mrs. Caliban | Wed., April 6 | 2 p.m. | Book-It Repertory Theater, 305 Harrison St. | $20+ | Just your run of the mill boy meets girl, girl meets Aquarius the Monsterman story.
Moisture Festival | Wed., April 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque.
Self-guided Walking Meditation | Wed., April 6 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring. 🌳
BFA Exhibition | Wed., April 6 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown. 🖼️
Professional Bull Riders: Unleash the Beast | Wed., April 6 | 7:45 p.m | Angels of the Winds Casino, Everett | $15 | Yee-haw, don your best Stetson and catch the daring cowpokes at this wild, rollicking event. 🐂

Thursday, April 7

Moisture Festival | Thurs., April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque.
Self-guided Walking Meditation | Thurs., April 7 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
Don Mee Choi | Thurs., April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Hugo House + virtual | Pay what you can pricing | The National Book Award-winning poet and essayist discusses her latest work, “DMZ Colony,”
Elated Society: Pineo & Loeb | Thurs., April 7 | 10 p.m. | The Timbre Room | $10+ | This musical Canadian duo promises to live up to the name of their “Good Vibe Feeling Tour” with upbeat, funky tunes. 🎶
BFA Exhibition | Thurs., April 7 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown.

Friday, April 8

Beautiful: the Carole King Musical | Fri., April 8 | 8 p.m. | Paramount Theatre | $54+ | Feel the Earth move under your feet during this Tony Award-winning show that tells the story of the iconic singer’s rise to stardom.
Tyler the Creator | Fri., April 8 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $69+ | The megastar rapper brings flash + style to the stage on his “Call Me If You Get Lost” tour.
Moisture Festival | Fri., April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque. 🤹
Self-guided Walking Meditation | Fri., April 8 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
Craft Distillery Tours | Fri., April 8 | 5 p.m. | 1250 Alaskan Way | $20+ | This guided tasting tour includes a sneak peak of the distilling, fermentation + barreling process of Copperworks spirits. 🥃
BFA Exhibition | Fri., April 8 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown. 🖼️

Saturday, April 9

Kraken vs. Calgary Flames | Sat., April 9 | 4 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | Johnny Gaudreau and the super hot Canadian team comes into town. 🏒
Sibelius Symphony No. 2 | Sat., April 9 | 8 p.m. | Benaroya Hall | $24+ | Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot joins the orchestra to bring this work from famed Finnish composer Jean Sibelius to life. 🎻
The Carole King Musical | Sat., April 9 | 2 + 8 p.m. | Paramount Theatre | $54+ | Feel the Earth move under your feet during this Tony Award-winning show that tells the story of the iconic singer’s rise to stardom.
Moisture Festival | Sat., April 9 | 3 + 7:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque.
Self-guided Walking Meditation | Sat., April 9 | All Day | Freeway Park | Free | Using QR codes found on light poles around Freeway Park, this full sensory experience is available all day and night throughout the spring.
Music Inspired by the Work of Beverly Cleary | Sat., April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Hall | $15+ | Celebrate the life and works of the beloved children’s book author — and PNW native — through song. 📙
BFA Exhibition | Sat., April 9 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown. 🖼️

Sunday, April 10

The Carole King Musical | Sun., April 10 | 1 + 6:30 p.m. | Paramount Theater | $54+ | Paramount Theatre | $54+ | Feel the Earth move under your feet during this Tony Award-winning show that tells the story of the iconic singer’s rise to stardom.
Lindsey Buckingham | Sun., April 10 | 7:30 | The Neptune Theatre | The former member of Fleetwood Mac just keeps on rocking. 🎸
Moisture Festival | Sun., April 10 | 3 + 7:30 p.m. | Hale’s Palladium | $19+ | The vaudevillian-like performers range from comedy to acrobatics to burlesque.
BFA Exhibition | Sun., April 10 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown. 🖼️

April 11-17

Monday, April 11

Meet the New Seattle Mayor | Mon., April 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University | Free | Seattle U welcomes Bruce Harrell to its “Conversations” series to discuss his first months in office and plans for the city.
BFA Exhibition | Mon., April 11 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown.
Spanish Paella Class | Mon., April 11 | 6-9 p.m. | The Pantry, 1417 NW 70th St. | $135 | Learn how to make contemporary versions of this classic dish with ingredients like artichoke hearts, squash + snail. 🍽️

Tuesday, April 12

BFA Exhibition | Tues., April 12 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown.
Tuesday Night Trailhead | Tues., April 12 | 6 p.m. | Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way N. | Free | Join a friendly group run with 6 and 3-mile options, along with a range of paces.
Meet the Easter Bunny | Tues., April 12 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Bellevue Square’s Center Court | $35+ | Say hi to this seasonal large, iconic rabbit and get some pics taken.

Wednesday, April 13

BFA Exhibition | Wed., April 13 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown.
Pun Intended Punslam | Wed., April 13 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Bad Jimmy’s Brewing Co., 4358 Leary Way NE | Start practicing your wordplay for this slam-style competition that invites audience participation.
Meet the Easter Bunny | Wed., April 13 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Bellevue Square’s Center Court | $35+ | Say hi to this seasonal large, iconic rabbit and get some pics taken. 🐰

Thursday, April 14

Seattle International Film Festival | Thurs., April 14 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
BFA Exhibition | Thurs., April 14 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2014 9th Ave., Seattle | Free | Cornish College of Arts showcases its students’ works downtown.
OL Reign vs. San Diego Wave FC | Thurs., April 14 | 7 p.m. | Lumen Field | $17+ | Megan Rapinoe and company take on a SoCal rival. ⚽
Meet the Easter Bunny | Thurs., April 14 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Bellevue Square’s Center Court | $35+ | Say hi to this seasonal large, iconic rabbit and get some pics taken. 🐰

Friday, April 15

Tulip Festival Street Fair | Fri., April 15 | 5 p.m. | Mount Vernon | Free | Enjoy this annual afternoon outing with friends as it brings in more than 140 vendors, live music, food trucks and activities in downtown Vernon. 🌷
Seattle International Film Festival | Fri., April 14 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest | Fri., April 15 | 6-11 p.m. | Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St. | $20+ | One of Seattle’s booziest tasting experiences is back in action, with seminars for the truly serious connoisseurs.
Swan Lake | Fri., April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | McCaw Hall | The Pacific Northwest Ballet presents this legendary production with Kent Stowell’s choreography and an unforgettable score.
Meet the Easter Bunny | Fri., April 15 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Bellevue Square’s Center Court | $35+ | Say hi to this seasonal large, iconic rabbit and get some pics taken. 🐰

Saturday, April 16

Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils | Sat., April 16 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | It’s the Kraken’s only home game against the team from Jers, so soak up the East Coast-West Coast clash. 🏒
Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest | Sat., April 16 | 1-11 p.m. | Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St. | $20+ | One of Seattle’s booziest tasting experiences is back in action, with seminars for the truly serious connoisseurs. 🍻
Seattle International Film Festival | Sat., April 16 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
PenMet Park’s Spring Egg Hunt | Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | There will be photo ops with the Easter Bunny and a non-competitive hunt divided into various age categories. Donations to PenMet’s food drive are encouraged.
Tulip Festival Street Fair | Sat., April 16 | 5 p.m. | Mount Vernon | Free | Enjoy this annual afternoon outing with friends as it brings in more than 140 vendors, live music, food trucks and activities in downtown Vernon. 🌷
Easter Eggstravaganza | Sat., April 16 | First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave. W. | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | This neighborhood egg hunt is for preschool and elementary-age kids and includes a bounce house, crafts + games.
Swan Lake | Sat., April 16 | 1 + 7:30 p.m. | McCaw Hall | The Pacific Northwest Ballet presents this legendary production with Kent Stowell’s choreography and an unforgettable score.
Mariners vs. Houston Astros | Sat., April 16 | 6:10 p.m. | T-Mobile Park | $18+ | The M’s take on their AL West rival in their first series at home. ⚾
Sounders vs. Inter Miami | Sat., April 16 | 7 p.m. | Lumen Field | $28+ | It’s early in the season, but every match is vital to the club’s momentum, particularly this match against an up-and-coming, formidable foe.

Sunday, April 17

Tulip Festival Street Fair | Sun., April 17 | 5 p.m. | Mount Vernon | Free | Enjoy this annual afternoon outing with friends as it brings in more than 140 vendors, live music, food trucks and activities in downtown Vernon. 🌷
Karaoke Night | Sun., April 17 | 7 p.m. | Jules Maes Saloon, 5919 Airport Way S. | Free | Belt out those showstopping tunes while swigging beers from one of Seattle’s oldest bars in the heart of Georgetown. 🎤
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” | Sun. April 17 | 10:30 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Seattle Children’s Theater | $40+ | Enjoy this zany musical adaptation of the best-selling children’s book, starring puppets and plenty of fine-feathered friends.
Seattle International Film Festival | Sun., April 17 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥

April 18-24

Monday, April 18

Kraken vs. Ottawa Senators | Mon., April 18 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | Seattle may not be making the playoffs, but they hope to start building a winning club after several recent moves. 🏒
Seattle International Film Festival | Mon., April 18 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Spring Plant Sale | Mon., April 18 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱

Tuesday, April 19

Seattle International Film Festival | Tues., April 19 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Spring Plant Sale | Tues., April 19 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱
Kahoot! Trivia: YA Books to Movies | Tues., April 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | The fun all-ages trivia game that can be played on your phone focuses on popular franchises like the “Hunger Games” and “Holes” this week.

Wednesday, April 20

Kraken vs. Colorado Avalanche | Wed., April 20 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | Can Seattle solve Mikko Rantanen and the mighty Avalanche? 🏒
Seattle International Film Festival | Wed., April 20 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Spring Plant Sale | Wed., April 20 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱

Thursday, April 21

Seattle International Film Festival | Thurs., April 21 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Spring Plant Sale | Thurs., April 21 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱
Seagaze Festival | Thurs., April 21 | 7 p.m. | Lo-Fi, 429 Eastlake Ave. | $15 | The post-punk festival starts off with Lost Echoes, Vacant Stares, and Ten Million Lights.

Friday, April 22

Evergreen Spring Home Show | Fri., April 22 | 12-7 p.m. | Monroe, Washington | $6+ | This home show at the Angel of the Winds Arena is specialized to help you customize, update, or design your home the way you want it.
Seattle International Film Festival | Fri., April 22 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Spring Plant Sale | Fri., April 22 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱

Saturday, April 23

Venice Is Sinking Masquerade Ball | Sat., April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Seattle Design Center | $10+ | This event for singles is right out of a 19th century romance novel, with fancy outfits and masks. 🎭
Evergreen Spring Home Show | Sat., April 23 | 10-7 p.m. | Monroe, Washington | $6+ | This home show at the Angel of the Winds Arena is specialized to help you customize, update, or design your home the way you want it. 🏘️
Seattle International Film Festival | Sat., April 23 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Spring Plant Sale | Sat., April 23 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱

Sunday, April 24

Bam Biennial 2021-Architecture & Urban Design | Sun., April 24 | 11-5 p.m. | Bellevue Arts Museum | $8+ | Designers, artists + makers bring in their proposals for an exhibition that examines the fields of architecture and urban design.
Evergreen Spring Home Show | Sun., April 24 | 10-5 p.m. | Monroe, Washington | $6+ | This home show at the Angel of the Winds Arena is specialized to help you customize, update, or design your home the way you want it. 🏘️
Seattle International Film Festival | Sun., April 24 | Various times | SIFF Cinema Uptown | $20+ | One of the city’s biggest movie-going extravaganzas will hold in-person screenings and virtual options for a variety of acclaimed international flicks. 🎥
Spring Plant Sale | Sun., April 24 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱

April 25-30

Monday, April 25

A Conversation with Janelle Monáe and Yohanca Delgado | Mon., April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $41 | Brandi Carlile hosts this Town Hall talk with singer-actor Monáe and fiction editor Delgado.
Spring Plant Sale | Mon., April 25 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | The Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s students grow fuchsias, petunias, begonias + much more for home gardens. 🌱
“Gaslight (Angel Street)” | Mon., April 25 | 7:30 + 10 p.m. | 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. | $5+ | Sound Theatre Company performs this classic, Victorian thriller about psychological manipulation with modern reverberations.

Tuesday, April 26

Chelsea Cutler | Tues., April 26 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $25.25+ | Coming to Seattle for her “When I Close My Eyes Tour,” this singer + songwriter will be performing her debut album “How To Be Human.” 🎶
Kahoot! Trivia: Celebrity Scandals | Tues., April 26 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | This week, the all-Zoom contest involves star gossip throughout history.

Wednesday, April 27

Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings | Wed., April 27 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | The second-to-last home game of the season should be a hard-hitting one.
How To Display China: From Floating Museum To Universal Gaze | Wed., April 27 | 7 p.m. | Seattle Art Museum | $80+ | Curator Foong Ping reflects on re-envisioning the collection galleries at Seattle Asian Art Museum and the complicated US-China relationships.

Thursday, April 28

Hi I'm Ghost | Thurs., April 28 | 9:30 p.m. | Trinity Nightclub | $15+ | It’s a night filled with dubstep music, dancing + drinks.
Sip & Mix! Spring Fundraiser | Thurs., April 28 | 6:30 p.m. | The Blend, Downtown Kirkland | Free | This fundraiser will have wine tasting flights, appetizers + dessert with all proceeds going directly to Attain Housing, a program for homeless families.

Friday, April 29

Kraken vs. San Jose Sharks | Fri., April 29 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $80+ | Celebrate the last home game of the inaugural season — and hope for a W.

Saturday, April 30

Sheep Shearing Festival | Sat., April 30 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Kelsey Creek Farm, Bellevue | Free | The Northwest Regional Spinners Association features sheep being shorn out of their wool coats — food trucks, drinks + snacks will also be on hand.
Lorde | Sat., April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | WAMU Theater | $85 | Check out the triple platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning New Zealand artist on her “Solar Power” tour.
Independent Bookstore Day Celebration | Sat., April 30 | 9 a.m. | All Third Place Books locations | Prices vary | Head to any of the Third Place outposts in Lake Forest Park, Ravenna + Seward Park for discounts and prizes.