There’s even more festive fun to discover in the U District this holiday season! From lively concerts and charming Christmas markets to the magical glow of Candy Cane Lane and inspiring art walks. See below for details!
There’s even more festive fun to discover in the U District this holiday season! From lively concerts and charming Christmas markets to the magical glow of Candy Cane Lane and inspiring art walks. See below for details!
December 4 | 7:00pm
Nook & Cranny Books
Join Nook & Cranny Books for its bimonthly open mic! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday meet for an evening of storytelling, poetry, and community. Each session has a loose theme. Use the prompt “The Gift of Giving” as inspiration or don’t!
December 6 | 7:30pm
The Drama Room @ U Heights Center
Get ready for a night of laughter, lyrics, and a little holiday harmony! This fast-paced short-form musical improv show features games, songs, and scenes set to music — from heartfelt ballads to ridiculous jingles.
December 6 | 8:00pm
Neptune Theatre
Matt Rogers is a Los Angeles based actor, comedian, writer, podcaster and television host. Named one of Variety’s Comics To Watch in 2021, he is co-host of the popular podcast “Las Culturistas” alongside SNL’s Bowen Yang. The songs from his 2022 Christmas special were released by Capitol Records for the 2023 holiday season and have surpassed 6 million streams, solidifying his crown as The Prince of Christmas.
December 7 | 7:30pm
Meany Center for the Performing Arts
Cantus weaves together three holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics. Blending narration and song, the program features Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit and The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg alongside an abridged romp through Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
December 12-14
Neptune Theatre
Seattle, REJOICE! Your beloved holigay tradition returns to the Pacific Northwest for THREE NIGHTS ONLY! After 15 years at West Hall, Kitten N’ Lou ushered in a bombastic new chapter of this iconic production at the glorious and historic Neptune Theatre last year…and are thrilled to return this December!
December 18 | 6:30pm
Fancy Plants Seattle
Come learn how to make your very own terrarium! All experience welcome. Bring your own glass or purchase one in-store–plants, substrate, and tools provided to create a little plant world, complete with little springtails to help keep the terrarium happy. Workshop is all ages.
December 20 | 6:00pm
Seattle Bouldering Project, U District
Slow down, restore, and listen. Ease into holiday resting mode with a sound bath. You will be “bathed” (fully clothed) in meditative sounds played live on crystal singing bowls and other instruments.
