Marcus Charles (born November 13, 1973) is an American restaurateur and entrepreneur in Seattle, Washington.[1] He is known for fostering and expanding the Capitol Hill Block Party, resurrecting the Crocodile Cafe music venue, and founding Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room, along with multiple, successful Seattle bars and restaurants. In 2012, he was a recipient of the Puget Sound Business Journal's "40 Under 40" award.[2]