Tonight is the first night of the rest of your life, and to celebrate, The Stranger is presenting a reading and dance party with Miranda July, the omni-talented filmmaker (Me and You and Everyone We Know), author (No One Belongs Here More Than You), visual artist, performer, and champion NHL goalie. Also on the bill: the musician and performer Sarah Rudinoff; the musician Becky Stark; the youngest principal musician in Seattle Symphony’s history, Joshua Roman; and “Awesome,” the official band of Stranger literary events. Plus, DJs Fucking in the Streets and Sam Rousso Soundsystem. Oh my god, and it’s free. (Neumo’s, 925 E Pike St, 709-9467. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm, party at 10 pm, free, 21+.)

Christopher Frizzelle was The Stranger's print editor, and first joined the staff in 2003. He was the editor-in-chief from 2007 to 2016, and edited the story by Eli Sanders that won a 2012 Pulitzer...