At a Glance Upcoming events and deals
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Located on Seattle’s First Hill, the Frye Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation, organized as a charitable non-profit corporation in Washington State. The Frye first opened its doors in 1952 as the legacy of Charles and Emma Frye, prominent early-twentieth century Seattle business leaders and art collectors. Since that time, works from the Frye Founding Collection of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century European paintings have continuously been on view. The Museum also hosts notable exhibitions of works by internationally renowned and emerging artists, as well as extensive public programs.
Visiting the Frye Museum is always free. Hours:
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10–5
Thu 10–8
Sun 12–5
Mon Closed
The Frye is closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Free parking is available in the parking lot across the street from the entrance on Terry Avenue.
Public tours of Frye exhibitions, led by trained gallery guides are available Wed–Sun at 1 pm.
For a list of current exibitions and upcoming exhibitions, visit the museum’s web site.
Feeback Lounge in West Seattle is hosting the fundraising “Zombie Dance” Halloween Party beginning at 8:00 p.m. to benefit The Rat City Rollergirls (“Grave Danger”) and the Jet City Rollergirls (“Carnevil”). In addition to partying with the rock ‘em sock ‘em queens of crush, there’ll be a live (or possibly undead) DJ, along with raffles, Rollergirl drink specials, and prizes for best costume! And hey, you could even win tickets to next season’s bouts!
This is a fundraiser, there is a suggested donation of $5 with costume, $10 without. Come dressed to impress.
The Feedback Lounge, 6451 CALIFORNIA AVE. SW, SEATTLE, WA 98136, (206) 453-3259 is located in the Morgan Junction on California and Fauntleroy and sits between the Beveridge Place Pub and Zeek’s Pizza. Pull around back for tons of FREE parking!
Daniels Recital Hall at 5th & Marion in downtown Seattle offers a free concert featuring Halloween music, including selections from Phantom of the Opera on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:15 p.m.
During 2009 the former sanctuary building is being used for a variety of concerts that take advantage of the building’s exceptional acoustics and its one of a kind Austin organ that was built specifically for the space. It is hoped that enough interest is shown in the use of the facility during 2009 to justify its long term use as a recital hall.
Washington State’s only Paranormal Science Museum. Family Friendly, Educational and Fun. Come see Seattle’s famous ghosts and legends and hear stories of our own ghost! Explore the Legends and Lore of the Northwest, including:
Four Bigfoot casts
Washington State Crop Circle
1947 UFO sighting over Mt. Rainier
Maury Island UFO Mystery
Legend of D.B. Cooper
The Lost City of Wellington-1910 Railroad tragedy
Rare photos of Bruce Lee and Frances Farmer
Historic photo of Barack Obama’s first house in Seattle
Located at 623 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102, 206-328-6499, in the Capitol Hill Area between Roy and Mercer on the North end of Broadway (Lower atrium beneath Aoki Sushi). Hours:
Sat. 12-10pm (Lock-in 10pm-midnight)
Sun. 1:30pm-5:30pm
Weekdays Call ahead – hours vary
Hours may vary as we are volunteer based. We suggest you call before visiting. Museum may be closed briefly for breaks. Large groups, please call ahead, thanks!
The current Frye Art Museum exhibit, Old, Weird America (Winner of the 2008 Best Thematic Museum Show award from the International Association of Art Critics USA) features stories and characters from the time of European settlement through the 1960s, and reflects on folklore and the quest for roots, values, and authenticity. The show features a wide range of media—sculpture, drawing, photography, and video. The exhibition is accompanied by a 162-page fully illustrated catalogue, made possible by a grant from The Brown Foundation, Inc.
Located on Seattle’s First Hill, the Frye Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation, organized as a charitable non-profit corporation in Washington State. The Frye first opened its doors in 1952 as the legacy of Charles and Emma Frye, prominent early-twentieth century Seattle business leaders and art collectors. Since that time, works from the Frye Founding Collection of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century European paintings have continuously been on view. The Museum also hosts notable exhibitions of works by internationally renowned and emerging artists, as well as extensive public programs.
Visiting the Frye Museum is always free. Hours:
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10–5
Thu 10–8
Sun 12–5
Mon Closed
The Frye is closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Free parking is available in the parking lot across the street from the entrance on Terry Avenue.
Public tours of Frye exhibitions, led by trained gallery guides are available Wed–Sun at 1 pm.
Please drop in from 11am to 3pm for fun, free projects for children ages 4 to 12. You always get to take home what you make! On October 24, kids get to make a traditional Halloween mask to take home!
Hands-on days are held the Fourth Saturday of each month at the Shoreline Historical Museum. Note: November and December hands-on days are the 3rd, not 4th Saturday.
Information about the Shoreline Historical Museum
Address: 749 North 175th, Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 542-7111
Hours: Tues – Sat 10am-4pm
Email: shm@shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org
Housed in the historic Ronald Elementary School, the Shoreline Historical Museum works to preserve, record, and interpret the history of the Shoreline area and its relationship to the Northwest.
Discover Halloween bones, bats, owls and other creatures in their natural setting at 6PM on October 31 in Carkeek Parkat the Environmental Learning Center, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle, WA 98177. Nature’s Halloween in the Forest is for ages 2 and older. Cost for Adult: $8, Child: $6.
Hey Kids! Come celebrate Halloween at IKEA Seattle on Saturday, October 31st from 10am to 3pm.
Kids 12 and under are invited to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the store for goodies and prizes. Plus, see some of our IKEA co-workers dressed up in their Halloween costumes!
Don’t miss out on the Halloween fun at IKEA Seattle – it’s going to be spooktacular!
IKEA Seattle, 601 SW 41st St., Renton, WA 98057. IKEA Seattle is located south of Southcenter shopping mall, just off Highway 167. Take the E Valley Rd/SW 41st St, exit toward S 180th. The main IKEA entrance is located on SW 41st and offers covered parking.
Celebrating life through death and the communion where the spiritual comes close to the world, the Dia de Muertos or “Day of the Dead” festival helps us to remember that nothing is eternal. Indigenous and Spanish roots intertwine in traditional community altars, sugar skulls, sand painting, special foods, candles, processions, music and dance. Renowned artists create artwork reflecting the Mexican cultural links between the living and the dead. This event highlights the life-affirming creativeness of the Mexican people with crafts and a procession to remember lost loved ones. Presented by Taller Mexicano para la Cultura y las Artes.
Safeco Insurance Festál, presented by Seattle Center in partnership with community organizations, is a year-long series of FREE events that honors the cultural richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Safeco Insurance Festál plays a vital part in Seattle Center efforts to connect our dynamic and varied communities.
This collection of 22 events is presented with the generous support of Safeco Insurance, Wells Fargo, Verizon Wireless and KUOW 94.9 Public Radio. Additional support is provided by The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, The Boeing Company, Seattle Center Fund and the City of Seattle.
Plan to attend the CENTURY BALLROOM ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DISCO BALL! Friday, October 30, starting at 9:00pm. 21+over only. The Thriller lesson, taught by Dance Belt and dance are just $10.
Century Ballroom offers one of the Largest Dance floors in Seattle (2000 square feet!) in addition to a full bar and popular restaurant. The Century Ballroom is located on Capitol Hill in Seattle at 915 E Pine, 2nd floor, Seattle WA 98122.
9:00p Thriller Lesson taught by DANCE BELT!
9:30p-12:30a Dance
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