National Coffee Day is celebrated every September 29. Some of Seattle's local and national retail shops and brands offer a freebie or other deals. Others are a great place for a cuppa Joe any day of the year. Retail coffee deals Listed below is a round-up of our favorite coffee shops, which make for a nice break any … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Coffee Day September 29 at your favorite coffee spot
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Summertime means movies on outdoor screens. And as any Seattleite knows, summer begins in July in the Puget Sound region. Hence, so do most outdoor movies. In the list below, you can find outdoor summer movies around Puget Sound by city. If you are looking for indoor movies, check our big list of movie … [Read more...] about Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Affordable music festivals in Washington State
Listed below are annual music festivals in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and across Washington State. Our list focuses on events with free or cheap admission ($15 or less). However, we include popular music festivals with higher price admission so you can plan when to splurge throughout the year. If not marked as free … [Read more...] about Affordable music festivals in Washington State
Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass offers safe place for game play
Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass provides you with a safe and fun-filled activity for your child during summer. Chuck E. Cheese in Washington is the place for games and arcade adventures, pizza, and birthday celebrations or a fun family-night out. The main difference between Summer Fun Pass levels is the number of … [Read more...] about Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass offers safe place for game play
Seattle Rep 2024/45 season list of plays and discount tickets
There are many ways to get Seattle Repertory discount tickets. The regular Seattle Rep theater season runs September through June. Preview performances (before opening night) and Wednesday matinee are the least expensive theater ticket. Saturday/Sunday matinee and Saturday night are the most … [Read more...] about Seattle Rep 2024/45 season list of plays and discount tickets
6 Jimi Hendrix memorials in Seattle & Renton
James Marshall “ Jimi” Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 and died September 18, 1970. Originally named Johnny Allen by his parents Al and Lucille (Jeter), his father changed Jimi’s name to James Marshall. He is renowned as one of rock n’ roll’s best guitarists with a unique left-hand playing style on a right-hand … [Read more...] about 6 Jimi Hendrix memorials in Seattle & Renton
Where to find food trucks in the Puget Sound region
Street food is beloved the world over for a casual eating experience, quick service, affordable prices, seasonal specialties, and a wide range of cuisines and tastes. Food trucks are a form of street food. Some food trucks are spin-offs from local restaurants, bringing their cuisine to new neighborhoods or private … [Read more...] about Where to find food trucks in the Puget Sound region
Chinatown-International District festivals
The Seattle Chinatown-International District (aka the “ID”, pronounced eye-dee), located south of downtown is a cultural hub of the Asian American community. Historically, it is the only area in the continental United States where several cultures—Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, African Americans, and Vietnamese—settled … [Read more...] about Chinatown-International District festivals
Our big list of film festivals
Seattle is one of the top cities worldwide (easily in the top 100) for "cinemability", which is a measure of our ability to support movie goers. Cinemability includes issues such as ticket price, available movie titles, and the number of movie screens, cinema multiplexes, independent movie houses, and film … [Read more...] about Our big list of film festivals
Museums with always free admission in the Puget Sound region
The following list of museums in the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area offer free general admission during regular museum hours. Before you head out, check their website for holiday closures. Most museums with free admission will gratefully accept donations. Some of these free museums also offer gift shops or … [Read more...] about Museums with always free admission in the Puget Sound region
Free live music in the Puget Sound region
This list of free music includes everything from classical concerts to folk music sing-alongs with free admission to no cover rock bands at bars and pretty much anything in-between, from country to jazz and soul to alternative. If it's free, we'll find it and put it here for you. "No cover" events can … [Read more...] about Free live music in the Puget Sound region
Classical performing arts on a budget in Seattle & Tacoma
Listed below, we offer many ways you can enjoy classical performing arts on a budget in Seattle and Tacoma. We include ballet, opera, symphony, and Shakespeare productions. Ballet in Seattle and Tacoma Classical ballet (from the Italian word “ballare”, which means “to dance”) originated in 15th century Italy as … [Read more...] about Classical performing arts on a budget in Seattle & Tacoma
50 best value sports bars in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Here are our suggestions for the best value-conscious sports bars, places where you can watch major league and collegiate games as well as other sporting events such as the Olympics and World Cup Soccer on big screen TVs in neighborhood establishments around the Seattle-Tacoma area. Per our mission, these … [Read more...] about 50 best value sports bars in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Affordable comedy shows in Seattle and Tacoma
Seattle-Tacoma has great comedy clubs and improv shows available throughout the year. It's some of the most affordable entertainment around. Listed below are some of the best nightclubs consistently hosting local comedians as well as national and international talent. Seattle comedy clubs Scroll down for a … [Read more...] about Affordable comedy shows in Seattle and Tacoma
Live theater on a budget in Seattle
Listed below, we offer many ways you can enjoy live theater performance on a budget in Seattle and Tacoma. Our regions vibrant theater scene rivals those of other major cities across the country and around the world. You can find classic plays and Broadway musicals, innovative interpretations and original works, … [Read more...] about Live theater on a budget in Seattle
Our big list of live music venues
These bars, clubs, cafés, lounges, and performance halls are popular live music venues in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area in all genres of music from rock to jazz to classical. Since we assume people prefer specific styles of music, we’ve arranged the list to help narrow your entertainment choices. We grouped the … [Read more...] about Our big list of live music venues
Art & craft shows in the Puget Sound region
The Puget Sound region boasts a thriving visual arts community. Throughout the year, you can tap into the local arts scene at art festivals, craft fairs, and makers markets in cities and venues all around the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. At these arts and crafts events, you'll find primarily locally made … [Read more...] about Art & craft shows in the Puget Sound region
How to get free and discount museum admission
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There are dozens and dozens of museums (we lost count at 130...) in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. You could visit two every week and not hit the same one twice. Of course, 100 museum admission tickets could also take quite a bite out of your entertainment budget. So, we've got more than a few suggestions to reduce … [Read more...] about How to get free and discount museum admission
All about visiting Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass in the shadow of the Seattle Space Needle exhibits fine art sculptures and glass objects by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly. The museum's indoor galleries and outdoor gardens include significant works displayed with natural light to ensure guests a different perspective every time they visit. The … [Read more...] about All about visiting Chihuly Garden and Glass
Ballard Jazz Festival
Ballard Jazz Festival (BJF) is held in the quaint-cum-trendy Seattle neighborhood along Salmon Bay. It is one of the Northwest's newer cultural events However, BJF has quickly established itself as a major addition to the Seattle music scene. It is a worthy destination, whether you live south of the … [Read more...] about Ballard Jazz Festival
Low power FM community radio stations in the Puget Sound region
Have you ever gone to the drive-in movies and turned on your radio to hear the audio of the film? Or tuned into a station listed on a highway sign for ferry, highway, or weather information? If so, you’ve used a Low Power FM radio station. These stations are becoming more popular as folks learn the benefits … [Read more...] about Low power FM community radio stations in the Puget Sound region
Cultural heritage festivals and museums in the Puget Sound region
We have a lot of festivals in the Puget Sound region, some say more than many other places in the country. At Greater Seattle on the Cheap, we provide information for hundreds of festivals and fairs throughout the year, including many cultural heritage festivals. These festivals especially feature Asian, Black … [Read more...] about Cultural heritage festivals and museums in the Puget Sound region
24-hour restaurants offer dining all day and all night
When you're hit with a late night (or very early morning) snack attack, these are your go-to restaurants. Place you can grab a bite to eat any time of day. Besides well-known national chain restaurants, we’ve listed locally-grown eateries and 24-hour grocery stores that can provide substance any time of day or … [Read more...] about 24-hour restaurants offer dining all day and all night
