The Seattle Fremont Fair is not far off and they announced the Music & Entertainment Schedule today! There are 4 music stages and tons of bands to celebrate the solstice!
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Summer is here and so are the Seattle Underground’s Underworld tours. They take place every day June-August. Tickets are under $20 and include a cocktail. Related: Our Seattle Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways
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From website:
Seattle Underworld Tour
June-August, 2012
Thu-Sat: 8, 9 pm | Sun-Wed: 8 pm
608 First Ave, in Seattle’s Pioneer Square,
between Cherry Street and Yesler Way.
Take the James Street Exit from Interstate 5.
[206] 682 4646 | More info: http://www.undergroundtour.com/
Join us in an adult-oriented guided tour of Seattle’s underground Underworld replete with the tales of graft, opium, sex, debauchery and Red Light district shenanigans that made Seattle what it is today.
Admission includes a cocktail and stories you can tell your grandch… well, maybe not until they’re older. Like in college.
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The Seattle Theatre Group offers free tours of the historic Paramount Theatre every first Saturday of the month. The Paramount Theatre opened in 1928 as the Seattle Theatre, and was restored in 1995 at the cost of $20 million dollars.
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It is the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and to celebrate, the first ever Seattle Science fair begins this weekend and runs throughout June. It will take place at locations all over Seattle with the larger events at the Seattle Center. Highlights include a mini maker faire this weekend, a luminary series, and a FREE Expo day this Saturday that features more than 150 family-friendly, hands-on experiments, exhibits, demonstrations, interactive activities, games and live performances.
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Portland’s largest music festival, Musicfest NW, announced its 2012 lineup today. It has 150 bands playing at 16 clubs all over Portland and includes Girl Talk, Beirut, Passion Pit, Dinosaur Jr, & More.
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If you are looking for a different kind of event this weekend, you can check out the 2012 Seattle Gaelic Games at Greenlake Park. It’s free to watch, the Northwest’s Largest Gaelic Sports Tournament, and includes men’s and ladies Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie. According to the site, camogia is “An Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women; it is almost identical to the game of hurling played by men.”
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The official 2012 Northwest Lovefest party takes place June 29-July 1 with over 45 bands, hot air balloon rides, two beer gardens. You can get a preview taste this Friday at Magnuson Park for only $6!
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From website:
LoveFest 2012 Presents:
Fox and the Law, Whiskey Syndicate & Spyn Reset
Jun 01, 2012 8PM – 2AM | $6
Warren G. Magnuson Park, Hangar 30 (View Venue)
6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115
More info: www.nwlovefest.org | Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/e/246816
This evening of music, at the Magnuson Park, continues the promotion for LoveFest 2012 and serves as a showcase of the musical talent in our region. This is the fifth of other events, leading up to the festival. To get a taste of what you’ll hear at Magnuson Park’s Hangar 30, on Saturday, June 1st, check out these links: Fox and the Law | Whiskey Syndicate | Spyn Reset
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Bumbershoot announced their 2012 music lineup today with many favorites including Jane’s Addiction, Tony Bennett, SKRILLEX, Mac Miller, BIG SEAN, M83, Awolnation,The Helio Sequence, Blitzen Trapper, Wanda Jackson & the Dusty 45’S, Passion Pit, M. WARD, The Jayhawks, AND more.
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From press release:
Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival
September 1-3, 2012
Tickets: $135 for 3-day admission or $55 for a single day
More info: http://bumbershoot.org/
The 2012 music lineup was announced today for Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival, which is produced by non-profit arts organization One Reel and takes place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, at Seattle Center. The 42-year-old urban festival stands on top nationally in its variety as it showcases both familiar and up-and-coming regional and national talent in many musical genres, as well as in comedy, theater, literary and visual arts, dance, film and children’s programming.
Bumbershoot’s Mainstage in KeyArena will feature two multi-act performances each day. Artists scheduled to perform there include groundbreaking alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction, jazz legend Tony Bennett, electronic phenom Skrillex, a hip hop double bill with Mac Miller and Big Sean, M83, and AWOLNATION among others. Additional Mainstage acts will be announced in coming weeks.
Tickets are all-inclusive. Read the rest of this entry »
Check out Seattle’s Northern Lights Bazaar for one-stop shopping for the holidays. This is a free event with free parking, as well as free food and a full bar.
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From website:
Northern Lights Holiday Bazaar
Swedish Cultural Center | 1920 Dexter Avenue North
Thursday, December 8th | 2:00pm-8:00pm
More info: northernlightsholidaybazaar.com
Bring your family & friends, and come to the Northern Lights Holiday Bazaar for a day and evening of one-stop Holiday Shopping and Fun!
-Amazing vendors to browse through
-Art show and Music
-Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres
-FULL Bar
-Holiday treats
-Raffle prizes
-Family Friendly with a Kid Zone Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrate the holidays with the 13th annual Winter Festival at Redmond City Hall. Enjoy the tree lighting, music, kids activities and more.
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From website:
13th Annual Winter Festival
Redmond City Hall | 15670 NE 85th St., Redmond, WA, 98073
December 3, 2011 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
More info: redmondlights.com/home
Redmond Lights is a celebration of traditions, cultures and faiths. This winter festival event honors holiday spirit through public gatherings, symbolic decorations and a special event that reflects Redmond’s diversity. Read the rest of this entry »
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