Tis the season of indulgence and merriment, here’s what has us singing this season …
Julefest at the Nordic Museum November 24th - nibble on some aebleskiver, lefse and kringles while sipping some glogg, the Scandinavian crowd knows how to party!
Natural History: Botanical and Naturalist Subjects at the Davidson Gallery, First Thursday Art Walk December 5th This exhibition presents work by the 16th-century engraver Andres Lagunas, illustrator of the Dioscorides Anazarbeo, Acerca de la materia medicinal ("the Anazarbeo Dioscorides, on medicinal matter," 1555).
Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Concerts ongoing through December, this naughty and nice annual tradition is sure to make you merrier!
Champagne tasting at Fat Cork - the cave is open every Saturday in December from 12-4, taste and learn about all the best bubbles from the experts at Fat Cork.
The Beaconettes at the Sorrento Hotel December 12th - spread the cheer with these bouffant beauties!
Mistletoe Madness Rainbow Bingo December 13th Reserve your tickets fast because this fun night is always a sell-out, Sylvia O’Stayformore and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence deliver!
Equinox Studios Very Open House December 14th 6:00 to when the fires go out , this legendary party and gathering of artists will engage all the senses. pro tip: take an uber and don’t worry about parking.
Holiday Makers’ Market & Cookie Exchange at Southpaw December 15th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Join The Field Trip Society and Ben’s Bread along with our favorite makers from Nashi Orchards, In the Shed, EH Works, Fortunate Orchard, Meg Maggie Margaret Chocolates, Lark and Drifters Fish and more for last minute holiday gifting. Bring a dozen of your best holiday cookies to exchange or buy some there - all proceeds to benefit Plymouth Housing, ending chronic homelessness in Seattle.
Workshops at Nettles Farm B&B and Full Bloom Farm on Lummi Island - if you’re looking to escape the holiday hoopla, consider a trip to Lummi Island where you can learn to smoke salmon or make jam with Riley from Nettles Farm or master your wisteria with expert Elisabeth Marshall.
New and wonderful: we love supporting small businesses, especially those in our neighborhood like Re-Evolucion in Rainer Beach, the wondrous Orcas Paley in Hillman City and Petit Soif the newest natural wine bar and bottle shop on Beacon Hill.
may your days be merry and bright!