Our March 2020 events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Holidays and special events include Daylight Savings Time (2nd Sunday, March 8, 2020), Pi Day (always March 14 because the value of Pi=3.14), St. Patrick’s Day (always March 17), and the Spring equinox … [Read more...] about Affordable March events and entertainment
Performing & Visual Arts
Our big list of live music venues (all genres)
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. Our big list is focused on venues that offer some free or low-cost events with a ticket price or cover charge of $10 or less. Since we … [Read more...] about Our big list of live music venues (all genres)
Free events and cheap tickets to Seattle Opera
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Seattle Opera presents entertaining and insightful previews and lectures about the operas they produce every season. Get an inside look as you discover the beauty of opera or deepen your personal connection to the enjoyment of the opera. There are many ways to enjoy opera for free in Seatte: Live broadcasts … [Read more...] about Free events and cheap tickets to Seattle Opera
Our big list of annual 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 and the number of movie screens, available movie titles, cinema multiplexes, independent movie houses, and film … [Read more...] about Our big list of annual film festivals
Our big list of music festivals in Washington State
Listed below are the annual music festivals in Seattle and across Washington State. We focus on music festival events with free or cheap (<$15) admission, but include popular music festivals with higher price admission so you can plan when to splurge. Our list of music festivals includes all genres, from rock, … [Read more...] about Our big list of music festivals in Washington State
Our big list of free museums & free museum days
Here are free museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area, including those with free admission every day, as well as free museum days. Besides Pioneer Square's First Thursday event, there are several other locations and days throughout the month where you can visit popular museums at no charge on certain days and times … [Read more...] about Our big list of free museums & free museum days
Our big list of historic performing arts theatres
Seattle is home to many historic theatres built in the early 1900s. These were silent movie palaces and vaudeville stages in their day. Today, the theatres listed here have been restored to the original luster and re-purposed as performing arts venues featuring music, dance, comedy, stage plays, musicals, spoken word, … [Read more...] about Our big list of historic performing arts theatres
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
Free documentary film ‘Promised Land’ about Northwest tribes
Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary film that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the Duwamish and the Chinook. The film tells the story of these indigenous peoples--from opposite ends of Puget Sound--and their fight for the restoration of treaty* rights they've long been … [Read more...] about Free documentary film ‘Promised Land’ about Northwest tribes
Discount tickets day-of-show at 5th Avenue Theater
The 5th Avenue Theatre is one of the nation's premier incubators for new musical theater. The 5th Avenue Theatre is also known for its world class, critically-acclaimed productions of musicals chosen from both the contemporary canon and the Golden Age of Broadway, as well as the latest touring offerings from New … [Read more...] about Discount tickets day-of-show at 5th Avenue Theater
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. Scroll down for a calendar of stand-up comedy … [Read more...] about Affordable comedy shows in Seattle and Tacoma
7 things to know about Scarecrow Video rentals
Before you ask why is it the world's best video store, it's interesting to know that the largest streaming services today are estimated to offer between 10,000-20,000 movies at any given time. By contrast, Scarecrow's video collection exceeds 130,000 film titles. And, their library continues to grow. They add … [Read more...] about 7 things to know about Scarecrow Video rentals
Discount theater tickets at Seattle Repertory Theatre
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 Discount theater tickets at Seattle Repertory Theatre
SIFF international film festival in Seattle
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is a one of the top film festivals in the country. The 25-day festival is held every spring in Seattle and offers film buffs and movie goers the opportunity to see hundreds of feature-length films, shorts, and documentaries from filmakers in countries around the … [Read more...] about SIFF international film festival in Seattle
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 realistically … [Read more...] about Free live music in the Puget Sound region
