Seattle offers a wonderfully varied and vibrant selection of cultural and recreational opportunities to entice visitors and residents alike, including events, programs and venues offered by the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Mayor's Office of Film and Music. For more, select from the menu on the left or follow the links below.

• Local Arts & Cultural Organizations
  support, history, special interest...
• Community Recreation
  clubs, leagues, outdoors, non-traditional sports...
• Dance
  ballet, modern, folk, popular...
• Festivals & Fairs
  concert series, ethnic celebrations, street fairs, events...
• Film
  festivals...
• Literary Arts
  readings, events, book fairs...
• Museums & Galleries
  art, history, nature, avaition, maritime, children...
• Music
  choral, classical, jazz, pop, rock, folk, festivals, organizations...
• Parks
  city, regional...
• College & Pro Sports
  baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer...
• Theater
  performing arts, companies, festivals...

Weekend Events
What's happening around Seattle and Puget Sound this weekend.

Summer Recreation at Green Lake
Mayor Nickels kicks off summer by encouraging the people of Seattle to enjoy the wealth of summer recreation opportunities the City offers, and to be safe while enjoying them.

2009 Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Guide
It's time for wading pools, bicycling and the beach, exploring the natural wonders that surround us, celebrating at community festivals, visiting gardens, and other summer activities and events.

Teen Web Site
Seattle.Gov has a web site just for Seattle teens -- check it out!

Seattle Presents
showcases leading Seattle-area performers year round in the City Hall lobby and outdoors on the Civic Plaza.

OnHold Music
Playing music from some of Seattle's best artists on the City's phone systems and website.

Seattle Music Map
Check out this cool interactive map that show's an insider's guide to Seattle's rich musical history.