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Goldstar discount tickets on arts & entertainment

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Tickets to Seattle theater, concerts, sporting events, and other nightlife can be pricey, if not out of reach for many of us. Goldstar.com is your best source for discount tickets to the hottest shows, including theater, comedy, and music performances in Seattle and all around the Puget Sounds region. There's … [Read more...] about Goldstar discount tickets on arts & entertainment

Find Groupon discounts on food and fun things to do

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We're all about free things to do. We also believe in getting the most value for your dollar. So here is you one-stop place to find Groupon discount coupons, coupon codes, and other ways to save on entertainment, food, and more in the Puget Sound region and across the country. Groupon Discount Coupons Groupon offers … [Read more...] about Find Groupon discounts on food and fun things to do

Our big list of theaters & discount movie tickets

Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie theaters, art film houses and second-run discount movie theaters, major cinema multiplexes, and drive-in theaters in the Puget Sound region. Check this list anytime you're in the mood to see something on … [Read more...] about Our big list of theaters & discount movie tickets

Shakespeare summer 2021 events around Puget Sound

William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived the late 16th and early 17th century. He wrote dozens of plays; including histories about English kings, tragedies such as Macbeth and Hamlet, a long list of comedies, poems, and over 100 sonnets (a poem of fourteen lines). Known as "The Bard" (which … [Read more...] about Shakespeare summer 2021 events around Puget Sound

Worth a splurge? DAY IN DAY OUT Music Festival at Seattle Center

DAY IN DAY OUT (DIDO) Music Festival is a two-day, single-stage, all-ages festival in the heart of Seattle at Fisher Green Pavilion. It will be Seattle's first music festival of 2021 as we return to gather and celebrate music once again — together. DIDO Music Festival offers local music-lovers a highly curated … [Read more...] about Worth a splurge? DAY IN DAY OUT Music Festival at Seattle Center

How to get free and discount museum admission

There are dozens of museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. You could visit two almost 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 that cost. Listed below … [Read more...] about How to get free and discount museum admission

Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma

As of June 30, 2021 all industry sectors previously covered by guidance in the Washington State "Roadmap to Recovery" or "Safe Start Reopening Plan" may return to usual capacity and operations, with limited exceptions for large indoor events (any event with more than 10,000 simultaneous participants in an indoor, … [Read more...] about Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma

Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts

All music venues closed for live performances in 2020. Many offered virtual content. In summer 2021, many will begin to return to live performance. Find a calendar of upcoming music performances--live or virtual, in the calendar at the end of this list. The events include concerts, music festivals, sing-alongs, and … [Read more...] about Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts

Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings

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 and special movie screenings

Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve

The Hibulb Cultrual Center and Gift Shop is currently open and following recommended safety procedures such as face masks and social distancing.  Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is a museum on 50 acres of forest and wetlands on the Tulalip Reservation in Western Washington, north of Everett … [Read more...] about Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve

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 region (Seattle and then north, east, west, and south of the city) and then by … [Read more...] about Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups

All about Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Art Museum features world-class exhibits and though-provoking visual arts. The museum includes three major facilities in the city: Seattle Art Museum (SAM) in downtown Seattle Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill Olympic Sculpture Park on the Seattle waterfront Each of … [Read more...] about All about Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Symphony 2021-2022 Season

Music has returned to Benaroya Hall! Since Benaroya Hall’s doors closed to concerts in the spring of 2020, the orchestra has remained committed to sharing music with the community, presenting free weekly online broadcasts of past concerts and livestreams of new programs, reaching an audience of over 730,000 viewers, … [Read more...] about Seattle Symphony 2021-2022 Season

How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget

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There are many ways to enjoy opera in Seattle on a budget: live audio broadcasts from the Seattle Opera stage at McCaw Hall, performances in the community, sing-alongs, family programs, and special events. Some are free and everyone is welcome. In addition, there are many ways to attend live opera performances for … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget

Meany Center for the Performing Arts on UW Seattle Campus

Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington Seattle Campus fosters innovative performances that advance public engagement, cultural exchange, creative research and learning through the arts. Meany Center provides opportunities for diverse artists, community, students, and faculty to connect in … [Read more...] about Meany Center for the Performing Arts on UW Seattle Campus

Seattle Repertory Theatre 2020/2021 season

Seattle Repertory Theatre (often called Seattle Rep or simply The Rep) has a discount ticket for you no matter what small your budget may be. The Rep believes that theatre should be affordable for everyone. The list below gives you an overview of how to get discount tickets to Seattle Rep. About Seattle Rep Seattle … [Read more...] about Seattle Repertory Theatre 2020/2021 season

These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!

Seattle-Tacoma museums are beginning to re-open (again). We remain hopeful! Check this page for a list of museums around the Puget Sound region that have already re-opened, or expect to re-open soon. We'll update the page regularly, so feel free to come back from time-to-time to see what new outings may be available to … [Read more...] about These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!

Virtual sacred & classical concerts

St. James Cathedral Music presents a nationally renowned series of sacred music, classical concerts, and organ recitals throughout the year. Some cathedral concerts are ticketed events and others are a free will offering. The annual concert series runs from September to June and contributes beautifully to the rich … [Read more...] about Virtual sacred & classical concerts

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

Ultimate guide to museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

Listed below are museums throughout the Puget Sound region. Included are museums focused on art, aviation, science & technology, glass, Native American culture, history of the region, and many other topics. Art Museums Bainbridge Island Art Museums Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge … [Read more...] about Ultimate guide to museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

April events and entertainment

Our April events calendar features virtual and live events. Holidays and special events include the Jewish Passover (March 27 – April 4, 2021), Christian Easter (Apr 4, 2021), and Muslim Ramadan (April 12 – May 11, 2021). The Daffodil Parade in the South Sound will be a virtual event. The Federal Income Tax filing … [Read more...] about April events and entertainment

Jazz Alley live music show calendar

Jazz Alley eagerly anticipatedf the return to live music shows. As much as they wanted to open during 2020, conditions dictated that it would be unwise to do so. The music calendar is now filled with artists returning in 2021. Please know they've gone to great lengths in preparation, with nine HVAC units that now … [Read more...] about Jazz Alley live music show calendar

Lunafest film festival award-winning shorts by women

CLIF Bar & Company, makers of CLIF and LUNA nutrition bars is a family and employee-owned company committed to holistic wellness and equality. Their products are crafted with a purpose and made with non-GMO and organic ingredients.  In keeping with company values, the CLIF company sponsors events throughout … [Read more...] about Lunafest film festival award-winning shorts by women

Discount theatre tickets to West Seattle ArtsWest plays

ArtsWest is a vibrant center for both performing and visual arts located in the West Seattle Junction. ArtsWest aims for compelling theater and art productions that provoke conversation, incite the imagination, and use live theater as a powerful agent of change. ArtsWest has entertained over 225,000 visitors at over … [Read more...] about Discount theatre tickets to West Seattle ArtsWest plays

Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade

Fremont Solstice Fair & Solstice Parade every June coincides with the Summer Solstice. The funky, friendly Fremont neighborhood celebrates all aspects of community: art, spirit, sharing, and working together to help each other. During Fremont Fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, … [Read more...] about Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade

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