★ Soldiers of Steel Fest
Two-night heavy metal festival at the Substation featuring Sanctuary, Sacred Blade, The Accused, Blood Star, Skelator, and Tower Hill.
15 Things to Do in Seattle This Week · August 13–16, 2026
Top Picks This Week
★ Seattle's Funniest – Prelims!
Preliminary rounds of Emerald City Comedy Club's signature Seattle's Funniest competition, showcasing rising local stand-up talent over three nights.
★ VERA Yard Sale & Swap
Community yard sale and swap meet hosted by The Vera Project, Seattle's all-ages nonprofit music and arts space.
Music & Nightlife
Shayne Smith at Emerald City Comedy Club
Stand-up comedian Shayne Smith performs multiple nights at Seattle's intimate cabaret-style comedy club on Capitol Hill.
Friday, August 14, 2026 · Emerald City Comedy Club, 210 Broadway E, Seattle
| Emerald City Comedy Club | CalShare |
The Chloroforms + Ichi Bichi + Trash Panda Go Kart
A triple-bill indie rock night at South Seattle's beloved Royal Room featuring The Chloroforms, Ichi Bichi, and Trash Panda Go Kart.
Friday, August 14, 2026 · The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle
| The Royal Room Seattle | CalShare |
Pretty Reckless at The Moore Theatre
Rock band The Pretty Reckless performs at the historic Moore Theatre in Seattle.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Moore Theatre, Seattle
| Events12 | CalShare |
Quicksand at The Showbox
Influential post-hardcore band Quicksand performs with Bane and Soulblind at the Showbox.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · The Showbox, Seattle
| No Clean Singing – PNW Metal Calendar | CalShare |
Arts & Culture
Johnny Pemberton at Laughs Comedy Club
Comedian and actor Johnny Pemberton headlines two nights of stand-up at Laughs Comedy Club in Seattle.
Friday, August 14, 2026 · Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle
| Laughs Comedy Club | CalShare |
Ingrid Weyland: Topographies of Fragility
Solo exhibition by Ingrid Weyland at Foster/White Gallery in Pioneer Square, on view through August 22.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Foster/White Gallery, 220 3rd Ave S, Seattle
| Foster/White Gallery | CalShare |
Seattle's Funniest – Prelims!
Preliminary rounds of Emerald City Comedy Club's signature Seattle's Funniest competition, showcasing rising local stand-up talent over three nights.
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Emerald City Comedy Club, 210 Broadway E, Seattle
| Emerald City Comedy Club | CalShare |
SP 101: Intro to VERA's Screen Print Studio
Hands-on introductory screen printing class at The Vera Project, Seattle's all-ages community arts nonprofit.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · The Vera Project, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
| The Vera Project | CalShare |
Date Night
Peter Mulvey & Katie Dahl
Acclaimed folk songwriters Peter Mulvey and Katie Dahl share the stage for an intimate evening at the Royal Room.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle
| The Royal Room Seattle | CalShare |
Festivals & Special Events
Soldiers of Steel Fest
Two-night heavy metal festival at the Substation featuring Sanctuary, Sacred Blade, The Accused, Blood Star, Skelator, and Tower Hill.
Friday, August 14, 2026 · Substation, Seattle
| No Clean Singing – PNW Metal Calendar | CalShare |
Family-Friendly
Big Day of Play
Free annual outdoor event bringing a full day of high-energy activities for all ages at Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00 PM · Rainier Playfield & Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, Seattle
| Converge Media | CalShare |
Free Events
VERA Yard Sale & Swap
Community yard sale and swap meet hosted by The Vera Project, Seattle's all-ages nonprofit music and arts space.
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · The Vera Project, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
| The Vera Project | CalShare |
Outdoors & Active
Food & Drink
Sip & Savor: Kirkland Wine Walk
Sample wine from local producers while strolling through Kirkland in this popular Eastside wine walk event.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Kirkland
| 425 Magazine | CalShare |