
Seattle Live Music With a Side of Free Pool
Neptune Theatre gives this Seattle collection a historic concert-and-comedy setting in the University District. Barnes & Noble University District adds book browsing, Meany Center for the Performing Arts offers another campus performance choice, and Art Marble 21 shifts to games and drinks in South Lake Union. Compare current programs before choosing which stage to pair with a quieter detour.


Neptune Theatre opened in 1921 as a single-screen movie theater. Today, the University District venue hosts live music, comedy, film screenings and community events. The historic venue offers an intimate performance setting. Bar areas provide fast service. The interior's awkward slant can make navigation difficult. Balcony seats are very narrow.
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Art Marble 21 pairs fresh juice cocktails with free pool, ping pong and shuffleboard. The multi-level South Lake Union venue accommodates up to 650 people. The building offers views of Lake Union. Its scratch-made menu draws mixed reviews, with some visitors praising the happy hour options and others reporting food quality issues. Payment is cashless.
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Barnes & Noble University District stocks a wide selection of books, games and gifts in its spacious University Way Northeast store. Author talks and special pop-up events bring readers together for literary gatherings. Check the current program for scheduled events. The store closes at 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 5:00 PM on Sunday. Reviewers praise the helpful staff and pleasant browsing.
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Meany Center for the Performing Arts presents music and dance on the University of Washington campus. The 1,206-seat Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater anchors the center near Red Square. The center also showcases student-performed productions with creative stage design. Check the current program for performances. Allow extra time before an event.
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