facilitated by
School of Rock Seattle seattle.schoolofrock.com
501(c)(3) sponsor Let Them Rock
100 NW 85th St.​ Seattle, WA 98117
noon-6pm @
Visual Artists facilitated by
100 NW 85th St.​ Seattle, WA 98117
GreenwoodBlastsOff
Community Summer Concert
WHEN
noon-6pm
WHERE
$10 suggested donation
to contribute to concert costs or give more by sponsoring a component of this event
FREE
ALL AGES
youth 10+under
w/legal guardian
WHO
Public welcome
This event is free, open to the public, and generously hosted on private property over which the facilitating organizations reserve all rights to dictate all performances, vending, assemblies, participation, and attendees permitted and not permitted without rationale. Please review the entirety of this page to learn what is and isn't permissable at this event.
all ages access
This event is "all-ages" accessible, and guardians are responsible for utilizing their own discretion as to what activities and performances are deemed suitable for their youth/teens to attend/experience. Click the performing musicians'/artists' urls to aide you in deciding which performances you and yours will attend. Attendees 10+under are welcome w/an accompanying legal guardian, and tables designated for teen and youth information and activities are available on a first come/served basis.
suggested $10 donation
You can donate or sponsor online via the "collaborate, sponsor, donate" page, in-person day of, or if you're interested in making an in-kind donation, complete the "sponsor + donate interest form" on the "collaborate, sponsor, donate" page.
transportation
PEDX Greenwood is a pedestrian friendly neighborhood enjoyable for all ages to explore.
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BUS Fred Meyer Greenwood is centrally located along metro routes: metro trip planner
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BIKE Bicycle parking is free + first come/served at Fred Meyer Greenwood. Bring a lock.
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VEHICLE Consider carpooling, park your vehicle on side streets vs. the Fred Meyer parking lot for grocery patron accessibility, and please be considerate of Greenwood residents by driving slowly on residential streets, obeying posted parking rules, making minimal noise, and not loitering or blocking driveways. Your respectfulness will help ensure this event is one of many to come.
event changes
This is a grassroots event, and performances are subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. There are no refunds of donations, even in the event of a performance or activity cancellation.
all weather
Our stage's canopy should enable the show to go on, even if it rains, however, we recommend you prepare like a Pacifc Northwesterner, with adequate all weather clothing, hat, sunglasses, chapstick, sunscreen, shoes, backpacks etc.
amenities
WATER
a water fountain is available inside fred meyer
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FOOD
Although no food or drinks are provided by the concert, Fred Meyer wis providing food trucks outside of the concert, and there's a diversity of restaurants and cafes in the Greenwood neighborhood with to-go menus. There will be a table near the entrance of the concert to provide for attendees to eat the food they bring themselves eg: take-out, or groceries
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RESTROOMS
restrooms are availible inside Fred Meyer Greenwood
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security
If your youth is 10 or under, you must accompany them at all times, especially at interactive booths, because we regard highly the safety of attendees, especially youth and teens.
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ACTIVITIES
YES :
YES you can learn more about the Greenwood Disaster & Relief efforts
YES you can make free art with recycled materials
YES you can try out a virtual reality camera
YES you can have a picture taken in a 360 degree photobooth
YES you can learn about how to glean fruit in urban spaces
YES you can connect with local artists painting live
YES you can eliminate landfills and feed people at the same time
YES you can dance in public
YES you can sing along to the songs
YES you can play air guitar
NO :
NO canvassing
NO unauthorized vending
NO performers/buskers permitted within proximity or audible level that interferes with staging, vendors, parking lot entry/exit points, crowd flow or sonic resonance permitted
BAGS
YES you can bring a fanny pack, small bag, or backpack
YES bag checks may be enforced.
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LOST&FOUND
Anyone or anything lost will be escorted to the Greenwood Fred Meyer customer service desk.
STORAGE
Your possessions must remain with you at all times. Leave prohibited items at home. Bag searches may be conducted both entering and leaving the concert area.
DEVICES
YES :
YES Cell Phones
YES disposable camera
YES small camera without zoom, lens, or flash
YES non-professional video camera
YES Walkie-Talkies
NO :
NO professional video cameras
NO Zoom lens cameras
NO Laser pointers​
NO tripods
NO selfie-sticks
NO Audio/Visual equipment with an external microphone permitted.
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AFFECTED BUSINESSES + INDIVIDUALS
If you are interested in supporting affected individuals + businesses, or learning more about the community action plan in the works, visit PNA's Greenwood relief efforts page. Greenwood Blasts Off TM, does not receive donations to assist Greenwood businesses or individuals. Our focus is on youth/teen services joining forces to encourage, empower, and equip Greenwood youth/teens to engage and contribute their positive energy and creativity, eg: music performances, artistic expression, and thoughts toward Greenwood's relief, re-envisioning, and rebuilding efforts.
entry + re-entry
This event's estimated attendance is less than 1,000 at one time, first come/served, so attendees are encouraged to enter, leave, and re-enter the event periodically to enjoy performances and exploring Greenwood.
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food and drink
We're encouraging concert attendees to explore Greenwood's unique variety of grocery, restaurants, cafes, catering, and watering holes to encourage business owners in-person and get a taste of our community!
YES :
YES a table with chairs is provided on a first come/serve basis for consuming permitted food and drinks outside the concert area, with priority given to those with medically required dietary restrictions.
YES you can bring food groceries and take out
YES you can bring a small (1 gallon) clear bag of food snacks
YES you can bring sealed non-alcoholic beverages
YES water fountains are accessible in Fred Meyer Greenwood
YES recycling/compost/waste bins will be accessible
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NO :
The following items are not permitted in the concert space or parking lot
NO Coolers or large bags
NO Glass bottles or cans
NO Alcoholic beverages
NO beverages other than sealed non-alcoholic beverages
safety
If your youth is 10 or under, you must accompany them at all times, especially at interactive booths, because we regard highly the safety of attendees, especially youth and teens.
YES :
YES You can bring a small stuffed animal
YES You can dress up like a big stuffed animal
NO :
NO Weapons
NO Illegal substances
NO Fireworks
NO Sharpies/Markets
NO Instruments
NO Air hornes or other noisemakers
NO Umbrellas
NO Flags
NO Chains
NO Tailgating​
NO lawn chairs
NO bicycles
NO Skateboards
NO strollers
NO Tents
NO Wagons or Carts
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FIRST AID
Professional medical staff are available at the First Responders table to assist attendees with any medical issues that arise/
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ACCESSIBILITY
Because the designated concert space has a set capacity and space is available on a first come/served basis, contact the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club to coordinate ADA accessibility, eg: viewing areas, navigation routes, recharging and storage of assistive equipment, deaf and/or hard of hearing Active Listening Devices and HERE Active Listening Systems, ASL interpreters. Fred Meyer Greenwood's parking lot and restrooms are wheelchair accessible on a first come/serve basis.
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Only attendees with mobility impairments may use manual and electric mobility devices. Power wheelchairs and three or four-wheeled scooters are allowed for use by people with mobility impairments. Devices not covered under federal or state law including two-wheeled scooters, golf carts, or all-terrain vehicles are not permitted.
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STROLLERS
Slings and backpacks are recommended, because the surrounding parking lot will be functional, and strollers are not allowed inside the designated concert area, nor available for loan or rental.
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ANIMALS
Animals are not permitted in the concert area except for service animals as specified by federal and state law. Due to large-scale service animal fraud and for the safety of attendees, staff, and other service animals, all animals which do not meet the legal standards will not be allowed into the concert area. All service animals must be registered. Please note that comfort animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the concert area.
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To learn more about the real-life incident that was the catalyst for Greenwood Blasts Off, read below first.
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