St. Patrick’s Day in Wally’ohood

Since St. Patrick's Day falls on a weekend this year, lots of places will start their festivities today (Friday) through Sunday. Just remember to grab some sleep in between and maybe a shower or two. Looking for something to do? Here are a couple of suggestions: Murphy's Irish Pub (1928 N. 45th St.) Friday, March 15th - 9PM: Celebration starts Saturday, March 16th - 9PM: Dan Maher performs a master of Irish ballads Sunday, March 17th - 10AM: Doors open -…

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‘Rain N Men’

Women of Wallingford, (or "WoW", for short), here's an event just for you: Coming THIS Saturday (February 9th) from 6:00-9:00pm Babette's Events will Present the Third Annual RAIN N MEN Auction at The Seamonster Lounge (2202 N. 45th St.). $35.00 gets you ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI, Happy Hour Drink Specials till 10:00pm, DJ Woogie D and Thirteen Bachelors being auctioned off with date packages. Money raised Saturday will benefit the creation of the Third Annual Goddess Festival taking place Saturday…

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Murphy’s 31st Anniversary

Wallyhood sponsor Murphy's Irish Pub (1928 North 45th Street) is celebrating 31-derful years as a neighborhood pub and tomorrow night, everyone is welcome to come and partake in the festivities. All night long, customers get 31% off pitchers of Guinness, Manny's, Mac & Jack. Rolling Rock, and Diamond Knot IPA. So stop in, raise a pint, and enjoy Murphy's outdoor garden in the back, which is in full bloom.  

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St. Paddy’s Day in Wallingford

Whether it’s green libations, Corned Beef and Cabbage, or a good ol’ fashioned sugar rush you’re wantin’, here’s a couple of ideas for celebratin’ St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday—all within stumbling distance from your home: Murphy’s (1928 N. 45th St.)  "We are going to have a blast on St Patricks Day. Seattle's first St Patrick's Party. We open the doors at 10AM, and have a full line up of musicians 'til close. The loud and energetic Seattle Firefighters and Pipe band will…

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Goodbye to ‘The Publican’, hello to ‘The Burgundian’

Nope, The Publican isn't closing, folks. Can I get a collective "Pheeeeewwwww!" We just heard that due to some pesky legal issues involving The Publican in Chicago, The Publican in Tangletown (2253 N. 56th St.) has changed its name to The Burgundian Tavern. Last week, owner Matt Bonney told Seattle Met the reason he chose "Burgundian": The region between present-day Belgium and France long ago 'became known as a place for good food and good drink, and people from there were…

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Changes Bar Asks for Help

Yesterday we received a reader tip from someone whose name I cannot discern from the email address.  The reader asked if we'd seen something on Facebook about Changes Bar on 45th Street here in Wallingford, and included the following link:  http://changesinwallingford.com/wp/blog/changes-in-wallingford-needs-your-help/ . It's a tab on Changes' official website for "Changes Petition" which states the following: "For the last 22 years Changes has been a much loved fixture in Wallingford and in the Seattle gay community.  Recently, new elements in the…

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The Publican opens next month

Geoff Kaiser over at Seattle Beer News tells us that The Publican will open in mid- to late December in the former Bandolero spot (2253 N. 56th St.), which was sold to the guys behind Brouwer's Cafe and Bottleworks last month. According to Seattle Beer News, The Publican will have 22 taps along with a selection of bottled beer and a full bar for cocktails. They'll open at 10am daily and will serve breakfast (all day), lunch, and dinner. Matt Bonney (who runs Brouwer's Cafe) told Seattle Beer News:…

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