The Program (Dec. 18-22) will be way cooler than we initially thought, folks. Not only will some of the biggest names in NW hip-hop be on stage for your entertainment five nights in a row, but the latest news is that there are all kinds of technological tie-ins that will make this event very, very 21st-century. more ›

This week's weather was beautiful, enough to justify Seattlest's first bbq of the year. But it's going to be a wet weekend, according to KOMO-TV's Scott Sistek. How will Seattlest keep dry? Read on... more ›

For approximately the nine millionth time, Seattlest implores you to experience the musical majesty that is "Awesome." Simply put, we love this band---they are a hilarious group of guys and truly talented musicians to boot. They're playing an early show tomorrow night at the Mirabeau Room, an event that serves as a preview of their upcoming epic art/music/comedy extraordinaire noSIGNAL, debuting a month from now at On the Boards. Tomorrow night's set will feature some of the new noSIGNAL material and, assuredly, many of their classic hits. Also in attendance: everybody's favorite afroed luvaman Reggie Watts. Like most people in town, Seattlest has a giggly schoolgirl crush on Reggie, as he is one charming big-haired man. more ›

When we first moved here three years ago, an old restaurant called Sorry Charlie’s was still open on lower Queen Anne opposite one of our favorite bars, Mecca. Our friend Joe McGinty, who runs the Loser’s Lounge in New York City, had tipped us off that at night, Sorry Charlie’s transformed into a piano bar, and we absolutely had to see Howard Bulson, who played piano there. (Howard, who is now 71, has been playing piano in Seattle for 44 years. He’s not only an institution here, but he is legend even back in New York.) more ›

Seattle may not be the heart of the burlesque revival, but we're definitely an artery. Several talented local troupes help return the word "saucy" to our vocabulary--the Atomic Bombshells, Glitzkrieg, Burning Hearts Burlesque and others. There are regular shows: Burning Hearts' Bed Room Club happens Thursdays at the Fenix Underground, and the Pink Door hosts a show every Saturday night. And when the Bombshells return from the east coast this fall, they'll be back at the Mirabeau Room for weekly performances. more ›

Poor little kittens who've lost their mittens, as well as pubgoers who've drunkenly or boneheadedly left sweaters, scarves, who knows what behind: now's your chance to buy it back. more ›

Seattlest just kicked down a few tips on where to get music for your iPod on the safe side of the law, but we don't endorse keeping all that for yourself. Look at you, with your selfish little ear buds. Get over to The Mirabeau Room for happy hour tomorrow and their weekly "Playlist" event and share with the rest of us. more ›