Good morning, Seattle! In today’s edition: 2026 concerts, World Cup match schedule, sound bath with cats, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Big nights, bigger comebacks: Seattle’s biggest 2026 concerts are coming, with a two-night Climate Pledge Arena takeover, a Tacoma Dome anniversary show, Twice’s double-night return, and sets from Raye, Yungblud, and Warren — check out the full lineup.

Neighborhood favorites bid farewell: December 2025 brought 14 notable Seattle bar and restaurant closures, from Waterwheel Lounge to Kabul and T.S. McHugh’s, with Capitol Hill shakeups and Slim’s Last Chance closing after February 20 — read the full closure roundup.

A legacy of listening: Canlis marked 75 years in December with a surprise menu priced like 1950. Co-owner Mark Canlis shared the story on KIRO Newsradio and reflected on feedback after a tough review — read the full story.

Burrito night, solved. When cravings hit, Gorditos Healthy Mexican Food serves the legendary Baby Burrito and gloriously saucy wet burritos, with lard-free beans, grilled meats, and fresh tomato salsas, plus plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. A Seattle standby since 1994, consider it your midweek comfort plan.

Seattle readies for global stage: Seattle’s final FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule is out, with four group stage games at Seattle Stadium. Kickoff times are set, and fan activations are planned across the city, region, and state. The current ticket sales phase opened December 11 and remains open through January 13, 2026. Get all the Seattle details.

Indoor court upgrade: Seattle finally has a true pickleball hub at Side Out Tsunami, featuring 26 indoor courts, replay cameras that send highlights to your phone, and open play for all levels. It also hosts the Seattle Tsunami, so expect lively crowds, real energy, and plenty of friendly competition.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🌸 Micheal Moshier’s Lewisias @ Elisabeth C Miller Library | Monday (1/12) at 12:00 PM – Trade muddy trails for Miller Library and take in Micheal Moshier’s meticulous Lewisia plant portraits, donated by his family and rooted in Washington Park Arboretum lore. It’s a beautiful pause, all ink, graphite, and patience, and your socks stay dry.

🎬 No Man’s Land Film Festival @ REI | Tuesday (1/13) at 5:30 PM – Skip the frostbite and catch a stacked lineup of short adventure films by women and gender-nonconforming storytellers at REI Seattle, hosted by Women’s Outdoor Connection. Expect grit, grace, and OUTLIER: Common’s Latina snow athletes, all ages, all genders, all in.

🐱 Sound Bath with Cats @ Seattle Meowtropolitan | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:00 PM – Bring your mat, breathe deep, and let a chorus of singing bowls, gongs, and purring supervisors do the heavy lifting. It is a sound bath with cats, which is basically stress relief with whiskers, warm paws, and fewer trust falls.

📚 Colm Tóibín @ Town Hall Seattle | Tuesday (1/13) at 7:30 PM – Whether you met Colm Tóibín through Brooklyn or Long Island, the Irish storyteller with range to spare is here with clear, human work that actually listens back. Attend in person or from the couch. Tickets start at $7, slippers encouraged.

🎭 A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical @ Paramount Theatre | Wednesday (1/14) at 7:30 PM – Break out the sequins and your inside voice, Paramount Theatre is hosting A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond musical that turns every seat into a sing-along. Big hits, big nostalgia, and just enough sparkle to justify downtown parking. Yes, Sweet Caroline happens.

🍰 French Pastry Demonstration & Tasting : Mont Blanc @ Le Panier | Friday (1/16) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats after hours at Le Panier, where Chef Victoria leads a Mont Blanc demonstration at Pike Place. Watch meringue, chestnut, and piping come together, then taste with breads, cheeses, and sips. Leave with the recipe and your Mont Blanc, a summit you can eat.

🎨 Preschool: Mini Artists + Grown-Ups Winter Wonderland & Cozy Crafts @ Squirrelly Art Studio + Gift Workshop | Friday (1/16) at 9:30 AM – Trade screen time for sparkly snow art at a kid-and-grown-up open studio of winter magic, cozy textures, and chilly critters. Familiar stations, rotating crafts, sneaky fine-motor gains, and you leave with art, not glitter in your car. $35 per kid, $20 for siblings, pick your Fridays.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 50°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 68%

Rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 84%

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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