Panicking because you donât know what to do this weekend and you're short on cash? Don't worryâbelow, find all of your options for last-minute entertainment that won't cost more than $10, ranging from Cucci's Spooky Weed to the World Rhythm Festival, and from a Canna 420 Carnival to the 8th Annual Easter Bonnet Contest. For even more options, check out our complete Things To Do calendar and our list of cheap & easy things to do in Seattle all year long.
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- The Botany of Birth, Life and Death: Parables for All Religions and None
In honor of the season of death and rebirth, join a botany-focused discussion with weighty prompts like "What does death mean to an organism with no heart, no brain, where every cell is a world unto itself?" and "What is a resurrection plant and is it ever really dead?"Â
(Capitol Hill, $10) FILM
- 'Thor: Return of the Thunderhawk' Documentary World Premiere
Witness a world-premiere screening of the rock documentary Return of the Thunderhawk, the follow-up to the 2015 John Mikl Thor film I Am Thor. Stick around after for a Q&A with the filmmakers.Â
(Capitol Hill, free) MUSIC
- All The Real Girls, Talktin and Easy, Booty EP
Local shoegaze-country foursome All the Real Girls will share a bill with Western Washington prog-folksters Talktin and Easy and Vancouver's Booty EP.
(Pioneer Square, $8) - Alma Y AzĂșcar
Dance to the jazz and Latin stylings of Alma y AzĂșcar. They promise a "flan raffle," which means what it sounds like, we think.Â
(Downtown, free) - Blood Moon Orchestra, Emily McVicker, Susie G
All-female improv band the Blood Moon Orchestra will sync up their talent for a night of audience-inspired songs.Â
(Shoreline, $8) - Corespondents, Moraine, Fraktal Phantom
Instrumental Seattle band Corespondents make guitar-based tracks that pull from non-Western instrumentation like the dan-bao and bouzouki, while still retaining touches of traditional rock, metal, and blues. They'll be joined by instrumental art rockers Moraine and jazz-infused psych rockers Fraktal Phantom.
(University District, $8) - Dave Hates Chico and Friends
"One of Seattle's most boring neighborhoods" (Magnolia) will get treated to an evening of acoustic harmonies from Dave Hates Chico and Friends.Â
(Magnolia, free) - Heartbeat Silent Disco - Love Train
Put on a pair of headphones and your best party attire and get your blood pumping with energetic tunes of your choice at this "Love Train"-themed silent disco.
(Sodo, $10) - JK Pop!
Have you ever heard Japanese and Korean "intergalactic pop music"? Now you will, at this Timbre Room resurrection of JK Pop's "full-blown audio/visual experience celebrating the various sights, sounds, and styles of Japan & South Korea," which promises sets by HOSTBOI, DJ Mooncakes, and Yung Futon as an afterparty for Sakura-Con.
(Downtown, $8) - Julia Francis, The Jelly Rollers
Julia Francis will bring her unique brand of soulful blues-rock to West Seattle, with an opening set from blues rockers the Jelly Rollers.Â
(West Seattle, $8) - Music of Today: Performing with the Brain
In this performance, patients with motor disabilities will play improvised music with the guidance of composers Juan Pampin and Richard Karpen and neuroscientist Thomas Duel. The concert is part of a project hosted at DXARTS' Art + Brain lab in collaboration with Swedish Neuroscience Institute, wherein the patients learned to perform the Encephalophone, a novel "Brain Computer Music Interface" that allows music to be made without movement.
(University District, free) - Remembering Avicii - One Year Anniversary
Lovers of Swedish electronic music can get their thrills at this DJ night dedicated to groups like Swedish House Mafia, Galantis, Tiësto, and many others. All proceeds will benefit suicide prevention through Musicares.
(Capitol Hill, $5) - Solar Sam, Stephanie Mae, Mal London, Butter
Nineteen-year-old Seattle singer Solar Sam will headline with bill support from Seattle's Stephanie Mae and Portland's Mal London and Butter.
(Belltown, $5/$8) - Sweetspot Combo
Move your body around to smooth jazz and swing music from the Sweetspot.
(Downtown, free) - Tre Ore: Stabat Mater by Pergolesi
The Young Womenâs Ensemble and the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra will present a Good Friday concert.
(Downtown, free) - X Suns, Childspeak, Foxtails Brigade
Instrumental prog-rock band X SUNS will headline with support from Eugene's Childspeak and San Francisco chamber-pop group Foxtails Brigade.
(University District, $7) - Xolie Morra & the Strange Kind, Rachelle Debelle & the Jamfest Miracles, Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered
Enjoy swinging, dark-hued Americana from Xolie Morra and their backing band the Strange Kind, with the added bonus of live sets from Rachelle Debelle & the Jamfest Miracles and Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered.
(Greenwood, $7) READINGS & TALKS
- Jim Rupp: Art in Seattle's Public Spaces
If you've ever wondered about the stories behind Seattle's public art pieces, allow local historian Jim Rupp to enlighten you as he discusses the photographs in his new book, Art in Seattle's Public Spaces: From Sodo to South Lake Union.
(University District, free) - Kristin Berger: Echolocation
Poets Kristin Berger and Ann Tweedy (whose first book, The Body's Alphabet, was awarded a Bisexual Book Award in poetry) will give a joint reading.
(Lake Forest Park, free) - Michael Dylan Welch and Tanya McDonald
Michael Dylan Welch, the founder of National Haiku Writing Month, has had his poems "etched in stone in New Zealand, printed on balloons, read at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and printed on the back of a 150 million United State postage stamps." Hear him read his work in the flesh alongside fellow haiku poet Tanya McDonald.
(Wallingford, free) - Nick Thorkelson et al.: Herbert Marcuse, Philosopher of Utopia
Prefer your biographies of philosophers in comics form? This is a great way to discover the life of Herbert Marcuse, the 20th-century proponent of âprincipled utopianism,â which inspired activists from Angela Davis to Kathy Acker. Thorkelson's graphic biography has drawn the admiration of such artist/storytellers as Joe Sacco (Footnotes in Gaza) and Kate Evans (Red Rosa: A Graphic Biography).
(Capitol Hill, free) - Pierre Jarawan: The Storyteller
Lebanese German writer and slam poet Pierre Jarawan will read from and sign copies of his novel The Storyteller, which follows one family's experience of the civil war in Lebanon.Â
(Mill Creek, free) - Rachel Howard: The Risk of Us
Rachel Howard will read from The Risk of Us, her new novel about marriage and motherhood wherein a woman takes in a troubled child.Â
(Ravenna, free) SPORTS & RECREATION
- LGBTQ OutDancing
At this LGBTQ-friendly social dance, show your salsa, swing, country, waltz, tango, disco, and other moves in support of Play Your* Part, a King County Sexual Assault Resource Center program that "inspires action through captivating theatre, combatting inequities and violence by uniting and engaging communities locally and globally with their work."
(Capitol Hill, $10) VISUAL ART
- Art Hub
Get all your artsy needs met in one place with vendors, live performances, and readings.Â
(University District, pay what you can) - B.Y.O.A.A.S â Bring Your Own Art Art Show
Want to get your work seen (and maybe even bought)? Bring one to three pieces of artâbe they photos, prints, illustrations, or other 2D worksâto this public group show.
(Fremont, free)FRIDAY-SATURDAY
VISUAL ART
- Amir Zaki: (In)formal Matter
Zaki shows black-and-white photographs of coastal rocks and wood carvings to "disrupt common notions of authenticity, monumentality, and documentation through a hybridization of techniques."
(Downtown, free)
Closing Saturday - Developable Surface
James Harris Gallery displays 20th-century landscape photography by Paul Caponigro, William Clift, Emmett Gowan, Eliot Porter, and Bradford Washburn, who emphasized geological textures.
(Downtown, free)
Closing Saturday - Motherland: 2019 CoCA Members Show
Artist and former City Arts section editor Amanda Manitach curates this "salon-style" exhibition by CoCA members, which continues the gallery's focus on women artists and women's issues.
(Pioneer Square, free)
Closing Saturday - Sheri Bakes: Landscapes
Bakes's abstracts evoke ambiguous, imaginary, impossible landscapes where forms seem to appear and disappear and everything flows into everything else.
(Pioneer Square, free)
Closing Saturday - Susan Bennerstrom: Compass
Bennerstrom paints eerie, empty scenes that emphasize artificial environments without their human makers.
(Downtown, free)
Closing Saturday - Threading the Needle
This group show explores the tactility of the artistic process, featuring fabric-based works by Mary Ann Peters, quilted paper works by Claire Cowie, deconstructed linen objects by Brad Winchester, and a photograph by Vik Muniz. James Harris Gallery adds, "The act of threading a needle is mundane and requires great concentration and effort. It is also a small step in starting a larger project, which will eventually end in unity of one or more pieces. In their creation, these works transform the ordinary into beautiful, informative, and poignant objects that comment on social, political and conceptual issues."
(Downtown, free)
Closing SaturdayFRIDAY-SUNDAY
VISUAL ART
- Cosmic Microscapes: An Exhibition of Unearthly Beauty
These gorgeous iridescent abstracts, resembling unearthly landscapes, are actually extreme macroscopic panoramic photographs of 30-microns-thick slices of meteorites. That's right, rocks from space! They're the result of a collaboration between UW geochemist and meteoricist Dr. Tony Irving and nerdy photographer Neil Buckland. Don't miss your chance to gaze on these miniature natural masterpieces.
(Pioneer Square, free)
Artist talk SaturdaySATURDAY
COMEDY
- The Hot Seat - 4/20 Edition
Local comic Erin Ingle will welcome Maddie Downes, Bobby Higley, and Vanessa Dawn to the stage for some laughs. At intermission, you'll have the opportunity to indulge (cough cough [cough cough cough]) before the next round.
(Capitol Hill, $10) - NW Peaks Comedy Night
Take your 4/20 giggles to the next level at this local comedy showcase featuring Greg Beachler, Jess Everett, Bo Drogmund, and Narin Vann.
(Hillman City, $10) COMMUNITY
- Pasefika: Celebrating Unity, Community & the Arts
Commemorate Pacific Islander Heritage Month at this annual event, where you can participate in an elders welcome and blessing complete with a sacred tuba ceremony and try traditional foods.
(Seattle Center, free) - State Park Free Days
If you don't have a Discover Pass but you still want to take in Northwest wildlife in all its evergreen-hued glory, take advantage of free admission to state parks for Spring Day.
(Various locations, free) EASTER
- Ballard Easter Egg Hunt
Dogs can use their noses to track down hidden Easter treats.Â
(Ballard, free) - Beer Garden Easter Egg Hunt
Drink beer while your kiddos eat candy and hunt for Easter eggs hidden in the garden.Â
(West Seattle, free) - Easter B'egg Hunt
Watch dogs large and small frolic about in search of Easter eggs stuffed with treats.
(Duvall, free) - Easter Egg Dyeing
You bring the hollow or hard-boiled eggs, they'll provide the natural-based dyes with which to color them in time for Easter Sunday.
(Greenwood, free) - Snohomish Easter Parade
Bust out your most coveted Easter bonnet with "all the frills upon it" to win a costume contest at this spring parade. Anyone donning one will be invited to ride on a float.
(Snohomish, free) FESTIVALS
- Curio: A Night Market
Need some gifts for your coven? Here, you can shop from purveyors of magical wares and sip warm beverages in a cozy tea lounge.
(Sodo, free) - World Rhythm Festival
The 2019 World Rhythm Festival will be condensed into one packed day of classes, performances, and other music-related activities focused on a wide range of traditions from Africa to the Middle East to Latin America and beyond. Don't miss a dance party with percussionists Sule Greg Wilson, Keith Terry, and Kiki Valera and Cubaché.
(Seattle Center, free) FILM
- Drone Cinema Film Festival: Selected Works
Ambient music producer and past David Lynch collaborator Kim Cascone runs this festival combining experimental, non-narrative film, video, and animation with drone music, aka an external representation of the inside of your stoner brain.Â
(University District, $10) - Indigenous Showcase: Mosquita y Mari
Two Chicana teenagersâone a dutiful college-bound student, the other a street-smart daughter of undocumented immigrantsâdevelop unexpected feelings for one another in this film by Aurora Guerrero, screened for free as part of Indigenous Showcase. Guerrero herself will attend.Â
(Capitol Hill, free) FOOD & DRINK
- Beer and Gear Sale Year FOUR!
Outdoorsy folks can raise money for Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park by drinking a pint of Two Beers' limited-edition Camper Van IPA and picking up discounted items from outdoor brands like Patagonia.
(Georgetown, free) - Brewshed Alliance & Washington Wild Fundraiser
Local organizations the Brewshed Alliance and Washington Wild help preserve watersheds, which also happen to be essential for making beer. At this fundraiser, you can bid on items in a live auction and drink beer delivered to the pub via "non-motorized means" by 33 local breweries. Plus, local jazz mainstay Leif Totusek will provide live music.
(Latona Pub, Green Lake) GEEK
- 4th Annual Sakura Con Afterparty
After Sakura-Con, keep your energy and your cosplay alive by dancing to a live DJ, sipping drinks, and playing free ping pong.
(Downtown, $5/$10) MUSIC
- 4/20 at Tim's
Spend 4/20 with live hiphop acts 2Xtim, Seasicc, Onasis, Pomp Eii factor, Yh, Fresh and Merce, S.A.T.H.I.N., Mazarobbie, Za Q the Cut, and Mcprimitive.
(Greenwood, $10) - 4/20 Reggae Party with the Pilchuck Boyz
Local group Pilchuck Boyz will bring you a reggae-filled 4/20.
(Eastside, free) - 4:20 SNAP 90s Dance Party
Experience the '90s in a parallel universe wherein weed was already legal in Washington by getting stoned and dancing to hits of the decade with Trashy Trash DJs Ben Meadow, MadMax, and Introcut, plus Portland's Colin Jones.
(Eastlake, $10) - Aaiiee, Value Ape, Middle Ages
At all costs, get your asses to this show tonight!!! Value Ape, for y'all not yet in the know, are a no-nonsense, working-class trio that play killer raw and heavy underground jams. They come on strong sounding like an early Dinosaur Jr., if Dinosaur Jr. only ever recorded a demo. These fellers just released an LP, and tonight is their record-release party. Also on the bill are searing lo-fi â70s punks Middle Ages and headliners Aaiiee, a long-running, melodic indie-ish band that was playing LONG before âindieâ became codified as shitty âalt-rock.â MIKE NIPPER
(Tukwila, $7) - Aaron Crawford
Country-Americana artist Aaron Crawford and his full band will shake up this honky-tonk joint.
(Green Lake, $10) - The Accused AD, Mangy, Lucky Boys, Guests
Someone named Rob Williams is turning 50 years old! Celebrate with longtime Seattle thrashers the Accused AD, punks Mangy, and local pop-punk thrillers the Lucky Boys.
(North of Seattle, $10) - Bread & Butter, The Shivas, Dean Johnson
Former Stranger music critic Emily Nokes has praised local power-pop group Bread & Butter for their "no problemo rock and roll." Chillax to their sounds after additional sets from the Shivas (who Dave Segal called "K Recordsâ great psych-rock hope") and Dean Johnson (of Lowman Palace and Sons of Rainier).
(Ballard, $10) - BRLN: Locals 01
Thomas Crown and Erik Braziunas will bring you their party techno straight from Berlin.Â
(Downtown, $10) - Bushwick Book Club: Parable of Talents
The Bushwick Book Club will perform original music (with a 21st-century twist) inspired by Octavia Butlerâs Parable of the Talents. KEXPâs DJ Riz Rollins will be curating the lineup, which will include JR Rhodes, Om Johari, Tiffany Wilson, OkanomodĂ©, Reggie Garrett, Nikkita Oliver, and many more.
(Central District, $10) - Celebrate Seattle Music History: Teleclere EP Release Party
Hear an exclusive EP of secret songs by '80s-era Seattle funk-soul-R&B band Teleclere at this listening party with DJ Supreme La Rock. The original band members will even give a live performance.Â
(Columbia City, free) - Dragged to The Moon - Full Moon Party
There's another full moon on the rise, which means you can howl into space with local queen Catty Wompus at this late-night karaoke party.Â
(Capitol Hill, free) - Eclectrick
Dance to funk, reggae, bluegrass, and rock riffs from aptly named genre-benders Eclectrick.Â
(Beacon Hill, free) - Everett Earth Day Concert
Enjoy live music by Ezra Bell ("ebullient soul twang") and roots singer-songwriter Jr. Geezer at this Earth Day concert.
(Everett, $10 donation) - FIX, The Brodcast, Animal|Inside
Acoustic artist FIX will share the West Seattle stage with local dream-hoppers the Brodcast and Bellingham electronic duo Animal|Inside.Â
(West Seattle, $8) - Four Lights, The Delstroyers, Choke the Pope
Local rockers Four Lights are noted fans of Weezer, Superdog, and Jimmy Eat World. Wear your most well-worn flannel to their show with the Delstroyers and Choke the Pope.
(University District, $7) - Head Honcho, The Brass, Phantom Racer, Antlerbag
Northwest punks Head Honcho will headline this special 4/20 show with rockers and hardcore groups the Brass, Phantom Racer, and Antlerbag.
(Belltown, $10) - The Hot McGandhis
Get down to "funky jazz and boogaloo tunes" from a quintet of seasoned Seattle musicians as they play standards from the 1960s to the present.
(Downtown, free) - W Music: James Anaya
Soulful rocker James Anaya will play with his 10-piece band.
(Downtown, free) - Little Hero, Animyst, Velvet Q, Null State
Sign up for a night of "mildly unsettling but overall groovy" tunes from Seattle's Little Hero, Animyst, and Velvet Q, and Olympia's Null State.
(University District, $6) - Mastering The Hustle: Media Professionalism
A group of music industry professionals will talk about how they use social media to promote their brand while also speaking out about social justice causes they believe in. Panelists include Ben Secord (Macklemore LLC), Jasmine Albertson (KEXP), and Emily Nokes (Tacocat, Bust Magazine).
(Seattle Center, free) - Panoramics, Jaguar Paw, New Rose
Local power-poppers Panoramics will celebrate 4/20 at this special show with support from punks Jaguar Paw and NYC's New Rose.
(Eastlake, $6/$8) - The Pornadoes, Guests
Help local swing/jazz/rockabilly band the Pornadoes celebrate the digital release of their new album Go Tiger, GO! at this live set.Â
(West Seattle, $10) - The Profess-ers
Seattle jam band the Profess-ers blend roots, rock, alt-country, psychedelia, and '60s-style rockabilly in their music. Dance wildly to the mashup at their live show.
(Ballard, free) - The Sacramento Vampires, Ray Rivera Band, Johan
Local groups the Sacramento Vampires, Ray Rivera Band, and Johan will play a night of live rock.
(University District, $8) - W DJ: Magnolia Rhapsody
Residents of hiphop-oriented DJ collective Magnolia Rhapsody will take over the W Hotel's lobby.
(Downtown, free) - Wtfukushima, The Boss Martians, The Swaggerlies
Rock out with supergroup WTFUKUSHIMA (featuring Fur Dixon of the Cramps and Dusty Watson of the Sonics), the Boss Martians, and the Swaggerlies. DJs Thirst 'n' Howl and Marvelette will spin in between sets.
(Georgetown, $10) PERFORMANCE
- Cucci's Spooky Weed
What could be spookier than spending 4/20 stoned with Cucci Binaca? Binaca, a mischievous ringleader in Seattleâs drag scene, is potty-mouthed, perpetually stoned, and the conservative rightâs worst nightmare, which makes her a favorite here at The Stranger. In Cucciâs Spooky Weed, she invites drag performers to create numbers that are both spooky and stoned, and itâs a riot (sometimes literally). Get hella high before you go, and be prepared for performers who are more likely to spend their number bleeding onto a canvas than lip-synching to Britney Spears. CHASE BURNS
(Downtown, $10) - Off Road Shakespeare Company Presents: Twelfth Night
Leah Adcock-Starr will direct this Off Road Shakespeare production of the Bard's raunchy-sweet comedy Twelfth Night.
(Downtown, free) READINGS & TALKS
- Bernice Kastner: The Role of Language in Teaching Children Math
In her new book The Role of Language in Teaching Children Math, Dr. Bernice Kastner introduces the importance of critical thinking in understanding STEM subjects.Â
(University District, free) - Elizabeth Colen, Sarah Galvin, Robert Lashley
Bellingham poet Elizabeth J. Colen, author of True Ash, Lambda Literary Award finalist Money for Sunsets, and more, will be joined by Stranger favorite (and contributor) Sarah Galvin (Rich Smith: "Fans love Galvin's poems for their wild imagery and surprising turns") and Stranger Genius Award winner Robert Lashley (Smith: his poems in Up South are "fucking dope").
(Wallingford, free) - Heather Durham: Going Feral
Heather Durham will read essays from her collection Going Feral: Field Notes on Wonder and Wanderlust, which take a philosophical approach to exploring America's wild spaces.Â
(Lake Forest Park, free) - Karl Noakes âPorsche Portfolioâ Book Release
Photographer Karl Noakes captures shiny automobiles. Flip through his new Porsche Portfolio book and sip wine at this release party.Â
(Sodo, free) SEX
- Sex and Cannabis How-To with Cannabis Expert Chelsea Cebaraâ
Learn how to incorporate cannabis into your sex life at this mini-lesson with cannabis expert Chelsea Cebara, co-creator of Velvet Swing lube.Â
(Capitol Hill, free) SHOPPING
- The Boundless Market: 4/20 Edition!
Grab a "Boundless Berries" cocktail and shop from regional crafters, painters, and other creatives while you enjoy live music from hiphop artists Scotty Sensei and Estimate and "vibes jockey" cLurk Kent.
(Ballard, pay what you want) SPORTS & RECREATION
- FITBIT Yoga Bootcamp
Fitbit Local Ambassadors Kevin Ng and Katie Kelly will lead a hybrid "power yoga" and bodyweight class for all fitness levels.Â
(Bellevue, free) - Orca Running x lululemon Earth Day Community Run
Kids and dogs are welcome at Orca Running's second annual Earth Day run, which will be followed by post-run mimosas, a stretching session with Vida Integrated Health, and vendors.Â
(University District, free) - Seattle Cascades vs Los Angeles Aviators (OPEN roster)
Luxuriate in the age of professional Ultimate frisbee at this match between the Seattle Cascades and the Los Angeles Aviators.Â
(Seattle Center, $10) - Seattle Yoga Meetup: Free Yoga Class with Carrie Johnson at Aya Yoga Oasis
Stretch and breathe in a free, all-levels flow yoga class led by Aya Yoga Oasis.Â
(Burien, free) VISUAL ART
- The 1962 Seattle World's Fair Show
Hark back to the World's Fair of 1962, Seattle's "most successful event ever," with a mid-century hair and fashion show by Colleen Kurke and George Banton and Company, with live music and visuals by Video DJ Andy and jazz vocalist Julie Cascioppo. Plus, you can sip special cocktails.
(Ballard, $7/$10) WEED
- 420 Party with Hashtag Cannabis
Sway to DJ sets by locals dos leches (TUF, babexhouse), JOY MA (House of Ghetto), and Tacoma pop-soul duo Mirrorgloss in your 4/20 state. Come dressed as your favorite weed strain (Headband? Golden Pineapple?) for the chance to win a costume contest.
(Wallingford, free) - Canna 420 Carnival
Canna West will host a full-blown carnival for stoners, complete with free ice cream from Husky Deli, popcorn (for purchase) from Northwest Kettle Corn, free caricatures drawn by Chris Kelleher, live music by RL Heyer, carnival games, and more.
(West Seattle, free admission) - I-5OH2 4/20!
If you have a lot of energy on 4/20, head to Tukwila for laser tag, mini-golf, virtual reality experiences, and a DJ dance party. You can also learn about products from a slew of local cannabis retailers.
(Tukwila, free) - Uncle Ike's Glass & Goods 4/20 Festivities
Uncle Ike's will bring out food, live music, vendors, petting zoos (featuring a wallaby!), and other such fun at two locations.
(Central District & White Center, free)SATURDAY-SUNDAY
FOOD & DRINK
- IPA Daze
Get dazed and confused at this two-day 4/20-themed celebration of all things IPA, including more than 30 IPAs on tap (like special limited-release brew collaborations with other Washington breweries); stoner-rific snacks, like a two-pound tray of loaded nachos and a âkitchen-sink pizzaâ (a combination of prosciutto, eggs, tater tots, hollandaise, chives, and maple syrup) to sate your munchies; Taylor Shellfish oyster shucking; âpsychedelic coloringâ with local group the Coloring Project; and even baby goats. The event will kick off with a different kind of green for Earth Day: a beach cleanup. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Surfrider Foundation of Washington, a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to protecting our oceans, waves, and beaches. JULIANNE BELL
(Capitol Hill, free)SUNDAY
EASTER
- 8th Annual Easter Bonnet Contest
A bucket full of glitter and a hot glue gun are the best tools for success at this Easter bonnet contest, hosted by queer organization the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle. The best caps will win cash prizes.
(Capitol Hill, free) FILM
- Sea Shepherd Seattle: 'Sharkwater Extinction' Screening and Social
Drink beer and watch a screening of Sharkwater Extinction, wherein the late filmmaker Rob Stewart exposes the corrupt, billion-dollar illegal shark fin industry around the world, from Costa Rica to California.
(Ballard, free) FOOD & DRINK
- 6th Annual Pickled Egg Eating Contest
Scarf as many pickled eggs as you can handle and receive a free T-shirt.
(Capitol Hill, free) MUSIC
- Bach & Pancakes: Easter Edition
Marimbist Erin Jorgensen will continue her tradition of bringing you unconventional renditions of Bach compositions, this time for Easter Sunday. Enjoy all six of the German composer's cello suites while you feast on pancakes.Â
(Ballard, $10 suggested donation at the door) - Brett Benton
Southern-bred country-blues artist Brett "Bad Blood" Benton will bring a taste of Alabama to Seattle for a solo show.
(Ballard, free) - The Davanos
Enjoy a special blend of rock and country from the Davanos.Â
(Green Lake, free) - Easter Basket of Nerdcore Rappers!
Trade in Easter hymns for nerd rap (without sacrificing the chocolate and egg hunts that go along with the holiday) from Seattle's Shubzilla and Bill Beats, Death*Star, Kadesh Flow, the Bay Area's Lex the Lexicon Artist, and others.
(Eastlake, $10) - Filthy FemCorps, Gritty City Sirens, Stick and Bones
The femme- and non-binary-focused music collective Filthy FemCorps will perform songs by women. Get there early for sets from the vaudeville-inclined Gritty City Sirens and rock quartet Stick and Bones.Â
(Capitol Hill, $8/$10) - Foliage, Cathedral Bells
DIY jangle-pop duo Foliage will bring their bedroom production to town for an all-ages show with synth-pop openers Cathedral Bells.Â
(Seattle Center, $8/$10) - Hellbat, Sunset Flip, Sir Ma'am Sir
Organ-heavy fuzz rockers Hellbat will take over Eastlake with support from local power janglers Sunset Flip and rock and rollers Sir Ma'am Sir.
(Eastlake, $6) - Jake Didas, Cycle of Hands, Norman
Alt-hiphop artist Jacob Didas will come up from Tacoma for a night out with Cycle of Hands and Norman.Â
(Greenwood, $5) - Jazz Brunch with Leif Totusek & Phil Sparks
Local pros Phil Sparks and Leif Totusek will give you a side of jazz with your Easter brunch. Â
(Wallingford, free) - Jazz in the City: Tor Dietrichson
Longtime industry professional Tor Dietrichson will showcase his varied skills as a percussionist, vocalist, composer, music educator, and nationally recognized recording artist with a set list of East Indian tabla and Afro Cuban conga pieces.
(First Hill, free) - Night Hikes, Gaby Despain, Marigo
Seattle's Night Hikes will bust out their dreamy synths after sets from Gaby Despain and Marigo.Â
(Ballard, $10) - Queen Mother (Queen Tribute) with Oh So Very
If you're still riding high on Bohemian Rhapsody's Oscar win, catch some of your favorite Freddie Mercury-helmed anthems from tribute band Queen Mother.Â
(Wallingford, $10) PERFORMANCE
- My Name is Asher Lev
Seattle Jewish Theater Company presents an adaptation by Aaron Posner of the beloved Chaim Potok novel about a lonely, talented Hasidic boy and his dream of being an artist, which leads him to clash with his family and faith.
(Downtown, free) QUEER
- Queer Picnic
Make new queer friends at this potluck-style picnic (bring your favorite dish!) in the park.
(Capitol Hill, free) READINGS & TALKS
- Cecilia Vicuña
Jasmyne Keimig writes: Vicuñaâs work is difficult to categorize, but resplendent and full of many possibilitiesâat once operating within conceptual art, land art, poetry, and feminist art practices." Hear a talk by the Chilean installation artist.
(Wallingford, free)