Cheap Week Seattle: October 20–26
Twenty locations. Even more readers. Get your drink on for the literary advocacy at Lit Crawl Seattle 2014.
Wed, Oct 22
King Tuff and La Sera
The fuzzy garage rock of Sub Pop’s King Tuff has made him a college radio favorite, and his new album, Black Moon Spell, looks to continue the trajectory. But the highlight tonight is Hardly Art opener La Sera. Her sunny third record, Hour of the Dawn, expertly balances power-pop glee and angsty shredding on songs like “Losing to the Dark.” Nuemos, $13.
Thur, Oct 23
Lit Crawl Seattle 2014
With over 20 locations throughout the evening, Lit Crawl Seattle is the biggest night of the year for those who like to drink and listen to very talented local writers read their best stuff. Starting at Town Hall and ending at Hugo House's after party, the procession will include local luminaries Maged Zaher, Peter Mountford, Rebecca Brown, and many more. Various locations, free; after party $5.
Oct 24–26
Irish Reel Film Festival
SIFF Film Center becomes a vibrant arena of contemporary Irish culture as it hosts the Irish Reels Film Festival. The festival includes feature films, documentaries, short films, and even a exploration of Ireland's great traditional fiddlers. In Saturday night's feature presentation Rebuilding the World Trade Center, Belfast artist and filmmaker Marcus Robinson celebrates the work done by architects and construction crews to rebuild the twin towers in New York City. SIFF Film Center, $10; festival pass $75.
Sat, Oct 25
Perfume Genius
The tortured voice of Perfume Genius (aka Mike Hadreas) is often so fragile that one almost feels compelled to nurse it back to health. The Seattle indie pop songwriter isn’t afraid to get painfully personal or showcase his queer identity (YouTube rejected a 2012 video clip of him embracing a man in underwear for not being “family friendly”). He heads to the Neptune to coo songs from his recently released third album, Too Bright. Neptune Theatre, $15–$18.
Sun, Oct 26
Trick or Treat on the Waterfront
The Waterfront transforms into a early Halloween celebration where children can trick-or-treat at participating businesses from the Ferry Terminal to the Old Spaghetti Factory. Get the kids dressed up in their spooky attire and head to Waterfront Park and Alaskan Way for loads of fun games and activities for all ages. Waterfront Park, free.
