Can't Miss It: Weekend Edition Nov 20-22
BALLARD JAZZ WALK: Over the past six years, the Ballard Jazz Festival has moved from a community event into a nationally recognized festival before deciding that being a neighborhood party with international cred is a rather sweet niche. You know, creamy big band with a hard bop nougat. The Walk starts at 7 p.m. and offers 18 bands spread over 12 venues. Schedule here [pdf]. Come walk around the candy store.
7:00 p.m. // Various Ballard Locations // Tickets: $25
THE BEST ROCK AND ROLL SHOW EVER: Look, we know everyone’s tastes are varied and unique, making "best ever" statements subjective at best, disingenuous at worst. However, we feel comfortable declaring Saturday night’s pairing of King Khan and Those Darlins inspired, quite possibly medicinally. If not the alignment of stars, then something that looks a lot like it. Try not to stare too hard.
9:00 p.m. // Chop Suey // Tickets: $12
HEY MARSEILLES: What can we say? We think Hey Marseilles is one of the best bands in Seattle these days. They’re a seven piece orchestral-folk outfit who marry catchy melodies to polyrhythmic workouts, something both exciting AND legal (Thanks Ref. 71!). And we’re not afraid to say we get all swoony at their wistful lyricism and muscular arrangements. If that wasn’t enough, it’s an all-ages show with lovely locals Fences. Don’t say no.
Saturday 7:30 p.m. // Vera // Tickets: $10 ($9 w. club card)
BLOWN GLASS: Totally Blown Glassworks’ Annual Holiday Sale sparkles this weekend, with hundreds of ornaments, centerpieces, and translucent baubles of all stripes. Located in historic Georgetown, Totally Blown features the work of a dozen local artists. This year, why not begin the holiday shopping early?
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday // Totally Blown (5607 Corson Ave So., Seattle, WA 98108) // FREE
