Black Nite Crash are the masters of reverb and play Not Block Party Sat July 25 at Lo-Fi.

Black Nite Crash are the masters of reverb and play Not Block Party Sat July 25 at Lo-Fi. SHANE WILLIAMS

It’s tiiiime! Seattle’s summer months are a nonstop music explosion with festivals and shows of all sizes happening left and right, from Central District Punk House Basementโ„ข to the Tacoma Dome. This year’s Capitol Hill Block Party boasts a nice dose of local bands, plus great second-tier support from outta-towners like Shannon and the Clams, Girlpool, and Protomartyr. But if your bank account can’t swing CHBP this year or you’re simply looking for options that include less underbutt, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled a list of other shows happening this weekend, just for you.

Cock Block Party (Friโ€”Sun, 8:30 pm, Unicorn/Narwhal, 1118 E Pike St, free, 21+)

Happening so close to the actual Block Party you can practically taste the vape pens, Cock Block Party brings you three days of free, air-conditioned music…