Cheap Week: July 5–10

Thur, July 7Outdoor Movies at Magnuson Park: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off^[1]An abundance of summer outdoor movie series now exists around town, but it’ll be hard to top Movies at Magnuson’s sterling slate. The eight-movie lineup includes the interstellar action of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (July 21) and Guardians of the Galaxy (Aug 4), a chance to celebrate the late David Bowie with Labyrinth (July 14), and even one of the best films of 2016 so far, Zootopia (Aug 11). The summer slate gets underway this week with a screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.  Magnuson Park, $5

July 7–9Arj Barker^[2]“I never smoke pot and rive my car. Because no matter how many letters I write to the people that build roads, they still refuse to start designing highways with second-chance exits.” –Arj Barker. The underrated comedian (Flight of the Conchords) brings his slightly stoned perspective to the Parlor for some summer standup. Parlor Live Comedy Club, $20–$30

Fri, July 8The PhysicsWhenever the Physics pop up to play a local show, it always makes for a party packed with good vibes. The hip-hop group’s upcoming show at the Crocodile should up the energetic positivity ante even more. This time around, a full live band will back the Physics, giving the band an even more fleshed out smooth sound. Additionally, proceeds from the show go towards the medical expenses of the group’s friend Jon Moore, who has dealt with kidney rejection. The Crocodile, $18^[3]

Sat & Sun, July 9 & 10Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival ^[4]Now in its sixteenth year, the Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival has as strong of a lineup as ever. Eight theater groups including Seattle Shakespeare, Theater Schmeater, Jet City Improv, and the 14/48 Project gather together to perform classics like Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Henry IV, Twelfth Night, and children’s favorite Raggedy Anne and Andy. The two-day theatrical onslaught doesn’t cost theater lovers a dime, and there’s something to be found for all ages. Volunteer Park, Free

References

1. ^{^} Outdoor Movies at Magnuson Park: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (feedproxy.google.com)
2. ^{^} Arj Barker (feedproxy.google.com)
3. ^{^} The Physics (feedproxy.google.com)
4. ^{^} Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival  (feedproxy.google.com)