The premiere of an independent comedy showcase hosted by NOT CLICKBAIT, featuring performances from up to four sketch teams. Each team gets a time limit with no rules, encouraging wacky, experimental and never-before-performed sketches. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

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The Tonight Jone

Thu, 27 Aug

A surrealist comedy talk show hosted by Seattle standup comedians, featuring live standup comedy, sketch comedy and live music performances by local bands. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

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Amplifier: Make Your Voice Heard

Sun, 6 Sept

A story about Cliff Roven, a man who calls out corruption and those in power, who develops a sonic scream after an accident and patrols the streets of Capacoma as Amplifier while uncovering the secrets of the Gloom and its leader, Mr. Gloom. Doors open at 7:00 PM for evening shows and 1:30 PM for the matinee.

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Out With It

Sun, 20 Sept

Rough House's OUT WITH IT, created and performed by Artistic Director Claire Saxe, tells a wild and lyrical tale about holding things in and letting things go through movement, clown and found-object puppetry. This 55-minute performance explores chaos using puppets made from found and repurposed materials. Rough House Puppet Arts is a Chicago company combining puppetry with physical theater, music and visual arts. Doors open at 7:00 PM for evening shows and 1:30 PM for the matinee.

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The Museum of Almost

Sun, 27 Sept

An immersive multimedia experience about the unfinished parts of being human, including relationships, choices, identity, grief, resilience, womanhood and transformation. Visitors move through exhibits, interact with original music, visual art, found objects, photography, text and storytelling, and leave pieces of their own story behind. Doors open at 7:00 PM for evening shows and 1:30 PM for the matinee.

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PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement

Sun, 18 Oct

NYC comedian Amy Veltman presents a personal, raw and ridiculous story about the pelvic floor through unhinged characters, video, music and a medically unsanctioned chart. Winner of Best Musical Comedy at United Solo Off-Broadway. Doors open at 7:00 PM for the evening show and 1:30 PM for the matinee.

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Short Shorts

Tue, 8 Dec

A community live art event where performers have five minutes on stage. Dance, theater, music, spoken word and other live art are welcome. Attend as a performer or audience member. Sign up at the door to perform. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

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18th and Union is a Seattle performing arts venue where creative risk and playful experimentation meet. It hosts boundary-pushing productions, live performances, and community events through Seattle Open Arts Place.

Theater
Arts and entertainment
Indie theater
Bar
Performing arts venue