Plus, more far-out art, including the Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Fest at SIFF Egyptian.

Plus, mysterious symbols in Georgetown and new memoirs from local artists.

Plus, the Pioneer Square gallery that is closing after 40 years. 

Plus, local filmmakers in the lineup and offscreen happenings at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, Third Place Books and Tractor Tavern.

Plus, new books by Northwest authors for Independent Bookstore Day.

Plus, movies for art-loving earthlings at the Seattle Black Film Festival and the Seattle Nordic Film Festival.

Plus, the monster mash continues at Seattle Symphony with ‘Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath.’

Plus, wolves, whales and fancy pigeons on view in art galleries around Seattle.

Plus, an eco show of art stars at Bellevue Arts Museum and string sculptures to make you squint in South Lake Union.

Plus, another version of immersion: the new WNDR Museum on Seattle’s waterfront.

Plus, a celebration of animated movies at MoPOP and a design-film festival at Northwest Film Forum.

Plus, a ‘Last of Us’-inspired mushroom hunt through art galleries in Pioneer Square and Georgetown.

The AWP writers conference welcomes word nerds while new outdoor concert lineups have us dreaming of summer.

Plus, Bumbershoot is back with more art than ever and SIFF announces its venue lineup for spring.

Sink into pillowy shows of textile and fiber art in Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, Vashon Island, Kirkland and Bellingham.