Wow, things got weird this year, huh? Chances are you want to tuck under a stack of weighted blankets and sleep until 2028. Us, too! We have to push forward, but there will be plenty of time to fight in 2025. For now, we party! Seattle is one of the only cities in America that got shit right on November 5, so let’s rejoice and celebrate the fact that We! Are! Great! Chug festive cocktails! Get happy and weird with Scott Shoemaker’s War on Christmas! Fall into a trance at a gaudy light display! (If you stare long enough you might be able to fool your brain into thinking the sun didn’t set at 4 pm.) Find many more good things to do at everout.com/seattle.
Click the image above (or click here) to download a printable PDF of the Gladvent Calendar!
December 1
MUSIC
Cyndi Lauper at Climate Pledge Arena
“She bop, he bop, we bop / I bop, you bop, they bop / Be bop, be bop, a lu bop.” (That song is about masturbation!)
December 2
FOOD & DRINK
The Stranger’s Holiday Drink Week!
Read more about the festive $12 drink specials available at participating bars all over the city here!
December 3
AUTHOR TALK
Hsiao-Ching Chou and Meilee Chou Riddle at Book Larder
Local chef and author Hsiao-Ching Chou wrote a cookbook of family recipes with her daughter, Meilee! Dumplings for everyone!
December 4
COMEDY
A John Waters Christmas at Neptune Theatre
The Prince of Puke is back with his annual holiday show December 3–4 at the Neptune.
December 5
VISUAL ART
December First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square
Don’t be a grinch, support local artists!
December 6
SHOPPING
Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show at Seattle Center
UCU’s preview night is kid-free and less crowded than the general event, so you can leisurely shop more than 150 vendors and food trucks.
December 7
MUSIC
Medieval Woman’s Choir at St. James Cathedral
These women will make your brain burst in the best way. Read more about them here.
December 8
FILM
The Muppet Christmas Carol at SIFF Cinema Uptown
“Light the lamp, not the rat! LIGHT THE LAMP, NOT THE RAT!”
December 9
AUTHOR TALK
Robin Wall Kimmerer at Town Hall
Kimmerer, a member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is an award-winning nature writer and botanist.
December 10
FOOD & DRINK
We’re featuring a cookie on Slog every day in December! Check out thestranger.com/cookiecountdown and treat yourself!
December 11
DANCE
The Nutcracker at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Did you know they use everclear to clean those intricate costumes?
December 12
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Astra Lumina at the Seattle Chinese Garden
This illuminated “celestial pathway” is approximately one mile long and features 10 light displays.
December 13
PERFORMANCE
Betty Wetter’s Blue Xmas at Clock-Out Lounge
It’s Betty Wetter’s Christmas party, and she can cry if she wants to!
December 14
MUSIC
A benefit for Seattle Children’s Hospital with Sebadoh! (Please wear a Santa costume, Lou Barlow.)
December 15
VISUAL ART
Fischersund: Faux Flora at National Nordic Museum
Read our interview with Jónsi and his Fischersund art collective here!
December 16
PERFORMANCE
Scott Shoemaker’s War on Christmas! at Theater Off Jackson
This might just be the weirdest and best holiday tradition in all of Seattle.
December 17
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Fiesta Navideña Night at Enchant Christmas at T-Mobile Park
Hard to be S.A.D. when surrounded by more than FOUR MILLION lights!
December 18
FOOD & DRINK
This annual holiday pop-up runs through December 25.
December 19
COMEDY
Matt Rogers at Neptune Theatre
Celebrate the holidays with everyone’s favorite Las Culturistas host! (Sorry, Bowen.)
December 20
THEATER
A Very Die Hard Christmas at Seattle Public Theater
“The quarterback is toast!”
December 21
MUSIC
Rock out with your Thunderpussy out!
December 22
SHOPPING
United Indians Native Art Market at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
Because no one wants something you purchased in a panic at Target.
December 23
COMEDY
The Dina Martina Christmas Show at ACT Contemporary Theatre
It simply isn’t Christmas until the brilliant Dina Martina delivers her unhinged rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
December 24
COMEDY
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at Moore Theatre
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme hold holiday court at the Moore December 21–24.
December 25
CHRISTMAS & THE FIRST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH
Get Naked, Play Zelda
Learn how to find your own happiness for the holidays on page 15 of our winter issue.
December 26
BOXING DAY
Go Hit Something
It’s been a hell of a year.
December 27
VISUAL ART
Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy at MoPOP
Read about how this almost made Charles Mudede cry here!
December 28
MUSIC
Dancer and Prancer at Winterfest
They’re the holiday-themed surf band you didn’t know you needed!
December 29
COMMUNITY
Do Some Good Before Things Get Bad
Learn about volunteer opportunities for introverts on page 19 of our winter issue!
December 30
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
Don’t want to deal with other people’s screaming, pee-covered children? The zoo’s 21+ nights are December 5 and January 2.
December 31
MUSIC
Artist Home’s New Year’s Eve at Tractor Tavern
With members of Smokey Brights, Black Ends, Wild Powwers, and more! Find more NYE party suggestions at everout.com/seattle!
