Titanish Tickles Our (Figurative) Icebergs at Green Lake Bathhouse
In this parody of the movie, Titanish turns the tragic tale into a comedy for the ages. Rose and Jack, played by the charismatic Julia Kuzmich and Kooper Campbell, venture aboard the totally unsinkable RMS Titanic along with a series of comedically iconic passengers and crewmates. The show is jam-packed with perfectly delivered jokes, many that are easy to miss, somehow making them even funnier. With irony and innuendos around every corner, every moment is a treat to experience.
Lady Camden Biopic “Lady Like” Premieres at SIFF
Lady Camden, most notably known as RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 Runner Up, visits Seattle to show off her new documentary, Lady Like. Directed by Luke Willis, the film highlights Lady Camden’s (aka Rex Wheeler) journey to find her chosen family, her voice, and her confidence, and prove that embracing one’s vulnerable self and artistic core is an important step towards healing. The film is narrated by fellow Drag Race alum and current All Stars contestant, Nina West.
Seattle Tattoo Expo Highlights Artistic Diversity
The Seattle Center hosted Seattle’s annual tattoo expo showcasing over 200 artists across the world, some local to the Puget Sound, our Eastern Washington neighbors, and our neighbors on the other coast. Attendees viewed portfolio after portfolio within the long rows of talented tattoo studios. The varieties of styles and inspirations were put on full display from the artists. Expansive geometric patterns stretched across bodies. Shadowed creatures from the occult appear to creep out of body parts. Flowers were stuck in the most perfect moment of bloom.
Fran Lebowitz—Original NY Lesbian—to Grace Benaroya with Signature Wit
Some might think that Joan of Arc is the original Queen of Queens, but they would be wrong. For us at The Evergreen Echo, Fran Lebowitz is that dyke who established what it really means to converse in “real talk.” Our dame of the dry wit returns to Benaroya Hall on Sunday September 22nd at 7:30pm in an intimate chat hosted by bestselling Seattle author Claire Dederer. Fran offers her acerbic views on current events and the media—as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. In addition, she will share her unique take on the current state of our Union, which we are sure will be a hoot and a half.
What the Funk?! is the BIPOC Burlesque Fest You’re Craving
“You want the FUNK?! We got the FUNK!” -Rebecca Mm Davis
“Representation matters and this festival continues to raise the bar for visibility of BIPOC performers across the world.” So sayeth the press release for What the Funk?!, the PNW’s first entirely BIPOC burlesque extravaganza. Every year we’re treated to a celebration of funk, beauty, brains, brawn, and Black/Brown Joy with three nights of funky entertainment.
Top 3 Parks to Visit: Jack Block
The park itself consists of a series of paved walkways that meander among the trees and foliage, offering lovely views of the shoreline and Elliott Bay. The paths have gentle slopes that are accessible by both stairs and ramps. The aforementioned beach offers a nice place for picnics and relaxing. At the end of the walkway is your big reward, an observation tower that gives you an unobstructed view of Elliott Bay, the Seattle skyline, and the Port of Seattle. This vista point is very popular whenever there are fireworks at the Space Needle.
Something for Everyone at Duwamish River Festival
One of the most remarkable aspects of the festival was the sense of community. People of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages—from kids to adults—came together in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. It was a true reflection of the diverse and vibrant community that calls the Duwamish River home.
Top 3 Parks to Visit: Freeway Park
When all construction on the freeway was completed in 1966, many public-spirited Seattleites and King County officials began talking about constructing a “lid” over the portion of I-5 between Union and Seneca Streets to reconnect First Hill to Downtown.
June is the First Fall: An Emotional Journey of Self and Family
In the heart of Seattle’s International District, the stage is set and ready to captivate the audience with Yun Theatre’s summer production, June is the First Fall. This 90-minute play hosts themes of personal and cultural identity, defying tradition, the complexity of family relationships, and so many other themes that everyone is bound to find a connection with in the show. At this intimate venue operated by Theater Off Jackson, audiences will be absorbed into a heartfelt, empathetic story that is sure to leave you entertained and immersed.
First Thursday ARTSy Joy at King Street Station
Did you know there is an art gallery at the top floor of the King Street Station in Pioneer Square? If not, add it to your stop during the First Thursday art walk. ARTS at King Street Station is a free art gallery open Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm, and closes at 8pm for the monthly art walk.
Top 3 Parks to Visit: Gas Works
The most innovative aspect to Haag’s reclamation of the land had to be the bioremediation strategies he incorporated into its design. The process of bioremediation is the use of biological systems (typically bacteria, microalgae, and various forms of fungi) to remove environmental pollutants. Instead of simply cleaning out the industrial waste and moving it to another location (i.e. not really doing anything about it), Haag and his engineers decided to leave the waste onsite and have nature do its thing by degrading the pollutants organically over time.
How Will We Meet Our Climate Goals?
We all want a safer, happier, more livable, equitable, and resilient city. And simply put, that won’t be possible if we don’t meet our climate goals. We all need to care about climate. And we should expect our leaders to do more than just talk about it. We should expect them to act on it—decisively and urgently—so that in just 6 years, when our 2030 targets come due, Seattle is ready.
Ranked Choice Voting in Washington’s Future
Politics isn’t showing any signs of becoming less polarizing and divisive. We need system reforms that change the conditions we vote in so that we can change the conditions we live in. The 2028 presidential primary will be here before we know it, and we deserve to be in a position to vote our respective truths knowing our voice will be heard in a meaningful way.
Fruit Bowl Fashionistas Flip for PhoeNyx!
Fruit Bowl is a recently developed art production series bringing local artists’ designs to life with a set of runway shows—and yes, you’re right: it’s fruit-themed. Fruit Bowl is very queer and closed the show on Pride weekend; this last show’s theme was “Chimera Fruit: The Mutant Fruit.”
What to Watch: Japanese Film Festival Online 2024
The Japanese Film Festival Online streams a diverse catalog of cinema from Japan. As an entirely free festival, viewers from around the world can instantly gain access to many movies and TV shows, including some archival films. The Japan Foundation started this festival, known as JFF, in 2016 to highlight and share Japanese culture through film, and has since expanded its access to 27 countries with subtitle options in over a dozen languages. These facets of JFF make it a fantastic chance to experience all kinds of Japanese cinema from almost anywhere around the world.
Auburn’s Lack of Effort Apparent at Juneteenth Fair
The City of Auburn’s Juneteenth event at Les Gove Park in Auburn, WA, promised to be a vibrant celebration of freedom and culture. Located right in downtown Auburn, adjacent to the King County Library Auburn Branch, the event was set against a backdrop that should have been inviting and accessible. My experience, however, revealed several areas that needed improvement.
Jinkx Monsoon & The Major Tip the Scales in Heart and Humor
The story transports the audience to the year 2065, where Planet Earth is a post-apocalyptic, dystopian hell, and the rulers are odd, sponge-like aliens who oversee a Big Brother-style world, and the humans who have somehow survived live in constant fear of being disappeared in the night if they don’t openly demonstrate their fealty to their authoritarian rulers.
Gage Academy Bids Farewell to Capitol Hill with Graduating Class
Congratulations to the Gage graduates for completing their programs and their final showcase as students at Gage Academy of Art! This Best Of showcase was Gage’s last show in their Capitol Hill location, as they’ll be moving to a new spot soon. Gage’s gallery hallway will expand with more space for art, students, and learning. Many of these recent graduates have had their pieces shown across Seattle, including a contemporary showcase held at AXIS a few months ago. The showcase grouped the different art pieces by categories: still life, nature, figures, sculpture, portrait, narrative, and abstract.
Heywood’s I-2109 is Wrong for Washington
If passed in November, I-2109 would slash over $5 billion from our schools, early learning, and childcare to give a tax cut to the very wealthiest.
New Thought-Provokers at Ethnic Heritage Gallery
The Ethnic Heritage Gallery hosts several paintings across the third floor of SMT. One of the paintings, Wat’sa with a Pearl Earring (2014), by Allison Marks, puts a mask on a version of the famous Girl with a Pearl Earring piece. While the alluded painting gently remains unchanged, the mask brings a dark and violent feeling to the scene with red eyes and fire across the face.
