After months of anticipation, the week that all Pearl Jam fans have been waiting for is finally here! The energy in Seattle is electric, and the city is ready to welcome fans from all over the world. As I type these words, I’m on my way to Seattle, eagerly anticipating all the events and attractions directed toward the many fans coming to the city to see Pearl Jam.
Pearl Jam will play shows on Tuesday and Thursday. Whether you come for Night 1 or Night 2, there will still be plenty of supporting events to attend. For the permanent places to visit, I listed most of them in my previous blog post. Now, let's focus on the schedule of temporary events you can attend.
You can sign the Pearl Jam flag that flew high over the Space Needle during the last home shows in 2018. Head to the Seattle Center Armory on Tuesday, May 28, from 12 PM - 6 PM to leave your mark and message for the band.
I’ve received many DMs on my Instagram asking if I will help with some Grunge Tours during this time. Unfortunately, because I want to attend many events around the city, I can’t commit to any tours on those dates. However, I highly recommend Eric Magnuson, who conducts these tours and has a lot of knowledge. I may pop into one of his tours to say hi :) Here is his website
MoPOP will have its Sound and Vision Theater dedicated to Pearl Jam. With a PJ ticket, you will pay less for admission, and their gift store will be an excellent place to buy some cool stuff!
Throughout this week, London Bridge Studio will hold its historic tours at 9 AM. On Saturday, June 1, they will have a special 2-hour Pearl Jam-themed tour.
At KEXP, there is an Ames Bros exhibit and a “Dark Matter” pre-party on concert days at 3:30 PM.
Many fans plan to attend the Mariners game on Wednesday, but on the same day, there is an event hosted by SMASH at Sleight of Hand SoDo, ‘Alive & Well’. The event includes an auction of memorabilia and a performance from Washed in Black, a Pearl Jam tribute band.
On the days of the shows, Wishlist Foundation will hold pre-parties for fans at Queen Anne Beerhall (a 9-minute walk to the arena) from 1 PM - 6 PM.
The merch truck will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, starting at noon.
If you can’t attend the home shows, you can listen to the live broadcast on PJ Sirius XM radio (which currently has a free trial period). Also, tune into my IG story where I will post videos from all the events mentioned above.
Thank you for joining me on this exciting journey. Whether you're attending the shows or experiencing the events from afar, let's celebrate this incredible week together. Rock on, Pearl Jam fans!
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday:
- Sign the Pearl Jam Flag at Seattle Center Armory: 12 PM - 6 PM
- Pre-Party hosted by Wishlist Foundation at Queen Anne Beerhall: 1 PM - 6 PM
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Eric Magnuson Grunge Tour: ( https://seattlegrungeredux.
com/ ) - MoPOP Sound and Vision Theater: 10 AM- 5 PM (with discounted admission for PJ ticket holders)
- Historic Tours at London Bridge Studio: 9 AM
- Ames Bros Exhibit and "Dark Matter" Pre-Party at KEXP: 3:30 PM - 8 PM
- Merch Truck: Starting at noon
Wednesday:
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Eric Magnuson Grunge Tour: ( https://seattlegrungeredux.
com/ ) - MoPOP Sound and Vision Theater: 10 AM- 5 PM (with discounted admission for PJ ticket holders)
- Historic Tours at London Bridge Studio: 9 AM
- ‘Alive & Well’ Event hosted by SMASH at Sleight of Hand SoDo: 11 AM -5 PM and 7:00 PM
- Merch Truck: Starting at noon - 7 PM
Thursday:
- Pre-Party hosted by Wishlist Foundation at Queen Anne Beerhall: 1 PM - 6 PM
- Eric Magnuson Grunge Tour: Various times throughout the day
- MoPOP Sound and Vision Theater: 10 AM- 5 PM (with discounted admission for PJ ticket holders)
- Historic Tours at London Bridge Studio: 9 AM
- Ames Bros Exhibit and "Dark Matter" Pre-Party at KEXP: 3:30 PM -8 PM
- Merch Truck: Starting at noon
