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The annual U District StreetFair is the kick-off event for the festival season in the Seattle region and an exciting celebration of arts and crafts, community information, music, and food. It is the longest running street festival in the nation. Self-described as “country fair meets urban retail corridor”, the StreetFair attracts 50,000 attendees and over 350 craft, food and information booths to the District on the third weekend of May each year. The StreetFair is an energetic and exciting celebration of arts and crafts, community, music, and food. You’ll find a whirl of color and creativity. The StreetFair is a free event, located in the heart of the University District of Seattle on University Way NE.
Join in 2012 and celebrate at the 43rd annual Fair
- When: Saturday, May 19th from 10-7 and Sunday, 20th from 10-6
- Where: University Street (“The Ave”), from NE Campus Parkway to NE 50th Street.
Planning on a movie for Christmas week? Check out these steals and deals at Seattle area theaters.
- AMC Pacific Place is showing several family movies: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G), The Muppets (PG), The Adventures of Tintin (PG), and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG-13). First show of the day (11:25-11:30 a.m.) is just $6, a $3 discount off the regular price. Make it an afternoon of fun; check out the dining offers, like free offers, discounts, and happy hour prices at Pacific Place eateries.
- Northwest Film Forum offers a free movie pass for two when you join, renew or purchase a gift membership. Purchase a membership during December 2011 and you’ll receive a free “Admit-2″ movie pass and a coupon for free popcorn (at $25 value!).
- Grand Illusion is showing “It’s A Wonderful Life” through Christmas Day. Regular tickets are $8. Or buy a $30 membership, and get $3 off your ticket price for an entire year. The Grand Illusion Cinema is a non-profit volunteer run theater and Seattle’s oldest continuously running theater. Help support this cinematic treasure by becoming a member or volunteering your time.
- Central Cinema features E.T. the Extra Terrestrial December 26-31. Save $2 when you purchase advance tickets (at least 24 Hours before the show tix are just $6.00. Day-of-show general admission: $8.00 ).
- Always $3 and always worthwhile, Crest Cinema Centre in north Seattle is featuring Puss in Boots (PG) and the sci-fi thriller In Time (PG-13), plus several other indie and foreign films.
Come to the Taste of Old Russia bazaar on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2011 Noon to 5:00pm. Admission is free. Sample exotic foods from Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistant. Taste authentic beers, wines and vodka’s. Buy take-home meals. The bazaar takes place at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Seattle. For more details, see the Seattle Times article In food and faith, Old Russia lives on at yearly bazaar on Capitol Hill by Dominic Gates.
- Sunday, October 9 at 12:00pm the Folk Dance Ensemble “Ivan-da-Mar’ya” will perform. Since 2008, Ivan-da-Mar’ya has performed at many events throughout the Seattle area. Both children and adults actively participate in the ensemble, making the performances interesting for all age groups.
St. Nicholas Cathedral , 1714 13th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (Google map).
The free Fishermen’s Fall Festival is a day of celebration and fishing-related family fun, and live musical all day long. There will be a Salmon/Halibut Fillet Demonstration, Lutefisk Eating Contest, Oyster Slurp Contest. The USCG always makes waves with their dramatic demonstration of an at-sea rescue. Food is available for $5-10 per serving and includes a salmon barbecue, other seafood selections or hot dogs. For visitors 21 and older, the Beer & Wine Tasting Garden features a selection of local brews.
Fishermen’s Fall Festival is Saturday, September 17th, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Fishermen’s Terminal, 1900 W. Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119 (Google map).
Performance highlights
- 11:00 – Inochi Taiko. Taiko, otherwise known as Wadaiko is a drumming style of Japanese origin. Literally, taiko means “fat drum.” Taiko has become a dynamic and spectacular art form heard at festivals and in concert halls throughout the world. For Inochi Taiko, it has been the life force or “spirit” that has helped each member develop leadership skills, artistic expression and other personal aspects of their lives. The members of Inochi Taiko strive to not only play at a high caliber to entertain audiences, but also try to push each other creatively to form a uniquely distinct sound. This is a performance not to be missed!
- 12:00 – JP Patches in his Farewell Performance: Beloved Seattle icon and long-time philanthropist JP Patches has been entertaining young and old alike since 1958. The Emmy-award winning J.P. Patches Show aired for 23 years on KIRO-TV and at one time had an audience of over 100,000. When it 1left the air in 1981, it was the longest running, locally produced children’s program in the country. Don’t miss his final performance on the Main Stage!
- 1:00 – The Reptile Man: Scott Petersen has performed for over 800 schools in the Northwest. Corporations such as Microsoft, Boeing, and Eddie Bauer have found this program to be exciting for all ages. You can see Scott on Disney’s nationally televised Bill Nye – The Science Guy. Scott’s performance creates an interest in the natural sciences and teach students about the importance of all animals in the balance of nature
Beginning July 14, Pioneer Square will feature The Seattle Square, an outdoor market located in Occidental Park, from 4pm – 9pm on the last 3 Thursdays each month through the end of September (so, every Thursday but First Thursday). Come take a stroll through Seattle’s newest outdoor market in its oldest neighborhood. Seattle Square market will feature a wide range of fun.
- vintage and craft vendors; selling everything from locally designed clothing, handmade housewares and accessories, to mid-century furniture
- a rotating selection of Seattle’s mobile food vendors serve up a variety of fantastic eats
- the entire event set to a live music!
On the first Thursday, Pioneer Square will continue to host the Free 1st Thursday Pioneer Square Art Walk.
Enjoy Chinatown-International District DragonFest with lively lion and dragon dances, rhythmic taiko drumming, award-winning drill teams, and much more! Bring your family and friends to visit the many booths featuring arts and crafts, food, and community organizations! Don’t miss out on this special two-day event celebrating the largest Pan-Asian street festival in the Pacific Northwest, with some of the best arts, entertainment and food that Seafair has to offer!
- Where: Hing Hay Park, 411 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, 98104 (Google map)
- When: July 9, 2011 11:00 AM to July 10, 2011 06:00 PM
Join Pagliacci Pizza on Capitol Hill every Thursday for Free Trivia. Festivities begin at 8:30PM and go till around 10:30PM.
- Put your knowledge to the test as you compete for some excellent prizes!
- Draught beer is 1/2 off!
Pagliacci Pizza, 426 Broadway Ave. E, Seattle 98122 (Google map).
BluWater Bistro invites you to enjoy the “Weekend BluSlam” with Dad. For $5.95 you get two eggs your way, and two pancakes.
BluWater Bistros in Greenlake and Leschi offer a spectacular FULL BRUNCH MENU 9am to 4pm every Saturday AND Sunday.
The Spot Off Main features happy hour all night (4pm-2am) on Sundays. With billiards, darts and video games, The Spot is a place you can truly have fun. The Spot features 5 HDTV’s, 3 HD Projection TV’s, Big Buck Hunter Safari and Golden Tee Fore online, Electronic Darts, and Free Wi-Fi.
Located just off Main St. on 103rd Ave NE in Old Bellevue, The Spot opened in the fall of 2007, aiming to entertain the growing downtown scene. With special features every night of the week, as well as specialty drinks, The Spot is likely to be your new favorite place to get away from the everyday.
Receive One Free Kidz Meal for your child age 12 and under with purchase of an entree at participating Quiznos. No coupon necessary. Valid for a “limited time” at participating Quiznos. Excludes some menu items, child must be present, not valid for delivery. Find a Quiznos near you and call ahead to confirm whether they are offering this deal.
Courtesy of Teresa Mears, Miami on the Cheap
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