The Beatles' Shea Stadium concert will always be remembered for Ringo's flaming drum set, George's 20-minute stand-up routine, and the backward rendition of "I Me Mine" that summoned Paul back from the dead. Attend a concert with just as many mind-blowing moments with today's Groupon: for $23, you get a ticket to the No Depression Festival, featuring Swell Season, Lucinda Williams, and Cave Singers on Saturday, August 21, at Marymoor Park in Redmond.

As the go-to source for Americana and roots music, No Depression magazine curates its own festival to showcase both well-established and up-and-coming folk acts. This year's festival is headlined by the dulcet Dublin tones of The Swell Season, consisting of Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech singer and pianist Markéta Irglová, who starred together in the Academy Award–winning 2007 indie-musical Once. Other acts include acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, Seattle indie-folk rockers The Cave Singers, and Alejandro Escovedo—winner of No Depression ’s "artist of the decade" for the '90s. Tickets are general admission, so arrive when the gates open at noon to secure a close-up spot on Marymoor Park's two enormous grass lawns, ensuring that the artists can pointedly ignore your request that they play the entire score of The Muppet Christmas Carol.

Now in its second year, the No Depression Festival began with rousing success in 2009, when Iron & Wine and Gillian Welch played to a sold-out crowd. This is also the second year that the show is presented by the Seattle Theater Group, a non-profit dedicated to spreading a vibrant, diverse selection of art, music, theater, and film to the Emerald City's environs. Revel in the earthy, AutoTune-free sounds of folk's best artists and find the musical inspiration to compose your 401(K)-funded concept album with today's Groupon to the No Depression Festival.

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Grape vines, like middle school hallways, are conducive to spreading gossip and producing awkward thoughts and feelings that are best left bottled until the age of 21. Uncork some nostalgic memories over an elegant feast with today's Groupon: for $20, you will receive $40 worth of fine dining and wine selections at Wild Vine Bistro in Bothell.

Wild Vine Bistro is a family-run eatery specializing in a menu of top-notch gourmet dishes made from the freshest ingredients and cooked to order. Starters such as the sweet and spicy ahi duo ($13) and the spinach crab dip ($9) would have most entrees shaking in their stir-fryers, but dishes such as the succulent pork chops and apple sauce ($22)—stuffed with hazelnut and brioche atop a parsnip-garlic mash with apple-shallot sauce—can more than hold their own in a stomach cage fight. Likewise, the chef puts a gourmet spin on classic dishes such as pulled-pork sliders ($8)—house smoked and tossed with barbecue sauce—and lobster macaroni ($17) made with lobster, béchamel, and topped with bread crumbs and truffle oil. Seafarers, meanwhile, will want to deep-sea dive into the savory zuppa di pesce ($16)—prepared with seasonal fish, mussels, prawns, crab, and scallops in a white-wine tomato broth—whereas herbivores and herbivoyeurs can satisfy their foliage cravings with Wild Vine Bistro's salads, such as the Bistro Speciale ($14), made with prawns, orange, avocado, goat cheese, and organic mixed greens with pomegranate vinaigrette. Wild Vine Bistro can also match any dish with a selection from its extensive wine list, with many potables available by the glass, bottle, and fire hose.

The bistro’s accents of green plants and muted mahogany floors create a convivial atmosphere for digestion, and the live music playing at least five nights a week makes one’s boogie fever look intentional, rather than exposing it as the tragic, incurable disease it is. This ambience works just as well for family gatherings as it does for romance, so surprise your date by proposing to the waiter at Wild Vine Bistro.

Not valid with any happy-hour specials, promotions, or any other offers.

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Your face is the ultra-logical Vulcan of your body, and not just because it goes mad with lust and tries to kill William Shatner every seven years. Today's deal gets you an appropriately rational facial pampering: for $49, you get a custom Eminence Organic facial at Facelogic Spa in Redmond (up to a $109 value). Though service prices are lower for current spa members, today’s Groupon is still a significant discount for those already initiated into the society of logical faces. This Groupon is only good for the spa's Redmond location.

Amid the clean, contemporary décor of its spa, Facelogic logisticians use scare tactics such as science and numbers to counteract the stress and lack of complexion clarity that can impede your ability to steer vehicles with your face. The friendly aestheticians at Facelogic Spa will gaze upon your visage to analyze your skin type and customize your facial to meet your skin’s individual needs. Your 60-minute facial treatment will begin with you being ferried into a soothing spa area and treated to a custom deep cleansing, exfoliation, and steam treatment to suck out deeply burrowed dirt, food bits, and sandworms. After applying a personalized mask treatment, followed by serum and moisturizer, Facelogic’s staff will treat you to a therapeutic massage of the arms, shoulders, decollete, and face. The treatment will be tweaked to accommodate your dermis's special needs. Dry skull coverings may be lavished with a purifying cleanser, whereas oily skin is scrubbed away with a refining citrus exfoliating wash. Every custom facial features the most potent potions from the Eminence Organics product line, creating an organic palate perfect for facially placed puppy kisses. You can also upgrade your facial with an eye treatment, lip treatment, hand treatment, waxing service, or tinting service (upgrades starting at $12).

Your face is often the first thing about you people notice, unless you've cleverly diverted their attention by refusing to wear pants. Give the front of your head the care it needs with today's Groupon, or gift the personalized package to a friend’s deserving countenance. Call ahead to schedule your service.

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Talking about sports, like winning the lotto and undergoing surgery, goes better with a cold beer. Make every hour happy hour with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of brews and pub food at Harmon Tap Room, located in downtown Tacoma. This Groupon is not valid during happy hour.

The third location for Harmon Brewing Company, Harmon Tap Room serves beers freshly made in the site's 15 barrels, contenting barley-hungry palates with year-round ales and seasonal brews. Both beer enthusiasts and infrequent drinkers will approve of Harmon's frosty selection of pints ($4.50), featuring the Great American Beer Festival–winning Brown's Point ESB. Hops habitués with something to prove can dive into the Point Defiance IPA, while those who drink beers as light as a cloud of Peeps can stick to the easy-drinking Mt. Takhoma Blonde Ale. Stay to sample hearty pub grub from the Tap House's menu. Pizza cravers may find satisfaction in the veggie-friendly Locally Green pizza ($14), topped with an ambrosial amalgamation of basil pesto, herb potato, caramelized onion, and feta cheese.

With long wooden dining apparatuses, couches for flat-screen TV watching, and slick pool tables, Harmon Tap House is a prime hangout well suited to weary office workers, contented construction men, and door-to-door poltergeist salesmen alike. This deal can also be used toward taking home a Harmon brew in the form of a 64-ounce growler ($10).

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Anyone who's walked through Seattle's Chinatown/International District knows its delicious restaurants, late-night karaoke, vegetable stands, and eclectic shops. Dig a little deeper, and you'll discover there is so much more to this vibrant neighborhood than what meets the eye. The heart of the city's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, the neighborhood's history is a patchwork of different peoples striving to make a new life in a sometimes unwelcoming city.

For 25 years, Chinatown Discovery Tours has provided intimate, lively, personal guided tours that are true to the daily cultural life of the Asian Community in Seattle's Chinatown/International District. Their tours explain the area's past and evolution, while also revealing many of its hidden gems.

And today, just $8 gets Tippsters a 90-Minute Chinatown Discovery Tour from the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience - an $18 value.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, this tour will provide incredible insights into the history and cultures of one of Seattle's oldest, most diverse, and vibrant neighborhoods. With fresh eyes and a new perspective, you won't ever view the neighborhood the same again.

Though homeowners have become used to walking on their ceilings, floors without handsome rug coverings won't protect these ceiling-dwellers when fickle gravity decides to re-reverse itself. Beautify your once and future walking space with today’s Groupon: for $39, you get $200 worth of modern, high-quality rugs and home accessories from ModernRugs.com. Shipping is free and tax is included. This Groupon is available for redemption starting July 30.

ModernRugs.com features a huge variety of artistic accessories and high-quality rugs created by prominent designers and master rug crafters from around the world. Among the website’s virtual pages, you’ll find the thoughtfully crafted floor art of contemporary designers such as Calvin Klein, Martha Stewart, and Nani Marquina, among others. ModernRugs.com’s enormous selection of colorful groundsheets offers a respectful covering for even the most shamefully exhibitionistic tile or wood panel, such as the 2’x3’ hand-tufted tribal-gray rug ($79), created completely from wool and woven together in China. Designer Thomas Paul gives soles something to tread softly upon with the 3’x5’ coral-cream orange rug ($189), whereas a 2'x3' flokati-style Mongolian Shag MG-01 HM Expresso ($69) rug tickles toes with soft acrylic tresses that are just the right color for spilling brown-colored liquids or stowing away a score of double-chocolate truffles. ModernRugs.com also offers an array of child-themed floor drapes so that you can instill a love of statistics in your squirt’s subconscious by adorning her room with the 2’x3’ Numbers Game rug ($98). In lieu of rug pursuits, customers can also flip through web pages filled with home accessories that include modern lighting options, tableware from the future, and high-end furnishings.

With more than 500,000 square feet of warehouse space, ModernRugs.com has enough floor décor to satisfy anyone’s taste for horizontal tapestries. Regardless of your size, color, or anti-slip preferences, ModernRugs.com can fill your private lair or public, open-roofed debate forum with beautiful floor furs as diverse and unique as heirloom snowflakes.

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Bistros are remarkable in that they somehow manage to be both fancy and casual at the same time, much like a necktie with Taz on it. Feel gussied up without too much fuss with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $25 worth of bistro fare and drinks at FIVE Restaurant Bistro in Edmonds.

Creative décor and welcoming servers set the tone for the diverse menu of palate-friendly fare at FIVE Restaurant Bistro. Tame the appetite before it starts gnawing on your arm with hors d'oeuvres such as the salumi ($8)—a festival of finocchio, mole, and spicy soppressata—and salads such as the insalata di parma ($8), its organic arugula outfitted with olive oil, high-flying parmesan reggiano, and circus almonds. The pear pizza ($13) with pesto and pine nuts pleases pie persons, whereas mutton-craving stomachs will prefer to shepherd in the half-rack of roasted lamb ($19). The chicken saltimbocca ($17) stuffs imported swiss and prosciutto di parma into a free-range chicken breast and drizzles it with a crimini-sage wine cream sauce, and is best enjoyed in view of the horrified ceramic chicken creamers lining the sideboard. Cap off the savory sensations with samplings from the dessert menu, topped with succulent confections such as the tiramisu ($7) and stracciatella gelato ($4). Sweet-toothed busybodies, meanwhile, can match-make their meal with a cute, funny libation from the bar menu, where goofus grapes are transformed into gallant guzzleables such as the FIVE Cabernet '07 Columbia Valley ($5 per glass) and Leese Fitch Chardonnay '07 ($6).

A collection of frames and a stylish décor bedeck FIVE's warm red walls, centerpieced and supervised by a chandelier trained in CPR. The friendly, attentive waiters and owner accent the comfortable, casual experience, and an outdoor patio awaits al-fresco diners who prefer to season their supper with a little people watching, fleeing-people watching, Godzilla watching, and Godzilla fleeing. Treat your sexy golem to a romantic night out with today's Groupon to FIVE Restaurant Bistro.

Dine-in only. Not applicable toward happy-hour items. Tax and gratuity not included.

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Funds are a little short for a full-blown Euro excursion. The next best thing? A trip to Danube Bistro, where the best of Europe is brought to you.

Ever heard of a restaurant that serves German, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Russian, AND Italian cuisine? Well, now you have -- thanks to Danube Bistro, a Bellevue gem that prides itself on authentic cuisine from each of these regions and more. From fresh salads and sandwiches to homemade goulash and hearty stews, it takes customers on a culinary journey that's as memorable as it is diverse.

Dive into Danube with a plate of Assorted Sausages, Salamis, and Cheese from Slovakia and Hungary, or Garlic Potato Pancakes "Bramborak", a favorite starter in the Danube region. Next, take a trip to the Czech Republic with Baked Beef Tenderloin "Sví?ková", a traditional Czech dish made with creamy vegetable sauce and served with homemade bread dumplings. Mini Potato Dumplings "Bryndzové Halusky" tempt the palate with a tender layer of imported Slovak sheep's cheese and smoked bacon, and the Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli will take you straight to the heart of the Italian kitchen.

What's more, Danube Bistro uses the freshest organic ingredients from the Northwest to create the tastes of eastern and western Europe. (Cool mash-up? We think so.)

* It's different than the usual "European cuisine". In addition to more familiar Italian dishes he might have seen before, Danube Bistro also offers traditional selections from Germany, Hungary, Russia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. That means he can take the flavor excursion of a lifetime without even leaving the city.
* It's known for great service. According to repeat customers, Danube Bistro knows how to treat its guests right. Awesome food and awesome people? That's a winning pair if we've ever seen one.

If you ask us, this is one Bistro to rule them all.

-Larkin Clark

Unlike speedy in-and-out coffee shops, cafés indulge fantasies of sneaking off through misty European streets paved with pain au chocolat and lined with gingerbread-biscotti parking meters. Indulge in savory streetside fare with today’s Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of organic, European-style baked goods and beverages at Boulangerie Nantaise in Belltown.

Open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and first-half-of-the-day snack time, Boulangerie Nantaise puts pep into patrons' steps by means of healthy, all-organic grub. The French-infused bakery serves up an array of specially prepared goodies to appease even the most ravenous Paul Bunyan clones, including handcrafted artisan breads ($0.85–$5.50), authentic European pastries ($1–$5.20), specialty salads ($3.50–$6.73), soups ($5.27–$7.27), and sandwiches ($6.82), with lots of veggie and vegan options. Start your Francophile day by breaking through the sweet crunch of a twice-baked almond croissant ($3.75) chased with a shot of espresso, vivid and tasty as a skydive through clouds of unearthly mana. Come midday, indulge in a toasty le dinde grillée sandwich stuffed with turkey, havarti, roasted red peppers, Dijon mustard, and butter, or keep your lunch hour light with a petite la vegan salad (roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mixed greens; $3.50) topped off with a seasonal fruit tart ($4.50).

All of Boulangerie Nantaise's menu items are made fresh daily to ensure maximum deliciousness and maintain a balanced e-Farmer's Almanac. Grab a seat at one of the bakery's cozy outdoor tables to people-watch as you enjoy your edibles, or just swing by to pick up a few fresh loaves to contribute to a summer picnic with a gaggle of hungry-eyed ghostwriters. Boulangerie Nantaise's quaint, old-world charm lets you feel like you traversed the Atlantic in search of authentic tastes without the inconvenience of salt brine and stubborn barnacles.

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$80 to Spend on Food and Drink

Are you a Seattleite with a discerning palate that craves more sides than the Rubik's cube? Fork over $40 and dive into $80 worth of sumptuous sips and sups at BOKA Kitchen + Bar, nestled inside Hotel 1000, one of the World's Top 500 Hotels in 2010 according to Travel + Leisure. Equal parts local lounge, organic kitchen, and luxurious mixology bar, BOKA's seductive mix of innovative interior design and belt-loosening menu items are sure to add the right color to your night. Which side of BOKA you choose to embrace is ultimately your puzzle to solve. (Hint: Start with the Manhattan and truffle fries; try the Alaskan salmon, burger, or filet; and call it a night with an espresso martini.) Miss out on this mouthwatering good time and consider yourself a square.

Add another piece to your puzzle with an additional $1 off this deal when you "Like" BOKA on Facebook.

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Limit 1 per person per visit
• Dine-in only (not valid for takeout or delivery)
• Not valid during happy hour

Must be redeemed by August 12th, 2011

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For $65, today's side deal gets you five weeks of organic produce delivered by Terra Organics (a $145 value), a delivery service operated by the owners of Tahoma Farms. Today's side deal is valid for a quarter share of produce (five weeks) from the 40-acre certified-organic vegetable farm, which offers Community Supported Agriculture shares (CSAs) as a means to connect directly with the community and provide healthy produce.

The contents of each delivered box (a $29 value) varies according to the season and will consist of diverse items to help create healthy, balanced recipes throughout the week. You will also receive a weekly newsletter with produce information, organic news, and recipe ideas. Choose weekly or bi-monthly delivery, which will drop off fresh fruits and vegetables at your door in a reusable cardboard box lined with a biodegradable plastic bag. By supporting a local organic farmer, you'll eat healthier, ensure that small-scale agriculture stays viable, and improve the natural environment for future generations. This deal is only available June through October.

Quarter share start times must be reserved and are subject to availability.

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The sights and sounds of contemporary China can neither be bought in a bottle nor flown to on a wingless dragon that’s out of gas. Today's Groupon offers a suitable substitute: for $8, you get a 90-minute Chinatown Discovery Tour (a $17.95 value) from the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. Your tour also includes a brief sit-down presentation, as well as gallery admission to The Wing.

The 90-minute stroll through Seattle’s micro-China starts at the Chinatown-International District museum. A friendly and engaging guide leads tours through authentic Asian markets, whirling with bustling merchants, brightly colored goods, and savory smells of incense or freshly roasted duck. As you learn the history and significance of historical landmarks, the diverse languages of the city's Asian community comingle melodiously in the air, and the spirit of a 7,000-year-old culture flits through the incomparable Seattle neighborhood like a flutterbug in a bag of cotton balls.

The Wing, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, was founded in the mid-1960s to preserve Asian cultural traditions. It features rotating exhibits as well as a permanent collection of community portrait galleries, an exhibit about Wing Luke, and more. Email groupon@wingluke.org to reserve your time for the Chinatown Discovery Tour.

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$25 Gift Certificate to The 5 Point Cafe for $12.50

The 5 Point Cafe
Belltown
415 Cedar St
Seattle WA 98121
(206) 448-9993

$25 Gift Certificate to Gambas for $12.50

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Belltown Billiards & Lounge Four Hours of Pool and Food for 40 people

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