It's the beginning of June and the weather's beautifulâand just because you haven't planned your weekend far in advance doesn't mean you can't take advantage of that. Below, we've rounded up all of your options for last-minute entertainment that won't cost more than $10, ranging from park parties (Parke Diem at Volunteer Park, Freeway Park in Bloom, and First Caturday at Cal Anderson) to HONK! Fest West to Bite of Greece. Click through the links below for complete details, or check out our complete Things To Do calendar for even more options, including the biggest June events to plan ahead for and cheap and easy events that happen every night of the week.
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FRIDAY
ART1. Fremont First Friday
Hike up and down the hills of Seattle's self-proclaimed weirdest neighborhood/center of the universe and immerse yourself in local art shows and installations, indoors and out (be sure to stop by the Troll, Lenin, and the Rocket). Food trucks will be stationed within easy reach. Venues include Canvas! Paint.Sip.Studio, ArtFX Gallery, evo Timesinfinity Gallery, Frame-Up Studios, and West of Lenin.
(Fremont, free)
2. Robert Bruce: Neontot Opening Reception
Good musicians have a tough time learning how to play poorly; it can be hard to imitate the worst in your discipline when all of your training and intuition is guiding your split-second decisions. We imagine it's the same for artists, which is why Robert Bruce's Neontot looks like a fun exercise: a show that puts cheap artifice and exceptional gaudiness in the spotlight. The show is described as "a careless, unabashed nihilistic response to the disposable, gentrified culture of the first world and an ironic critique of the art world."
(Seattle Center, free)
3. Spank the Blank Presents...
Spank the Blankâthat is, improv players Scott Coogan, Emma Palumbo, Judy Vue, Robert Temple, J.C. Zhao, and Michael Pannucciâwill deliver strange and spontaneous characters.
(Greenwood, $10/$14)
4. End of Bike Month Party
Finish Bike Month with a beer, a raffle, and a bike-themed market featuring goods from Cascadia Bicycle Club, velofix, Washington Bikes, Washington Bike Law, and more. Raise a toast to the healthiest way to travel and your by-now-magnificent glutes.
(Ballard, free)
5. Scarecrow Presents: Cerebral Cinema
Lance Rhoades will give a clips-filled presentation on cinema that truly challenges and celebrates intelligence by "visualizing the impossible" and exploring many points of view. He'll examine films that portray genius and consciousness, like A Beautiful Mind, Spellbound, The Imitation Game, and more.
(University District, free)
6. UW Climate Change Video Awards
Washington State high school students submitted ads to this festival dedicated to warning of the effects of climate change. The maker(s) of the most convincing video, as judged by representatives of the NOAA, Daltonic Films, Grist.org, and B47 studios, will receive $5,000. Ashley Ahearn of KUOW will moderate, and Dr. Peter Kareiva will give a speech.
(First Hill, free)
7. Phinney Farmers Market Opening Day
The Phinney Farmers Market returns for the season with farmers' picks and food vendors.
(Phinney)
8. Amsterdam, Symptoms, Heck Yes, Gerbil Turds
Local pop-rock group Amsterdam has been playing Seattle venues since 2007. They'll be joined by Symptoms, Heck Yes, and Gerbil Turds.
(University District, $7)
9. Black Whales, The Foghorns, Trick Candles
Whales don't hibernate, but it seems Seattle's Black Whales doâLindsay Lohan gets arrested more often than the psych-leaning rock band plays out these days, so you should definitely seize the opportunity and get here on time to catch 'em. MEGAN SELING
(Ballard, $8)
10. Candi Pop
If you own several glitter chokers and routinely take "Which Spice Are You" quizzes, the Candi Pop dance night is for you. Feel free to embrace all your guilty pleasures and spread that unicorn rainbow boy band girl power magic around town.
(Capitol Hill, $5)
11. Christa Says Yay, Girls Love Rockets, Wes Sp8 & The Apollo Proxy
Christa Says Yay play soul-infused pop and rock with a bluesy lilt, and they'll be joined by Girls Love Rockets and Wes Sp8 & The Apollo Proxy.
(University District, $7)
12. Deadgrass with Todd and the Toots
Joining together the not so different worlds of Grateful Dead fandoms and bluegrass aficionados, Deadgrass will perform a wide array of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia solo material, including later collaborative projects. They'll be joined by Tood and the Toots.
(Greenwood, $7)
13. Double Sunrise Club No. 1
Self-described as "Seattle's premier happy hour dance event," Double Sunrise Club will kick off on the Timbre Room patio, supplying lush beats and crisp drinks to get the weekend started off right.
(Downtown, free)
14. Famous Fridays: Missy Elliott & Friends
Famous Fridays lays out a night of tribute to a different artist each month. For the month of June, it'll be a DJ block of Missy Elliott's biggest hits and best side cuts, with features from her peers.
(Capitol Hill, free)
15. Ghost Train Trio, Red Heart Alarm
Yowling twang-riffers Ghost Train Trio will be joined by Red Heart Alarm for a night of rough and wild country rock.
(Georgetown, $8)
16. GOODSTEPH Does Skin.Kissed
Boldly creative Detroit native GOODSTEPH aims to examine the challenges of race and physical constraints through their alternative R&B, Afro-electric, jazz, and soul multimedia project that has both audio and visual components which assist in this social awareness path. They'll be joined by local producer Limanjaya and rapper Dex Amora in tonight's performance.
(Downtown, $10)
17. Let's Dance
Dance to Suss Out's techno/house/synthpop mixes and Celine's nifty retro disco at this benefit for the ACLU and Lifelong.
(Seattle Center, $10)
18. Pettirosso Presents Too Many Creeps
Too Many Creeps is a '70s-'90s dance party mixing up your "cooler older sister's record collection," with cuts from (for example) Modettes, X-Ray Spex, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, ESG, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Gang of Four, Wire, the Go-Gos, B-52s, and so on. Enjoy $5 Fernet Branca shots all night.
(Capitol Hill, free)
19. R.E.M. vs INXS: A Tribute Night Benefitting Planned Parenthood
As a benefit show for Planned Parenthood, several local bands, including Kirby Krackle, The Loveless Building, The Regrets, and Aaron Starkey, will play covers of R.E.M. and INXS songs.
(Fremont, $10)
20. Reverend Bear, Wizzerd, Skullbot
Seattle-based rowdy power trio Reverend Bear draw their band inspirations from the lush landscape and varied cultures of the Pacific Northwest. They'll be joined by Wizzerd and Skullbot.
(Eastlake, $10)
21. Seaprog 2017 Day Zero
Progressive rock refuses to die! Thatâs right, folks: Dennis Rea and companyâs Seaprog fest offers three days of all the key-change blizzards, tempo-shift typhoons, arcane meters, in-your-face-down-your-esophagus soloing, and hymns to the ethereal a solitary consciousness could possibly snork. Seattleâs Paraesthesia (a noble-sounding word for nerve damage) headline Friday night; their 2016 album documents a day/eternity in the life of a bipolar fellow. ANDREW HAMLIN
(Columbia City, free Friday only)
22. SOMEWHERE Release Party
The Brodcast promises a "cosmic hip-hop journey" mirroring their experience traveling the USA. Come for hope, smoky vocals, and good vibes.
(Capitol Hill, $5-$10)
23. W Live: Speakeasy Jazz Cats
Dixieland-style New Orleans jazz band the Speakeasy Jazz Cats will play a free live show in the Living Room of the W.
(Downtown, free)
24. Wiscon, Bad Saint, Bear Axe, Razor Clam
Thumping soul rockers Wiscon share their music like every live show is a party for the end of the world. They'll be joined by Bad Saint, Bear Axe, and Razor Clam at the Skylark's 11th anniversary show.
(West Seattle, $7)
25. Zebra Hunt, Unlikely Friends, Detective Agency
Three white guys on guitar, bass, and drums playing rock music? Have you ever heard of such a thing? Only 19 billion times, right? However! Seattle's Zebra Hunt make this premise sound like a compact bundle of joy. First and most importantly, they somehow seem like they came from 1980s New Zealand. What I mean is, Zebra Hunt evoke the Clean, the Bats, and other creators of effortlessly catchy melodies from that small Pacific island nation during that blessed decade. Zebra Hunt's rock is one of clipped, jangly guitars, tight hooks, and an emotional vulnerability that doesn't come off as wimpy. They got the kiwi to your heart. DAVE SEGAL
(Ballard, $10)
26. Seattle HER Spring Party
Make lady friends and watch stereotypes get busted at this fashion show party thrown by HER, a widely used lesbian (and LGBTQ-inclusive) dating app. For those who don't care about their duds, even super-local queer designer duds, there's also beer pong and giant Jenga.
(Capitol Hill, $10-$15)
27. Tukwila Gay Mix Social
Inaugurate the "first Tukwila gay social" with new queer friends and boozy drinks.
(Tukwila, free)
28. Neil Mathison
Neil Mathison's collection of essays, Volcano: An A to Z and Other Essays about Geology, Geography, and Geo-Travel in the American West, ponders how the region's dramatic geology shapes human society and emotional life.
(Capitol Hill, free)
29. The Gas Trap
The Gas Trap, directed by Alyssa Norling, is a public art/performance piece that depicts the earth as an inhabited, inflated bubble filling up with car fumes. Norling and Grace Orr will play two people trapped in the poisonous tent. This project, conceived by the Coltura art activism nonprofit and Matthew Metz with design and construction by Samaj and the Design Nerds, is meant to awaken the public to the need to make America gasoline-free by 2040.
(Downtown, free)
30. Spin the Bottle
This is Seattle's longest-running cabaret and has seen just about everythingâdance, theater, comedy, paper airplanes, tears, stunts, music, romanceâfrom just about everyone.
(Capitol Hill, $10)
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
THEATER & DANCE31. Spring Festival of Flight
SANCA is opening its doors for a weekend-long celebration of the flying trapeze. Watch the students and pros do their thing, and then take a turn yourselfâfor $5, you can fly through the air with the greatest of ease (or some moderate difficulty, but it will certainly be a fun time either way).
(Georgetown, by donation)
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
FOOD & DRINK32. Bite of Greece
Try authentic coffee, pastries, and other food and drinks at this free festival that will also feature Greek dancing and a Greek marketplace.
(Capitol Hill, free)
33. HONK! Fest West
This family-oriented festival gets you in on the brass, percussion, and street band "global renaissance." Twenty-five or more bands will jam in streets and parks around Seattle as they celebrate this democratic and ebullient musical genre.
(Across Seattle, free)
SATURDAY
ART34. ART TRUMPS: Resistance and Action Closing Day
This group show featuring a variety of West Coast artists will emphasize the necessity and influence of art and poetry in the fight for freedom, democracy, and equality.
(Chinatown-International District, free)
35. Artists' Garage Sale
Rummage through goods from more than 100 artist studios (from artwork to supplies) at this garage sale.
(Up North, Free Entry)
36. Listen: It's a Sound Show
LISTEN: It's a Sound Show is a one-night-only experience that combines a range of sound-oriented objects, live music, oral history, spoken word performances, and ambient experimental installations to create an immersive and varied listening experience. Participating artists in this show include Naa Akua, Amamantar y Migrar (Breastfeeding & Migration), Bobby Azarbayejani, Constance DeJong, Dewa Dorje, Garek Jon Druss, Earth and Ceremony, Natasha El-Sergany, RYAN! Feddersen, Rachael Ferguson, Katherine Groesbeck & Peter Dodds, Olivia Hunter & David Golightly, Leena Joshi, Natalie A. MartĂnez, Clara Pluton, Pulling Out the Light, Sarada Rauch, Soyoung Shin & Anthony BodloviÄ, Rick Silva & Jordan Tate, Rodrigo Valenzuela, and Inye Wokoma.
(Georgetown, $10 suggested donation)
37. Lora Zombie Art Show
Self-taught Russian-born painter and muralist on the rise Lora Zombie will celebrate her first solo show in Seattle with live paintings, art sales, and limited giveaways.
(Pioneer Square, free)
38. The Seattle Pancakes & Booze Art Show
That's right, hungry thirsty art-starved pancake aficionados, this show's got everything you need: 70 or more artist vendors, a free pancake bar, DJs, and body painting. 21+.
(Eastlake, $7/$12)
39. Out of the Box
Prolific improv performer Cory Guebels (founder of the Jelly and Drunk High Comedy, member of many other troupes) will bring out material from his astro-turf-covered underground improv playground.
(Greenwood, $10/$14)
40. Annual Classic Swedish and American Car Show
Why a Swedish/American car show? 1. To soothe your automobile nostalgia and 2. "The King of Sweden loves classic cars, so we hold this annual event in his honor!" So snag some Swedish food and drink, see Volvos and others up to the year 1987, and drink a toast to the nerdy Scandinavian monarch.
(Queen Anne, free)
41. First Caturday
It's an idea that could be adorable or go disastrously wrong. Put your kitty on a harness and take the precious creature out to play at this cat-centric gathering. Obviously, don't bring cats that are prone to terror of other cats or murder of everything in sight. Good luck!
(Capitol Hill, free)
42. Freeway Park in Bloom
Enjoy the trees and weird design of the semi-concealed Freeway Park with family activities, sausages and ice cream (the first 50 sausages will be given out free), an arboretum tour by the City of Seattleâs Tree Ambassadors, and garden fun with Tilth Alliance. Give input on the Finding Freeway Park Project, which will help shape the future of the public space.
(Downtown, free)
43. Help Shape Library Services Around Technology & Access
Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with tech services at the library? Now is your chance to make your feelings and wants known directly in a conversation with librarian Marcellus Turner. You'll also hear about new initiatives for underhoused people, immigrants, youth, small businesses, and other populations that could benefit from increased engagement with technology.
(Central District, free)
44. Parke Diem
A full day of disc jockeying and dancing under (hopefully) sunny skies, Parke Diem features dance floor vets like Kytami, DJ Dot Diggler & Omarvelous, Dunjin, Tony Rocky Horror, the LoveVirus, and others, plus vendors of local art, goods, and food and live art stations with face painting, do-your-own, and more.
(Capitol Hill, free)
45. Magnolia Farmers Market Opening Day
This seasonal market offers produce from the farm, artisanal goods, and fresh cooked lunches for your Saturday.
(Magnolia)
46. Pizza Crawl Seattle
Gather with hundreds of fellow pizzaphiles to explore the pizza landscape across Seattle. Bring cash and no jostling.
(Across Seattle, no cover)
47. National Cognac Day Celebration
Celebrate National Cognac Day the best wayâby drinking it, bien sur. Head to Capitol Hill's Bar Sue for a day party hosted by The Socialites Seattle. Dance the afternoon away with signature drink specials ($7.38 for Remy Martin cocktails), and tag along to the after-party at Trinity Nightclub, where you'll get in for free.
(Capitol Hill, $5-10)
48. Wonder Woman Day
Where so many heroes have fallen, Wonder Woman is soaring on the wings of Woman Power. Or something, we're not too clear on the mythos. Anyway, she's an inspiration to nerdy children everywhere, and we're on board. Seattle shops like Comics Dungeon, Outsider Comics, and Zanadu Comics will be celebrating Wonder Woman Day with giveaways (including special edition comics, tiaras, bracelets, and more) plus sales on Wonder Woman issues.
(Across Seattle, free)
49. 3rd Annual Beautiful Music Fundraiser & Potluck
The Hillman City Collaboratory wants you to dance. Samba, hula, square, whatever. They'll provide the music, just dance! There will also be food from Big Chickie and Molly Moon's, so bring a side dish to share as well. And give them some money for their support of nonprofits.
(Hillman City, $10 suggested donation)
50. Anthony Lee Phillips with The Landmarks
Singer-songwriter Anthony Lee Phillips will play tracks from his new chamber-indie-rock record Between Doubles, with opening support from The Landmarks.
(Columbia City, $10)
51. Ball of Wax 48: No English
This Ball of Wax #48 compilation release party features a rare appearance by the Arcata, California/Portland group Die Geister Beschworen, led by Oryan Peterson-Jones. Local scene vets may remember him from his mid-â00s psych- and post-rock bands Datura Blues and Beast, Please Be Still (they are still active, but now mostly based in Portland). Enough history; letâs discuss DGBâs engrossing music. On their well-stocked Bandcamp, you can find exceptional works like 2015âs Music Feeds Stars, a suite of outward-bound folk-rock that harks back to those early-â00s Weird America (⢠The Wire magazine) days. Alternately dense and diaphanous, these songs seed pastoral tropes with strange aural flora and fauna. This yearâs âThe Psychologically Ultimate Seashoreââon a split release with Espersâ Helena Espvallâis a disorienting studio dream marked by children singing âHappy Birthdayâ amid a menacing, industrial-folk panorama. DAVE SEGAL
(Ballard, $8)
52. Brad Yaeger and the Night Terrors, Fast and Friendly, Grimm
Brad Yaeger and The Night Terrors play "pompous bombastic dramatic rock," and will be joined by the vicious Fast and Friendly, and Grimm.
(Greenwood, $5)
53. CAPYAC
CAPYAC combine funk, electronica, and dance-pop for a live show experience meant to get your butt on the floor.
(Pioneer Square, $8)
54. Danny Newcomb & The Sugarmakers Album Release Show
Danny Newcomb, a veteran of many local bands including Goodness, The Rockfords, and Shadow, now builds catchy indie rock with a folksy bent with his current band the Sugarmakers.
(Columbia City, $10)
55. Dirty Dirty, Asterhouse, Devils Hunt Me Down
Dirty Dirty use the influences of dance, punk, and blues music for a more raw version of rock and roll. They'll be joined by Asterhouse and Devils Hunt Me Down.
(Fremont, $8/$10)
56. Elevator & FTS Present: Music Works for Industry
It was lonely in Seattleâs underground electronic-music scene in the 1970s and â80s. Sure, we had studio savants like Kerry Leimer, Jeff Greinke, Rob Angus, and Marc Barreca releasing prolifically while playing gigs to modest crowds, but their distinctive creations largely had gone unnoticed for decadesâthat is, until the last few years, when New Yorkâs RVNG Intl. label and its Freedom to Spend subsidiary reissued Leimer and Barrecaâs key eerie ambient, trance-inducing, subtly rhythmic works from that period. Barreca is a fascinating figure who now works in Seattle as a bankruptcy judge, but heâs also resumed making music for Leimerâs Palace of Lights label over the last decade. Against the odds, his most recent releases sound just as vital and intriguing as his peak output. The recent reissue of Barrecaâs 1983 opus Music Works for Industry reveals idiosyncratic sonic vistas that recall the finest efforts of Jon Hassell, Haruomi Hosono, and Midori Tanaka. Fusing exotica and industrial music is a genius idea rarely summoned, and Barreca executes it serendipitouslyâall while doling out a wry critique of consumerism via samples and guest vocals. DAVE SEGAL
(Georgetown, $5)
57. Girls Named Tomorrow, Milktoast, Grubby Sweetheart, Rickety Sherpa
Playing their first ever headlining gig, Girls Named Tomorrow will share their latest alt-pop hits with support from Milktoast, Grubby Sweetheart, and Rickety Sherpa.
(University District, $7)
58. Over The Counter Culture Club
In a melding of audio and visual experiences, the Over The Counter Culture Club will provide live music from dreamy funk-rockers Withering Blooms, RetroSpecter, and PF Liars, while projected art by Lee Stafford will dance overhead.
(Belltown, $10)
59. Tripwires, Knights of Trash, Cheap Cassettes
Venerable local "big beat" band the Tripwires heads a night of pop, rock, and Americana, with input from Knights of Trash and Cheap Cassettes.
(Georgetown, $6)
60. Xoth, Hexengeist, Pinned RED
Seattle space-shredders Xoth make "Cosmic Blackened Death Metal," with previous members of Phalgeron, Lecherous Nocturne, and Warbringer. They'll be joined by Hexengeist and Pinned RED.
(Eastlake, $5-$10)
61. Phinneywood Pride Rainbow Hop
It's Pride for the whole familyâstraighties welcome tooâall around Phinney Ridge and Greenwood, with Sparkle Leigh's Drag Queen Storytime at the library and music by School of Rock.
(Phinney, free)
62. Katrina Jagodinsky
Historian Jagodinsky will take you through the history of Native women's disenfranchisement under US law, and how indigenous activists fought to claim their rights, in this presentation and signing of her book Legal Codes and Talking Trees.
(University District, free)
63. Peter Gajdics: The Inheritance of Shame
Canadian author Gajdics was born to traumatized Central European Catholic immigrants, but he himself experienced a different type of trauma on this side of the Atlanticâsix years of horrifying, "rebirth"-inspired conversion therapy. He'll share this memoir of two generations, their escape from oppression, and their reuniting as a family.
(Capitol Hill, free)
64. Community Organizing Workshop
Meet community activists and local chapters of nonprofits like the ACLU, the NWDC (Northwest Detention Center Resistance), 350 Seattle, Seattle Transit Riders Union, and others at this workshop dedicated to pro-immigrant activism by Americans for Refugees and Immigrants.
(Phinney)
65. March For Truth
As part of the nationwide March for Truth, demonstrators will gather to demand a special independent investigation of Trump's Russia ties and taxes.
(Capitol Hill, free)
66. Wear Orange Gun Violence Awareness Walk and Rally
Rally for those hurt and killed by gun violence and learn about activism and support opportunities from nonprofits at a gathering organized by Victim Support Services. Start with a mile-long walk at 11 am and meet in Alki Beach Park at 11:45.
(West Seattle, free)
67. State Parks: Free Days
Celebrate National Trails Day with the Washington State Parks. They'll waive their usual $10 entrance fee, and you can enjoy the wonder of the Columbia Gorge, Olympic Rainforest, or Deception Pass for free.
(Various locations, free)
68. Art on the Fly
At this weekend's South Lake Union Saturday Market, Khambatta Dance Company will bring artistry straight to you as you shove some tandoori or fish 'n chips in your mouth. See the dancers rove around and, if you're brave, take partâthey'll have dance classes and plenty of interaction.
(South Lake Union, free)
69. Goodbody
In Heather Marie Stringer's performance art piece, women will perform "body rituals" "for the belovedness of community."
(Greenwood, $10/$14)
70. Saturday Family Day: Thistle Theatre in the Garden
Bring the kids and discover the art of bunraku, a 300-year-old Japanese puppetry tradition, as performed by Thistle Theatre. The play is called The Novice and the Cricket and is an episode from the work Funny Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling. If a new, ferocious love of bunraku is kindled in your breastânot unlikely, from what we know of the artâstay to chat with puppeteers and puppets.
(Capitol Hill)
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
ART71. MOTHA and Chris E. Vargas present: Transhirstory in 99 Objects Closing Weekend
First came the British Museumâs The History of the World in 100 Objects in 2010, then the Smithsonianâs The History of America in 101 Objects as a response, and now, here, is Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects, organized by the Bellingham-based artist Chris E. Vargas under the auspices of his âimaginaryâ Museum of Transgender Hirstory and Art (MOTHA). Quantifying, simplifying, and boasting are three of the tenets of institutional life, and theyâre three that suit particularly badly a âhirstoryâ of people defined by changing definitions of gender, gender identity, and sexualityâand this is why Vargas set out on this quixotic but fascinating project. Whatâs on display are videos, archival materials, and garments focused on the experiences of transgender people living in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest through time, including Nell Pickerall, whose life was a media hit and a personal struggle (also known as Harry Allen and Harry Livingston), and Ingersoll Gender Center Founder Marsha Botzer. Vargasâs work is an experiment in pushing against the problems of categorization and memorialization. JEN GRAVES
(University District, free on Sunday/$10 on Saturday)
72. Strange Coupling
A UW School of Art tradition for over a decade, Strange Coupling pairs up working artists with current UW students to create collaborative artworks and community connections. This year's roster will include the work of 12 artist pairs curated by Brian J. Carter, Tim Detweiler, Greg Kucera, S. Surface and Emily Zimmerman. EMILY POTHAST
(Pioneer Square, free)
73. Mahouto Market
Are you a sucker for kawaii? You'll find enough cuteness to satisfy your sweet tooth all summer at the Mahouto Market ("mahou to" means "magic and" in Japanese). But if the more savory side of manga and anime is your deal, you'll find it here too. Will there be adorable nerds in cosplay? You bet. Find your people.
(Chinatown-International District, free)
74. Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
It's the 30th year of this Independence Day festival showcasing traditional music and dance as well as food, clothing, games, and contemporary arts and culture of the Philippines. Immerse yourself in this Southeast Asian culture and rediscover your roots or learn something totally new. Past festivals have included Banga dancers, artifact shows, martial arts, and local celebrities like Sara Porkalob.
(Seattle Center, free)
SUNDAY
COMEDY75. Black Eyed Blonde: An Improvised Film Noir
Unexpected Productions has a tagline worthy of the most hard-boiled B-studio trailer: "Murder Isn't Always Premeditated...Sometimes It's Improvised!" Your suggestions will shape this pulpy tale of double-crossers, cold-hearted dames, and two-bit crooks.
(Downtown, $8-$10)
76. Jet City Improv Student Showcase
Get some cheap laughs with students of Jet City Improv courses Mike Christensen, Joe Koenen, and Doug Willot.
(University District, $5)
77. Orca Month Kick-Off Celebration: Tribute to Granny J2
The vanishing orca is as important to Seattle and Puget Sound iconography as the Douglas fir and Mount Rainier vistas, but the Southern Resident orca group in the Salish Sound has been reduced to 78 whales. Their leader, Granny J2, has recently died, making their prospects even less cheerful. Learn about the prospects for this elegant top predator from the Orca Salmon Alliance and friends, including science journalist Jeff Renner, Chief Seattle descendent Ken Workman, and other authors, scientists, and storytellers.
(Ballard, free)
78. Summer Fabric Sale
Buy all the cloth you need for summer projects at $1 a yard. Pay $5 and get in before the general public at noon.
(Greenwood, free-$5)
79. 2017 Chittenden Locks Summer Concert Series
May through September, enjoy live music performances from symphonic bands, show choirs, jazz trios, and more in the gardens by the Ballard Locks. This weekend, there will be a 2 p.m. children's Scandinavian dance performance, followed by tango performances and lessons until 7 p.m.
(Ballard, free)
80. The Black Chevys, Tigers in the Tank, Triceraclops
White Center shredders The Black Chevys roll westward to Ballard, with Tigers in the Tank and Triceraclops in tow.
(Ballard, $8)
81. Day Shift
Indulge in Sunday day-drinking and day-dancing with talented DJs Sosa, dj100proof, Your Friend Canh, Stass Thee Boss, Jarv Dee, Sriracha, and Azuki. Stay a little or stay long enough to watch the sun go down.
(Georgetown, free)
82. Families of Color Seattle Art Fest
Celebrate POC creativity at this festival of ice cream (free!) and terrific local music and dance. The Asian American b-boy/b-girl group Massive Monkees, NW Tap Connection youth troupe, Daniel Pak of Kore Ionz, DoNormaal, and Guayaba are just some of the excellent performers at this festival.
(Central District, free-$20 per family)
83. Fungal Abyss, Psychotic Reaction, The Josephine Chopper, Sphere Electric
Because the main idea behind Fungal Abyss is to take mushrooms and play improvisational spacey doom metal, no two Fungal Abyss shows are alike. This experiment is the brainchild of local stoner-metal kings Lesbian. A Fungal Abyss show is a unique experience, as they flow freely through a mind-bending and ear-crushing jam session. Psychedelics arenât required, of course, but they could certainly enhance the experience. KEVIN DIERS
(Eastlake, $8)
84. Infinite Flux, War Cloud, The Grindylow
Heavy, sludgy, loud, dirty, distorted â the bands playing tonight hit at every level. Enjoy sets from Infinite Flux, War Cloud, and The Grindylow.
(Ballard, $6)
85. Jason McCue, Addy Evenson, Jennifer Ward, Trevor Eulau
2017 Sound Off winner Jason McCue will play a headlining set with opening support from other local artists like Addy Evenson, Jennifer Ward, and Trevor Eulau.
(Seattle Center, $6/$8)
86. Sharklegs with Dreamcatchr
Local psych-pop and rock group Sharklegs, previously known as Lando, will play a set with tracks from their debut EP, Among the Clouds. They'll be joined by Dreamcatchr.
(Fremont, $6/$8)
87. Baby's First Time
Thereâs a first time for everything, and tonight will almost certainly be the first time youâve experienced a night of theater in which grown men masquerade as prepubescent girls. (Unless you attended that ill-conceived reimagining of Annie set on an oil rig.) Haus of Glitterbeast has once again found a way to startle and befuddle us all with the first-ever Fifth Annual Babyâs First Time Beauty Pageant. Local queens will be required to concoct a performance in the persona of a girl from the age of 4 to 9. Itâs a sort of live-theater version of the most disturbing excesses of Who Slew Auntie Roo?, and you will absolutely leave wondering what you just witnessed. MATT BAUME
(Capitol Hill, $10)
88. Capitol Hill Clean Sweep 2017
Keep Capitol Hill looking fresh as a little gay daisy and get Starbucks and Sizzle Pie fare in return. Assemble your team (six to ten folks), sweep & tidy, and take home t-shirts (first come, first serve) to commemorate your contribution to Pride Month.
(Capitol Hill, free)
89. Hugo House Student Reading with Theo Pauline Nestor
Students of Hugo House's Yearlong Manuscript Class will read excerpts of their memoirs-in-progress. Instructor Theo Pauline Nestor (Writing Is My Drink) will introduce the memoirists.
(Capitol Hill, free)
90. Jack Straw Showcase Open House
For your small donation to the Jack Straw writing residency program, you'll have the chance to see and hear a diverse lineup of poets, African drummers, dancers, and musicians, including Etienne Cakpo-Gbokou of Gansango Dance Ensemble, Shin Yu Pai, the Steve Griggs Ensemble, the Fisher Ensemble, Cello X, and many others.
(University District, $5-$10 donation)
91. Mentors & Mentees: Alessandra Lynch & Douglas Manuel with Deborah Woodard & Eli Briskin
Writing mentors are paired with their protĂŠgĂŠs for this Hugo House reading series: This time, discover the work of Alessandra Lynch (Daylily Called It a Dangerous Moment) and Douglas Manuel (Testify), the mentees of Deborah Woodard and Eli Briskin. Of Lynch's book, Publishers Weekly said, "Lynch exhibits a steely bravery as she teases out the workings of the ecosystem of trauma.â Testify has garnered equally interesting reviews: "In his breathtaking debut, Testify, Douglas Manuel charts the raw emotional complexities and the impossible daily reckonings that confront a young black man coming of age today in America," wrote David St. John.
(First Hill)
92. Tina Schermer Sellers
Seattle Pacific University professor Tina Schermer Sellers's new book, Sex, God and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy, takes on the sex-phobia in conservative religion and offers a gentler take on Christian sexuality.
(Greenwood, free)
93. Seattle Cascades Festival
Watch some hardcore Ultimate Frisbee athletics as the Cascades face down the San Diego Growlers. This match is complete with a halftime show, food (Field Roast meat substitute will be Ă l'honneur), youth clinics, and a chance to fling the disc around yourself.
(Columbia City, free)
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