Warm up with some classic surf guitar from the master himself.

The Act: If you’ve seen “Pulp Fiction,” then you know Dick Dale — his “Misirlou” played over the opening credits, and the classic ditty became synonymous with the film. The man pioneered surf rock music in the 1950s, simply by playing a standard right-handed guitar with his left hand and creating strange, never-before-heard sounds.

The restaurant lives up to its name with fantastic fare at a low price.

If UW students are anything like I was back in college, they love Thai food. Pad Thai, to be specific. This ideal comfort food will revitalize after a late night out. Located in the U-District, Amazing Thai offers traditional cuisine at an affordable cost, which makes it appealing to students and non-students alike.

Seattle Mystery Bookshop is the place to pick up some truly shady characters.

If you enjoy whodunits, capers and other crime novels, then The Seattle Mystery Bookshop might just be your sanctuary. This January, the celebrated bookstore will host book signings by some of the most celebrated writers of the mystery/suspense genre. All signings begin at noon on the scheduled day.