A choice, locally-sourced bivalve joins the celebrated bistro’s HH line-up.

As Seattle’s temperamental weather system does everything it can to keep us numb and cold, we must seek our rick flavors in order to keep winter moving right along. Luckily, Bastille Café & Bar aims to please your palette with its newest Happy Hour addition: fresh oysters ($1 each), courtesy of Washington’s own Hama Hama Oyster Company.
The popular, all-female roller derby kicks off its eighth season at Key Arena.

Rarely will the words “roller skates” be used in tandem with terms like “rough,” “bad-ass” and “bruised forearm,” but the ladies of Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) are an exception — and proud of it.
Winter Wildlands Alliance presents the finest in backcountry filmmaking.
What: The Backcountry Film Festival features work from both grassroots and professional filmmakers that showcases the beautiful mysticism of winter backcountry.

This year’s spectacular cinematic line-up showcases
French crooner receives a Seattle tribute nearly 50 years after her death.

In today’s culture, the name Edith Piaf is often linked to French actress Marion Cotillard, who portrayed Piaf in the 2007 film, “La Vie en rose.” The role won Cotillard the Academy Award for Best Actress, and re-introduced the legendary singer to the American public.
Spirits and sushi are the specialty at this Capitol Hill hotspot.
Liberty — a dark, cozy lounge located on 15th Avenue — seems to be one of Capitol Hill’s hidden little lounges. Yet it was very busy, even on a Tuesday. The restaurant boasts an impressive cocktail menu, as well as beer, wine, espresso and sushi. The atmosphere was
Couples that cook together, stay together — isn’t that how the old saying goes?

One thing’s for sure: couples that attend the upcoming culinary class from Parties That Cook will have a great time and learn a thing or two in the process (and we’re not just talking about cooking techniques). Hosted by the Seattle Wine Outlet, Date Night Couples’ Cooking Class will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20.
Italian wine meets Irish whiskey.
Make tamales (and new friends) as you learn the history of this delicious dish.
One-on-one with the Roastmaster General.
Comedian and Roastmaster General Jeff Ross bring his new tour, “Jeff Ross Roasts America,” to the Neptune Theatre in Seattle on Thursday, Jan. 19. I chatted with Jeff on the phone about his tour and roasts, as well as “The Comedian” – a movie he recently wrote with producer Art Linson. The film, which begins shooting soon, will be directed by Sean Penn and star Robert De Niro and Kristin Wiig.