Patton Oswalt, 'My Fair Lady,' historic theatre tours, more happening in Seattle this weekend

We’re sure you've already made plans at one of this year's New Year’s Eve celebrations around Seattle, but in case those aren't your scene, we’ve rounded up some additional events to consider.

Keep reading to see what's happening around the Emerald City this holiday weekend.

Theatre: Broadway comes to town with "My Fair Lady"

Tickets are still available for a Broadway tour of the classic musical, “My Fair Lady,” which is playing at the Paramount Theatre Friday through Sunday. Presented by the Lincoln Center Theater, this show was originally scheduled to take place last March, but arrived just in time to finish out the year. The story details what happens when Eliza Doolittle, a young, uncouth, flower-seller meets the distinguished linguistics professor Henry Higgins. Beginning as a challenge to transform Eliza into a “proper lady,” it is Higgins who is surprised at how much the process changes him.

On Stage: Patton Oswalt, Polyhythmics and Allen Stone

Hopefully Patton Oswalt will be answering his own question of “Who’s ready to laugh?” Friday at McCaw Hall. This Live Nation event features the comedian, actor and writer who has made numerous appearances on TV and in movies including “Parks and Recreation,” “A.P. Bio,” “Zoolander” and even in Pixar’s “Ratatouille,” in which he played the main character, Remy. 

Meanwhile, singer Allen Stone will be performing at The Moore Theatre along with McTuff and the Polyrhythmics, with special guest Cytrus entertaining at The Neptune Theatre.

Games: From board games to outdoor detective work

MOX Boarding House in Seattle and Bellevue is a great location to meet up with friends or family for an afternoon or evening of game playing. Sure, it’s a game store, but it is also a restaurant and bar with its own free library, fully stocked with various games from classic card games to favorite board games and inventive new games. Both locations will be closing down early on Friday and will be closed on Saturday, but check out their weekly Board Game Night at the Seattle location held on Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m.

This weekend is also a great time to get out and solve a crime with You Sleuth. Multiple events, which are described as “the classic detective game of Clue with the augmented reality of Pokémon Go,” are scheduled for this weekend. All you need is your smartphone and good walking shoes and maybe a notebook and pen to use while interviewing various “victims” and “suspects.”

Tour: Go behind the curtain at Paramount Theatre

A Seattle institution since 1928, over 450,000 people walk through the doors of the Paramount Theatre every year. This Saturday, you’re invited to pull back the curtain and explore this beloved theatre. During the free 90-minute tour, you’ll see the convertible floor system which allows the theatre to host Broadway shows and ballroom parties, the three million beads that are placed on 218 chandeliers and light fixtures, and lots of history and trivia. Can’t make it? No sweat. The Paramount offers these tours on the first Saturday of every month.

Goals: Plan now for a better year

Looking to make 2022 the best year yet? Check out the Goal Planning Soirée this Saturday at the Tacoma Arts Community Center. Presented by Plushed by BerBer Design & Events, this three-hour afternoon presentation is a time to enjoy good food, networking and vision-boarding.

“We’re coming into the new year with intention and starting the year off right with solid plans and goals to guide our steps," event material says. "New people, new goals and new steps!”

Tickets: Upcoming events to plan for now

"Cirque Du Soleil - Alegria": Jan. 18 to Feb. 13 at Marymoor Park

Jo Koy: Jan. 22 at Climate Pledge Arena

Harlem Globetrotters: Jan. 27-29 in Kent, Everett and Seattle

Kane Brown: Jan. 28 at Climate Pledge Arena

War 50th Anniversary Tour: Jan. 29 at Pantages Theater

Monster Supercross: Mar. 26 at Lumen Field

For King & Country: Apr. 9 at Angel of the Winds Arena