Snap Judgment

Should It Be Legal to Pitch a Tent on the Sidewalk?

Seattle is monitoring a new Portland project to address homelessness.

06/22/2016 By Scott Johnson

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Cheap Week May 16–22

Celebrate a new season with the Storm, prepare for SIFF's cinematic overload, and drink up during Seattle Beer Week.

05/16/2016 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Scott Johnson

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Cheap Week May 9–15

Catch new music from Damien Jurado, the Thermals, and Karl Blau, Rory Scovel's comedy, and film from the trans community.

05/09/2016 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Scott Johnson

Film Fest

SIFF Releases Its Full 2016 Lineup

Viggo Mortensen, Kate Winslet, Werner Herzog, and more: let the annual cinematic indulgence begin.

05/04/2016 By Scott Johnson

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Cheap Week May 2–8

Soak in early summer fun with Har Mar Superstar, hear Kris Orlowski debut his new album, and bid a temporary farewell to Hugo House.

05/02/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

FIlm

Young Vision: A NFFTY 2016 Guide

Picks for the best of this year's National Film Festival for Talented Youth.

04/26/2016 By Scott Johnson

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Cheap Week April 25–May 1

A new album from Erik Blood, a new play from Yussef El Guindi, and a new book from comedian Jen Kirkman.

04/25/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week April 18–24

Celebrate Shakespeare, groove with Fly Moon Royalty, and pay tribute to one of the greatest female film directors.

04/18/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week April 11–17

Check out the Pacific Northwest's best new music videos on the big screen, explore space at Pivot, and honor the memory of Noah Davis at the Frye.

04/11/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week April 4–10

Spend your week rocking out with Diarrhea Planet, paying homage to Seattle jazz great Ernestine Anderson, and getting the blues at Asian Art Museum.

04/04/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Snap Judgment

How Could Free Rent Help You Reach Your 10-Year Goals?

This April a group of Seattle landlords will choose the winner of an essay contest asking that question. The prize: a year of free rent. Publicity stunt or public good?

03/28/2016 By Scott Johnson

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Cheap Week: March 28–April 3

It's a week of thrifty celebration for Tacocat, Seattle Jewish Film Festival, Sub Pop, and Pratt Fine Arts Center.

03/28/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week March 21–27

Thao and the Get Down Stay Down treads new sonic ground, writers honor Octavia E. Butler's legacy, and Cinerama screens 'Batman v Superman' in 70mm.

03/21/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week March 14–20

Deep Sea Diver reveals its 'Secrets,' Lauren Weedman discusses her new book with Dan Savage, and Morgan Taylor shares kiddie stories that (actually) rock.

03/14/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week March 7–13

Marvel at art from the Silk Road, get a writing lesson from Susan Orlean, and see Waxahatchee strip down her sound.

03/07/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Snap Judgment

Should Marijuana Delivery Be Regulated?

With pot delivery operating in a gray area of the law, recent calls for regulation from the mayor’s office have spurred discussion about the future of this still-budding industry. Shut it down or roll it out?

03/02/2016 By Scott Johnson

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Cheap Week February 29–March 6

Bellevue Arts Museum shows of tech-driven art, Jet City Improv spoofs 'Orange is the New Black' spoof, and high school musicians play with the Seattle Symphony.

02/29/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld