Rainn Wilson has way more friends in real life than Dwight, his alter-ego from The Office. He's bringing a slew of musicians, actors and just plain ol' good people to hang out with him this Saturday at the Paramount. It's bound to be a crazy night of fun that raises funds for the Mona Foundation to boot. more ›

The Fremont Abbey is hosting a unique experience tonight and you will be missing a one-of-a-kind concert by not attending. Thirteen bands, one stage, one night. It's bound to be eclectic, beautiful and fun. more ›

The truly incredible part of the music scene in Seattle--and very possibly throughout the country, if not the world--is the growing sense of doing it yourself if you're passionate enough to get it done. more ›

Seattlest will be counting down to 2011 with a series of posts on our highlights of this year and what we're looking forward to in the next. Got a list to suggest? Send it our way. See the entire series here. more ›

Let's be real here: boys run a large part of the music industry. Boys make music and run the labels and book shows and run sound at those shows. Women are in the mix too but there aren't nearly as many. Consequently, it can be an uphill battle for a girl to get into the music business and to be taken seriously. Rain City Rock Camp For Girls (formerly Girls Rock! Seattle) is an invaluable defense against this ever-present sexism in the music business (and the world in general) through their dedication to "building positive self-esteem in girls and encouraging creative expression through music." And tomorrow night's benefit concert will help ensure that the rock camp is able to continue supporting young women as they learn to rock for many generations to come. more ›

Once upon a time it was nearly impossible to experience live music as young person in Seattle. In 1985 the City Council passed what was called the Teen Dance Ordinance; which, for all intents and purposes, made it practically illegal for clubs to hold all ages events. Between 1985 and 2002, Seattle was kind of like the town in Footloose where no one was allowed to dance or listen to rock n' roll because it was illegal to gyrate and have fun. Enter The Vera Project. Basically, Vera is our Ren McCormack (as played by Kevin Bacon) - liberating us from a culturally dark place lacking in good music and dancing. more ›

The Stones may have wanted to paint it black, but Susan G. Komen of Puget Sound want you to paint it pink. That’s right, pink. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month so we want to see the entire Emerald city covered in this delicate rosy hue. more ›

You’re never too young to start giving back. 5-year-old Lucas Engles-Klann is a prime example. With the help of his parents, this young animal lover has partnered up with the Woodland Park Zoo to arrange a fundraiser this Sunday. more ›

Earlier this year, the Grand Illusion Theater was having a difficult time making ends meet, with an all volunteer staff, there wasn't much to cut, and Seattle's 'oldest continuously running movie theater', was in danger of closing its doors. However, like the Northwest Film Forum last year, donors were able to donate enough to keep the theater going. We're guessing that there are more than a few passionate film-lovers in town who want a theater that has the guts to present a complete film festival without divulging any of the films they're going be showing. more ›

Saturday marks the start of Kiehl’s pet adoption and fundraising event. Proceeds will benefit the Motley Zoo Animal Rescue’s efforts to save and rehabilitate animals while working to end abuse and neglect. The organization also promotes spay and neuter advocacy as well as responsible pet ownership. Stop by the University Village Kiehl’s between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to browse adoptable pets. If you decide to make an adoption, your kindness will be rewarded with a complimentary gift box from Kiehl’s. Customers are also encouraged to donate to the Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. Contribute $10 or more and receive a free Crème de Corps body moisturizer or a Spray-N-Play Cleansing Spritz through Saturday, April 17. more ›

IT'S FOR THE CHILDREN: Today's the second day of A Drink for the Kids, the 7th annual Vera Project travelling fundraiser running through Saturday's show at Neumo's with Robin Pecknold and Throw Me the Statue. Show your support for the all-ages club by ordering a Stone IPA or the designated A Drink for the Kids cocktail at one of several bars around town. Tonight the venue is Ballard's Hazlewood, a bar we love so much that we wish we could just scoop it on up and move it to the Hill. 6-10 p.m. // Hazlewood // 2311 NW Market St // as much as you drink more ›

Last year at this time, we were spouting off about KCTS running, for a fundraiser, Dr. Daniel G. Amen's "self-produced show, 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.'" Charitably, Amen's claims were not always fully supported by conventional medical wisdom, and we wondered at PBS being wiling to do real damage to its brand for the sake of gulling aging baby-boomers with promises of eternal middle age. more ›

We're reminded about two events the Canoe Social Club--"a newish space in the ID that seems to be picking up where McLeod Residence left off" (Seattle Weekly)--is putting on this weekend. At 10 p.m. tonight there's the Scratch 'n' Sniff Performers Buffet, "small/solo music acts and other similar stage antics," and tomorrow there's a fundraiser for the much-lauded New Century Theatre Company, also 10 p.m. That one features the Sarah Rudinoff/Gretta Harley musical collaboration We Are Golden. It's 21+ and $25, at the Theatre Off Jackson. more ›

In 1964, most of Fort Lawton's land on the Magnolia Bluff was declared surplus by the U.S. military. That's when locals first banded together to voice their concerns over the future use of the area, forming a group called Citizens For a Fort Lawton Park and ultimately attracting the attention and support of a U.S. Senator in their efforts to prevent the government from turning the land into an ABM base. By 1971, the land was in the hands of the City of Seattle, and Discovery Park was formed. more ›

MONSTER MASH: Everyone's favorite non-robotic, non-dinosar body of awesome, a.k.a. the ferocious, hard-banging electronica/hiphop group Truckasaurus, is playing at Neumos with Head Like A Kite and Slender Means on Saturday. Heads up--Truckasaurus might be a band and not a car-eating machine, but they can still metaphorically smash your face in with their thumping, crunching, stomping version of music. It's beautiful, too. Imagine that! more ›

You've got just one week to register for the World Affairs Council's second annual Transnational Trivia Championship. Brainiacs from around Seattle will gather and compete at 7pm on Friday, October 10, at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. more ›

Sudden celeb Sarah Palin, John McCain's Vice Presidential pick, has canceled a scheduled appearance next week in Seattle. Palin was the guest of honor (see: big money draw) at a fundraiser set for the 24th, but she won't be attending due to 'scheduling conflicts.' Palin will likely be in Michigan or some other swing state stumping for McCain. Since you won't be able to see the Tina Fey look-a-like in the flesh, we leave you this: the Sarah Palin baby name generator. If Sarah Palin was your mom what would your name be? Henceforth, we'd like to be called by our Alaskan name, Charcoal Sniper Palin. more ›

Last night we flipped on the tee-vee, and stumbled on a KCTS fundraiser: Dr. Daniel G. Amen in his self-produced show, "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life." If you missed it, you're in luck: it's showing fifteen more times locally. more ›