5 things to do in Seattle today: Thursday, January 9

In typical Seattle fashion, it’s looking like an artsy Thursday with an art walk, mocktail lab, drawing, and so much more. Here are five things to do in Seattle today, January 9.

Capitol Hill Art Walk

 

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Don’t miss out on this “choose your own adventure” art walk. Check out the online map and decide where you’d like to go between 5 and 9 pm. If you’ve done the walk before, do it again! Maps change monthly.

When: January 9, 2020
Time: 5 to 9 pm
Where: Multiple locations around Capitol Hill
Admission: Free

Mad Scientist Mocktail Lab and Open House

 

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For those who’ve loved experimenting but not so much filling out lab papers, this drink lab is the spot for you. Put on your given glasses and lab coat and start making your own mocktails using tools that you (probably) don’t own.

When: January 9, 2020
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: Greenfire Loft — 1531 Melrose Avenue, Seattle
Admission: Free

Family Fun Thursday

 

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While always a family-friendly space, the National Nordic Museum is becoming especially kid-friendly today in the craft room. Enjoy special drop-in activities centered around the theme of Vikings.

When: January 9, 2020
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Where: National Nordic Museum — 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle
Admission: Free with museum admission

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Drink and Draw

 

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Pencil yourself in for a night of drinking and drawing at Capitol Cider. Your instructor, a host from Gage Academy of Art, will be helping you perfectly sketch a live model with free art supplies from Blick while you sip on tasty craft cocktails and ciders.

When: January 9, 2020
Time: 7 to 8:30 pm
Where: Capitol Cider — 818 East Pike Street, Seattle
Admission: Free

North Seattle Storytelling Meetup

 

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Whether you’re a storyteller or a story listener, this meetup is sure to have your imagination running wild. With a theme of “close calls,” there’s sure to be some hilarious, scary, and lifechanging stories.

When: January 9, 2020
Time: 7 to 8:30 pm
Where: Couth Buzzard Books — 8310 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle
Admission: Free