Seattle This Weekend

[Coop]

We need suggestions for something to do this weekend when we are not eating and drinking. Anywhere with good jazz etc? Maybe a play? Probably something a little off the mainstream would be best. We are having dinner at Union saturday and we still haven't decided about Friday yet but it's probably either The Harvest Vine or Cafe Campagne or Le Pichet. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[tighe]

We need suggestions for something to do this weekend when we are not eating and drinking. Anywhere with good jazz etc? Maybe a play? Probably something a little off the mainstream would be best. We are having dinner at Union saturday and we still haven't decided about Friday yet but it's probably either The Harvest Vine or Cafe Campagne or Le Pichet. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

If you're looking for a good listing of what's going on this weekend, be sure to check out the The Stranger, especially good for something "something a little off the mainstream ." Jazz Alley is the main venue for jazz that I know of, though I'm not familiar with what other clubs are out there.

I hope you enjoy Union and I'm anxious hear your thoughts on it.

[tsquare]

A block east of Union - at Third and Union, is Wild Ginger. New downstairs is Triple Door. The theater room is beautiful. Mostly jazz. The bar adjacent has no cover, and they pipe in the live show. Food served in both areas. Dessert tray looks good (french pastry). I haven't listened to music or eaten there - just walked through.

Up the street on First, is The Showbox. Definitely not mainstream. Rock, punk, and just plain weird music.

EMP - the Experience Music Project (frequently referred to as the eyesore at the base of the space needle) has lots of concerts as well.

Any of these generally run $10-$22 per ticket. Not too bad.

Oh, edit to add that I hear there are a number of good plays at the moment - at ACT and The Rep, as well as smaller locales.

Edited November 17, 2003 by tsquare (log)

[MsRamsey]

Here's the jazz calendar from the Earshot Jazz folks:

http://www.earshot.org/calendar.html#21

I love On The Boards. They have a "daring" dance company on Nov. 20-23.

http://www.ontheboards.org/index.php?art=6...86&id=12&nav=c3

For something WAY off the mainstream, there's Polestar:

http://www.polestarmusic.org

[Schneier]

I second Wild Ginger. I posted a review here.

Shiro's Sushi is my favorite restaurant. Make sure you sit at the bar in front of Shiro-san. Let him order for you. Act interested.

Bruce

[tsquare]

I second Wild Ginger.  I posted a review here.

Shiro's Sushi is my favorite restaurant.  Make sure you sit at the bar in front of Shiro-san.  Let him order for you.  Act interested.

Bruce

Sorry Bruce, you're firsting Wild Ginger. I'm not a big fan. But if someone wants to buy me dinner there, I won't argue. I was just talking about music venues.

[Coop]

What's with these USC colours?