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TUESDAY
FILMsmARTfilms: New World Cinema Sampler
On Tuesdays in June, the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art has shown notable films in contemporary and recent-ish cinema. The last one will be the sad Argentinian comedy Truman (2015), in which a man asks his best friend for help planning his own funeral and finding a new home for his dog.
Clarion West presents Kij Johnson
At this event, award-laden fantasy author and professor Kij Johnson (Fox Magic, Spar, and The Man Who Bridged the Mist) will share some of her favorite new work and answer questions about process, teaching, and more.
Doug Mack
Doug Mack will share stories and history from American territories, from Samoa to Puerto Rico, while discussing his new book: Not-Quite States of America: Dispatches from the Territories and Other Far-Flung Outposts of the USA. Get this author's perspective on these lands and the people who live them—about four million of them.
Pint-Sized Science: Pollution in Puget Sound
Our Puget Sound is gorgeous and vital, but it also falls victim all the time to contamination from wastewater. Three professionals or former professionals from state, national, and university environmental departments—Dr. Tracy Collier (formerly of the NOAA), Sandra O’Neill (WA Department of Fish and Wildlife), and Dr. Andy James, (UW-Tacoma Center for Urban Waters).
TUESDAY-FRIDAY
ARTMasters of Disguise III: Masks of the Pacific Northwest & Alaska
This iteration of Masters of Disguise will once again examine masks and their specific cultural, social, and economic place in Pacific Northwest and Alaska, featuring works by a variety of artists in media including glass, wood, stone, hide, fiber, metal, and ceramic.
Closes June 30.
Tom Hanks Week
Are you a sucker for the boyish looks and chummy gravitas of Tom Hanks? Get your fill of the perennial star with games, screenings, trivia, and the Wheel of Hanks, which you can spin for drink and food deals as well as prizes. Each day from June 25-30 will follow the theme of a particular Hanks movie, so you can refresh your memory before Tom Hanks Trivia at 7 on Friday.
TUESDAY-SUNDAY
QUEERThe Legend of Georgia McBride
The Legend of Georgia McBride opens on Casey (Adam Standley) trying and failing to make it big as an Elvis impersonator, and struggling to provide for his wife Jo (Nastacia Guimont). We’re treated to a glimpse of their private lives, but as is often the case, things don’t really start getting interesting until the drag queens show up. Tracy Mills, played by Timothy McCuen Piggee in full face and drag, and Anorexia Nervosa, or Rexy for short (Charles Smith), come in to shake up the show at the club where Casey has been performing as Elvis, and end up costing Casey his gig. After a series of unfortunate, vodka-fueled mishaps, Casey, who has never dressed as a woman before, is stuck covering for Rexy. The Legend of Georgia McBride flirts with a few underlying questions—who gets to be a part of the drag community? Is drag something you do, or something you are?—but ultimately, it’s less interested in exploring those questions than it is joking about shoe size, tucking, and nailing that Lady Gaga dance number. ANTHONY DERRICK
Downstairs
The Construction Zone is a month-long workshop where audiences have the chance to see new work by contemporary playwrights—and get a preview of what's coming up next at ACT, because ACT chooses one play from the series to feature in their next season. The 2016 edition of The Construction Zone featured four new plays, and the winner was Theresa Rebeck's Downstairs, a dysfunctional family play about a brother who refuses to move from his sister's basement. At almost the same time Downstairs is being featured on the main stage at ACT, it will also be performed (with a celebrity cast) at Vermont's Dorset Theatre Festival.
There is no show on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY
MUSICBloodlust with Blank Eyes and Dee Jay Jack
Pony's Bloodlust night focuses on the darker and sexier end of the spectrum, with goth, industrial, and new wave reigning supreme. For this iteration they've recruited resident Rent Control selector Blank Eyes for a DJ set of extra-special electronic deathwave drama.
HalloWednesday
Halloween thrills are not just for chilly weather. Head to Mercury for spooky industrial/goth tunes by DJs Jades, Morgue Anne, and Mikey Shadow. Wear something dumb and half-assed to compete in their "Lazy Costume Contest."
Kylmyys, Surrealized, Bad Beaches, God and Vanilla
Synth duo Kylmyys is an ambient act that utilizes both electronic and acoustic tools as they swing between trip-hop and IDM influences. They'll be joined by Surrealized, Bad Beaches, and God and Vanilla.
Sub Pop in the Great Hall
The indie label that shepherded the sounds of Nirvana, Mudhoney, Fleet Foxes, Shabazz Palaces, and Sleater-Kinney into our speakers, and that runs the coolest shop in the SeaTac Airport by far, will help send off Town Hall as it closes for renovations. At this concert, hear new talent (still to be announced) from the label.
Jammin' for Justice with Bob Hasegawa for Mayor of Seattle
Bob Hasegawa's mayoral campaign will welcome supporters at a party for "community leaders," with karaoke downstairs after the main event.
Life Hacks for the Modern Woman Happy Hour
At this happy hour, local companies (including Buki, Genneve, Teadora, TomboyX, and Tousled) will show off products that promise to "make your lives easier" and were also developed "with a woman-first mindset."
Seattle Needs to Commit to #EthnicStudiesNow
Activists in favor of ethnic studies—of which the Seattle School Board declared itself in favor—will demand advancement in this matter at a rally before the public testimony begins at 5:30.
Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest
The documentary Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest explores the threats to the last great inland temperate rainforest and its denizens, including the endangered caribou. Learn about how oil extraction menaces these creatures and their habitat. Stay afterwards for Q&A with the filmmakers, a raffle, and talks from local conservationists.
Fremont/Perennial Barrel Aged Unicorn Tears Bottle Release
Join Fremont Brewing, Perennial Artisan Ales and Chuck's Hop Shop to celebrate the release of the new Barrel Aged Unicorn Tears Cherry Imperial Stout. Chuck's will be loading its draft up with beers from both Fremont and Perennial to showcase and highlight their offerings, and bottles will be available for purchase.
An Evening with Bill Bradley & Dan Evans
Former New Jersey Democratic senator Bill Bradley and former Republican Washington State governor Dan Evans will give a bipartisan, pro-environment talk highlighting science and successes. Bradley may speak in particular on his role in removing the Elwha Dams and restoring river habitats. Come for a formal presentation and Q&A sponsored by NatureBridge.
CSI: Universe
Astronomy on Tap events strive to be "accessible and engaging," and typically include non-boring science presentations on topics ranging from the beginning of the universe as we know it to black holes. This month, Brett Morris (UW PhD candidate) will give a talk entitled "The Weirdest Star Gets Weirder," and astrophysicist Dr. Melissa Graham will speak on supernovae in "CSI: Universe."
Pride Postcard Writing Party
This postcard-writing party is not a protest event, but rather a chance for LGBTQ people and allies to thank the Social Justice Fund NW and its sponsored advocacy organizations. They'll provide postcards.
Stripperoo: Two Nights of Seattle Burlesque Tribute Acts
Burlesque performers will step out of their comfort zone and honor their favorite performers at this tribute show presented by IvaFiero Productions in association with Theatre Off Jackson.
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
THEATER & DANCEIce Cream
Take your sweetheart to the soda shop, readjust your gingham skirt, and apply some festive lipstick—you're about to enter an atmospheric "doo-wop ice cream shop" created by the performers at Can Can. They promise a glittery production inspired by summer favorites including Grease and Beach Party
THURSDAY
ARTCoast Salish Art of Central Puget Sound: Lecture Series
Lydia Sigo (curator and archivist of the Suquamish Museum) will examine "historical utilitarian art from tribes around the Puget Sound area," and the three lectures in the series will focus on stone, textile weaving, and carving/woodworking. Online tickets are no longer available, but there may be some on standby.
Terracotta Warriors After Hours
Head to the Pacific Science Center for an after-hours, 21+-only special viewing of the Terracotta Warriors, celebrating the Qin Dynasty’s Guards for Eternity. Enjoy a signature cocktail, play some traditional Chinese games and listen to traditional Chinese music. The ticket includes after-hours access to the exhibit and your first drink. Food will be available for purchase.
Couth Buzzard Comedy Show
See all-ages comedy by Henry Russell Stoddard, Eden Nault, Genevieve Ferarri, Claire Webber, Abraham Tadessee, and Evelyn Jensen, plus host Maddy Gauger.
ACLU Know Your Rights Workshop/Conozca sus Derechos
Find out what to do if immigration authorities question or detain you and learn about your and your neighbors' legal rights. Come before the workshop with an immigration attorney, which starts at 7, for a potluck dinner. They say: "Spanish interpretation and free childcare are available. Conozca qué hacer si la Migra le detuviera a usted. Todos bienvenidos."
Transit Rider Celebration
This is a party to wrap up Ride Transit Month, which encourages use of public transport and . Drink with urbanists and collective transit enthusiasts and watch the Commute Competition winners receive prizes.
Enby Meetup
Meet up with fellow non-binary friends from the Enby Collective for coffee and coloring books.
David Gessner: Ultimate Glory—Frisbee, Obsession, and My Wild Youth
Author, editor, and cartoonist David Gessner will speak about his love for a very Seattle sport, Ultimate Frisbee, while sharing his new book: Ultimate Glory: Frisbee, Obsession, and My Wild Youth.
Death Rattle Hum
The Death Rattle Writers Festival is sending poet emissaries from Idaho to read at Vermillion, along with eminent local writer Quenton Baker. Their goal: To engage "literary communities" across state lines.
Writers on the Fly
Apparently there's a whole literary subgenre of flyfishing stories, poems, and nonfiction: Greg Fitz, Paul Moinester, Copi Vojta, and Jason Rolfe are some of its adepts, and they'll be at Filson for readings and an audience Q&A. Plus, there will be other opportunities to learn more about fishing and fish: the nonprofit Our Sound Our Salmon will talk about their advocacy, and you can check out Flyfish Journal and huddle by the fire.
Grateful Dead: Europe '72 with Andy Coe, Keith Lowe, Guests
Musicians from The Golden Road, including Andy Coe, Colin Higgins, Keith Lowe, Wayne Horvitz, Paul Moore, and Eric Eagle, will recreate the Grateful Dead experience of their live album Europe '72.
Witch Bottle, Isenordal, Miss Spooky
Witch Bottle concoct some modern-day witchery with touches of folklore and feral fantasies in each of their songs. They'll be joined in this coven meet-up by Isenordal and Miss Spooky.
Vino & Vinyasa
Stretch out your body for an hour at a vinyasa class and stay on for three wine tastings. Bring a mat and money for purchasing fancy snacks.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
COMEDYUntitled Kondabolu Brothers
Of Hari Kondabolu, our Sean Nelson wrote: "You could make the case that his asides, self-edits, and ad-libs are as funny as the individual finished bits. Though the finished work is, all in all, a whole other level of funny." Now see him with his brother Ashok as they "get into heated conversations about gentrification" or "discuss the news of the day on a poorly constructed powerpoint." Get to know the brothers in hilarious detail.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
COMEDYLaughs Comedy Club Laugh-Off
After weathering several elimination rounds, the top five comedians from the Laughs Comedy Laugh-Off will compete Thursday and this weekend, and the winner will take home $1,000 in cash.
Twisted Flicks
Improvisers re-dub cheesy movies according to audience suggestions. This month's B-movie is Warlords of Atlantis (1978), in which a professor and his son take a crew to find the treasures of the lost continent.
Quickies 17: Lost and Found
If you like your theater short, fast, and feminist, check out this night of seven curious plays by women playwrights and encounter characters like "a charismatic cooking show host, a troubled ghost hunter, a sensual chair thief and a pair of exhausted mountaineers."
FRIDAY
ARTBackstreet Bazaar
The energetic Hillman City Collaboratory will throw a little street festival, featuring live music, food, and local artists.
Hot Tramp, I Love You So
This cathartic party will open the new exhibit Bowie by Mick Rock, which will assemble 65 prints by the beloved alien's personal photographer. Meet Rock and ask him your questions during the Q&A, watch the documentary about him (SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock), dance to music by "All Era Scum Pop" Great Spiders, get a spacey new look at the Bowie Salon, witness a fashion walk-off, and more.
Andy Miller's Sweethearts of Comedy
Stand-up comic Andy Miller will share the stage with his favorite funny darlings. Laugh for free and drink (not for free, but the brews are nicely priced).
Always Be Kind Rewind
Always Be Clothing's sketches revisit the most iconic scenes in movies and give them odd twists.
Beer Camp on Tour Seattle
Hop on over to Gas Works Park, where Beer Camp on Tour will be offering what they promise is a lineup of hundreds of craft brewers from across the country, plus live music and food truck fare.
Baby Gramps with Hot Damn Scandal
Lifelong ragtime legend and king of bizarro backcountry humor Baby Gramps sheds year after year of folky blues experience on stage with his National Steel guitar, and a little help from opener Hot Damn Scandal.
An Evening with Shafty
If you were one of the proud and the few who truly loved the music of Phish, then this concert with Phish tribute group SHAFTY is perfect for you.
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.
The Future Is Still Female
Put your voice where your feminist optimism is at this sing-along with Shenandoah Davis, and order yourself a cocktail.
Lush Sounds
Local DJs will fill the priceless Volunteer Park Conservatory with florid tunes. Have a beer or wine and chill out among the flowers. 21+ only.
No Gasoline Concert with Industrial Revelation & Bad Luck
In what will surely be the first ever "No Gasoline" concert, Stranger geniuses Industrial Revelation, Bad Luck, and Laurie Goldston will team up to perform as a political act against our petroleum-obsessed world, along with projections from video artist Kevin Blanquies. Event performers will be transported to Lo-Fi by electric car, and everyone attending is encouraged to arrive by electric car, bus, bike, or on foot.
Plunge Music Festival
Monster-rock musicians Hobosexual, "rough-around-the-edges roadhouse pop" Star Anna, the High Children, and MisterMaster will all play to support global clean water access.
TRL Total Request Live Night: Summer Lovin' Edition
Seattle's "only tribute boy band" #ALL4DORAS will perform, and DJ Indica Jones will spin TRL tunes in the vein of this edition's theme: Summer Lovin'. There will also be a Top 10 countdown from audience votes, so make sure to pack your best rhinestoned bandana for whipping out the moves.
Pride Scrimmage
"Cheer for your favorite queer" at the Rat City Rollergirls' Pride tussle and take part in the "Show us your Pride" boutfit contest.
Cherry Manhattan's Spring Class Debut Showcase
The students of "Neo-Burlesque with Cherry Manhattan" will present what they've been working on for the past 10 weeks while debuting 10 new burlesque acts at this showcase presented by Cherry Manhattan and Freehold Theatre Lab.
Sweet Dreams
Sing and dance along with '80s classics as members of the Devil's Advocates burlesque troupe and Teatro Zinzanni perform sexy numbers and cabaret acts, with a streak of that very special decade's fashion.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
COMEDYAn Improvised Hip Hopera
An Improvised Hip Hopera is a show that claims to marry the best of improv comedy and freestyle rap to tell a hopefully funny narrative, typically featuring the greatest hits of a Joseph Campbell-style hero's journey. It's written on the spot thanks to audience suggestions, which positively keeps it from being the same show twice, but negatively leads to more opportunities to choke, as experienced by Stranger Film Editor Charles Mudede in 2014.
Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival
The 23rd Annual Icicle Creek International Chamber Music Festival beckons, with three weekend-long sessions of musical experiences brought to you by beloved composers and world-class artists—like Oksana Ezohkina, the Avalon String Quartet, Harumi Rhodes, and the Volta Piano Trio—in an intimate woodland setting. This week's concerts include pieces by Elgar, Dutilleux, and Schubert on Friday and by Schubert, Lutoslawski, and Dvořák on Saturday.
SATURDAY
ARTArtist Talk: Whiting Tennis
Artist Whiting Tennis will visit to talk about line, form, and his works that "let loose his primal creative force, resisting the urge to impose conventional shape."
Figure Drawing and Painting: Nude Long Pose with Adam Mikkelsen
For the first time this year, the Conservatory will welcome naked people for you to sketch for three hours. There will be beer and wine to buy if your artistic style needs a little juicin'.
The Blue Show
Improvisers have been saving up their dirtiest material for The Blue Show, an emphatically adults-only improv comedy night that happens just once a month—and that has attracted celebrity guests Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.
Canada Day with Andy Haynes
LA-based, PNW-raised Andy Haynes will headline a comedy show at Scratch. Haynes, who has appeared on Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival, will have ample support from Wilfred Padua and Gavin Matts for Canada Day.
Sage and Kyle
Two super-young improv players fresh out of high school will put on a show at the Pocket.
9th Annual Edible Garden Tour
Walk or bike through Ballard and discover how communities and individuals raise urban fruits and vegetables. Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions.
The Dapper Dog Pub Crawl
Take your dog dandies on a jaunt around Fremont and compete in a dog/human costume contest. You don't even need to have a dog to enjoy the canine company and beer.
Family Saturday: Tanabata Festival
Celebrate a Japanese folk holiday that commemorates the legend of "star-crossed lovers" who may only see each other every July 7th. Write a poem or a wish to tie onto the bamboo tree, take an origami lesson, and marvel at Seibu-Ryu Iai Battojutsu's sword dancing demonstration.
First Caturday
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. Last time apparently worked out just fine.
Turn Down Service: Staycation Sex
Skip pre-Fourth of July weekend traffic and explore not-so-distant regions with your partner. Babeland will have some sex tips for you, along with bubbly drinks for those 21+ and a chance to win a body massage candle.
Seattle Outdoor Cinema
The Seattle Outdoor Cinema (formerly Fremont Outdoor Movies) is celebrating its 25th season with a permanent venue upgrade to the South Lake Union Discovery Center. All screenings are 21+, there will be a beer garden (proceeds from which will benefit various rotating non-profits), and other pre-screening entertainment. Tickets are $5 for a single ticket, $10 for guaranteed seating in the center row, $25 for an individual season pass, and $35 for a two-person season pass. The lineup ranges from comedies to romance to quasi-horror movies; July 1's film is Edgar Wright's droll zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead.
8th Annual Salsa On Alki Beach
Learn to swing your hips to the sexiest music genre on Alki Beach (courtesy of the musicians of Cambalache), then jump into the open dance with live music. Pay $15 for the dance only at 6, or three bucks more for the lesson at 5.
Brit Floyd
The self-proclaimed world's finest Pink Floyd cover act, Brit Floyd, comes back to Seattle to prove their '70s psych-rock worth in their Immersion World Tour 2017.
Day Break
Is your weekend in any danger of lacking chill? Nectar will supply the "island reggae," DJ, food truck, and good vibes at this canna-themed day party.
EPIC with Ramiro
Indefatigable house scene DJ Ramiro is at the helm of this month's EPIC, which gives a single DJ control of the dance floor for an entire night. Visuals for this iteration of EPIC are by Pixelflip, graphic design is by Hanssen, and stage design by Celeste Cooning. Enjoy all four hours because this is the very first time EPIC will be held at Nightjar in Pioneer Square.
Idiots Rule, Urban Achievers
Enjoy a night of covers thanks to Idiots Rule, a Jane's Addiction tribute group, and Urban Achievers, playing an homage to Led Zeppelin.
The Return of One Cover
Witness local talents take on one cover song apiece, with live work from ZNi, Select Level, Fabulous Downey Brothers, Killer Workout, Future Shock, Trick Candles, Raven Matthews, and Tiny Plastic Stars.
Seattle: Bollywood Redefined with DJ Lemon
DJ Lemon will journey to Seattle all the way from India to host a night of music that will redefine the concept of Bollywood for your ears.
Squall — Noise Happy Hour
Sink into your weekend with cocktails set to a backdrop of noise, industrial, and drone music in the sonic dungeons of Timbre Room, with live music by Entrail and BTEP The Persistent, and selections by Squall resident DJ Maire.
Stripped Underwear Party with DJ Dana Dub
Shake and shimmy to DJ Dana Dub in your best panties at the Eagle with sexy gogo galore. There will be a clothes check, so go as ham as you want.
TYPONEXUS Globalist Series: Lubomyr Melnyk
Ukrainian composer/pianist Lubomyr Melnyk can transport you out of your workaday doldrums with just the unparalleled swiftness of his fingers touching ivories. With monomaniacal focus, he turns the piano into a font of refulgent cascades and crystalline clusters of momentous beauty. Wikipedia tells us that Melnyk is the world’s fastest pianist, plinking 19.5 notes per second with each hand, but he also possesses endurance: He holds the record for most notes played in one hour—93,650. The thing is, they’re exceptional notes, some of the best notes your ears will ever receive. Melnyk will be performing amid works by an international array of visual artists in a new series curated by drone musician/artist Garek Jon Druss. Expect an evening of sublime sensory overload. DAVE SEGAL
July Jacobin Reading Group
Discuss the newest issue of the left-wing Jacobin magazine—which this time features articles on evangelicals and the "Pink Tide" of leftist governments in South America. This club is hosted by the Democratic Socialists.
Mexico vs. Paraguay
See the national soccer teams of Mexico and Paraguay prepare for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will begin on July 7.
Seattle Ultimate Wine Run
This 5k fun run promises plenty of frivolity as well as exercise—plus, you have the option of following your exertion with a fancy wine tasting.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
COMMUNITY & CIVICSRed, White & Zoo
In advance of the patriotic holiday, zoo animals will get to enjoy treats like star-shaped popsicles, corn cobs, or melons. Watch the creatures (gorillas, orangutans, lemurs, pigs, and more) snuffle through their "enrichment" goodies.
Shining Our Light: Queer and Trans Muslim Showcase and Fundraiser
Gay City will display art, writing, and performance by queer and trans Muslim people (or queers who previously self-identified as Muslim)) to highlight the thoughts and creations of this little-mediated community. The donations at the entry will help send the artists to a summit for LGBTQ Muslims.
Wooden Boat Festival
For three days, celebrate all things wooden boats—from toy vessels to huge historic ones—with a boat race, model construction, boat restoration, food, music, and more.
SUNDAY
COMEDYBlack 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.
Loudmouth Cunts
The female-identifying comedians of Loudmouth Cunts will conquer the comedy stage with rude hilarity. This time, Hope Linden will host an evening with headliner Carmen Morales plus Elizabeth Teets, Sarah Everett, Sally Jordan, and Vanessa Dawn.
All AC/DC, All Day Benefit Show
As a benefit show for a favorite local regular, nine Seattle bands will play covers of AC/DC classics all afternoon long, with a raffle for rare and collectible records.
Wooky July Residency with Guests
Wooky describes their music as "Psychedelic Rock that came from your papa's tool shed, whilst living near the beach, before he met your mom," and they'll showcase such vibes at their month-long residency every Sunday night of July at the High Dive. They'll be joined by different musical guests each week.
Intersessions
Are you a lady and/or queer person who'd like to spin some hot cuts? Get an introduction to DJing with TIffany Wan of TUF, Andy Iwancio, Kash Honey, and Chloe Harris/Raica. The goal of the workshop: To begin righting the gender and straight/queer inequality of the scene.
July Metaphysical Market
Reiki practitioners, essential oils purveyors, and energy readers will be eager to enrich your metaphysical life at this monthly parapsychological gathering. At 1 pm, attend the Sacred Flames Reiki class (for $100). At 4 pm respectively, head to the Men's Green Tent and the Women's Red Tent.
Impeachment March
This self-styled "enormous Town Hall Meeting" will gather in Seattle Center and march to the Federal Building to demand Trump's impeachment.
Stars and Garters
W.S. and Company will present a burlesque tribute to Uncle Sam and his 50 United States, W.S. and Company will present a burlesque tribute to Uncle Sam and his 50 United States, raising your patriotic spirits and warming your libido in a difficult year.
