The long weekend will go by quick with these events
The Puget Sound’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | May 22 to 28, 2026
The long weekend is almost here. If you’ve found yourself without Memorial Day plans, we have some options for you to take a look at. Get inspired and do something a little different this year. — Ciara
Queer Prom Seattle
Puckduction and TransWA presents the 7th annual Queer Prom Seattle at Benaroya Hall. A night filled with comedy, dance, drag, queer vendors and performances. This event is a fundraiser for Puckduction.
Continuity
“How do we keep going when hope can seem as fictional as a Hollywood ending?” This is the question that Blue Hour Theatre Group’s play asks its audience at 12th Ave Arts.
Seattle Opera Veterans Choir
This year at the annual Northwest Folklife Festival the Veterans Choir will perform at the Mural Amphitheatre. Started as part of a 2019 Seattle Opera production, the Veterans Choir has developed into a year-round program in partnership with Path with Art, giving local Veterans a chance to express their passion for music.
Wicked Wiz of Oz
Want to stay at home this weekend? Take a load off and stream Seattle Men’s Chorus’ most recent performance from the comfort of your couch.
May 23, 24 & 25 at anytime you want!
On the Stage
Barefoot in the Park
Theatre | Taproot Theatre Company
Now – June 20 | Tickets
They’ve just said, “I do,” but can their love handle five flights of stairs and a tiny New York apartment?
More Events
- Xian Conducts Gershwin | Seattle Symphony | May 28 – 31 | View Print Program
- Phantom of the Opera | Broadway at The Paramount | Now – May 24 | View Program
- ASL Interpreted: May 23 & 24
- Audio Described: May 24
- Aviatrix | Seattle Public Theater | Now – June 7
- We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up | Village Theatre Issaquah | Now – June 21 | View Program
Next Line
- Intiman Theatre is offering a even more savings for their 2026/27 subscribers. Now when you get tickets to multiple performances in one purchase you can save up to 40%.
- A Seattle local has won first place at the National Next Narrative Monologue Competition! A huge congratulations to Isaiah Hyde.
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