Seattle's street press has you covered

Talk of the town: Controversial American author and media pundit Dan Savage began his career as a columnist at Seattle entertainment rag 'The Stranger.'

New in town? Head to your nearest coffee shop to grab a copy of 'The Stranger', Seattle's alternative news weekly. Distributed on Thursdays, this free magazine lists all the events you need to know about during the coming week.

The feisty rag's irreverent and frequently snarky editorial style is a refreshing change from some of the city's stuffier news titles. Better yet, the commentary provides a great insight into local culture, community gossip and cool events. On top of 'The Stranger', the 'Seattle Weekly' has a good range of music and theater listings, while 'Seattle Magazine' and 'Seattle Metropolitan Magazine' both dish on the latest happenings in the local restaurant and bar scene.