Big Bootie Mix 26, Mariners Baseball & Three Nights in Seattle

After catching Big Bootie Mix 24 at The Forum in LA, my wife and I promised we’d chase the next show. New York almost happened (life said no), so when Seattle popped up we were in. Below is the working itinerary—steal what you like, skip what you don’t.

1. Where to Sleep (Without Sounding Like a Shill)

• Booked: W Seattle – points math made sense; lobby bar is legit; zero “best stay ever” hyperbole.
• Other solid downtown picks if the W is sold-out or overpriced:
  • Thompson Seattle – rooftop called The Nest with water views.
  • The State Hotel – boutique next door to Pike Place.
  • Grand Hyatt – big rooms, classic Hyatt vibe.
• Tip: Anything inside the downtown/Waterfront radius works. Queen Anne’s cute but too far for this schedule.
•  I stayed at the Hotel 1000 on a previous trip, and it was pretty amazing. I love everything about staying there and have nothing but great things to say about it. So, why can’t I recommend it anymore? The price. Just like everything else that gains popularity, they priced me out. I just can’t justify their price tag when the other options around the downtown area aren’t far behind.
  

2. The Plan, Day-by-Day

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Thursday – Wheels Down, Water Views

• 7 p.m. – Land at SEA; Link Light Rail ➜ University Street Station.
• 8 p.m. – Dinner at Six Seven Restaurant (Edgewater Hotel): seafood + sunset over Elliott Bay.
• 10 p.m. – Nightcap at Zig Zag Café—order a Last Word and thank me later.

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Friday – Classic Sights, Off-Script Bites

Morning

• 9 a.m. – Wander Pike Place Market. Grab chowder at Jack’s Fish Spot, then a vacation beer from the hidden Mexican joint behind it.
• 10:30 a.m. – Underground Tour in Pioneer Square (book online).

Mid-day

• Noon – Starbucks Reserve Roastery (Capitol Hill). My wife’s non-negotiable. Cocktails upstairs if you’re feeling spicy.

• 1 p.m. – Kenmore Air Seaplane Scenic Flight (25 min loop, Lake Union). Best city views for ~$119.
• 2:30 p.m. – Katsu Burger (Cap Hill) if you need a fried-pork-meets-Godzilla situation.

Afternoon → Night Crawl

• 3:30 p.m. – Monorail to Space Needle + Chihuly Garden.
• Optional: Seattle Aquarium or MoPOP if rain ambushes Friday.

• 6 p.m. & on – Cocktail hop:
  1. Rumba – 500 rums, daiquiris that don’t suck.
  2. Deep Dive – bar under the Amazon Spheres (reserve).
  3. Owl N Thistle – live music pint stop.
  4. Pie Bar – drunk pie = peak pie.
  5. Canon – world-class whiskey.
  6. The Doctor’s Office – tiny speakeasy; one killer drink then bounce.

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Saturday – Double Header

• 10 a.m. – Brunch at Tilikum Place Café (Dutch babies).
• Noon – Chill, merch shopping, maybe a nap.

• 3 p.m. – Walk to T-Mobile Park, Pen-Court IPAs + garlic fries.
• 4:15 p.m. – Mariners vs. Twins first pitch.
• 7:30 p.m. – Quick change + walk 15 min to WAMU Theater.
• 8 p.m. – Big Bootie Mix 26 live premiere (doors 7).
• Midnight – Debate the after-party; future-you will judge.

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Sunday – Departure Mode

• Sleep in; checkout by 11 a.m.
• Carb-reload at Biscuit Bitch or back to Six Seven if you missed it.
• Link Light Rail to the airport for a 2 p.m. flight home.

That’s the game plan—48+ hours of skyline views, ballpark brews, and bass drops & lasers. Follow the itinerary verbatim, remix it with your own stops, or just use it to justify that Kenmore seaplane splurge to your spouse. Either way, drop a comment if you’ve got better bar intel or a favorite seat the ballpark. See you under the lasers for Big Bootie Mix 26—memories guaranteed.