Panicking because you don’t know what to do this weekend and you're short on cash? Don't worry—below, find all of your options for last-minute entertainment that won't cost more than $10, ranging from KEXP Rocks the Dock to the Seafair Pirates Landing, and from the Wiener & Wiener Wannabe Races to Frida Fest 2019. 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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FRIDAY

COMEDY

1. Fear Prov Friday
   Improvisers will reveal which elements of the craft freak them out the most—like singing or performing scenes in reverse—before facing their fears onstage in front of a supportive audience. That means lots of clapping and cheering are in order on your part.
   (Fremont, $10)
   FILM
   

2. Meaningful Movies: Unlocking the Cage
   Brush up on your animal rights knowledge with this documentary about Steven Wise, who "tries to break down the legal wall that separates animals [elephants, dolphins, etc.] from humans."
   (University District, free)
   MUSIC
   

3. Boss Tanaka, The Hop Monsters, Birdcop, Linger State
   Local four-piece punk group Boss Tanaka claim to be fueled by four things: "Caffeine, Nicotine, Gasoline, and Alcohol." They'll be joined by Seattle rockers the Hop Monsters, pop-punks Birdcop, and Tacoma's Linger State.
   (University District, $5)

4. Hounds of Townsend
   Port Townsend blues rockers Hounds of Townsend—helmed by lauded guitarist John "Greyhound" Maxwell—will come to town.
   (Downtown, free)

5. Mojo Riot, Saints By Day, Guests
   Mojo Riot promise to deliver a "unique yet familiar vintage rock and roll vibe." They'll take the stage after an opening set from indie-rockers Saints By Day.
   (Ballard, $10)

6. Nathaniel Talbot Trio, Nick Drummond Band
   When he's not busy running his organic vegetable farm on Whidbey Island, Portland-born Nathaniel Talbot plays acoustic songs inspired by his heroes Kelly Joe Phelps, Elliott Smith, and Bill Frisell. Catch him in Seattle with opening support from the local Nick Drummond Band.
   (Ballard, $8)

7. Pineola, Upper Brothers, Old Country Rose
   Join Seattle's Pineola, Upper Brothers, and Old Country Rose for a night of laid-back Americana. 
   (Ballard, $8)

8. Pop Secret: Marty Mar & Boombox Kid
   DJs Marty Mar and Boombox Kid will forsake the boundaries of genre in favor of "feel-good music" of all stripes.
   (Capitol Hill, $10)

9. Simic 'Atwater Dance' [Patio] Release Party
   Join Seattle DJ and producer Simic (aka Ben Block) as he celebrates the release of his latest record Atwater Dance, released on local label secondnature. You can purchase a copy onsite, which includes a neat photo insert by Cold Cube Press. Kristen Dalen and Miata Man will provide additional sets.
   (Downtown, free)

10. Superstition, Cavurn, Cerna Krev
    Dance however one dances to "mystical and malevolent" death metal from Santa Fe's Superstition, who will be joined by locals Cavurn and Cerna Krev. 
    (Capitol Hill, $10)

11. Token Girl, Form Destroyer, Katrina Kope
    Oakland trio Token Girl describe themselves as "one part Fleetwood Mac, one part Esperanza Spalding, and a pinch of Paul McCartney." They'll grace the stage after Form Destroyer and Katrina Kope.
    (University District, $8)

12. Whalien, Brainard
    Bellingham jam rockers Whalien will do what they do best—jam, rock—with support from local alternative folk band Brainard.
    (Capitol Hill, $8/$10)

13. Will Andrews, John Beckman, Intisaar Jubran
    Enjoy a night of acoustic songs with Will Andrews, John Beckman, and Intisaar Jubran.
    (Downtown, free)

14. The Wreck'd, Mike Moldy and the Shenanigans, Question? No Answer, Ghoster
    Party with pop-punk foursome Wreck'd, Portland punk-rock trio Mike Moldy and the Shenanigans, grungy punks Question? No Answer, and Ghoster. 
    (Greenwood, $7)
    READINGS & TALKS
    

15. Jay Wexler: Our Non-Christian Nation
    If you're sympathetic to the modern Satanic Temple and their belief in a secular government, or if you're generally fed up with the prevalence of Christianity in our courthouses, you'll enjoy hearing from Jay Wexler, author of Our Non-Christian Nation: How Atheists, Satanists, Pagans, and Others are Demanding Their Rightful Place in Public Life.
    (Ravenna, free)
    VISUAL ART
    

16. Make Your Own Font Party!
    Create an original font based on your own lettering/handwriting. Instructors will walk you through the process and send you home with a Truetype file so you can start using your new font right away. They'll provide art supplies, font grids, and calligraphy and typography books. Bring your favorite pen.
    (Ballard, $10)

    FRIDAY-SATURDAY

    VISUAL ART
    

17. 100
    Amazingly, mischievous artist Ben Beres has curated 99 shows at Joe Bar. Don't miss the 100th, which will feature art by some favorites, like snarky Amanda Manitach, frenetically colorful Nikita Ares, and striking graphic illustrator Kelly Bjork, from past exhibitions.
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    Closing Saturday

18. Jared Rue: Territory
    Rue abstracts natural forms in order to investigate "how and why we incorporate the natural environment into our personal spaces," from houseplants to gardens.
    (Downtown, free)
    Closing Saturday

19. Kevin Kauer: Nark
    For many queers new to the Queen City, Nark Magazine’s photographs of Seattle queer parties are the first images that stand out to them about this city’s scene. They’re slick, gay, rowdy, hot—some would say intimidatingly so. But under the leadership of Kevin Kauer (with photography from Roman Robinson), Nark has captured much of the Seattle underground like no one else has. They are perfect archives of blissed out Seattle club kid moments. This show will dig deep into Nark’s archives, while also displaying club-inspired installations and new photography. CHASE BURNS
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    Closing Saturday

20. Kim Bruce and Ava Roth: Human Nature
    Two very different Canadian contemporary artists will show sculptures and paintings side by side.
    (Pioneer Square, free)
    Closing Saturday

21. Star Stories: Indigenous Latinx Art
    Since March, the art showcase yəhaw̓ has been filling Seattle with gorgeous, diverse work from contemporary Indigenous community members. The show expands to Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery with a focus on Latinx creators "rooted in the memories of our ancestors and the hopes of future generations."
    (White Center, free)
    Closing Saturday

    FRIDAY & SUNDAY

    SEX
    

22. Prioritize Your Pleasure! Pelvic Floor Health Mini-Lesson with Dr. Brianna Durand
    Learn tips and tricks for strengthening your pelvic floor with Dr. Brianne Durand in this body-positive workshop. Participants will also be treated to free sips and 10% off shopping. 
    (Capitol Hill, free)

    FRIDAY-SUNDAY

    VISUAL ART
    

23. Annie Perkins-Rosenberg: Day and Night of the Soul
    Local artist and healer Annie Perkins-Rosenburg makes nature-inspired, mystical drawings with pen, ink, gouache, and human hair. According to her, these images emerged from "trials, paranoia, pain, healing and learning."
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    Closing Sunday

24. Free Radicals
    This exhibition is a response to the Victorian Radicals show, presenting portraits of "pop stars, celebrities," and, less expectedly, "unknown Etruscan citizens." See work by John Armstrong, Larry Calkins, Troy Gua, Curt Labitzke, Ruthie V., and Laura Van Horne.
    (Downtown, free)
    Closing Sunday

25. Laurie Lee Brom, Syd Bee, Kari-Lise Alexander: The Visions of Graces
    If you're a lover of all things lush, goth, and feminine, you must visit Roq La Rue, which features portraits of gorgeous, moody women in lovely garments, slightly caricatured teary lovelies, and flower-twined memento mori. Reflect on the transience and richness of beauty and life and get into that elegantly melancholy mood.
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    Closing Sunday

26. Madrona Artists' Showcase
    See work by artists of all ages.
    (Madrona, free)
    Closing Sunday

27. The Other Beauty
    Celebrate weird loveliness on canvas by local artists like abstract painter Carolyn Hitt, collagist Kabriele Rosas, graphic artist Angelina Villalobos, and others.
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    Closing Sunday

28. Stay Gay: A Big Gay Art Show
    Local artist/curator Jazz Mom has chosen some excellent Seattle-area queer artists to feature, such as rock musician/animator/sculptor Clyde Petersen, neon queen Nikita Ares, embroidery portraitist Michael Volz, and many others.
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    Closing Sunday

    SATURDAY

    COMEDY

29. Hot Seat
    Enjoy stand-up and probing interviews with host Erin Ingle, Ky Krebs, Tin Lorica, and Natalie Holt. 
    (Capitol Hill, $10)
    COMMUNITY
    

30. Living Traditions
    Kids and families can discover the old and enduring classes of local Native people with artifacts from the Burke Museum.
    (Greenwood, free)

31. Seafair Pirates Landing
    Swashbuckling buccaneers will convene on Alki Beach from all seven seas (true story) for this signature Seafair event, which comes complete with food vendors, exhibitors, kids' rides, and a pirate look-alike contest.
    (West Seattle, free)

32. Tanabata Star Festival
    The Tanabata Star Festival celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime (represented by the star Vega) and Hikoboshi (represented by the star Altair). Spend the day learning more about the tradition by making crafts, writing wishes, watching a Taiko performance, and more.
    (Madison Park, $6/$8)
    FESTIVALS
    

33. Frida Fest 2019
    Browse works by artists and crafters who've been inspired by Frida Kahlo, one of the most famous women artists who ever lived, and enjoy performances, visual art, a "Living Gallery," food, crafts, and kids' activities. Organized by Colectiva Noroeste.
    (Burien, free)
    MUSIC
    

34. The Accused AD, Detonator, Brain Cell Genocide
    Thrash to local punks the Accused AD, Detonator, and Brain Cell Genocide. 
    (Tukwila, $10)

35. Angela Soffe Band, The Spurs, Stranger Scott, Conniption Fit
    Yakima's Angela Soffe Band will headline with their Americana, bluegrass, and folk tunes after opening sets from fellow Northwest banjo-wielders the Spurs, Stranger Scott, and Conniption Fit.
    (Greenwood, $7)

36. The Black Chevys, My Proper Skin, Julia Francis
    Frequent local headliners rock and soul band the Black Chevys will be joined by Portland's My Proper Skin and Julia Francis (of Secrets of Soul).
    (Capitol Hill, $8/$10)

37. Burn Burn Burn, Aloha Mars, Throw, The Contaminants
    Satan-loving punks and "Seattle hawt boyz" Burn Burn Burn will headline in Seattle, with bill support from Seattle's Aloha Mars, Throw, and the Contaminants.
    (University District, $7)

38. The Civilians, Surf The Pines, Strong Suit, Suitcase
    Get your fix of rock, psychedelic jamming, and twang from Seattle's the Civilians, who will be joined tonight by Surf the Pines, Strong Suit, and Suitcase.
    (Ballard, $8)

39. Craptastica, Then Bang, Ripple Effect
    Womxn-fronted Seattle rock bands Craptastica, Then Bang, and Ripple Effect will share a bill. 
    (Belltown, $10)

40. Dirty White Pants
    Feminist alt-punk quartet Dirty White Pants will headline in Seattle after openers Quoth the Mute and 2 Libras. 
    (University District, $8)

41. The Early Warnings, Thunders of Wrath, Tiger Rider
    Despite being born in the '90s, the members of indie-rock quintet the Early Warnings prefer to rock out with their '70s and '80s influences in mind. They'll be joined by Thunders of Wrath and Tiger Rider.
    (Capitol Hill, $8/$10)

42. Halloween in July
    If you're seeking respite from sunshine and snow cones, fast forward to October with spooky sets from local bands Trash Palace, Sweet Creature, Izaac Mellow, and Rat Paws.
    (University District, $5–$10)

43. Haute Sauce: Swervewon, Famous, Doozy, Gradeay
    DJs Doozy and Gradeay will be the special guests at this edition of "Seattle's home for hip-hop and dance music," joined by resident DJs Swervewon and Famous.
    (Capitol Hill, $10)

44. KEXP Rocks the Dock 2019
    Local rockers Dude York (sunny singsong alt-pop), LA's Moaning (abrasive post-punk), and Seattle's Dogbreth (no-nonsense rock) will play live on the waterfront at KEXP's annual Rocks the Dock show.
    (Downtown, free)

45. King Cumulus, The Worries, Travis Kent
    Seattle's King Cumulus will play high-energy ska originals and covers. Also performing: local psych-rockers the Worries and Travis Kent.
    (West Seattle, $8)

46. Mirror Ferrari, Black Ferns
    Mirror Ferrari aim for lofted spaces, with dark, drug-laced, dreamgaze-y power pop, that wouldn't be completely out of place in a Nicholas Winding Refn film. They'll be joined by post-punk rockers Black Ferns.
    (Ballard, $10)

47. Planet Fly
    Swing your hips loosely with Planet Fly's unhurried, nostalgic funk, featuring the self-assured vocals of KJ Jones.
    (Downtown, free)

48. The Seattle Summer Music Games
    Hosted by Washington State's drum and bugle corps, the Seattle Cascades, this competition pits Drum Corps International teams against each other.
    (Renton, free)

49. Wig Out! '60s R&B and Soul Dance Party
    In a Belltown basement, four DJs of a certain vintage spur humans of a certain age to dance with more vigor than you’re used to seeing said humans move. How do selectors Mike Nipper, Maxwell Edison, Michael Chrietzberg, and Kevin Fitzgerald achieve this impressive feat? Through scrupulous crate-digging, producing bountiful 7-inch slabs of molten R&B and soul rareness that has bumped under the radar of all but the most serious heads. These DJs' combined decades of experience behind the decks and acute aesthetics ensure that you'll leave Screwdriver drenched and ready to, uh... see the first part of the bar's name. DAVE SEGAL
    (Belltown, $5)
    PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
    

50. Fetish Night-Sports/Athletic Theme
    Got a kink for sports and athletic apparel? Join like-minded others for a party benefiting Seattle Quake Rugby. 
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    READINGS & TALKS
    

51. Carolyn Koehnline: Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act
    Carolyn Koehnline makes an argument for getting rid of stuff that's taking up space in this guide, which also includes poems and watercolor paintings. 
    (Lake Forest Park, free)

52. Janet Hardy: Impervious
    Sex, kink, and polyamory expert Janet W. Hardy—the author of The Ethical Slut, The New Topping Book, and The New Bottoming Book—shares the five stages of her own kinky life in Impervious: Confessions of a Semi-Retired Deviant, which she'll read from tonight.
    (University District, free)

53. Polyglamorous: A Queer Mom’s Misadventures and Lessons in Non-Monogamy
    Robin Beatch, author of Call Me Holly: My Years on the Pole, returns with her account of life as a queer, non-monogamous mom.
    (Downtown, free)
    SPORTS & RECREATION
    

54. Free Ping Pong Lessons SPIN Seattle
    If your ping pong skills aren't up to snuff, allow the paddle-wielding pros at SPiN to give you some pointers. 
    (Downtown, free)

    SATURDAY-SUNDAY

    FOOD & DRINK
    

55. Seattle Street Food Festival 2019
    The ever-popular curbside festival from Mobile Food Rodeo spreads over five city blocks and will gather more than 75 food trucks, restaurants, and pop-ups on the streets of South Lake Union for a night of large-scale gluttony. This year sees the addition of a stage for live music and upwards of 30 vendors hawking craft beer, cider, seltzers, cocktails, and more at the KURB Brew + Music Fest. JULIANNE BELL
    (South Lake Union, free admission)
    MUSIC
    

56. 2019 Chittenden Locks Summer Concert Series
    Enjoy live music performances from Around the Sound Band (Sat) and the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band (Sun) in the gardens by the Ballard Locks.
    (Ballard, free)

    SUNDAY

    COMMUNITY
    

57. Wiener & Wiener Wannabe Races
    Teeny-speedy Wiener dogs will race each other to the finish line in four preliminary heats culminating in a top-two advance round. They deserve your encouragement!
    (Auburn, $9)
    FOOD & DRINK
    

58. Where's Waldo? At the Market!
    Eagle-eyed participants can hunt for the notoriously elusive figure of children's-book fame hidden among the throng of farmers market patrons to earn a stamp for Secret Garden Books's Summer Passport program. To make the challenge even harder, shoppers are encouraged to break out their red-and-white striped shirts, beanies, and jeans and other Waldo-like attire.
    (Ballard, free)
    MUSIC
    

59. Glass Souls, Pellegrini, Primary Pulse
    Local rockers Glass Souls will play songs about "love, loss, and self discovery" with support from Pellegrini and Primary Pulse.
    (Ballard, $10)

60. Jed Crisologo & the Sun Killers, Tyler Hamilton, Aester
    Rock out in Fremont with locals Jed Crisologo and the Sun Killers, Tyler Hamilton, and Aester.
    (Fremont, $8/$10)

61. Long Distance Operator, Dravus, Lights Out
    Expect AC/DC- and Led Zeppelin-inspired hard rock from Snoqualmie's Lights Out! after opening sets from Long Distance Operator and Dravus.
    (West Seattle, $5)

62. Nessy, Dead Evergreen, Golden Age
    Dance to Northwest rockers Golden Age, Nessy, and Dead Evergreen and check out visual art by Kyle James and Neil Mitchell.
    (Ballard, $8)

63. Point of Arches, Head Hurt, DJ Coldheart
    Bop around to synth-pop from Seattle's Point of Arches, and get there on time for openers Head Hurt and DJ Coldheart. 
    (Tukwila, $5)

64. Silver Mountain Star, Zoe Berman, Kate Dinsmore
    Orange County blues-rockers Silver Mountain Star will come to town with local support from Zoe Berman and Kate Dinsmore.
    (Greenwood, $5)

65. The Spectacles
    A cappella trio the Spectacles will perform a wide variety of tunes without instrumentation. (Well, almost—they don't promise the complete absence of a kazoo.)
    (Ballard, $10)

66. Wolfchild, Katie Kuffel, Matt Dorrien, Arthur James, Brainard
    Seattle's Wolfchild promise a night of "Pink Floyd-esque folk-rock." They'll perform after openers Katie Kuffel, Matt Dorrien, Arthur and James, and Brainard. 
    (University District, $10)
    PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
    

67. Hotter Than July Party
    Party people of all ages can dance to DJs Topspin and N So, try bites from the Def Chef, and witness live painting by Afrospk. Plus, adults can sip cocktails from Erudite and Stone.
    (Central District, free)

68. Life's a Beach: Luau & Summer Party
    Dress in your sunniest getup and party with Queen Andrew Scott over drink specials, pork sliders, and Asian sticky wings at this tropical Sunday Funday.
    (Columbia City, free)
    READINGS & TALKS
    

69. Benjamin Gallup: I Want to Meet Your Light
    Benjamin Gallup will read poetry about love, loneliness, ecological terror, and other such weighty subjects from his latest collection, I Want to Meet Your Light.
    (Rainier Valley, free)

70. Storytelling Series: Paul Chiyokten Wagner
    Bring a notebook and a writing tool and join local storyteller Paul Chiyokten Wagner by the river for a nature-writing workshop.
    (Tukwila, free)
    VISUAL ART
    

71. Andrew Lamb Schultz, Marcus Wilson, Christine Lee
    Schultz and Wilson's drawings, paintings, prints, and collages, collected in a show called Deviant/Divine, will "make you laugh, cry, sigh, puke, and purr," while Christine Lee reveals sexy, body-positive photos.
    (Capitol Hill, free)
    Closing Sunday