This year's Block Party is—and I say this not because The Stranger is sponsoring it, but because it's true—the best Block Party ever. They heard your cries for more Girl Talk! They brought in notoriously entertaining live acts like the Hold Steady, Les Savy Fav, and Jay Reatard! And they made it even bigger by adding the King Cobra stage! Check out the sexy, sweaty pullout in this week's issue for the complete schedule and write-ups on every single band—and remember to chase your beer with water. It's not fun to party with heatstroke. (Pike St and 11th Ave, www.thestranger.com/blockparty. 1 pm–3 am, $18, some stages all ages/some stages 21+.)