It’s almost the weekend—do you have plans yet? If not, you still have lots of great options that won’t cost you more than $10, including St. Patrick’s Day festivities like a Bootie mashup party, a bar crawl on Capitol Hill, or the Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Parade. See all of your options below, or check out our complete Things To Do calendar for even more events.
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FRIDAY
1. Belltown Art Walk
Wander around Belltown and check out their hyperlocal art scene amidst the waves of drinkers and clubbers.
2. Dino Talk: Dinosaurs of the Lost Continent
Dr. Scott Sampson (host of the PBS KIDS series Dinosaur Train) will come to the University of Washington, in partnership with the Burke Museum, to speak about the Western landmass of Laramidia and the creatures (and dinosaurs!) that once called it home. (University District, free)
3. Heiress Record Release Show
While their eminently named brothers pushed hard rock toward more mainstream audiences, Heiress dig deeper into dissonance. They might not challenge rock’s machismo, but you’ll also never hear an Heiress song co-opted into a sporting-event anthem. BRIAN COOK (Eastlake, free)
4. Reggae Fever
Come to the Royal Room for an education in jazz via free night school. The Georgetown Orbits promise “traditional Ska and upbeat Reggae,” Portland’s Heavy City claim to be “reggae and rocksteady sensations,” and Jay Hanson of Jet City Soundsystem will spin “the best in classic Jamaican vinyl” before and between sets.(Columbia City, free)
5. Wendy Newman
“Dating and relationship expert” Wendy Newman presents her book 121 First Dates: How to Succeed at Online Dating, Fall in Love, and Live Happily Ever After (Really!). (University District, free)
6. Bootie Seattle: St. Paddy’s Pre-Party
Wear green and prepare for St. Patrick’s Day at Seattle’s biggest mashup party, featuring Bootie SF DJ Adrian A., Bootie Seattle resident DJs King of Pants and Destrukt, and some “Irish mashes” to “make sure that everyone gets their jig on!” (Capitol Hill, $5 before 10 pm/$10)
7. St. Patrick’s After Work Party
After work on Friday, start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day a little early with this happy hour party from BarCrawls.com at Sam’s Tavern on Capitol Hill. They say that “ticketholders will have access to cover-free admission, spirit-raising drink specials and unbridled entertainment, all sure to charm.” (Capitol Hill, $5)
8. Teen Link 20th Anniversary Celebration
Teen Link, a program that helps teens through difficult situations by providing a free teen-answered help line and online chat support, is turning 20. The Vera Project is celebrating with free food, games, prizes, and live performances from Archers and Thomas Welch. (Seattle Center, $5)
9. The Wild War, Actionesse, and Wooky
Psych-garage out of Portland, Oregon (The Wild War), “action surf” from Seattle (Actionesse), and, oh… what’s that? More psych-garage, courtesy of Seattle’s Wooky? Sure! (Pioneer Square, $5)
10. Sugar and Spice: We Love the ’90s
Dapper Down Productions presents a ’90s-themed night that will feature nostalgia, drag kings performing top hits from the 90s, and music that’ll take you back by DJ Reverend Dollars, DJ Trinitron, and DJ Sassyblack. (Downtown, $7/$10)
11. SSDD
It takes guts and smarts to make punk rock sound vital in 2016. On their debut EP, First Comes Money, the wild bucks in SSDD (Steal Shit Do Drugs) found a way to do just that, harnessing the libidinous whirlwind of Fun House-era Stooges, whoop-ass elements from Pussy Galore circa Right Now!, and channeling Flipper in Generic mode. DAVE SEGAL (Capitol Hill, $8)
12. Stereo Creeps Cassette Release Show
Stereo Creeps return from tour and to celebrate they’re playing a cassette single release show, with like-minded grungy, grimy bands on the bill. Rumor is they’ll all be debuting new material. (Ballard, $8)
SATURDAY
13. Ballard Art Walk
On the second Saturday of every month, take an evening stroll around Ballard to enjoy free artwork in local galleries, studios, restaurants, and shops. Plus, check out March Madness at Push/Pull, where artists will create their art live, in front of you. (Ballard, free)
14. Georgetown Art Attack
Once a month, the art that resides in the tiny airport hamlet of Georgetown ATTACKS all passersby. In more literal terms, it’s the day of art openings and street wonderment. (Georgetown, free)
15. Helen Oyeyemi
Helen Oyeyemi (named one of Granta’s best young British novelists) will read from What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours, a book of short stories. (Capitol Hill, free)
16. Housing Boom
This event offers context and information about creative housing, and will help participants design their own nontraditional living spaces. (Downtown, free)
17. Irish Festival
Presented in partnership with the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle, the Irish Festival has a wide variety of events on offer, like dance performances (step dances and jigs, of course), music, visual art, genealogy workshops, cultural exhibits, short films, games, food, and libations. (Seattle Center, free)
18. Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Follow Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at the King County Administration Building and continuing down Fourth Avenue to Westlake Park; wear green or prepare to get pinched. (Downtown, free)
19. Seattle Tilth’s March Edible Plant Sale
All proceeds of this edible plant sale (with vegetable, herb, flower, and fruit plants) will go towards Seattle Tilth, an organization that pairs nutrition and sustainability education with an understanding of economic issues surrounding food access. (Rainier Valley, free entry)
20. Saturday Night Bubbleglam
DJs Brnt Zza and Ruby Mz will be spinning “the absolute finest in GLAM ROCK, Bubblegum, and ultra trash for well dressed creeps of all genders and sexual orientation.” There’s also a possibility of a bubble machine and a disco ball. (Capitol Hill, free)
21. Splendor Game Night
Come to Queen Anne’s homey Blue Highway Games for a game night featuring Splendor, where they will be giving away promo items including play mats and special tokens. (Queen Anne, free)
22. FairLady, The Adnas, and Boat Race Weekend
Local garage rock units bring the fuzz and skree to Substation. (Ballard, $6)
23. Fundraiser for Janet Spindler
The Seattle beer community invite you to fundraise for Janet Spindler, co-owner of Spinnaker Bay Brewing who was diagnosed with stage ii Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Your $5 (or more) suggested donation will get you live music and appetizers, and once inside you can purchase “tasty malted beverages,” plus a variety of items in their silent auction. (Downtown, $5)
24. Pancakes & Booze Art Show
The Pancakes and Booze Art Show started in 2009 in LA, and has since brought its exhibitions of emerging artists and all-you-can-eat pancakes to cities across the country. Expect over 50 local artists, live body painting, and live audio and visual performances—and, of course, free pancakes. (Eastlake, $5)
25. Edhochuli, Hang the Old Year, Slow Code, and Miscomings
The all-ages venue tucked inside the downtown YMCA, Fusion Cafe, is hosting tonight’s best weird punk show. BRITTNIE FULLER (Downtown, $7)
26. Walk MS Benefit Show
Your $8 donation at the door will go towards “kicking the crap out of MS.” Enjoy punk rock by Communist Eyes, Re-Ignition, and Piggy while raising money for a disease that needs a cure. (Shoreline, $8)
27. Disco Cowboys, Hartwood, and Stoned Evergreen Travelers
The Disco Cowboys lead off a benefit for Valhalla Canine Rescue, with a raffle and prizes promised. (Georgetown, $8)
28. Dino Day
At Dino Day, explore a dig pit with fossils, meet paleontologists, and check out the hundreds of dinosaurs and other animals that lived on the lost continent of Laramidia. (University District, $10)
29. Leprechaun Lap
Register at Sam’s Tavern on Capitol Hill, then get ready to bar hop around Seattle with cover-free admission, sampling all the (possibly green) drink specials. Yes, drinking can start at noon if you’re so inclined, and you can participate in both bar crawls plus this after work party for a total of $15. (Capitol Hill, $10)
30. Stand Up Comedy Benefit Show
Derek Sheen, Elicia Sanchez, Drew Barth, and Xung Lam will perform at Naked City to raise money for the Greenwood explosion relief effort. (Greenwood, $10)
SUNDAY
31. Daylight Savings Bathrobe Party
This daylight savings party features a Naked City brew called The Big Lebrewski, which is an “Imperial Cream Stout aged on Kahlua soaked oak.” Channel The Dude and drink up to the lost hour. (Ballard)
32. Magma Fest: History of LGBT Characters in Comics
As part of Magma Fest, a series of shows hosted by Hollow Earth Radio to highlight little-known art and music in Seattle, Sara Century will present on the history of LGBT characters in comics, then host a Q&A. Free reference zine included; $10 suggested donation. (Central District, $10)
33. New Track City and Guests
New Track City, a Federal Way-based hiphop trio of rappers Bem and Chi. Stone and producer Dru on Beats, combines “jazz, soul, and alternative-inspired sounds mixed with the lyrically captivity of hiphop.” (Fremont, $6/$8)
34. The Pizza Pulpit: Vibragun and Seaside Tryst
This all-ages show at Chop Suey’s back bar features Seattle band VibraGun, who describes themselves thusly: “VibraGun mixes the hard-driving shimmer of early Swervedriver with hips and swagger that would make Marc Bolan proud, then slingshots the whole payload heavenward in a blast of cosmic rocket fire.” (Belltown, free)
