Some moviegoers stop by Uncle Ike’s first, just one block over. Top-of-the-line tech, a lobby full of original costumes on display, and the most delicious chocolate-glazed popcorn all fall short of my favorite feature: I’ve seen dozens of movies at Cinerama over the years and I’ve never had to glare meaningfully at a fellow filmgoer-it’s a downright reverent crowd.įor a much more laidback night at the movies head to Central Cinema, an eat-in theater with a killer mix of kitsch classics and themed, interactive events like singalongs and trivia nights. This theater, at once cavernous and cozy, is the ultimate destination for movie lovers. The by now retro-futurist Space Needle looms large over an IMAX theater, science museum and recently renamed MoPOP, a sprawling, shimmery Frank Gehry-designed church of pop culture.įollow the smell of sugary cocoa a few blocks south of MoPOP to Cinerama, owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Geek culture is built right into our skyline. ![]() There is a constant stream of conventions celebrating anime, comic books, gaming and more (I’m partial to Geek Girl Con ). Bibliophiles will be pleased to see just as many hardcovers and paperbacks as e-readers on public transit. ![]() Seattle consistently tops lists of the most literate cities. If you’re even a little bit nerdy, prepare to feel understood. Here are some of the charms that make the gloom entirely worth bearing. The balance, between long stretches of chilly, introvert-friendly weather and sparkling, zero-humidity summers, feels entirely fair. This city speaks to my introverted, romantic soul. With seven rainy seasons behind me, I still marvel that I can wear wool nearly year round, and I don’t lament the months of darkness the way most do. I became friendly with the phenomenon known as June Gloom, best explained by local meteorologist Cliff Mass. I visited in May at the height of a botanical explosion, an annual happening I’ve come to rely on for a dopamine rush and many, many Instagram posts.Īfter moving here, I got to know the other side of Seattle during the persistently gray, oppressively damp season that stretches endlessly from October to April and beyond. Knit-Alongs / Beginners Welcome Netherlandsīrasschaat, Selecteer a.u.b.(Here’s Cirilia’s Google Map of Seattle.)ĭepending on the time of year you visit Seattle, you might be tempted to return home with tales of how the “always rainy” reputation is overblown. This Ally offers a #Pussyhat related discount.Ĭollection Site / Knit-Alongs / Beginners Welcome CanadaĬollection Site / Knit-Alongs / Beginners Welcome / Donations Accepted / Promotion FinlandĬollection Site / Knit-Alongs / Beginners Welcome / Donations Accepted / Promotion Germany ![]() This Ally allows you to call in and buy yarn for them to give to other knitters to knit #pussyhats, if you wish to contribute that way. This Ally welcomes beginning knitters and crocheters! They will happily answer your questions about how to make #pussyhats and get you started. It can be a great way to connect with other women's rights supporters. This ally will host Knit Alongs for people making #pussyhats. This Ally will happily accept knitters dropping off #pussyhats and invite marchers to pick up #pussyhats during business hours so they can be outfitted before going to the Women's Marches. Please call ahead of time to see if there are #pussyhats available. Perhaps, they will want to join!Ĭheck the listings below for the various ways our Allies will help you: Collection Point If you don't see your local yarn store listed, get in touch with them and let them know about us. Brick-and-mortar Yarn Stores and other Allies have started to join us! If you are a knitting-related business in the physical and/or digital realm, and want to be listed, contact us here.
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