THIS HALLOWEEN IN SOUTH SEATTLE—Bollywood Thriller, Festive Ice Cream Social, QTPOC Halloween, and more "spooky" & sugar-fueled fun!
by Emerald Staff
Get your spooky on in the South End this Halloween season with these great upcoming events! And eep an eye out for a special Da de los Muertospost coming your way…
Find our usual weekend events round-up here.
Monday, Oct. 22nd:
"Meeting of Brian's 16mm Film Club! He is a 16mm film collector and he is bringing his collection to South Park Hall every Monday in October, Just $5 kids 5 and under free and FREE POPCORN !!!!" Editor's Note: This event repeats on Monday, Oct. 29.
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: South Park Hall—1253 S. Cloverdale St
Cost: $5
Tags: Film, Family-Friendly, Community
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Thursday, Oct. 25th:
"Peer into the dark, mystical recesses of the human psyche through the lens of art history, just in time for Halloween! Explore the Munich Secessionists' obsession with sances, the occult, and primal human urges through favorite works from the Frye Salon. Tap into your subconscious—whether that leads to the divine or into despair—with contemporary works from special exhibition Group Therapy. What could be scarier than confronting our own demons? This tour will engage with mature subject matter and is intended for participants 16 years and older." Editor's Note: This event repeats on Wednesday, Oct. 31 @ 11:30 AM.
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: Frye Art Museum—704 Terry Ave
Cost: FREE
Tags: Art, Art History, The Occult, Group Therapy, Museum
"Just in time for Hallowe'en, we invite you to gather at The Conservatory (now The Palace Theater & Art Bar) in Georgetown to hear spine-tingling tales of terror, not for the faint of heart. Your humble haunted reader will be David Wright, emcee of the popular Thrilling Tales: Story Time for Grown Ups staged twice each month at the Central Library.
"This reading will last a little over an hour. Can't make it? Catch these same stories at Naked City Brewpub in Greenwood, on Oct 29 at 8 p.m. Also, check out our salute to Stephen King with 'Ales from the Crypt, at Capitol Hill's Optimism Brewing 8 p.m. October 23, and at Lottie's Lounge in Columbia City, on Oct 30 at 8 pm, as well as Thrilling Tales After Dark presentation of Ray Bradbury's 'The Whole Town's Sleeping' at the Central Library, 7 p.m., October 22."
Time: 7—8 PM
Where: The Conservatory (Palace Theater & Art Bar)—5813 Airport Way S.
Cost: Free to attend
Tags: Literary, Reading, Scary Stories, Library
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CW: death, murder, gruesome descriptions of such
"The Georgetown Morgue of Seattle is a facility for tragic storys [sic] of death. The morgue has a history of thousands of funeral preparations, cremations, and the processing of animal carcasses. The morgue holds what is considered to be the most horrifying unsolved crime in Seattle history. Nine of their staff were forced into the crematorium chamber. There were no surviving witnesses, nor were suspects ever identified.
"This year the landlord has finally allowed us to open up the portion of the morgue the public has not seen in decades… The area containing the body lockers. Also the location where most of the gruesomeness has happened over the years." Editor's Note: This story is super spooky and makes the already-frightening Georgetown Morgue experience all the more creep-tastic, but it should be noted that there's no hard evidence that any of the above is true. This article does a good job of laying it all out, but don't read it if you'd rather be a believer! PS: They also have escape rooms this year!
Time: *7 PM—12 AM
Where: Georgetown Morgue Haunted House—5000 E. Marginal Way S.
Cost: $24 GA / $34—44 (VIP speed line)
*Open nightly Thurs.,Oct. 25—Sat., Nov. 3
Tags: Haunted House, Blood Drive
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Friday, Oct. 26th:
"Imagine an Indian wedding gone awry as the joyful celebration takes a turn for the worst with a blast that transforms all attendees into zombies, smack in the middle of the rituals! This is the dropback on which choreographer & DJ Prashant set the Bollywood Thriller dance with help from Jai Ho! Dance Troupe lead [by] Brittany Newton. What started in 2011 as a performance to a musical mashup of a Bollywood wedding song & Michael Jackson's Thriller has transformed into a sub-culture over the years.
"Many learn the dance & perform alongside Prashant & Brittany, hundreds come out dressed to kill (& to win the costume contest) as together we celebrate North America's most flamboyant festival, Bollywood style! Come get Spooky on the Dance Floor. Hosted by celebrated Bollywood entertainer: DJ Prashant. COSTUME CONTEST YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS (prizes worth over $500)." 21+
Time: 9 PM—2 AM
Where: Columbia City Theater—4916 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: $9—15
Tags: Bollywood, Dance, Thriller, Genre Mash-Up, Dance Lessons, Costume Contest
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"Everyone likes a party at Halloween! Where to go? The Southeast Seattle Senior Center of course! We have a Rainbow Bingo that will knock your ruby slippers and your fake hairy animal feet off! $20 advance ticket price gets you in to this fun party with drag queen Bobbi Jo Blessings as our fabulous MC, jello shots, beer, a special cocktail by Beau of Lottie's and Jude's, prizes and pandemonium! Beverages and food available separately, but it's all silly and sweet fun to raise funds for programs that are vital to seniors in our community. Win-win all over the place." 21+
Time: 6—9 PM
Where: Southeast Seattle Senior Center—4655 S. Holly St
Cost: $20 (adv.)
Tags: Bingo, Cocktails, Drag, Fundraiser, Community
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"Join us for an immersive night of underworld libations as we raise money and awareness for the NW Honey Bee Habitat Restoration. Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvre designed by renown chef, Shawn Martin and classic era cocktails with a vampire twist will be crafted and served by Seattle Bartending. Singers and dancers will entertain you and transport you to another moment in time.
"Don't miss this one of a kind Halloween party as we escape the real world while raising money for an amazing cause! Great Gatsby Black Tie Costumes required. Gluten Free options will be available. There will a raffle, each ticket will receive 1 free raffle ticket with more available at $2.00/ticket at the event. Drinks will be $5/ticket online and $6/ticket at the event" 21+
Time: Doors, 7 PM
Where: The Factory Luxe—3100 Airport Way S.
Cost: $75
Tags: Great Gatsby, Period Costuming,Black Tie, Live Music, Benefit
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Saturday, Oct. 27th:
"Put on your favorite costume or come as you are and bring your family and friends and join our Beacon Hill neighbors for a fun, free evening. Please, no scary costumes. There will be games, candy and a whole lot more! All ages are welcomed! Neighbors from Beacon Hill and also all surrounding neighborhoods are welcomed to attend. Hope to see you there!"
Time: 1—4 PM
Where: Seattle Chinese Alliance Church—2803 S. Orcas St
Cost: FREE
Tags: Family-Friendly, Games, Face Painting, Inflatable Games, Community
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"Looking for a FREE Halloween party that's perfect for kids of all ages AND close to home? Don't miss the Skyway VFW Post's annual Children's Halloween Party. All families welcome!"
Time: 2—4 PM
Where: Skyway VFW—7421 S. 126th St
Cost: FREE
Tags: Family-Friendly, Party, Community
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"Join us on Saturday, October 27th for an artsy spooky evening of live artists competing on stage for a cash prize and the title of the best in the Northwest! Come watch as these artists transform their canvases and models from blank to beautiful in 90 minutes. *Competition is from 6pm-9pm Live Painting Artists & MUAs. *Vendor Showcase is from 1pm-9pm Mini Paint Sessions, Food & Drinks, Silent Auction, Raffles, Prizes & More. Ticket price includes 1 child to paint canvases, pumpkins or arts and crafts. Wear your Halloween Costume to enter into a contest! Photo booth will be available from 1-4pm."
Time: 1—9 PM
Where: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center—4408 Delridge Way SW
Cost: $5—15
Tags: Art, Paint Competition, Family-Friendly, Vendors, Silent Auction, Food & Drink
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"A costume party for the kiddos! Bring the fam, bring your friends, bring your friend's kids! Let's BOOgy down! There will be treats, arts & crafts, face painting, dancing and games!
"Then trick-or-treat around the neighborhood to some of our favorite local small businesses: Moksha; Dynasty Room; Wing Luke Museum; Bahtoh; Trichome; Momo; Tuesday Scarves; Mel from Musang Seattle will also be serving lugaw (filipino congee) to keep your bellies warm and full! Drawing by Jasmin Eng."
Time: 3—6 PM
Where: Massive Monkees Studio: The Beacon—664 S. King St
Cost: $10 (suggested donation)
Tags: Family-Friendly, Costume Party, Crafts, Face Painting, Dancing, Games, Trick-or-Treating, Indoor/Outdoor, Community
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"It's time for the Annual Children's Duwamish Halloween party! Lots of Fun — Great event for the whole family; Costume Contest / Activities / Games / Food / prizes."
Time: 5—8 PM
Where: Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center—4705 W. Marginal Wy SW
Cost: FREE
Tags: Family-Friendly, Costume Contest, Food, Games, Community
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"Celebrate this Halloweekend 2018 at Cafe Red with music by Seattle QTPOC! Fun costumes encouraged! And by fun – we mean nothing racist, transphobic, ableist, and otherwise oppressive. " Featuring:Brian is Ze,Nic Masangkay,Occlusions, & Ace.
Time: Doors, 7 PM
Where: Cafe Red—7148 MLK Jr Wy S.
Cost: $5—8 sliding scale *NOTAFLOF
Tags: QTPOC,Live Music, All Ages, Hip Hop, Pop Music, Coffee Shop, Cafe
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"All dressed up and someplace to go…SOUTH PARK!!Get yourcostumes on and join 8 South Park Neighborhood Bars for a Halloween Costume Crawl and Contest! (South Town Pie,Uncle Eddie's – South Park,Lorettas Northwesterner,Tastys TandM's,Ambakity Cocina Mexicana,Left Bank,Resistencia CoffeeandSeattle-Lite Brewing Company)
"TheCostume Contestwill be judged by the bartenders of each establishment, so visit each bar to get seen by the most judges!First Place: $500 for Best OverallCostume, Second Place: $200 for Most CreativeCostume, Third Place: Swag Bag full of T-Shirt's, and Gift Cards for FunniestCostume. (Individual bars may also have their owncostume prizes and giveaway's, so come dressed to impress!)
"Sign in at any one of the participating bars the night of the event, visit each bar between 8 pm – 11 pm to get seen by the most judges. Winners will be announced via Facebook at Midnight! South Park Costume Crawl with $500 and $200 cash prizes, plus gift cards, and merch for other winners. Discoversix new restaurants and bars that opened this year in South Park!"21+
Time: 8—11 PM
Where: Various South Park Locations (see above)
Cost: Free to attend
Tags: Bar Crawl,Costume Contest, Indoor/Outdoor
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"Join us for our Hill City Halloween Party! Spooky Beer specials; Dog costume contest at 5pm with prizes; Halloween kids crafts; Trick-or-treat bowl and crafts for the kiddos all day, College football games on all day."
Time: 12—11 PM
Where: Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop—5303 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: Free to attend (food/drink prices vary)
Tags: Family-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, Dog Costume Contest, Crafts, Beer, Football
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"On October 27, Backyard will transform into a spooktacular wonderland for Columbia City's premier Halloween party. HalloQueen: A Royal Ball will feature a costume contest, drag performances, DJ set, drink specials, plus more surprises and special guests to be announced leading up to the event.
"Back by popular demand is the oh-so-fabulous Andrew Scott, our host and costume judge who will make you WERK for cash prizes and swag. See you there, Queens! PERFORMANCES BY: Visage 'Legs' LaRue; Stacey Starstruck; Andrew Scott." 21+
Time: 8 PM—1 AM
Where: Backyard—3820 S. Ferdinand St. Ste. 102
Cost: $5
Tags: Party, Bar, DJ, Drag, Costume Contest
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"After Midnight Cabaret presents: Tits or Treats, a Halloween Hextravaganza!!!
"Mummies, are you afraid to unwind?
Witches, are you constantly in fear of flying off the handle?
Ghosts, are you looking to lift your Spirits?
"I tried to think of some Vampire puns, but they all sucked.
"The collective Succubi of After Midnight Cabaret are here to entertain you with a new show full of Halloween wonder! Grab a friend and stalk on down to Columbia City for a night of dancing, singing, stripping, howling, boos, boobs, and Booze! We have special guests and awesome raffles, and promise to prove to you that demons are a ghoul's best friend. Let the wonder burst through your chest as black cats cross your path and wish you well. Cross over into the AMC Cemetery where everyone is dying to get in." 21+;Editor's Note: There are two scheduled performances, an early show and alate show.
Time: 7 & 10 PM
Where: Columbia City Theater—4916 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: $25—150 (pre-sale available)
Tags: Live Music, Music Venue, Variety, Cabaret
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"Please come out and join us once again for our 5th breast cancer fundraiser! This year enjoy an Amazing Masquerade Party (Colors: Pink, Black, Silver and/or White). We have planned an Exciting night for you including: *Dancing *Light Dinner *Raffle Items *Silent Auction Items for Men & Women *Prize for Best Mask *2 DJ's on the 1's & 2's to provide old-school and steppin music that will make you get out of your seat and get your dance on!! All proceeds over expenses go to our 'Warrior'! This is a 100% volunteer effort."
Time: 8 PM
Where: Royal Esquire Club—5016 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: $20 (adv.) / $25 (door)
Tags: Masquerade, Dinner, Dancing, DJ, Costume Contest, Food, Benefit
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"T. Wan gonna ROCK the RAILS!! Get yer COSTUMES ready!!"
Time: 9 PM—2 AM
Where: Train Car House Party (Orient Express)—2963 4th Ave S.
Cost: No Cover
Tags: Dance, DJ, Disco, House Music, Costume Party, Bar, Restaurant
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"Come join us again for the lovely dark synergy of All Hallow's Eve with our burning Opulent touches. Last year's sophomore event sold out, and we've moved to a better venue that we think better fits our hope for the vibe and experience at Eden. Expect another immersive Halloween environment, killer deco, amazing costumes provided by you, plus special intimate dark corners unique to this new baroque looking interiour. Featuring Special Guest :: HOJ (All Day I Dream / Tale & Tone)… [and more!]
"Get pre-sales at their lowest – this will sell out. Seattle's most Vibe-tastic and dust fueled Halloween costume party! A 100% benefit for our 501c – the Sacred Dance Foundation."
Time: 9 PM—3 AM
Where: Eden Seattle—1950 1st Ave S.
Cost: $20—34
Tags: Baroque Decor,Costume Party, Benefit, Flame Effects
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"This year the Spooky Soiree will be VIP with All ACCESS! That's right…YOU'RE A VIP, baby!
"We're going BIG with free entry to our costume contest with prizes including weekend trips for up to 10 guests with outdoor pool and views to brag about, celebrity judges, free coat check, top Seattle DJ, spooky light show, free appetizers and treats with your first drink on us. Private art display by celebrity artist Tim Savy as well as Poke Me food truck will also be in the house!
"DJ EPop will be coming out to spin for us all night long! Bring your most creative costumes and participate in an unforgettable costume contest.
The BEST PART: All proceeds are for charity so you're going to party for a cause… RAD!!! Funds benefiting non-profit Talk It Up TV which will be going towards the homeless."
Time: 8 PM—2 AM
Where: DiTec Studios—2020 Airport Wy S.
Cost: $75
Tags: Party,Costume Contest, Benefit, Food, DJ
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Sunday, Oct. 28th:
"Earn your candy at the tenth annual Run Scared 10K run, 5K run, 4K walk and free Kids Dash, benefiting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Celebrate Halloween with a scary dash around Seward Park. Registration includes gender specific long sleeve tech shirt, fully supported course, free event photos, post-race treats including pumpkin bread and a candy corn tasting bar, costume contest for people and furry friends, gear check, a free pre-race treasure hunt, chip timing for accuracy, a free kids dash and tons of spooky fun. All while benefiting a great cause!"
Time: 10 AM—1 PM
Where: Seward Park—5895 Lake Washington Blvd S
Cost: $20—45
Tags: Family-Friendly, Outdoors, Benefit, Pet-Friendly
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"Join families and friends for the 7th annual West Seattle Harvest Fest! Quickly becoming a West Seattle beloved fall event, Harvest Fest will once again bring out the costumed (kids, adults and pets!), the daring (chili cook-off) and musical (parade) and the thirsty (root beer garden) as the West Seattle Junction closes down California Ave for a fantastic fall festival."
Time: 10 AM—2 PM
Where: West Seattle Junction—California Ave SW & SW Alaska St
Cost: Free to attend
Tags: Family-Friendly, Costume Party, Food Festival, Trick-or-Treating, Farmers Market, Games, Outdoors, Community
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"Join Mount Baker Cooperative Preschool and Friends of Bradner Gardens Park for a family fun Halloween Party and apple press. Come in costume and enjoy trinket trick or treating. Bring apples (and pears) if you have them, and a clean container for taking home fresh-pressed juice. There will be a Dia de los Muertos display, photo booth, crafts for kids, and a bake sale by donation. Chinook books will be also be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Mount Baker Preschool scholarship fund."
Time: 2—4 PM
Where: Bradner Gardens Park—1733 Bradner Pl S.
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Tags: Family-Friendly, Party, Cider, Crafts, Trinket Trick-or-Treating, Fundraiser, Community
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"Let the kids preview their Halloween Costumes by joining in the Costume Parade at the Lakewood Seward Park Community Club's Annual Ice Cream Social. Join us for a scoop of Full Tilt Ice Cream (including a vegan option), Scary Music and a little too much sugar. Party favors for the kids and lot's of space to run around. Free for LSPCC Members and nominal donation requested for non-members."
Time: 4—5:30 PM
Where: Lakewood Seward Park Neighborhood Association—4916 S. Angeline St
Cost: Donations requested for non-members
Tags: Ice Cream, Family-Friendly, Party, Community
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"Come experience Bowl-o-ween if you dare! Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club invites you to their first annual Halloween Open House event. Wear your best costume, bring a pumpkin to carve, visit our 'Haunted Clubhouse' and our Selfie Photo Booth (complete with props). You can also learn to Lawn Bowl – if you've never tried it before, we'll have folks around to show you how! There may be some tricks and definitely some treats. All ages welcomed.Please wear flat-soled shoes if you plan to bowl! It'll be a screaming good time!"
Time: 12—3 PM
Where: Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club—4103 Beacon Ave S.
Cost: FREE
Tags: Lawn Bowling, Party, Indoor/Outdoor, Community
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"HALLOWEEN SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC: First Hill, The Ancient Robotz, and DJ W'ray."21+
Time: 9 PM
Where: Rumba Notes Lounge—5041 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: $10 (adv.)
Tags: Live Music
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Monday, Oct. 29th:
"We're taking over the entireSkyway Park Bowland adjacent event space,Lucky Dragonz, and packing it full of Halloween surprises from a free Treat Trail to lifesize animatronic and inflatable characters, and even a chance to decorate and take home your own pumpkin. All ages, free entry, cheap bowling, themed food & drink specials, and more."
Time: 6—9 PM
Where: Skyway Park Bowl—11819 Renton Ave S.
Cost: FREE
Tags: Family-Friendly, Trick-or-Treating, Pumpkin Decorating, Community, Bowling, Restaurant, Bar, Food/Drink
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Wednesday, Oct. 31st:
"The biggest free Halloween event in the entire region, Boo Bash at the Beach is a fun, safe Halloween Party and Trick-or-Treat event held in the well-lit, flat parking lot of Rainier Beach Safeway and on the closed portion of 52nd Ave South, next to McDonald's. Boo Bash has celebrities, mascots, entertainment, magic, Thriller Dancing, and storytelling. Oh – and CANDY and LOTS of other free treats!!! Open to all kids, and kids-at-heart!"
Time: 4—7 PM
Where: Rainier Beach Safeway—9262 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: FREE
Tags: Family-Friendly, Trick-or-Treating, Dancing, Community, Outdoors
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"Bring your little monsters out for an early night of trick-or-treating in the Columbia City Business District." Look for balloons at participating businesses!
Time: 4—6 PM
Where: Columbia City Business District (Rainier Ave S. & S. Ferdinand St)
Cost: FREE
Tags: Family-Friendly, Trick or Treating
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"Get your costumes ready. More details to come."
Time: 4 PM—12 AM
Where: Tippe & Drague Alehouse—3315 Beacon Ave S.
Cost: Free to attend (food/drink prices vary)
Tags: Family-Friendly, Costume Party, Beer, Food, Restaurant
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"It's a Grown Folks' Halloween Party at the RainierAvenueRadio.World Annex Gallery! Join us for DJ Smooth T + dancing, a costume contest, appetizers, a photo booth and more! Proceeds benefit the CADMA (Creative Arts Digital Media Academy) program: https://www.rainieravenueradio.world/cadma." 21+
Time: 7—10 PM
Where: RainierAvenueRadio.World Annex Gallery!—5256 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: $10 entry ($5 sliding scale)
Tags: Adult Halloween Party, DJ, Dancing, Costume Contest, Benefit, Community
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"Featuring live performance by the Wayne Horvitz Ensemble. Score by Wayne Horvitz
"Considered the quintessential work of German Expressionist cinema, Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari tells the story of an insane hypnotist (Werner Krauss) who uses a somnambulist (Conrad Veidt) to commit murders. Written by Hans Janowitz and Carl Mayer with direction by Robert Wiene, this classic horror film features a dark and twisted visual style, with sharp-pointed forms, oblique and curving lines, structures and landscapes that lean and twist in unusual angles, and shadows and streaks of light painted directly onto the sets. Ray Larsen-Trumpet; Alex Guy-Violin; Beth Fleenor-Clarinet, Bs. Clarinet and Voice; Greg Sinibaldi- Baritone Sax and Bs. Clarinet; Wayne Horvitz-Piano; Geoff Harper-Bass; Eric Eagle-Drums
"Please come early to ensure you get a table. Reservations can be made for those who are coming for dinner as well as the show." The Royal Room is All Ages until 10 PM.
Time: Doors, 5 PM (show 6—8 PM)
Where: The Royal Room—5000 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: No cover (donations appreciated)
Tags: Film,Live Music, Restaurant, Music Venue
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"Join us for a howlin' good time…
"Jealous Dogs is Seattle's Only Pretenders Tribute… bringing the music of Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders to life with passion and appreciation. Performing Pretenders hits, b-sides, and rarities. We love this music & want to share it with you.
"To guarantee a good seat, please make your dinner reservation by emailing reservations@theroyalroomseattle.com. Please note: Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Please come early to ensure you get a table. Reservations can be made for those who are coming for dinner as well as the show." The Royal Room is All Ages until 10 PM.
Time: 8 PM
Where: The Royal Room—5000 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: $8 (adv.) / $10 (DOS)
Tags: Live Music, Tribute Band, Pretenders, Restaurant, Music Venue
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*DOS = Day of Show
Featured Photo: 2017 Boo Bash (Photo: Susan Fried)
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