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88 Keys
315 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 · 206-839-1300
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PIONEER SQUARE. Shrinking violets, beware: With two dueling piano players, a raucous atmosphere, and audience participation near 100%, 88 Keys is a great place to let loose. Musicians keep things boisterous with witty banter, good-natured ribbing, and familiar tunes that all seem to be crowd favorites. Get your courage up with tube or jello shots or a good old-fashioned mixed bucket of beers. A mainstay of younger crowds, the bar also pulls in business travelers on the quest for a good time.
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Can Can
94 Pike St, Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA 98101 · 206-652-0832
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DOWNTOWN. A relative newcomer to the Seattle scene, this high-energy venue provides a little bit of everything – cabaret-style performances, cocktails enlivened with freshly-squeezed fruit juices, and an ambitious menu of inventive appetizers and entrees. In-house dance troupe The Contábellas alternate waitressing duties with rousing performances; afterwards, a variety of live music can be heard. Detailed, frilly costuming and a Parisian fin de siècle atmosphere add to an evening's enjoyment.
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CAPITOL HILL. Sit back and enjoy salsa and swing music and dancing performances, or join in the dancing yourself (after a brief lesson, of course); Century Ballroom affords the opportunity to do both. An extensive schedule of dance classes means you can cultivate your craft beforehand; alternatively, quick lessons are frequently offered before the action gets going on most evenings. Occasionally, the dance floor clears and energetic musical acts take to the stage. At shows, a minimum food charge of $10 per person applies.
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PIONEER SQUARE. Set literally underground, Seattle's oldest comedy club may be short on atmosphere, but it's long on laughs. Headliners are often nationally or regionally known, and many big names graced the stage during their younger years, including Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres. Drinks are notoriously stiff, and a full menu featuring appetizers, burgers, and the like is available all evening. Shows are nightly at 8:30pm, with additional shows at 10:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Friday and Saturday shows are 21+.
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Crêpe de Paris
1333 5th Ave, Rainier Square, Seattle, WA 98101 · 206-623-4111
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DOWNTOWN. Throughout the day, this restaurant serves French bistro cuisine and is known for its well-stuffed sweet and savory crepes. Come evening, towards the end of the week, diners clamor to attend local cabaret shows, which feature entertainment and a prix fixe menu. Offerings both culinary and theatrical change regularly, and shows often spoof Seattle's quirks, institutions, and prominent figures. Tickets are available for the show alone, but the evening is particularly enjoyable when you accompany the merriment with dinner. If you love to laugh and aren't too easily offended, check out the fun.
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UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. One of the Puget Sound's premiere comedy clubs, Giggles serves up a full bar and menu, not to mention great laughs. Every Friday and Saturday night, the club hosts comedians from all around the country, including many who have appeared in front of national audiences on "Late Night with David Letterman" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," including Jerry Seinfeld and the zany Gallagher. Thursdays and Sundays feature "open mic showcases," and the comedy tends to be a little more family-friendly.
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Jet City
5510 University Way NE, University Theater, Seattle, WA 98105 · 206-781-3879
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UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. One of the city's premiere venues for improv comedy, Jet City features a widely talented cast whose wit is as quick as its tongue, leading to numerous pithy quips made at the expense of unsuspecting audience members. The "average" show features six performers who utilize suggestions from the audience to improvise a hilarious montage of quirky scenes, games, and songs that keep the crowd laughing from beginning to end. Although shows are always scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights, additional shows are sometimes offered on other nights too, so call ahead.
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Pampas Room
2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 · 206-728-1337
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BELLTOWN. This swanky nightspot is located under and owned by El Gaucho restaurant. The Pampas Room sports a live house band that draws a dance crowd with its jazz, swing, and Latin sounds. Although the place is not for everybody, Pampas makes a great stop if you want to dress to the nines and hang out with other people who appreciate the allure of 50s-style supper club. Feign a little attitude, sip on a cocktail, and get ready for the next set. The band plays late. Popular for private parties Sunday -Thursday too.
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DOWNTOWN. Dating to the late 19th century, this venue has been restored to the glory it knew as a movie theater in the 1920s. These days, you can catch acts as diverse as Boyz II Men and David Bowie, and there's even the odd speaking engagement – Dr. Maya Angelou, for example, has made an appearance. Enjoy the sumptuous, gilt-edged surroundings as you take in a show. If dancing is called for, the seating area quickly converts to a stunning hardwood ballroom floor.
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DOWNTOWN. Truly an original, this improvisational comedy group was first to perform Theatresports, the trademarked format in which two improv groups "duel" each other for the audience's enjoyment. The result is a fast-paced, witty exchange that has the potential to leave you crying with laughter. Nationally acclaimed for the quality of its performances, the group often attracts celebrity guest comedians. Improv classes are held periodically, and the group also hosts the International Festival of Improvisation every year.
These nightlife options provide readers with the best places in Seattle to unwind, kick back, and leave the day behind. Our editors and local contacts have searched Seattle's neighborhoods for quiet venues, uncovered hip bars, and experienced the Seattle club scene. We've hit the best Bars, Dance Clubs, Live Entertainment, Live Music, Pubs, and Sports Bars in Seattle, Washington ... Choose your diversion, and then let us direct your energies.
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