There are a few things to do on the Hill besides shopping (and eating and drinking some more) this weekend. Here’s our list.
Friday, November 25
- Shop the Hill — local Capitol Hill Black Friday deals and promotions from 15th Ave to Broadway to Pike/Pine. Shops begin opening at 10a | 80+ stores, bars and restaurants | Map | Highlights
- Downtown holiday parade, 9-10a: “Featuring more than 23 inflatable floats, local school and community marching bands, drill teams, sports team and over 500 costumed characters”
- Food, coat and sock drives underway on Capitol Hill
- Casablanca and pizza and beer at Central Cinema
- Seattle U Thanksgiving weekend women’s basketball tourney
- A multitude of free workouts awaits you today on the Hill
- Eames: The Architect and the Painter opens at Northwest Film Forum
Saturday, November 26
- Weekly children’s storytime at Elliott Bay Book Co.
- Weekly indoor flea market at Century Ballroom
- C89.5 Volume 10 record release party at Neighbours
- RPlace: 2012 Men of Rain City Soccer Club Calendar Sale
Sunday, November 27
- The Seattle Marathon encircles Capitol Hill
- Broadway farmers market, 11a-3p
- TownMusic: Joshua Roman: Bach Cello Suites at Town Hall is SOLD OUT but you can watch live via the Internet
- St. Mark’s hosts the Cathedral Nave at 7p: “The church year begins anew on the First Sunday of Advent. Each year at Saint Mark’s we mark the beginning of Advent and of the Church year with this event featuring the ‘O’ Antiphons, banners, incense and music by the Compline and Cathedral Choirs. Childcare available.”
Monday, November 28
- “Katrina vanden Heuvel visits with her timely and galvanizing new book, The Change I Believe In: Fighting for Progress in the Age of Obama” at Town Hall
Large map available here

