THE STRANGER GENIUS AWARDS
Join The Stranger as we award $10,000 to six visionaries representing the best Seattle has to offer in Film, Food, Literature, Music, Performance, and Visual Art. That’s right — $10,000 to six outstanding members of Seattle’s cultural community, no strings attached. Because we believe that art fucking matters.
The Stranger’s 2026 Genius Awards will be hosted by the lovely Miss Texas 1988 & Lady GuGu. Shabazz Palaces are headlining, with DJs Erik Blood and La Mala Noche.
Limited VIP tickets available. VIP ticket gets you early access for the Genius Awards Pre-Party, 2 drink tickets, priority seating and exclusive swag!
Click the link below for info & tickets!
Foster Pawrents Needed
We’re seeking compassionate, patient foster homes for shy and sometimes spicy cats and kittens. Our rescue specializes in helping stray cats learn to trust and thrive in loving environments.
We support fosters with food, supplies, and cover medical expenses for cats while in care. If you’ve got a quiet space and spare time, please consider volunteering with us! 🐈⬛
Visit the link and look under Fostering Team to apply today!
Recordbox Organization Classes – Set Prep for Beginners – DJ Lessons
Recordbox giving you pains? Set prep getting you down? Finding songs slowing down your live mixing? Let Korra the Kid teach you how to organize. I’ve got 14 years of experience DJing at festivals and venues across the West Coast and Canada. Let me teach you!
$75 for 1 hour lesson.
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons available.
The Stranger is Hiring an Editor in Chief
Independent journalism is the lifeblood of The Stranger. The paper needs a new Editor in Chief who can meet this moment in history, take bold editorial risks with a strong vision, adeptly manage a growing team, attract and retain stellar writers with diverse perspectives, and lead the iconic and beloved 35-year-old publication into its next chapter. Click the link below for more info!
The Stranger is Hiring a Regional Sales Manager
The Regional Sales Manager will lead day-to-day sales operations across our flagship Pacific Northwest markets, directly managing the account executives and sales coordinators who serve Seattle (The Stranger) and Portland (Portland Mercury). This is a hands-on, player-coach role focused on hitting revenue targets, developing a high-performing team, and selling Noisy Creek’s full portfolio of advertising, sponsorship, events, and ticketing products. Click the link below for more info!