Here are a few events costing $15 or less per person — nothing fancy, but full of Northwest flavor.
Worried about that check you have to write to Uncle Sam next Wednesday? Forget about it this weekend, and enjoy yourself. Here are a few events costing $15 or less per person — nothing fancy, but full of Northwest flavor.
Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing: Yo ho ho! This all-ages singalong aboard a historic steam ferry celebrates our region’s connections to the sea, ships, and sailors. At 8 p.m. Friday, Virginia V Steamer, 860 Terry Ave. N., Suite 223, Seattle; free (206-447-9800 or nwseaport.org).
12th Annual Seattle Ska Fest: A rare chance to see eight ska bands on one bill, including locals Gigantor and The Georgetown Orbits. At 5 p.m. Friday, Highline, 210 Broadway Ave E., Seattle; $15 advance (206-328-7837 or highlineseattle.com). 21+
Skagit County Garage Sale, Antiques & More: More than 100 antique and second-hand vendors will fill the Skagit County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon; $2 (360-336-9414 or skagitcounty.net/Departments/Fairgrounds/GS.htm).
Swedish Pancakes: Experience Seattle’s Scandinavian heritage with music, dancing and authentic Swedish pancakes with ham and lingonberries. From 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sunday, The Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$9 (206-283-1090 or swedishclubnw.org).
Tacoma Yacht Club Daffodil Festival Marine Parade: Boats of all sizes decked out with daffodils ply Commencement Bay, starting at the Tacoma Yacht Club and following Ruston Way to the Thea Foss Waterway at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Tacoma (253-752-3555 or tacomayachtclub.org).