Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza comes to SIFF Uptown on Christmas Eve.
Paul Thomas Andersons Licorice Pizza comes to SIFF Uptown on Christmas Eve.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza comes to SIFF Uptown on Christmas Eve.

The phrases “season of giving” and “15 bucks and under” may not seem like easy bedfellows, but this year they totally are—from concerts and drag performances to holiday light displays and last-minute makers markets, there are tons of ways to cap off this chaotic year with a bang (for your buck). See them all below, and find even more options on our complete winter holidays calendar. Plus, look out for our roundup of cheap & easy things to do on New Year’s Eve. 

Stay safe out there, Seattle! As always, get tested and stay home if you feel sick—and get your booster while it’s hot. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23

FILM

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn
A school teacher’s reputation takes a hit after her private sex tape is leaked for all of the internet to see. The theater bills Romania’s 2022 Oscar submission as a “provocative and riotous comedy.” 
SIFF Cinema Uptown, Queen Anne ($14)

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