Plus, the return of Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk and new art in the alleys of Capitol Hill. 

A medal-worthy arts road trip to Port Townsend, Port Angeles and the land of the “strong people.”

Plus, the return of outdoor concerts — including a free show by Digable Planets — and Pilchuck Glass School turns 50.

Plus, a new show of contemporary Native art at Washington State History Museum, and free outdoor concerts at Hing Hay Park.

Plus, art walk revivals in Georgetown and Ballard and the chance for a Tsutakawa summer.

Plus, Monet minus water lilies at Seattle Art Museum, and Sámi ballerinas in the snow at National Nordic Museum.

Plus, a pandemic time capsule at Photographic Center Northwest, a snake den at Method Gallery and new music from Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Plus, eye-opening new shows blending African American art and Black history at the Frye Art Museum and Tacoma Art Museum

Plus, Shakespeare returns to Puget Sound parks, Jazz Alley gets its groove back and more news of Northwest arts re-openings.

Plus, Memorial Day weekend vibes from the Folklife festival and Northwest band True Loves.

Vaccination rates are rising and some restrictions have been eased in Phase 3, but club operators say they’re not ready to rock again just yet.

Plus, the 43-foot-tall tree taking root at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Plus, Finnish landscapes at the National Nordic Museum, an underground soundscape at On the Boards and a rainbow of colorful gallery shows.

Plus, the backstory of Seattle’s resident dragons and earthy books for Mother’s Day.