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See somebody? Say one thing. I Noticed U, The Stranger‘s tackle Craigslist Missed Connections, returned in final yr, which implies you possibly can learn pickup traces like “How’s your praxis? As a result of I believe we might be greater than only a concept ;)” everytime you need. Sudden Productions has since devised an improvised response to the column, reworking the weekly listings into comedy units that “think about what would occur if the people really went out on a date.” LC
Sudden Productions’ Market Theater, Pike Place Market (Varied dates between Feb 7–28)
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Nothing fairly says “I really like you” like attempting on outsized classic jackets and complimenting one another. The Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is celebrating love in your pals, foes, and native crafters each weekend in February with the theme “Large Hearted.” Select the right present in your particular somebody(s), and do not forget to cease by Shotgun Ceremonies in case you’re seeking to get hitched in what is perhaps the one delivery container marriage ceremony chapel within the nation. SL
Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, Georgetown (Varied dates between Feb 8–23)
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With the Higher Half Marathon, it is simpler than ever to take the subsequent step (after which the subsequent, after which one other one, advert nauseam) in any relationship. Enter in one in every of 4 classes: bromance, besties, lovers, and lonely hearts, and select from 5K, 10K, and half marathon races. In the event you’re actually attempting to indicate somebody you possibly can’t do it with out them, join the half marathon relay. All finishers obtain a quarter-zip shirt, cute birds medal, race images, and a scorching post-race meal (nothing says attractive like sweatily scarfing down oatmeal collectively). SL
Seward Park (Solar Feb 9)
The Stranger & Clock-Out Lounge Current: I Want Love: The Story Of Romance in Rap
In The Stranger‘s model new problem, Charles Mudede and Professor Daudi Abe sat down with a few of their favourite hiphop songs to discover the style’s historical past of affection, lust, and longing. The playlist—which you’ll be able to take heed to on Spotify right here—options songs from each decade, beginning within the ’80s with “Hey There, Dwelling Boys” by Man Parrish from 1985 all the way in which as much as “Lady” by Doja Cat from 2021. There’s additionally some 2Pac, Missy Elliott, A Tribe Known as Quest, Salt-N-Pepa, LL Cool J, and extra. (Associated: DID YOU KNOW LL’S MIDDLE NAME IS TODD????) On Tuesday, the duo will annotate this listing onstage on the Clock-Out Lounge with assist from DJ Vitamin D and Taylar Elizza Beth. In the event you’ve ever watched one in every of Mudede’s movies on The Stranger‘s Instagram, then what sort of deal with you are in for. It’s going to be a dance get together, it will be a celebration of affection and hiphop and love in hiphop, and it will be one of the best goddamn Tuesday night time you’ve had in a very long time. STRANGER MANAGING EDITOR MEGAN SELING
Clock-Out Lounge, Beacon Hill (Tues Feb 11)
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The Fleischer studio’s loosey-goosey, rubber-limbed character type might not have meant to look eerie, however that is actually the impact they achieved. Though the Fleischers produced super-recognizable characters like Koko the Clown, Betty Boop, Bimbo, and Popeye the Sailor, they finally ventured into phantasmagorical tales impressed by surrealism, dirty Nice Despair environments, and German Expressionism. Curiously, additionally they created some cutesy Valentine’s Day-worthy tales! Examine ’em out at this screening of among the studio’s freshly restored cartoons—you may catch Popeye and Olive Oyl’s love story, Betty Boop courting Prince Charming, and Bimbo climbing a beanstalk. LC
Northwest Movie Discussion board, Capitol Hill (Fri Feb 14)
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Science author and notable humorous individual Mary Roach is not the final individual on Earth I might wish to give me “The Discuss.” In any case, she appears to put in writing with a darkly irresistible frankness about human cadavers and the historical past of flatulence analysis. In the event you’re interested by “the peculiarities of intercourse in area” (let’s be sincere, you might be), head to this 21+ “date night time,” which can embody a chat with Roach, reside music, bites and sips, and actions within the Museum of Flight’s glass gallery. LC
The Museum of Flight, Tukwila (Fri Feb 14)
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In the event you, like Emma Stone in Straightforward A, need your life to be like an ’80s film, cease by the Excessive Dive this Valentine’s Day for a dance get together straight out of a John Hughes film. New wave and synth-pop tribute group Promenade Date Mixtape will play your favourite ’80s love songs adopted by a high-energy set from DJ Evan Blackstone. AV
Excessive Dive, Fremont (Fri Feb 14)
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”All proper bottoms, let’s take it from the highest, alright?” Hawaii-born Miss Continental 2012 queen Sasha Colby selected the identify “Sasha” throughout her transitioning course of for its gender neutrality. The RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 winner might be your favourite drag queen’s favourite drag queen, so head to queer/bar to search out out what everybody’s flustered about. Queen Mom will grace the MX stage to “say LOVE.” LC
Queer Bar, Capitol Hill (Fri Feb 14)
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Valentine’s Day can typically be rife with stress, which is a recipe for inevitable disappointment. In the event you’re searching for a extra laidback (however nonetheless enchanting) celebration that does not require reservations, Coyle’s has you coated: On February 14, they’re going to reopen from 4–7 pm for his or her annual Valentine’s Dessert Night time, which can embody a few of their fanciest treats, akin to macarons, Paris-Brests, Campari citrus fruit tarts, and their coveted coconut caramel chiffon cake, in addition to drinks and glowing wine. Linger within the eating room or take your baked items house for Netflix and chill. JB
Coyle’s Bakeshop, Greenwood (Fri Feb 14)
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Dan Savage’s pioneering erotic movie fest will premiere an all-new lineup of attractive movies that includes all genders and orientations at Revolution Corridor once more this yr. Since 2005, HUMP! has introduced inclusive, artistic, and kinky movies to the massive display—scope out the sex-positive fest in individual for a tantalizing deal with. This yr’s HUMP! options not one however two feature-length lineups of “scorching, heavy, and hilarious ‘soiled’ movie shorts,” and half one features a feast of spanking-new movies in your eyeballs. It is price a enterprise outdoors of your intercourse dungeon, however you possibly can nonetheless put on the latex catsuit. LC
On the Boards, Uptown (Varied dates between Feb 14–28)
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It is okay to not be okay! Seattle emo queen DJ Child Van Beezly feels your ache, internet hosting this “anti-Valentine’s rage fest” that’ll blast pop-punk throwback tracks from the Used, My Chemical Romance, blink-182, Taking Again Sunday, and extra. Scream into the void, curse your ex, and dance away any frustrations together with your love life—it is a secure area. JW
Excessive Dive, Fremont (Sat Feb 15)
