11 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
Welcome to the weekend! From free food pop-ups to a one-night music program for Jane Austen fans, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Food and drink
* To celebrate the best of spring's produce, our food critic shares an ode to asparagus - and three Seattle spots with great takes on the humble vegetable.
* Try cookies with Southwest Asian flavors, Hawaiian-inspired drinks and more samples (for free!) at THE BLOCK, a collection of food-and-drink pop-ups happening 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Fairview Market Hall.
* Lean into the earthy flavors of spring with a recipe for "pesto" that pairs perfectly with cold cuts, cheese and more picnic treats.
Outdoors and travel
* There's something magical about hiking through Washington's rainforests - our writer suggests a few underrated routes to try.
* Let your next day trip take you to Maryhill Museum in Goldendale, where you'll find French haute couture, a Stonehenge replica and ties to Romanian royalty.
Music and dance
* A special one-night program at Seattle Symphony on Friday will bring pieces transcribed by Jane Austen herself to the stage, in honor of the recent 250th anniversary of the author and amateur musician's birth.
* Seattle contemporary dance company Whim W'Him's latest show, "Spring '26," features a triple playbill and runs through Saturday at Cornish Playhouse.
Movies and TV
* Heading to the theater? See what our reviewers thought of recent releases.
* There's something new for everyone to stream, whether you're a fan of sports romance adaptations or a Marvel Cinematic Universe loyalist.
Books
* Looking for more reading recommendations? Four local authors offer new titles, from a thriller deep inside a cave system to a charming story about an unusual pregnancy.
* Former longtime KING 5 anchor Lori Matsukawa's new memoir looks back on her career at a time when journalists of color were especially underrepresented. She'll also have two upcoming author events in town.
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