Dark, danceable music near Seattle
Tue, Aug 18
Thu, Aug 20
Light Asylum, BOAN, SRSQ, DJs Mister Sister, Candy Whiplash
7:00pm doors at Kremwerk (Cherry)
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DJs at 7, bands at 8.
7:00pm doors at Kremwerk (Cherry)
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DJs at 7, bands at 8.
Fri, Aug 21
Psychic Damage: DJs Static Ghost, Pavor Nocturnus
8:00pm-1:00am at The Church Cantina, Tacoma
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Dark dance night in Tacoma every 3rd Friday. EBM, industrial, new beat. Free.
8:00pm-1:00am at The Church Cantina, Tacoma
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Dark dance night in Tacoma every 3rd Friday. EBM, industrial, new beat. Free.
Nite Terror: DJs Hex-A-Gone, Sophixi
9:00pm-2:00am at Pony
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Monthly goth, industrial, darkwave, metal on third Fridays. Free.
9:00pm-2:00am at Pony
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Monthly goth, industrial, darkwave, metal on third Fridays. Free.
Bodycode: DJs Coffin Birth, Sculptress, God Tongue (DJ set)
10:00pm-2:00am at Kremwerk
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Hyperpop, techno, Eurodance, body music.
10:00pm-2:00am at Kremwerk
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Hyperpop, techno, Eurodance, body music.
Dead Disko
11:00pm at Baba Yaga
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Dark dance night in the basement following Nox Novacula. Free.
11:00pm at Baba Yaga
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Dark dance night in the basement following Nox Novacula. Free.
Sat, Aug 22
Outland - Slay Society: DJs JQ, Jordana, Sophixi, Keypr
8:00pm-1:30am at Belltown Yacht Club
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8:00pm-1:30am at Belltown Yacht Club
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Sun, Aug 23
!mindparade, Oscillatina, Quilli Fin
8:00pm at Baba Yaga
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Recommendation is for Quilli Fin.
8:00pm at Baba Yaga
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Recommendation is for Quilli Fin.
Tue, Aug 25
Asylum's Fucked Up Movie Club: vol 3
6:30pm-8:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Weirdo costumes welcome. Free.
6:30pm-8:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Weirdo costumes welcome. Free.
Wed, Aug 26
Bump in the Night!: Good 4 Her!
9:00pm-2:00am at Pony
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Darkwave, synth, and industrial dance night with DJ Pavor Nocturnus every last Wednesday. No cover; tips for DJ and performers encouraged.
9:00pm-2:00am at Pony
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Darkwave, synth, and industrial dance night with DJ Pavor Nocturnus every last Wednesday. No cover; tips for DJ and performers encouraged.
Thu, Aug 27
Fri, Aug 28
Black Marble, The Serfs
6:00pm at The Crocodile
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[0] [1] Tickets are $10 cheaper at the box office in advance.
6:00pm at The Crocodile
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[0] [1] Tickets are $10 cheaper at the box office in advance.
Violent Vickie, Normoria, 2Libras, DJ Kritikal Virgo
7:00pm doors at The Funhouse
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DJ at 7, bands at 8.
7:00pm doors at The Funhouse
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DJ at 7, bands at 8.
Goth Skate: Licorice Chamber, Eve's Black Heart, DJs
9:00pm at Southgate Roller Rink, White Center
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Skating optional.
9:00pm at Southgate Roller Rink, White Center
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Skating optional.
Sat, Aug 29
Mon, Aug 31
Tue, Sep 1
Thu, Sep 3
Feel Nothing: DJ Wives
8:00pm at Central Saloon
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Beat-driven post-punk and darkwave. Free with RSVP otherwise $5.
8:00pm at Central Saloon
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Beat-driven post-punk and darkwave. Free with RSVP otherwise $5.
Fri, Sep 4
Magic Sword, Winds5
8:30pm-10:30pm at Washington State Convention Center
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PAX badge required. Taking place in Main Theatre (LVL 5, Ballroom 3). Since PAX is all ages this seems to be too.
8:30pm-10:30pm at Washington State Convention Center
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PAX badge required. Taking place in Main Theatre (LVL 5, Ballroom 3). Since PAX is all ages this seems to be too.
NO FUTURE: A Dystopian Dance Party
9:30pm-late at Belltown Yacht Club, enter through Screwdriver
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Unofficial PAX party--Cyberpunk 2077 edition. No PAX badge required. Darkwave, dark electro, dark synth from DJs Afterspace, Luvrnetic, 2Libras. Cyberpunk costumes encouraged.
9:30pm-late at Belltown Yacht Club, enter through Screwdriver
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Unofficial PAX party--Cyberpunk 2077 edition. No PAX badge required. Darkwave, dark electro, dark synth from DJs Afterspace, Luvrnetic, 2Libras. Cyberpunk costumes encouraged.
Sat, Sep 5
Woodland Fortress: Day 1
9:00am-overnight at Red Hawk Avalon, Pe Ell
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Sold out. Immersive 2-night dungeon synth camping experience for fans of fantasy. Ages 18+. Saturday bands: ORCUS, Sombre Arcane, Hermit Knight, Au Seuil, Fernmage, Woodland Spells, Fen Walker, Wood Archer, Moss Helm.
9:00am-overnight at Red Hawk Avalon, Pe Ell
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Sold out. Immersive 2-night dungeon synth camping experience for fans of fantasy. Ages 18+. Saturday bands: ORCUS, Sombre Arcane, Hermit Knight, Au Seuil, Fernmage, Woodland Spells, Fen Walker, Wood Archer, Moss Helm.
Pixel Grip, Molchat Doma
Time TBA at Seattle Center
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Plus more bands as part of Bumbershoot. All ages.
Time TBA at Seattle Center
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Plus more bands as part of Bumbershoot. All ages.
Dark Komplex + SIN: Diavol Strâin, Datura, DJs Sharlese, Club Drippy
10:00pm-2:00am at Kremwerk
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Kremwerk Complex darkwave takeover with three rooms of music.
10:00pm-2:00am at Kremwerk
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Kremwerk Complex darkwave takeover with three rooms of music.
Sun, Sep 6
Woodland Fortress: Day 2
All day at Red Hawk Avalon, Pe Ell
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Sold out. Ages 18+. Sunday bands: Hole Dweller, Malfet, Mortwight, Foglord, Wych Elm, Fogweaver, Unsheathed Glory, Psychic Hood, Mossy Oubliette, Meadow Goat, Emberwilde.
All day at Red Hawk Avalon, Pe Ell
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Sold out. Ages 18+. Sunday bands: Hole Dweller, Malfet, Mortwight, Foglord, Wych Elm, Fogweaver, Unsheathed Glory, Psychic Hood, Mossy Oubliette, Meadow Goat, Emberwilde.
CHALK TEETH, Static Ghost, 2Libras, DJ Morgue Anne
7:00pm doors at Barboza
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DJ likely at 7, bands at 7:30 or 8:00.
7:00pm doors at Barboza
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DJ likely at 7, bands at 7:30 or 8:00.
Mon, Sep 7
Wed, Sep 9
Fri, Sep 11
Seagaze Festival: FUNERALHOMES, Erik Blood, Intercom Heights, Palace of Tears, Floral Hall, Replicas, Mechanical Plague, Collins Beach
5:00pm-1:00am at Horseshoe Bar|Lucky Dime|Bayside Cafe, Everett
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First of two nights.
5:00pm-1:00am at Horseshoe Bar|Lucky Dime|Bayside Cafe, Everett
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First of two nights.
Sat, Sep 12
Seagaze Festival: Federale, The Veldt, Fotoform, Iroiro, Blackpool Astronomy, Bridal Veil, Ten Million Lights, Oliver Elf Army, Waves Crashing, New Issue
5:00pm-1:00am at El Sid|Lucky Dime|Bayside Cafe, Everett
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Final night.
5:00pm-1:00am at El Sid|Lucky Dime|Bayside Cafe, Everett
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Final night.
Wed, Sep 16
Hildegard 26: Crystal Beth, Mt Fog, Leeni, Alice Does Computer Music, Old Man of the Woods
7:30pm at Vermillion Gallery
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Sold out. A tiny music fest channeling the spirit of 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen through experimental & ethereal sound.
7:30pm at Vermillion Gallery
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Sold out. A tiny music fest channeling the spirit of 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen through experimental & ethereal sound.
Thu, Sep 17
The Tear Garden
8:00pm at El Corazón
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Featuring Edward Ka-Spel (The Legendary Pink Dots) and cEvin Key (Skinny Puppy).
8:00pm at El Corazón
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Featuring Edward Ka-Spel (The Legendary Pink Dots) and cEvin Key (Skinny Puppy).
Fri, Sep 18
Sat, Sep 19
Seasonal Depression Launch Party: darkwave dance
9:00pm-1:00am at Asylum Collective
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See link for dress code ideas.
9:00pm-1:00am at Asylum Collective
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See link for dress code ideas.
Sun, Sep 20
Witch Paddle Rave
3:00pm-6:00pm at Lake Union near west side of Gas Works Park
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Music won't be dark (likely house), but this is a rare chance to wear a witchy outfit on the water with others. Free; no ticket needed. All ages; they can't stop you. No one can stop you.
3:00pm-6:00pm at Lake Union near west side of Gas Works Park
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Music won't be dark (likely house), but this is a rare chance to wear a witchy outfit on the water with others. Free; no ticket needed. All ages; they can't stop you. No one can stop you.
Wed, Sep 23
Sweeping Promises, Eraser, Casual Hex
7:00pm? at Baba Yaga
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Doors and showtime are both listed as 7:00pm; this is unusual and likely a typo that will be updated. My guess is the bands start at 8pm.
7:00pm? at Baba Yaga
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Doors and showtime are both listed as 7:00pm; this is unusual and likely a typo that will be updated. My guess is the bands start at 8pm.
Fri, Sep 25
Sat, Sep 26
Club Fantasy Online: MMORPG-themed rave
10:00pm-1:30am at Asylum Collective
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More hyper music than I usually recommend but a fun opportunity to wear cosplay, dance, and partake in side quests.
10:00pm-1:30am at Asylum Collective
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More hyper music than I usually recommend but a fun opportunity to wear cosplay, dance, and partake in side quests.
Sun, Sep 27
Soda Blonde, Old Man of the Woods
8:00pm at Sunset Tavern
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Old Man of the Woods recommended.
8:00pm at Sunset Tavern
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Old Man of the Woods recommended.
Mon, Sep 28
Metropolis (1927)
7:00pm at Paramount Theatre
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Silent movie accompanied by Tedde Gibson on the Mighty Wurlitzer. Part of a series: [0. All ages.
7:00pm at Paramount Theatre
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Silent movie accompanied by Tedde Gibson on the Mighty Wurlitzer. Part of a series: [0. All ages.
Igorrr, Secret Chiefs 3, Violent Magic Orchestra
7:30pm at Neptune Theatre
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Should be all ages but they don't specifically say.
7:30pm at Neptune Theatre
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Should be all ages but they don't specifically say.
Tue, Sep 29
Combichrist, Ludovico Technique, Dead Animal Assembly Plant, Skinlab, Cemetery Legacy
7:30pm at El Corazón
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All ages.
7:30pm at El Corazón
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All ages.
Thu, Oct 1
past self, Aux Animaux, Syzygyx, Ghost Cop, Kristeen Young, Night Ritualz, MVTANT (DJ set), DJ Sophixi
6:00pm doors at The Funhouse
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Immortalis Fest comes to Seattle this year (but you can also catch it in Portland Oct 2-3). DJ at 6, bands at 7.
6:00pm doors at The Funhouse
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Immortalis Fest comes to Seattle this year (but you can also catch it in Portland Oct 2-3). DJ at 6, bands at 7.
Casa Sueño, vinta, Quid Quo
8:00pm at Tractor Tavern
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9 20 December, remember. Er, 8 1 October, remember that too.
8:00pm at Tractor Tavern
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9 20 December, remember. Er, 8 1 October, remember that too.
SEE DO SIN present: The Court of the Damned
9:00pm at Baba Yaga
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Uncertain of the music but the aesthetic is certainly dark. Formal/corrupted attire and masquerade masks encouraged.
9:00pm at Baba Yaga
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Uncertain of the music but the aesthetic is certainly dark. Formal/corrupted attire and masquerade masks encouraged.
Fri, Oct 2
Malfet, Headstone Brigade, Alder Deep
8:00pm doors at Belltown Yacht Club, alleyway entrance
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Tickets available soon.
8:00pm doors at Belltown Yacht Club, alleyway entrance
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Tickets available soon.
Sat, Oct 3
Nathan Nothing, Mutual Shock, Static Ghost, Marry and the Hatchet
9:00pm at Add-A-Ball
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9:00pm at Add-A-Ball
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Tue, Oct 6
Wed, Oct 7
Castle Rat, Unto Others, Wraith Knight
7:30pm at The Showbox
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Sold out but overpriced resale tickets available. All ages.
7:30pm at The Showbox
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Sold out but overpriced resale tickets available. All ages.
Fri, Oct 9
French Police, Social Order
6:00pm-9:00pm at The Crocodile
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Tickets are $10 cheaper at the box office in advance.
6:00pm-9:00pm at The Crocodile
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Tickets are $10 cheaper at the box office in advance.
Buzz Kull, Kontravoid, Spike Hellis, Normal Bias, Total Chroma
8:00pm at El Corazón
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Moved from The Mountain Room and Buzz Kull and Kontravoid added.
8:00pm at El Corazón
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Moved from The Mountain Room and Buzz Kull and Kontravoid added.
Sat, Oct 10
Sun, Oct 11
Boy Harsher, True Blue, Kassie Krut
8:00pm at The Showbox
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Sold out but overpriced resale tickets available. Regular-priced tickets still available for Monday's show. All ages.
8:00pm at The Showbox
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Sold out but overpriced resale tickets available. Regular-priced tickets still available for Monday's show. All ages.
Mon, Oct 12
Boy Harsher, True Blue, Kassie Krut
8:00pm at The Showbox
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Tickets are $10 cheaper at the box office in advance. All ages.
8:00pm at The Showbox
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Tickets are $10 cheaper at the box office in advance. All ages.
Wed, Oct 14
Diles que no me maten
7:00pm doors at Black Lodge
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Post-punk/experimental. Bands should start sometime between 7:30 and 8pm. All ages.
7:00pm doors at Black Lodge
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Post-punk/experimental. Bands should start sometime between 7:30 and 8pm. All ages.
Thu, Oct 15
Fri, Oct 16
somesurprises, Ilyas Ahmed, Morgan Henderson
7:30pm at Good Shepherd Center - Chapel Performance Space
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4th floor. Venue info: [0]. All ages.
7:30pm at Good Shepherd Center - Chapel Performance Space
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4th floor. Venue info: [0]. All ages.
Sat, Oct 17
Spooky alien-clown-Halloween-themed carnival rave
10:00pm-1:30am at Asylum Collective
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Music, games, haunted house. Dress code mandatory: clown, alien, or carnie costume.
10:00pm-1:30am at Asylum Collective
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Music, games, haunted house. Dress code mandatory: clown, alien, or carnie costume.
Tue, Oct 20
The Blasting Company
8:00pm at The Showbox
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Sold out but ridiculously overpriced resale tickets available. Playing the Over the Garden Wall soundtrack. All ages.
8:00pm at The Showbox
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Sold out but ridiculously overpriced resale tickets available. Playing the Over the Garden Wall soundtrack. All ages.
Fri, Oct 23
Maskerade at Asylum
9:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Queer Halloween party. Everyone 21+ welcome. N95+ mask (provided) and costume (not provided) required.
9:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Queer Halloween party. Everyone 21+ welcome. N95+ mask (provided) and costume (not provided) required.
Sat, Oct 24
Tue, Oct 27
Asylum's Fucked Up Movie Club: vol 5
6:30pm-8:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Weirdo costumes welcome. Free.
6:30pm-8:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Weirdo costumes welcome. Free.
Fri, Oct 30
Nevermore - A Gothic Masquerade: Dark Wave Mixtape, DJ JQ
7:00pm doors at Aurora Borealis, Shoreline
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Doors (and DJ?) at 7pm, show at 8pm. Halloween costumes or gothic attire encouraged.
7:00pm doors at Aurora Borealis, Shoreline
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Doors (and DJ?) at 7pm, show at 8pm. Halloween costumes or gothic attire encouraged.
BALTHVS
9:00pm at Wild Buffalo, Bellingham
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Possibly the closest they're getting to Seattle. Strange multicultural alternative music.
9:00pm at Wild Buffalo, Bellingham
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Possibly the closest they're getting to Seattle. Strange multicultural alternative music.
Sat, Oct 31
Make-Your-Own-Costume: Free DIY Workshop/Craft/Sewing Day
3:00pm-8:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Modify clothes, create sculptures, make art. All materials and tools provided; you can bring your own projects too. Free and all ages.
3:00pm-8:00pm at Asylum Collective
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Modify clothes, create sculptures, make art. All materials and tools provided; you can bring your own projects too. Free and all ages.
Wed, Nov 4
Fri, Nov 6
SOFT VEIN, Modele, Chalice Sect, DJ Oliver D Place
8:00pm doors at The Funhouse
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DJ at 8, bands at 9.
8:00pm doors at The Funhouse
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DJ at 8, bands at 9.
Sat, Nov 7
Claudio Simonetti's Goblin
8:00pm at El Corazón
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Live score to Dario Argento's Tenebrae.
8:00pm at El Corazón
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Live score to Dario Argento's Tenebrae.
Tue, Nov 10
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
The Proffits, THe Palace of Tears, Reaper Punx, Eve's Black Heart
9:00pm at Cryptatropa Bar, Olympia
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9:00pm at Cryptatropa Bar, Olympia
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Sun, Nov 15
Tue, Nov 17
Wed, Nov 18
Thu, Nov 19
Sat, Nov 21
Tue, Nov 24
Wed, Nov 25
Ayria, Mechanismus DJs
8:30pm at The Funhouse
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Not to be confused with Russian heavy-metal band Aria who are also touring Seattle in November.
8:30pm at The Funhouse
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Not to be confused with Russian heavy-metal band Aria who are also touring Seattle in November.
Sat, Nov 28
Tales from the Crypt: A Horror-Themed Cabaret
5:00pm/9:00pm at The Spanish Ballroom, Tacoma
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Two shows; an early and a late one.
5:00pm/9:00pm at The Spanish Ballroom, Tacoma
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Two shows; an early and a late one.
Thu, Dec 3
Sat, Dec 12
Thu, Dec 17
Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Dec 19
Rain City Doom Fest: YOB, King Woman, Earthless, Christian Mistress
6:30pm at El Corazón
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Two nights of doom.
6:30pm at El Corazón
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Two nights of doom.
Tue, Jan 12, 2027
Wed, Mar 24, 2027
VNV Nation
8:00pm at Neptune Theatre
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Sold out but extremely overpriced resale tickets available. All ages.
8:00pm at Neptune Theatre
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Sold out but extremely overpriced resale tickets available. All ages.
There's also DJ'd music seven nights a week at The Mercury.