Starting today at noon through Sunday evening, there will likely be heavier traffic than usual surrounding the Seattle Center with several big-draw events taking place simultaneously. Huge crowds are expected to show up at the Key Arena as college women battle it out for the Pac 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament title. Crowds in the thousands will be going for the bling of the International Gem and Jewelry Show at the Exhibition Hall while opera-lovers will be going to La Boheme at McCaw Hall.
Additionally, the Friday afternoon commute could be a little heavier than normal in the SODO area as fans of Alicia Keys flock to her “Set the World on Fire” concert at the WaMu Theatre in the CenturyLink Event Center.
Thursday, March 7
Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament: 12 Noon – 4:30 p.m. (First Round, Session 1) and 6 – 10:30 p.m. (First Round – Session 2)
Key Arena
4,000 attending each session
(4,000 attending afternoon first round, session 1; 4,000 in evening first round, session 2)
Traffic may be congested on the streets adjacent to the west side of the Center Grounds.
Alicia Keys concert: 7:30 (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
WaMu Theatre (CenturyLink Event Center)
4,700 attending
Traffic may be more congested than usual during the afternoon commute on streets surrounding CenturyLink Field.
Friday, March 8
International Gem and Jewelry Show: 12 Noon – 7 p.m.
Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center
1,000 attending
Expect more traffic on Mercer Street.
Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament: (Second Round, Session 3) 12 Noon – 4:30 p.m. and (Second Round, Session 4) 6 – 10:30 p.m.
Key Arena, Seattle Center
4,000 attending each session
Traffic may be congested on the streets adjacent to the west side of the Center Grounds.
La Boheme Seattle Opera: 7:30 – 10 p.m.
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center
2,900 attending
Traffic will likely be heavier on Mercer Street before and after the performance.
Saturday, March 9
International Gem and Jewelry Show: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center
1,200 expected
Anticipate heavier traffic on Mercer Street.
Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament: 6 – 10:30 p.m. (Semifinals – Session 5)
Key Arena, Seattle Center
4,000 + attending
Traffic may be congested on the streets adjacent to the west side of the Seattle Center.
Sunday, March 10
A Shout Out to Japan – A Day of Remembrance: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center
1,000 expected
Expect traffic to be heavier on streets adjacent to the Seattle Center.
International Gem and Jewelry Show: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center
1,200 expected
Anticipate heavier traffic on Mercer Street.
La Boheme Seattle Opera Closing Performance: 2 – 4:30 p.m.
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center
2,900 attending
Traffic will likely be heavier on Mercer Street before and after the performance.
Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament: 5 – 7:30 p.m. (Finals – Session 6)
Key Arena, Seattle Center
4,000 + attending
Traffic may be congested on the streets adjacent to the west side of the Seattle Center.
Contact: Peg Nielsen, 206.684.8114
