What we’re about
This group is for any Seattlelite who could use more friends and wants to meet new people in a relaxed, social environment.
This group was born out of the frustration that can come with trying to break into new friend groups in Seattle.
A new comer to Seattle opened this group and after meeting a few Seattle natives and lovers of all things planning a beautiful friendship was born. Thus, The Seattle Thaw was born!
This group is for anyone who wants to meet other people from all walks of life while doing fun things around Seattle. Whether it's hitting a bar, a park, a restaurant, or other fun venue, this group is designed to do one thing only: Help everyone make more friends!
The plan is to fill this group with people from all walks of life, so it can be as rich as possible. With that said, I plan on hosting fun events & if you're willing to help me bring the thaw, we can tackle this together!
So if you've been looking for a place to meet new people, in a welcoming group that's run by someone who is hell-bent on growing it, look no further!
***OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW***
1. JOIN THE GROUP!
The magic begins there.
2. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!
If you want to connect with our community on a more active basis, you can join us on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattlethawofficial/
4. HAVE FUN
I created this group for everyone to make new friends and have fun - regardless of your background. If you're not having a blast, I'm not, and I'm determined to do everything I can to protect your experience.
5. SPREAD THE WORD!
If you know anyone who is looking to meet new people and find a cool community to join, feel free to tell them about us! Or copy this link and share it via text/chat/etc.
6. REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY!
See something that just doesn't look right? Had an uncomfortable encounter with an attendee? Let us know! We want to make sure all of our members are safe. Sadly, since it's impossible to keep an eye on everything at once, we need your help! You can access the reporting form here: https://forms.gle/dFUJTmrLhfsRbJsc6
(Note: All reports will be confidential. We will ask specific questions to make sure we can handle these situations properly.)
6. NOTE ABOUT GROUP REMOVALS
For some reason, meetup will randomly decide to remove profiles from groups. I'm not 100% sure why as of yet. If this happens to you, please note it wasn't us. Our group is open to join, so if you happen to get removed, simply rejoin and we'll welcome you back with open arms.
Join us at this yummy restaurant, bar and event space…brought to you by the owners of Locus wine!
Astir, formally Capitol Cider! Has contemporary American cuisine with northern Mediterranean influences (swoon!).
More to come but…let’s try some beautifully curated cockails, wine and some seriously delish farre!
The biggest question…
where do I park?
Parking on the hill can be a (mega mega) bitch.
You should not drive if planning to indulge in wine and cocktails but let’s say you are (or have) a designated driver, where should you park when coming to a/stir?
The immediate answer is “there is street parking everywhere.” But good luck with finding one in a jiffy. It is only after you finally parked that you see all the spaces that became available EVERYWHERE after you drove by.
For a more confident approach, try one of the four pay parking lots within 1-2 block radius. Check out the descriptions here and the map below.
CLOSEST —> Harvard Market Mall Parking Above QFC: You can enter from Harvard Ave or Union St. Take the steps down on the Northwest corner and there we are across the street.
BEST BET/ PRICE —> Harvard and Pine Parking Garage: Our Chef’s former employer, Seattle Central College owns this parking lot. 6 floors of parking goodness. Walk Harvard down to Pike, turn left.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS —> East of Broadway, between Pike and Pine: Hit & miss availability and expensive. Still, parking.
WORTH A SHOT —> North side of Pike, between 11th and 12th: Next to Poquito’s. Again, hit & miss availability.
Alternatively
You can take the streetcar that travels between Pioneer Square and Capitol Hill. The streetcar stops on the corner of Broadway and Pike - literally 25 steps away from us or you can consider the light rail. Capitol Hill light rail station is two blocks north of us, at Broadway and Howell, just on the other side of Seattle Central College.
The Menu
There is always something new and experimental on our menu (and you can see the current special below if you’d like) but our chef is particularly keen on these two new very Spring-y items: the Risotto alla Milanese (Milan-style risotto with saffron, parmesan and lemon, made with house vegetable broth, finished with some fresh sweet peas, shaved parm and fried herbs and some fried speck too if you are not vegetarian) and the fresh and crispy Asparagus Salad with mint and basil chermoula (think pesto but without the nuts or the dairy), oranges, feta and some charred cherry tomatoes. They both look pretty, too.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Wine & Dine Series: Astir, Cap Hill!Astir, Seattle, WA
Join us at this yummy restaurant, bar and event space…brought to you by the owners of Locus wine!
Astir, formally Capitol Cider! Has contemporary American cuisine with northern Mediterranean influences (swoon!).
More to come but…let’s try some beautifully curated cockails, wine and some seriously delish farre!
The biggest question…
where do I park?
Parking on the hill can be a (mega mega) bitch.
You should not drive if planning to indulge in wine and cocktails but let’s say you are (or have) a designated driver, where should you park when coming to a/stir?
The immediate answer is “there is street parking everywhere.” But good luck with finding one in a jiffy. It is only after you finally parked that you see all the spaces that became available EVERYWHERE after you drove by.
For a more confident approach, try one of the four pay parking lots within 1-2 block radius. Check out the descriptions here and the map below.
CLOSEST —> Harvard Market Mall Parking Above QFC: You can enter from Harvard Ave or Union St. Take the steps down on the Northwest corner and there we are across the street.
BEST BET/ PRICE —> Harvard and Pine Parking Garage: Our Chef’s former employer, Seattle Central College owns this parking lot. 6 floors of parking goodness. Walk Harvard down to Pike, turn left.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS —> East of Broadway, between Pike and Pine: Hit & miss availability and expensive. Still, parking.
WORTH A SHOT —> North side of Pike, between 11th and 12th: Next to Poquito’s. Again, hit & miss availability.
Alternatively
You can take the streetcar that travels between Pioneer Square and Capitol Hill. The streetcar stops on the corner of Broadway and Pike - literally 25 steps away from us or you can consider the light rail. Capitol Hill light rail station is two blocks north of us, at Broadway and Howell, just on the other side of Seattle Central College.
The Menu
There is always something new and experimental on our menu (and you can see the current special below if you’d like) but our chef is particularly keen on these two new very Spring-y items: the Risotto alla Milanese (Milan-style risotto with saffron, parmesan and lemon, made with house vegetable broth, finished with some fresh sweet peas, shaved parm and fried herbs and some fried speck too if you are not vegetarian) and the fresh and crispy Asparagus Salad with mint and basil chermoula (think pesto but without the nuts or the dairy), oranges, feta and some charred cherry tomatoes. They both look pretty, too.
- Music & Meet Series: To ELL and Back Again (Elliott Smith Night) at Conor ByrneConor Byrne Pub, Seattle, WA
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Hey all! ELLIOTT SMITH night is back for Year 2 with not only one but TWO shows at Conor Byrne Pub in Ballard on
Friday Aug. 22nd starting 5:30 PM for a Matinee show and then a Main event that starts 8:30 PM
Conor Byrne Pub has declared that they will be celebrating a Legend another year and has been gracious enough to collaborate with our meetup so we can relive ELLIOTT SMITH songs. This Ballard favorite has been home to your Guinness pints, Jameson whiskeys and new cocktail menu that soothes your long workweek fix. This bar is also known for where the Head and the Heart started their songwriting roots before the frenzy of fame found them.
The night will feature two shows called:
at 8:30PM — To Ell and Back Again.
at 6PM — To Ell and Back Earlier.
Over 24 local artists. One place to stage em. All Giving us our Elliott Smith fix. It’s one Ell of a tribute night.
Get your Friday vibe goin over Guinness, Jameson or your choice of cocktail, and mingle around while listening to the Elliott Smith songs from:
Featured Artists
~ MAIN EVENT - (starts 8:30pm)
Jade Teather | Jon Marie Duo
Henry Mansfield | Carl Christensen
Ray Wolff | Peter Donovan
Jed Crisologo | Taryn Hadfield
Spencer Carlson | Lauren Eva Lane
Sidd Jagadish | Kelsey Szefler
Dax Millan | Libby Sweeney
Intisaar | Wandering Willow
Sabrina Saed | Erick Irons~ MATINEE EVENT - (starts 6pm)
Fond Farewell
Henry Stagename
Will Roesner
Fish Teeth
Wren Hollow
and more..The website is below:
https://www.conorbyrnepub.com
Parking - Street Parking are available around the neighborhood right by Leary Ave, Ballard Ave or Shilshole Ave.
Food - the actual venue are surrounded by restaurants along the Ballard Ave strip that you can order take out on and bring back to the venue. Fish Tacos at Macleods, Pizza at Ballard Pizza Co, Sushi at Moshi Moshi.
Tickets - This meetup group can get in FREE from 7pm to 8:30pm so they can start socializing and settling in. Be prepared to show your ID at rhe door.
After 8:30pm, when the live music starts, tickets will be $15. Anyone who got in free, and still wish to purchase tickets to support the artists, are welcome to do so. Door tickets goes to the local artist’s featured that night.
Pre Sale Tickets MATINEE EVENT
Etiquette and Safety - This meetup group has always promoted inclusivity in all of their events. But it will not excuse any forms of harrassment, assault or hate directed towards any attendees or staff of the venues during the event. We encourage you to approach any of the organizers if you stumble upon any incident that made you or another attendee unsafe and we’ll provide necessary assistance pursuant to how the venues deal with such incidents. All reports will remain anonymous and discreet.
Pets - Unfortunately pets won’t be allowed in.
Running late? - You are welcome to join us on a little later after the event started if that’s your availabilty, just keep tabs of the comments section so you’ll know where to group is at.\
Follow my instagram for more info about the music event - @daxmillanmusic .
