Don’t have plans for the weekend? Don’t worry. Here are 9 free things to do that don’t require any advance planning and won’t cost you a thing.
FRIDAY
Karaoke at Yen Wor
When was the last time you visited West Seattle’s best and weirdest and diviest karaoke destination? Re-acquaint yourself post-haste!
Hibou Concert at Sonic Boom Records
Dave Segal praises Hibou’s “blend of proto-shoegaze bliss … and the Cure at their non-gloomiest.”
U-District Art Walk
This art walk happens the third Friday of every month and features art in cool funky businesses of the U-District like Chaco Canyon, Cafe Solstice, Gargoyles Statuary, Moksha, and Trabant Coffee & Chai.
Writers Under the Influence: Richard Hugo
A free event to celebrate the legacy of poet and namesake of Hugo House, featuring readings and live music.
The Element of Crime
Genius Award winner Scarecrow Video screens this Danish ’80s flick for free.
SATURDAY
Ballard Block Party
Ballard shuts down 131 blocks this Saturday as part of Seattle Parkways, an effort to build community involvement and promote open spaces. There’ll be food trucks, music, skateboard demos, puppeteers, and art activities.
Seattle Fiestas Patrias
Celebrate Latin American with mariachi bands, a kids’ soccer clinic, live entertainment, and excellent food.
SUNDAY
Compline Choir at St. Mark’s Cathedral
Rich Smith is obsessed with it, and for good reason: the vaunted chorus at St. Mark’s does indeed have the power to make your soul crack open.
Seattle Design Festival: 1940s Street Games
Seattle Design Festival is throwing a free “afternoon throwback festival” with street games, swing dancing, food, and, of course, art.
For even more events, check out our Things To Do calendar, and see what our critics have recommended for this weekend.