Those who were in Seattle during the grunge era no doubt have Sierra Nevada-soaked memories of the Croc’s divey roots. Soon after making its debut on 2nd Ave. in April of 1991, the venue became part of rock history, hosting legendary bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden + Nirvana (Kurt Cobain was apparently a fan of the club’s pinball machine).

When leasing issues and the pandemic shutdown in 2020 forced a move, the owners found an opportunity to revamp the old El Gaucho/Big Picture space a few blocks away, and really took things up a notch. 🤘

The result is four destinations in one: the main showroom, Madame Lou’s (a space for punk shows and dance parties), Here-After (a 100-seat comedy club, theater + bar opening in January), and The Society (a cafe serving up craft cocktails and street food). There’s even a 17-room modern hotel with decor from local artists and concerts streaming in the lobby.

Beyond all those bells, whistles, and guitar distortion, there’s also a solid lineup of shows on the horizon. Here are some highlights that’ll rock your socks off.

🎟️ Dial Up | Fri., Dec. 3 | 10 p.m. | $10 | It’s a dance party at Madame Lou’s, with Cell Phones + DJ Wifi for the full tech name spectrum.

🎟️ The Murder City Devils | Sun., Dec. 5 | 7 p.m. | $30 | What better way to break in the new digs than with this Seattle-based garage band that brings up 90s nostalgia vibes.

🎟️ A Tribute to Seattle Icons: Chris Cornell + Lane Staley | Sat., Dec. 11 | 5 p.m. | $35 | Cover bands honor the late rock stars.

Look for pics and vids from inside The Crocodile on SEAtoday's Instagram page soon.

Keep your coolest nightlife-loving buddies in the know.

EVENTS

Today

Trey Kennedy: Are you for real? | Wed., Dec. 1 | 7 p.m. | Moore Theatre | $53.50+ | This TikTok comedian known for his impersonations is in town for some laughs.

Thursday

A Very Die Hard Christmas | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 8 p.m. | Seattle Public Theater | $28+ | Check out this outrageous musical parody of the 80s action classic. 💪

Friday

Urban Craft Uprising Preview Night | Fri. Dec. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall | $10 | Get early access to vendors for UCU, while grabbing some food.

Saturday

Gonzaga vs. Alabama | Sat., Dec. 4 | 5 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $85+ | The Battle in Seattle is back as the Zags (ranked No. 3 in the nation) take on the Crimson Tide. 🏀
Crepes With “The Chef in the Hat” | Sat., Dec. 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hot Stove Society | $95 | Tom Douglas hosts famed Seattle chef Thierry Rautureau as he demonstrates how to make sweet + savory crepes.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

55º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 7:37 a.m.
Set: 4:20 p.m.

Travel

Hold onto your butts. A “Jurassic Park”-themed Airbnb has opened in Washougal, Washington (about a three-hour drive from Seattle, near the Oregon border). The property features five animatronic dinosaurs + decor that pays homage to the movie, like a mosquito encased in amber. Bookings are open. 🦖 (KING 5)

Closed

Pour one out for a classic Seattle dive. After 48 years, Goofy’s Bar in Crown Hill has officially closed, since the block it lives on is slated for redevelopment. The no-frills spot was a neighborhood favorite, with cheap drinks, great burgers + epic karaoke, as well as a mural outside that became a landmark. (Vanishing Seattle)

Ranked

Ready to mingle? According to a new study from WalletHub, Seattle is the 2nd best city for singles in the US, with Madison, Wisconsin at No. 1. The financial site compared 180 major cities across factors that included the number of online dating opportunities + the price of a two-person meal. (WalletHub)

Outdoors

Cyclists may have some more room to roam in Green Lake soon, as Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) lays out plans for a new bike lane. Currently, SDOT is seeking public feedback for the proposed protected path that would run along Green Lake Drive N. + Aurora Ave. N. 🚲 (Seattle Times)

Regional

King County and the Port of Seattle are now conducting a joint study on whether it’s possible to convert municipal waste into renewable fuel, perhaps even for planes at Sea-Tac Airport. Together, they’ve allocated $500,000 for the project, with an aim of completing the research by early 2023. (Seattle Weekly)

📸 @elizabethoutdoors

If you want to see just how much rain the region has gotten of late, look no further than this wet ‘n’ wild TikTok, which compares videos taken at Snoqualmie Falls just a month apart.

Seattle alone set a rainy record for the fall (the season, that is), with more than 18.91 inches recorded since Sept. 1. And the extended forecast calls for even more precipitation this winter. Try to stay dry out there, people. 🌧️

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THE WRAP

Editor's Pick: I was not of age or in the PNW when The Crocodile was at its peak, but the Seattle bands that played there still made a huge impact on my angsty teen self. Those who want to relive the flannel-covered magic from those times should check out the 1996 rockumentary “Hype!” which is available on various streaming platforms. Mosh pit not included.

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