This weekend in Seattle is packed with thrifty-and-nifty events for those looking to make the most of their time without breaking the bank. From the Lunar New Year Night Market and a Lunar New Year Kick-Off at Lucky Envelope Brewing to the Petit Troll Parade and the Wild Cure Art Exhibit opening reception, there are plenty of options to choose from. In addition, for more weekend activities, you can explore our guide to the top events of the week and our Super Bowl watch party calendar.
Friday
FILM
Happiness in 35mm
Former Stranger staff writer Jas Keimig and former editor Chase Burns will introduce the February 9 screening of Happiness, as part of their ongoing project Unstreamable. The dark comic misery master Todd Solondz’s film is a testament to his ability to entangle the darkly disturbing with the somehow hilarious. The screening will take place at Grand Illusion in the University District with tickets priced at $8-$11.
Wild at Heart
Starring Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, and Willem Dafoe, David Lynch’s lurid melodrama Wild at Heart follows two outcast hotties who flee their hometown to pursue a torrid, surreal romance. The screening will be held at Central Cinema in the Central District with tickets priced at $12.
PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
BOOTS! 60s Dance Party à Go-Go
Embrace the 1960s theme and take your boo (and your boots) out for a night of dancing at this lively event.
Saturday
FESTIVALS
Petit Troll Parade
Join the whimsical and charming Petit Troll Parade for a delightful and budget-friendly experience.
MARKETS
Lunar New Year Night Market
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Night Market, offering a variety of cultural experiences and affordable finds.
PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE
Lunar New Year Kick-Off at Lucky Envelope Brewing
Head to Lucky Envelope Brewing for the Lunar New Year Kick-Off and try the Dragonfruit Wheat, made in collaboration with Highland Brewing.
Sunday
ART
Wild Cure Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Experience the opening reception of the Wild Cure Art Exhibit, offering an affordable and enriching artistic experience.
