![]() ![]() Don’t leave your friends to fend for themselves late at night in the city in the cold. This should also go without saying, but it’s even more important to leave the show with everyone you came with, or come up with a plan beforehand. More often than not you’ll need it to get into the show, but it’s important to have it in case of an emergency. Cold weather zaps phone batteries, so preserve it by keeping it in a warm spot close to your core and consider switching it to airplane mode. When temperatures drop, it’s even more important to remember to charge your phone as full as possible before a show. The PNW has some pretty great local talent, and you paid for a ticket to the show anyways: enjoy the music, dance, and grab a drink if you want while the venue fills up. There’s an additional advantage to arriving to shows early, too: you might discover a new favorite smaller artist. There may be only one line, metal detectors, or limited staff to check ID’s and vaccine cards which can all increase your wait time. As you experience more venues in the region, you’ll start learning more about what the security and ticketing procedures are like. Consider minimizing your time waiting in line by entering earlier. There’s going to be a flux of entry to almost every show for the headlining artist. Your feet, hands, head, and core are the most important. The biggest takeaway to keeping warm is to keep spots that lose heat quickly covered up. Facilitating a group hug with some conversational questions can also distract and warm you. Keeping your blood circulating to your extremities raises your body temperature (and may keep your mind off of waiting). While standing around, shift around and move if you can. You could also bring a disposable cup of a warm beverage to keep both your hands and your core warm. Consider stocking up on some hand warmers, which are inexpensive and last for a long stretch of time. You can bring some other things to help you keep warm in line. At the end of the day, whatever you can do to keep your body from getting wet will keep you warmer. Plastic ponchos also work the same way, but lack the reflective heat-trapping film that emergency blankets do. Reflective emergency blankets that fold up to smaller than a deck of playing cards are available at most outdoor stores. ![]() ![]() If you don’t have access to a waterproof layer or coat check, other things will work in a pinch. Many venues offer a coat check, and while it may mean standing in an extra line, you can bring a bulkier layer and keep your body warm. If you can, bring a waterproof jacket to avoid moisture on your base layer entirely. But when waiting outside in cold temperatures, rain becomes more of an obstacle. For the most part, we’re acclimated enough to it that it won’t interfere with the day-to-day. It’s not a great secret that rain is abundant in the PNW. Just make sure your shoes are well broken in so they don’t hurt your feet while dancing. It’s important especially if you’re standing on cold surfaces like asphalt. Wearing shoes with thick soles and socks can prevent body heat escaping through your feet. Although they’re (as of now) required to be worn inside, it’s not a bad idea to pop it on waiting outside even if only for warmth. Even before the pandemic, face masks offered an easy way to keep your face and neck covered. Accessories like pashminas can be added to any outfit and offer a little more warmth and won’t make you overheat once inside. You don’t have to sacrifice your style, either. Things that can tied around your waist offer the ability to remove items inside if you get too warm. Opt for synthetic fabrics, or wool if that’s your vibe, which will wick away moisture more effectively. Avoid cotton if possible, because if it gets wet (whether it’s rain, sweat, or someone’s spilled vodka soda), it’ll stay wet and stick to your skin. It’s important to pay attention to the fabric (and coverage) of your outfit, even if the show is indoors. Choose smart clothingįirst, most obvious: dress warmly. With a ton of great shows coming up, read below for some DMNW tips on defending yourself from the elements this winter. Thankfully, although you may be more limited in what you can bring into a venue, there’s still a lot you can do to plan ahead. Even more so since the start of the pandemic, where increased security can increase wait times. But when temperatures hover around freezing, it can make for an extremely uncomfortable wait in lines for shows. Winters in the PNW are beautifully green, there’s no doubt about it. ![]()
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