Seattle-based hospitality leader Alissa Leinonen, founder of Gourmondo, has launched Olivina, a new full-service luxury catering and events company designed exclusively for bespoke weddings, milestone celebrations, luxury private events, and elevated corporate gatherings.

This August, Whidbey Island turns into one big open-air gallery and stage, with a month-long lineup of festivals, open studios, live music, and artists painting the island’s iconic landscapes in real time.

Beam yourself into Seattle Southside this June as the galaxy’s quirkiest festival returns: The Men in Black Birthday Bash lands Saturday, June 21 at Quarterdeck at 6:00 p.m., anchoring a weeklong lineup of hilarious, interactive, and conspiracy-laden events during MIBBB Fest 2025.

The next time you’re planning a corporate retreat, networking event, team gathering, or private celebration, these three Pacific Northwest spaces offer personality, flexibility, and something truly memorable.

Seattle’s most iconic Irish celebration is back! Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub is thrilled to announce the 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival, running March 6–17, 2025. The festival is the city’s ultimate destination for live music, traditional Irish fare, rugby watch parties, and spirited festivities.

Whiskies of the World, The Quintessential Whisky Tasting event, returns to Seattle on November 13 at the iconic Rainier Club. Guests will enjoy more than 200 varieties of the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits from across the globe, including tastings from local PNW distilleries. Guests can also attend first come, first serve educational masterclasses from some of the top personalities in the industry.