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Mitchelli's, Photo by Sedat Uysal
We've already covered things that you can do for free in Seattle, and there are a lot, but we want even more options. We are Seattleites. We change plans on a dime, make up our minds about what we're doing at the last minute, and there better be a big list to choose from. And while we're at it, there's a recession on, so let's make it cheap.
Skylark Café & Club
Live music four nights a week with no cover charge. None. This intimate West Seattle venue located just off the Delridge exit showcases three new and emerging bands each night, Thursday through Sunday nights, and whoever does the booking knows what to look for, because for the most part these bands aren't just a few unpolished friends who aren't really ready to graduate from playing in a basement. Sunday night is an all ages show. Food is served until 1 a.m. and features comfortable and somewhat upscale diner food like chicken tenders, baked ziti, hamburgers and quesadillas. I can highly recommend the grilled cheese with provolone, cheddar, sliced tomatoes and basil leaves, as well as the tater tots. Get them with cheese. The Skylark also serves brunch on the weekends.
Town Hall
From big names to intimate performances, Town Hall offers a stunning array of cultural events. Some are free, some are priced like a rock concert. What I like to focus on is the vast array of $5 events. Tickets for these lectures and presentations are available on Brown Paper Tickets and with a service fee will cost you $6.12. That beats Ticketmaster any day. Just a few of the things coming up:
- Future of Health: Christine Gleason: Tales from the NICU. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 | 7:30 – 9pm
- Tony Horwitz: Rediscovering a Lost Century. Monday, May 11, 2009 | 7:30 – 9pm
- Peter Ward: Life is a Killer. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | 7:30 – 9pm
- Tamim Ansary: U.S.-Middle East Relations. Thursday, May 14, 2009 | 7:30 – 9pm
- Jim McDermott & Ron Reagan: Winning Health Care for All. Saturday, May 16, 2009 | 12 – 2pm
History House
If you love old photographs look no further. It's fascinating to walk the photographic exhibits here and see Seattle in all its old glory. The sculpture garden outside is very nicely done and they have concerts by local artists in the summer, but this is worth a visit any time of year. Especially with admission set at one dollar.
Happy Hour
Sadly, Mitchelli's, my favorite cheap happy hour restaurant, closed due to the recession. Happily, Examiner has an entire category of Bars & Clubs and many of the topics highlight some of the best happy hour deals in the city. A good happy hour can substitute for dinner at a fraction of the price.
Japanese Garden
The Arboretum is a beautiful, and free, place to wander, but for just $5 you can enter a whole different world of enchantment in the Japanese Garden. Cross bridges, check out the Emperor's Gate, feed the koi, don't scare the turtles and experience a Zen moment or two.
Swedish Cultural Center
Not just for Swedes! The non-profit Scandinavian cultural center offers a variety of regular and special events from free to low cost. On the first Sunday of every month is an $8 Swedish Pancake breakfast with plenty of food, Swedish coffee, music and folk dancing. On Friday, February 20th at 7 p.m. Knute Berger will be signing his book 'Pugetopolis: A Mossback Takes on Growth Addicts, Weather Wimps, and the Myth of Seattle Nice.' And, "Friday, Apr. 24. Scandinavian Folkdancing. Music by the well-loved Folk Voice Band. Waltzes, hambos and more. SCC members $7, public $9. E-mail for more information. Music starts at 8 p.m." Even a $45 yearly membership is a good deal considering all the weekly and monthly events.
Don't miss the second article in this series - More Really Cheap Things to do in Seattle - you wouldn't believe all the options you have!
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