7 things to do in Seattle this month
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January is packed with events, from civil rights celebrations honoring Martin Luther King Jr. to vibrant cultural festivities like Tet.
Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Saturday-Sunday
🎵 Join hardcore fans in Von Trapp family costumes at the Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at the 5th Avenue Theatre. $40-$50.
Nate Jackson comedy shows
Saturday-Sunday
🤣 Laugh with Eastern Washington University grad Nate Jackson, a comedian with over 3 million TikTok followers and 500 million global views, at his special taping shows in Seattle. Neptune Theatre. Shows are at 7 and 10pm both days. Tickets start around $40.
Lunar New Year Fair
Jan. 18
🐍 Celebrate the Year of the Snake with family-friendly art activities, a free outdoor Lion Dance, and indoor crafts and calligraphy at the Wing Luke Museum. $5-17; kids under 5 are free. 10am-3pm.
Social Justice Week
Jan. 17 – 24
⚖️ A week of events focusing on civil rights and social justice at Seattle community colleges, including a free celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. from 9:30am-2pm onJan. 17.
- An RSVP is required for that event, which takes place at South Seattle College's Brockey Center
MLK Day events
Jan. 20
- Northwest African American Museum: Interactive exhibits and story telling, live music and motivational speakers from 10am-5pm.
- Painting the Town Red: A Billie Holiday tribute concert at The Royal Room, presented by South Hudson Music Project. 7:30pm. You may want to make a dinner reservation to make sure you get a seat.
Tet in Seattle
Jan. 25-26
🐲 Experience Tet in Seattle, a two-day celebration of the Vietnamese new year at Seattle Center, featuring art, music, fashion and food unique to Vietnam. The festivities will also include lion dances and an ao dai fashion show. Free.