Each year in August (this year - August 14) North City (Shoreline) has a jazz walk starting at 7:00 PM For this event Shoreline closes 15 Ave NE starting at NE 175 Street. Lots of free music venues, some even outside. One can buy food and some spots sell beer/wine/coffee/etc.
The cost is $20.00 each before the event or $25.00 the night of. You pay your own fees directly to the event.
Here's the web site: Event details for North City Jazz Walk
I plan to be there and will be glad to act as a start point.
Bill Becroft