12/20/2022
Open Mic Cancelled Due To Weather.
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All Local...All the Time...Genre Fluid Cafe Racer first opened in 2004 as Lucky Dog Espresso. Racer has long been home to Seattle artists of all mediums.
Since that time, many changes—including name and ownership—have taken place. The current owners, Cindy Anne & Jeff Ramsey took over in January 2018. "As Seattle continues on its path of gentrification, it’s important to us as Seatlleites to help iconic places like Cafe Racer stay alive," says now owner Jeff Ramsey. The atmosphere fosters creativity. On any given day you'll find musicians, muralist
s, illustrators, writers, and performers of all kinds shoulder-to-shoulder at the bar or deep in conversation in the OBAMA Room. Every night pf the week features live entertainment. From our Artists in Residence series every Wednesday to Seattle’s innovative DIY bands and rising stars to Avant Garde Jazz on Sunday evenings. And what would an art bar in Seattle be without a bad art museum? The Official Bad Art Museum of Art, aka the OBAMA Room, is a collection of bad art curated by two beloved Seattle artists, Jo David and Marlow Harris. This amazing space is available for private event rentals - https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5b78a370a075ba0c009954c1?sort_order=97
Café Racer is more than a venue, it’s a community, it’s a mission, it’s a celebration all the brilliance that is Seattle’s thriving DIY music scene!
Operating as usual
12/20/2022
Due to potential hazardous driving conditions this evening we will not be doing karaoke. Have a Happy Holiday and we will see you in the new year!
12/18/2022
A Christmas Carol?, The Nutcracker, A Christmas Story….All good shows but nothing compared to the Racer Sessions Annual Holiday Show! Tonight at 7:00pm All Ages! Fun for the whole Family! i
12/14/2022
Tonight! Wednesday 12/14/2022 Doors at 7:00! ALL AGES UNTIL 10PM!
12/13/2022
Join us at Cafe Racer every 2nd and 4th Tuesday for an open mic and open jam session! Intervals of open mic and open jam sessions will be flowing throughout the night.
Whether you're a solo musician or a band who'd like to practice their stuff, all players are welcome to our stage.
Guitar, bass, keyboard and drums will be provided for all to use!
Sign ups start at 7PM, jam is from 8-11PM.
12/11/2022
Mondays 8:00pm the Hill's best karaoke at Cafe Racer!
12/11/2022
Sunday 12-11-2022 Spoot Music presents Balkan Night with Dromeno! Doors at 6:00pm show at 7:00pm All Ages!
12/10/2022
Tonight Saturday 12-10=2022! Doors at Show at 8:00!
12/09/2022
TONIGHT!!! Friday 12-9-2022 DJ Phresh Pharaoh is in the house and making magic!
12/09/2022
💥 The year is almost over!! Here are a few pics from some events this year….
What has been your favorite event at Cafe Racer this year?💥
12/09/2022
What’s yall Friday night plans???
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Come dance with us and THIS FRIDAY (12/9)
Free Before 11P
12/08/2022
Get Ready To Get In Tune with Your Feelings!
This Thursday starting at 6pm QTBIPOC Poetry and Open Mic. Come have fun and meet some new friends.
Be sure to DM or if you are interested in sharing words, music, dance, or whatever brings your joy.
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Performances start at 8pm ❤️💕
12/08/2022
You hear about music venues closing all the time. Margins are tight, audiences are thinning expenses are going up etc. We have literally found dozens of empty flight bottles, a few fifths, cans of alcohol we don’t carry that people have smuggled in. Like many venues our revenue comes from bar sales not the door. We give that to the artists. Bringing your own booze to venues hurts not only the venue but the artists they support and the audiences they serve. Additionally, it is against Washington state law to bring your own booze into any bar. Just saying.
12/07/2022
Tonight Wednesday 12-7-2022, Cafe Racer Artist in Residence ~ Sam Ashkenazy presents Hockey Teeth, Sam Ashkenazy and Some Fu***ng Vegan! All Ages until 10pm!
12/06/2022
Sorry my beautiful people...your host is under the weather and not up to s***f! We will miss you. See you in 2 weeks!
12/06/2022
Every Monday!!!! All Ages until10:00pm! Always FREE!
12/05/2022
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12/02/2022
Hey Cats and Kittens, grab that martini and lounging robe and join DJ Yuri the 1st Friday of every month for 2 hours of coolest artists from Washington state and beyond. Tonight 12-2-22 on Cafe Racer Radio.
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12/02/2022
Tune into Cafe Racer Radio tonight at 7:00pm P (and the 1st Friday of every month) for DJ Marvelette's amazing show, The Alexandrite Effect for an eclectic journey into Washington's musical history! caferacerradio.com
11/29/2022
Due to a winter storm warning tonight's open mic is canceled. So sorry everyone!
11/23/2022
Tonight November 23rd at 8:00pm, Cafe Racer Artist in Residence, Lovely presents PL4YDAT3!
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1. Cazzi
2. FR3DO
3. Muggshotbabby
4. Savvy Rae
5. RickRated
6. CBGXYFM
7. Surf G
8. Past Life Kenny (Special Guest from Spokane)
9. Zodiac
-DJ: Ready Ron Beats
-Host: Lovely
11/21/2022
Scrambler Jam - YouTube
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday is Scrambler Jam at Cafe Racer! Hosts Josh and Jason curate the amazing opportunity for musicians to come together and make some magic! Check out their YouTube channel and see what it's all about! Sign ups begin at 7:00pm. All Ages until 10pm.
Scrambler Jam is a cross between and open mic and open jam at Cafe Racer in Seattle, Wa. Jason K. and Josh Orion host and provide the full backline. Each per...
11/20/2022
Mondays at Cafe Racer 8:00pm! All ages until 10pm No Cover!
11/18/2022
Tonight Thursday 11-17-2022 Prismia with Sleepy Haunts and The Smallest Bear with the Biggest Paws! Doors at 7:00 show at 8:30. All ages until 10pm!
11/15/2022
Due to unforeseen circumstances tonight's (11/15/2022) Open Mic is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. See you next week for Scrambler Jam!
11/14/2022
Bring your instrument and your creativity. Sign-up start at 6:30 open mic at 7:00. Musicians, Poets. Comedians all are welcome!
Discover your tribe!
All ages until 10pm.
11/14/2022
Tonight!!!!
11/14/2022
Tonight!!!
11/13/2022
Every Monday Cafe Racer has the best selection of Karaoke tracks with host Baby Ketten! All ages until 10:00pm. Sing on our stage under the bright lights! Amaze your friends and influence people!
All Ages until 10pm!
11/12/2022
Sunday 11-13-2022 Join us for Balkan Night with Dromeno and Shpilkis!
Christos Govetas (clarinet, zourna, voice) and Ruth Hunter (accordion, voice) have been the driving force behind traditional Balkan music in Seattle and beyond, expressing the deep, multi-layered, riveting music of Greece, Albania, and across the Balkans. Along with their kids, Eleni and Bobby Govetas, they belong to a tradition of musical dynasties, tapping Eleni's talents on violin, saxophone, and zourna, and Bobby's irrepressible skills on percussion, bass and trombone. Add Nick Maroussis on guitar and Nico Sophiea on drums and you have some of the most entrancing music you will ever hear! No partner necessary!
Shpilkis is a 7-piece Seattle-based klezmer brass band bringing you old-school Yiddish grooves with tuchus-shaking energy.
All Ages until 10:00pm
This is a pay-what-you-can event (suggested contribution $5-$20)
11/11/2022
Come warm up with DJ Tico at Cafe Racer this Saturday 11-12-2022 10pm-2am!
First 25 people no cover!
11/11/2022
11/11/2022
This Friday 11-11-2022! INDIGEQUEER IS BACK AT CAFE RACER FOR NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH!
Come kick off our series of events for Native Heritage month with us at Cafe racer!
We have a lineup of all Native DJs: theres more, cutz 1 and dj Libbi!
Hosted by Howie Echo-Hawk/theres more, you can expect dancing, music, performances, reveals, and just a whole bunch of dope ndns doing dope sh*t.
Join us from 8-2!
11/08/2022
Cafe Racer Artist in Residence: Cherubim Tha Multitude present Da Village - The House Show!
Every month Cherubim Tha Multitude curates a compelling evening of entertainment! From soul to punk to hip hop to burlesque...it's an evening not to miss!
8:00pm | DOORS OPEN FOR EVENT AND MARKET
8:00-9:00pm | Harlo Dj Set
9:00 - 10:00pm | instantly Dj set
10:00-11:00pm | Reverend Dollas dj set
11:00-12:00pm | Teenage Heartthrob Dj set
Please be ready to set up for your dj set 20 mins before it’s time to start.
Tickets
$5-$30 SLIDING SCALE (DONATE WHAT YOU CAN)
11/08/2022
Join us at Cafe Racer every 2nd and 4th Tuesday for an open mic and open jam session! Intervals of open mic and open jam sessions will be flowing throughout the night.
Whether you're a solo musician or a band who'd like to practice their stuff, all players are welcome to our stage.
Guitar, bass, keyboard and drums will be provided for all to use!
Sign ups start at 7PM, jam is from 8-11PM.
11/07/2022
Who are your Favorite Seattle Cover Bands…go!
11/04/2022
Friday 11-4-2022 Esoterica Volume 1! Join us for a night of some hyper happy underground rave tunes, featuring an excellent variety of well loved local djs, Yellow Constellation, HazelZen, and Ms. Frizzle, and out of state djs, Lil Kevo 303 from Boston, 99Jakes from New Mexico, and Tizzy from Philly! Catch you on the dancefloor!
11/03/2022
Tonight Thursday 11-3! Don't miss this show!
11/02/2022
Thursday November 3rd Soulful Femme graces our stage. All Ages until 10:00pm!
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| Monday | 6pm - 12am |
| Tuesday | 6pm - 12am |
| Wednesday | 6pm - 12am |
| Thursday | 6pm - 12am |
| Friday | 6pm - 2am |
| Saturday | 6pm - 2am |
| Sunday | 6pm - 12am |
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Saturday August 27th at 9:00pm! Foto Form with Luxury Furniture Store and Shadowhouse! tickets: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/59998/orders/new
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Analog Brass!
Rising star Moretti, discovered at our open mic, just released a video! Check it out!
Getting ready for the So Dreamy Festival today and tomorrow!!! Tickets still available link in bio.
Join us for our App Launch! Saturday April 30th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Join us for our App Launch! Saturday April 30th from 1-4pm! Free and All Ages!
This Friday April 8th, don't miss the return of Moroccan Dog with Goat Club and Some Other Ghosts! Doors at 8:00pm show at 9:00pm!
All Ages Open Mic Tonight Tuesday 3/29! Sign ups begin at 6:30 performances at 7:00pm!
Tonight Friday 3/18 join us for an extraordinary evening of music and artistry! Levoneh Album Release with Chris Icasiano, Peg and Flowers! Doors at 8:00pm All Age until 10:00pm
We are so excited for this show tonight! Don't miss Mangy with Malacarne, Alfredo Ghost and Throw (PDX) Doors 8:00pm! All Ages until 10pm.
Tonight 3-5-33 at Cafe Racer! Astorhouse with Bad Optics and Julia Francis! Doors at 8:00 show at 9:00pm All Ages until 10pm
All Ages Open Mic 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays!
TONIGHT! Cafe Racer Artist in Residence Series - All the Buzz with Shubzilla!
Power Nap today on Cafe Racer Radio! 5:00pm caferacerradio.com
Amy Denio solo vocal performance!
Soft Boiled first show ever! Love these people!
Insect Revenge at Racer Sessions with Ahamefule J Oluo and Sheridan Riley! Mind Blown!
Sunday - West African chill vibes with Naby Camara, Carol Olivier, and Amy Denio!
Who Is She!
Elvis Batchild!
Simple Minded Symphony!
Ghost Horse at World Wide Bounce!
World Wide Bounce!
Today is the day of the Market of the Beast! From 1:00 - 6:00PM Three locations: @unicornseattle (21+) @vermillionseattle (all ages) @cafe_racer_seattle (all ages) $1 door donation/ mask and vax required #marketofthebeast #hailthycraft Flier by @goodbyezach
We are so excited to announce our NYE party lineup! ✨Breaks and Swells ✨ ✨Reposado ✨ ✨Araless ✨ ✨Another Magic ✨ Party starts at 8:30! Tickets are $20 and includes a champagne toast. And a huge thanks to @breaksandswells, @tequilafunk, @aralessbmn and @anothermagicmusic for gracing us with their wonderful tunes! It’s gonna be a great night ✨ See ya there! Tags: #seattle #seattlewa #seattlemusic #seattlemusicscene #seattlethingstodo #seattleevents #capitolhillseattle #seattlenye #seattlemusicnews
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The Cafe Racer Story
Cafe Racer first opened in 2004 as The Lucky Dog Espresso. Since that time, many changes—including name and ownership—have transpired.
The current owners took over Cafe Racer in January of 2018.
"As Seattle continues on its path of gentrification, it’s important to us, as Seatlleites, to help iconic places like Cafe Racer stay alive," says Jeff Ramsey.
Cafe Racer has long been home to Seattle artists of all mediums. The atmosphere fosters creativity. On any given day you'll find musicians, muralists, illustrators, writers, and performers of all kinds shoulder-to-shoulder at the bar or deep in conversation in the OBAMA Room.
We serve comfort food. From the Meatloaf to the Mac & Cheese, and Cobb Salad, you’ll feel like you’re at your favorite aunt's kitchen table. Choose from multiple sandwiches or The Two Bells Burger—an original recipe from the former Two Bells Bar—one of Seattle's oldest art bars.
As one of Seattle's iconic surviving art bars, Cafe Racer prides itself on evening entertainment. Tuesday nights you’ll find open mic—except the third Tuesday of the month, when the the space fills with cartoonists who’re drawing for Dune. Wednesdays you’ll find storytelling, writing groups, comedy, and improv. Thursdays bring rotating musicians, from rock to blues. Friday and Saturday the stage brings a variety of musicians, from new artists to venerable Seattle favorites. The genre varies from weekend to weekend. On Sundays you can always get your avant-garde jazz needs met with Racer Sessions.
And what would an art bar in Seattle be without a bad art museum? The Official Bad Art Museum of Art, aka the OBAMA Room, is a collection of bad art curated by two beloved Seattle artists, Jo David and Marlow Harris. Do yourself a favor and reserve this room for private events.
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Excited to welcome our new Artist in Residence for May, Sam Ashkenazy! Catch Sam's 1st event this Wednesday May 4th with Foxy Apollo, Madam Monarch and SMAC! Doors at 8:00pm All Ages until 10:00pm!
Reminder...no Open Mic tonight. Instead we are excited to host the Seattle Composers Alliance Live Sessions series. Back next week with Scrambler Jam!
Join us for a Cinco De Mujeres with these 4 femme acts! First timer Moretti (discovered at our open mic) will be performing along with Golda May, Sleepy Haunts and our very own Haley Graves! Thursday May 5th at 8:00pm! All Ages until 10:30pm!
Discover new artists and new compositions, tomorrow! Doors at 7:00pm show starts at 7:30pm All Ages
*No Open Mic this week.
*No Open Mic this week.
✨ 🌈 🌙 Cafe Racer is so happy to announce that we're kicking off Pride month right with So Dreamy Music Festival, a fest put together by local artists prioritizing QTBIPOC creatives. So Dreamy Music Festival is June 4th and 5th, with stages at both Cafe Racer and our neighbors .
Right now 2-Day Passes are just $45! You'll want to snag one now, as prices will go up soon! Follow the link in 's bio to purchase.
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Right now 2-Day Passes are just $45! You'll want to snag one now, as prices will go up soon! Follow the link in 's bio to purchase.
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Cafe Racer Radio's Artist of the Week ~ The Sleepy Haunts
Check out Sleepy Haunts on Cafe Racer Radio Monday 5/2/22 at 8:00pm caferacerradio.com
An all girl band originating from Portland, OR, The Sleepy Haunts is a reminder of the 90's in songs reminiscing on childhood and confronting the future. Composed of friends, Elizabeth and Gillian, the Sleepy Haunts is inspired by the likes of Alanis Morisette and beabadoobee.
The Sleepy Haunts will be performing at Cafe Racer Thursday May 5th with Haley Graves, Golda May and Moretti!
Check out Sleepy Haunts on Cafe Racer Radio Monday 5/2/22 at 8:00pm caferacerradio.com
An all girl band originating from Portland, OR, The Sleepy Haunts is a reminder of the 90's in songs reminiscing on childhood and confronting the future. Composed of friends, Elizabeth and Gillian, the Sleepy Haunts is inspired by the likes of Alanis Morisette and beabadoobee.
The Sleepy Haunts will be performing at Cafe Racer Thursday May 5th with Haley Graves, Golda May and Moretti!
Tomorrow!!!!
Cafe Racer is looking for a barback/cook. Primarily supporting the bar with some time in the kitchen preparing menu items. No experience necessary, must be 18+. $17.50 an hour plus tips. Side benefit you get to see a ton of great music!
Join us to celebrate the launch of our new App! Meet Cafe Racer Radio DJs and Hosts of Free To Be. Enjoy tasty schnacks, download the new app for a chance to win a free ticket to any show! Enter to win Cafe Racer Radio Swag!
Cafe Racer Radio's Artist of the Weeek ~ WEEED
WEEED is a quintet of experimental musicians on double drum sets, percussion, bass, guitar, flute, synthesizers, vocal harmony and ambient live looping.
Listen to a full hour block of WEEED on Cafe Racer Radio Monday 4/25/22 at 8:00pm
WEEED will be performing with The Whags, Friday 4/29/2022 at Cafe Racer! Show starts at 9:00pm doors at 8:00.
You can support the artist by going to their Bandcamp page. https://weeed.bandcamp.com/
WEEED is a quintet of experimental musicians on double drum sets, percussion, bass, guitar, flute, synthesizers, vocal harmony and ambient live looping.
Listen to a full hour block of WEEED on Cafe Racer Radio Monday 4/25/22 at 8:00pm
WEEED will be performing with The Whags, Friday 4/29/2022 at Cafe Racer! Show starts at 9:00pm doors at 8:00.
You can support the artist by going to their Bandcamp page. https://weeed.bandcamp.com/
Join us for our App Launch! April 30th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm!
Join us for our App Launch! Saturday April 30th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.