11 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
Welcome to the weekend! From sampling a Capitol Hill taqueria to creating your spring bucket list, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Food and drink
* As warmer weather approaches, venture out to the many new restaurants in the Seattle area this spring, from the Eastside to the South End and beyond.
* Goodbye, late-night lines at Cal Anderson, hello to Tacos Cometa, Capitol Hill's newest brick-and-mortar taqueria.
* Our food writer tries six different French ham and butter sandwiches around the region in search of the perfect slice of Paris in Seattle.
* Hit your protein goals any day of the week with this recipe for a nutritious steak salad.
Outdoors and community events
* From cherry blossom viewing to the Mariners' opening game, add these 10 must-do activities to your spring bucket list.
Music and dance
* Enjoy Seattle indie rock legends Band of Horses' 20th-anniversary show from the comfort of your couch - Sunday's Showbox concert is sold out, but will livestream on volume.com at 8 p.m. Plus, check out more splashy concerts coming to town in the next few weeks.
* Pacific Northwest Ballet's latest rep, running through Sunday, showcases three short pieces including "Firebird," a work that blends elements of "Swan Lake" and "Giselle."
Movies and TV
* Heading to the theater? See what our reviewers thought of "Tow" (based on a real-life Seattleite) and "Project Hail Mary."
* If you missed the Oscars or want to relive all the historic moments of the night, we've got you covered. Check out who won big, the best red carpet fashion and more highlights from the awards.
* Use your TV remote to time travel to 1840s Italy via "The Count of Monte Cristo" on PBS Passport and Prime Video, or Victorian-era London on PBS' "The Forsytes."
Books
* Looking for more reading recommendations? Lean into nostalgia with a '90s-themed reading challenge from King County Library System, or dive into the newest mysteries and thrillers.
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