Whether you revel in or dread the dog days of summer, the August events calendar is bringing the heat. We’ve compiled the biggest events in live music, performance, food, and more to give you a sense of the month ahead, so keep scrolling for deets on everything from PAX West to Bumbershoot, from Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Fest with Bob Dylan to Olivia Rodrigo, and from Comedy Bang! Bang! Live! – The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour to What the Funk?! An all BIPOC Burlesque Festival. For more ideas, check out our full August calendar at-a-glance.
COMEDY
I Saw You: A Comedy with Heart
See someone? Say something. I Saw U, The Stranger‘s take on Craigslist Missed Connections, returned in March, which means you can read pickup lines like “How’s your praxis? Because I think we could be more than just a theory ;)” whenever you want. Unexpected Productions has since devised an improvised response to the column, transforming the weekly listings into comedy sets that “imagine what would happen if the individuals actually went out on a date.” I hope they address the love blossoming at Biscuit Bitch. LINDSAY COSTELLO
Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater, Pike Place Market (Aug 16–Sept 28)
