FRIDAY AUGUST 1



BAMBOO

Down Low record-store owners Jon Lee and Ryno have the perfect dynamic for a seasoned duo, with Lee playing the straight man to Ryno's shenanigans. Along with running their shop, they've been hosting a Friday-night event at Sonya's Bar & Grill, which has an intimate dance floor that attracts both Pike Place Market lookie-loos and regulars, but most importantly has some of the freshest bangin' house cuts right outta the box. Sonya's Bar & Grill, 1919 First Ave, 322-3333, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, free.

SATURDAY AUGUST 2



KEXP'S EXPANSIONS: LIVE WITH KID HOPS

Kid Hops' sets on KEXP's long-running Saturday- and Sunday-evening electronic show are always an eclectic mix of drum 'n' bass, from artists like Influx UK, A Guy called Gerald, J Majik, and even Plaid. Tonight he'll be broadcasting live from the Liquid Lounge so you can place a face with the name, and grab a drink while you're at it. Liquid Lounge, 325 Fifth Ave, 770-2777, 9 pm-1 am, 21+, free.

LIFE

"Life... what do you want from life?"--so goes the famous track. The Life party is back--the Viva! and Uniting Souls crew hold down the dance floor with their resident DJs at this popular monthly, which promises to bring out the Latin-flavored deep house. With Jon Lemmon, Joaquin, Jeromy Nail, and Ramiro. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, $7.

TUESDAY AUGUST 5



VIKTER DUPLAIX

See also Stranger Suggests, page 27. Philadelphia-born DJ/multi-instrumentalist Vikter Duplaix got his start by lending vocal work to King Britt, and has since gone on to forge a solo career producing smooth R&B-style electronic productions and collaborating with artists Erykah Badu, Masters at Work, and Jazzanova. Tonight he's DJing a free set, along with Seattle's Sun Tzu Sound DJs Atlee, J-Justice, and AC Lewis. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, free.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6



DIGITAL LOUNGE: WAYNE HORVITZ AND KEVIN SAWKA

Avant-jazz keyboardist Wayne Horvitz and Siamese breakbeat/drum 'n' bass drummer Kevin Sawka are joining up tonight in order to cinch the gap between jazz and live electronic music. If you've never witnessed Sawka play live, his breakneck-paced precision drumming is awe-inspiring proof that machines can never really replace humans. ToST, 513 N 36th St, 547-0240, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, $5.