Our arts critics have already recommended 50 great things to do this week and our music critics have picked the 37 best music shows, but there are still tons more events happening. To prevent some of the quirkier and more extraordinary ones from slipping through the cracks, we’ve compiled them here—from Venardos Circus to Apollo 11 anniversary events like the Museum of Flight’s Lunar Block Party, and from the Christmas in July 5K and 10K to the Game of Thones-themed BrodieNation Music Festival. For even more options this week, check out our complete Things To Do calendar.
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- Trivia Tuesday: Schitt’s Creek
Have you recently binge-watched Schitt’s Creek, the CBS comedy series about a wealthy family who is forced to live in a town they bought as a joke when they suddenly lose their fortune? Same, it’s delightful. Earn prizes for your knowledge at this themed trivia night.MUSIC
- Blood Moon Orchestra, Black Cherry Crush, Kathy Moore Band
All-female improv band the Blood Moon Orchestra will sync up their talent for a night of audience-inspired songs after opening sets from indie folk and pop artists Black Cherry Crush and the Kathy Moore Band. - JigglyPuff Karaoke!
The moon is full again, which means it’s time for another party with local queen Catty Wompus. This time, come dressed as your favorite Pokemon character and sing karaoke for the chance to win a prize. - Jon Bellion, Marc E. Bassy, Lawrence
Citing long-lasting musical influences like Andre 3000 and Kanye West, pop and hip-hop blender Jon Bellion will return to Seattle on his Glory Sound Prep tour, playing music from his latest effort of the same name. - NWSS Kickoff Party: The Warren G. Hardings, Wood Belly, Cedar Teeth
If North Plains, Oregon, is farther than you wish to travel for the bluegrass, roots, and Americana festival Northwest String Summit, head to a kickoff event here in Seattle with the Warren G. Hardings, Wood Belly, and Cedar Teeth.PERFORMANCE
- Enchant Vertical Dance’s Annual Charity Showcase
Enjoy drinks while watching pole dance students and instructors from Enchant Vertical Dance deftly spin and climb. A portion of the ticket sales will go to the Jewelbox Theatre’s installation of a new aerial mount point. - Fat Bottom Productions Presents ‘The Unraveling Summer’
Miss Jacqueline Hyde will host a slew of burlesque performers (including Twilight Joan, Luna Stargazer, Moxie Blue, Noelle Noir, and Whisper DeCorvo) as they strip all the way down to their summer essentials.READINGS & TALKS
- Urban Transformations: The Power of Public Art
Sit in on a panel discussion with Vulcan’s Greg Bell, Electric Coffin’s Duffy De Armas, Treason Gallery’s Matthew McMurray, and Seattle Office of Art and Culture’s Ruri Yampolsky about the power of public art in maintaining the identity of a changing city. Presented as part of Electric Coffin’s Discover + Disrupt exhibition.VISUAL ART
- We Chose to Go the Moon…. 50 Years On
See images of Americans witnessing the Apollo 11 moon landing from their televisions taken by TIME Magazine photographer Davis Burnett.TUESDAY-THURSDAY
VISUAL ART
- The Shape of Sound
Scott Lindberg curates this exhibition of modernist and abstract record sleeve design of the 1950s, mainly jazz and classical releases. Twenty different designers are represented.
Closing ThursdayTUESDAY-SATURDAY
PERFORMANCE
- Bright Star
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s bluegrass musical is about a young couple in 1920s North Carolina whose love affair has seemingly tragic consequences. Twenty years later, is there a possibility of reconciliation? Bright Star won a Drama Desk award and was nominated for a Grammy.
No Wednesday performanceVISUAL ART
- Angélica Maria Millán Lozano and Camilo Godoy: Lugar del Trabajo
These two artists, born in Bogotá, Colombia and now based in New York, reflect on memory, ritual, the past, the news, and our current situation through photography, textiles, video, and 2D works.
Closing Saturday - Drawing Geometric and Arabesque Pattern
You can drop in on any one of these classes or take all 10 days: Artists visiting from Britain will lead you in Islamic art workshops, helping you create “classical geometric and arabesque patterns from across the Islamic world.”TUESDAY-SUNDAY
FOOD & DRINK
- Eastside Beer Week
Show some love for the beer-makers up and down Washington’s I-405 corridor by visiting 32 breweries (or as many as you like) offering special beer releases in Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond, Duvall, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, and Renton.WEDNESDAY
COMMUNITY
- After Hours @DiscoverGates
At this after-hours event, grab a drink from a cash bar and meet members of the United Way of King County’s Emerging Leaders, who will be assembling literary kits. You can also meet staff from Stolen Youth and learn more about how they’re working to end child sex trafficking in Washington State.FILM
- Friday the 13th Double Feature!
Head to Substation for a double feature of Friday the 13th Part II in black and white and Friday the 13th Part III in 3D (and color). - Hecklevision: Face/Off
Mock the insane Nic Cage/John Travolta switcheroo thriller by texting witticisms at the screen.FOOD & DRINK
- Cinnaholic Day | $1 Old Skool Rolls!
Claim an “Old Skool” Cinnaholic roll for one buck and enter to win a $100 gift card by posting a photo of your sticky-sweet treat on Instagram. - The Norwegian American Night at Skål Beer Hall
Join the staff of the Norwegian American newspaper for a happy hour complete with Nordic ales and snacks.PERFORMANCE
- Bringing You The Best: A Burlesque Show Fundraiser!
Watch local hotties take it off to raise money for the wonderful Jewelbox Theatre inside the Rendezvous. Carmen Sutra, Morgue Anne, Tout D’Lou, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty, and others will do their sexy thang. - Golden Girls Live!
Welcome four drag queens from San Francisco as they embody the Golden Girls: Heklina, Matthew Martin, D’Arcy Drollinger (who also directs), and Holotta Tymes. They’ll be staging the episodes “Long Day’s Journey Into Marinara” and “Big Daddy’s Little Lady.” - Klondike: The Last Great Adventure
On the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of gold in Seattle, enjoy a performance by Living Voices (a Seattle-based touring theater that combines live solo performances with archival film and sound) about one young woman and her drive to join a worldwide stampede in the “last grand adventure of the 19th century.”READINGS & TALKS
- 50 Peaks Book Release at Eight Bells Winery!
On the 50th anniversary of the creation of the North Cascades National Park in 2018, climber Scott Kranz succeeded in summiting 50 of its peaks. Join him for a presentation of his journey (which he calls the 50 Peaks Project) and check out photos from his adventures published in his accompanying book. - Alice Rothchild and Ned Rosch: Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism
Seattle writer Alice Rothchild and Portland activist Ned Roscho will share their contributions to the anthology Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism: Stories of Personal Transformation, which features stories from a group of Jews who condemn Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and argue that “Judaism and Zionism are inseparable.” - Mueller Wednesdays: Public Readings for the Mueller Report
Theater artists and lawyers will help listeners grapple with the Mueller Report so that everyone is better informed.WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
VISUAL ART
- Come As You Are: A Celebration of Art & Community
See artwork by members of the LEAP Artist Collective, which is a program organized by the partnership of the Reduction Research and Treatment Center (HaRTT) at the University of Washington and the Downtown Emergency Service Center. Enjoy food and live music at the reception, and maybe purchase a piece to take home.
Opening WednesdayWEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
PERFORMANCE
- Freehold’s Engaged Theatre Program Presents Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’
Robin Lynn Smith will direct Engaged Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It, a deeply funny play that says a lot about the foolishness of love. - Venardos Circus
Former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos combines the magic of animal cruelty-free circus acts with the fun of Broadway musical-style performances. Expect a roster of aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, and daredevils in a classic stripey tent.THURSDAY
ART
- PRIDE pArty at TAM
Tacoma Pride will continue at the Tacoma Art Museum with a day of art-making, live DJs, and gallery tours with drag queens and kings.COMEDY
- The Honey Roasted Hams
In this game show-style roast, improv duos will make fun of each other and you, the audience, all in good fun. - Jubal Fresh
This comic is the co-host of MOViN 92.5’s Brooke & Jubal in the Morning. Choice quote: “My name is from the Bible and translates to the ‘father of the harp and the flute,’ but growing up with the name Jubal I found out it actually translates to ‘beat me up and take my lunch money.’”FESTIVALS
- JamFest 10th Anniversary
Asian Pacific Islander American artists are front and center at this annual outdoor street fair, which features games, music, pop-up exhibitions, food, and live cultural performances.FILM
- Segregated by Design: Film Screening & Discussion
The Capitol Hill Renter Initiative will welcome you to this screening of a short documentary about racial segregation practices throughout America. Stay on for a discussion and light refreshments.MUSIC
- C895 Sunset Cruise 2019
C89.5 will provide three hours of “heart-pounding dance music” aboard Argosy’s Salish Explorer. - Two Horses Too Many
In true spaghetti western fashion, Two Horses Too Many will play twangy, symphonic ballads “for the Lone Ranger in all of us.”READINGS & TALKS
- SCA Presents: Beyond Mastering for Composers with Steve Turnidge
Seattle musician Steve Turnidge, a former member of the ’80s-era synth-pop band the UltraViolet Catastrophe and the author of several books on everything from audio engineering to physics and philosophy, will read from his newest book, Beyond Performance.THURSDAY-SATURDAY
FESTIVALS
- BrodieNation Music Festival 2019
For the 13th year in a row, BrodieNation will return for a fest in the woods featuring two days of music on split stages with 28 PNW music acts (including Whitney Mongé, the Blake Noble Band, the Salmonberries, and Everson Pines) and a special edition of Nectar’s Mo’ Jam Monday. This year’s event is Game of Thrones-themed.VISUAL ART
- Old is Not a Dirty Word: Dykes Over 50
Lesbians strike against our ageist society in this defiant exhibition, featuring art by Lamar Van Dyke, Zoe Harris, Kathy Ross, Ingrid Berkhout, Bear Dyson, Ann Coppel, Tamara the Trapeze Lady, and Strawhat.
Closing SaturdayTHURSDAY-SUNDAY
PERFORMANCE
- GILLS! GILLS! GILLS!
Celeste Mari Williams presents three comedies about mating in the deep blue sea.VISUAL ART
- Exquisite Corpse
The game of “exquisite corpse” (cadavre exquis) is played by dividing a canvas or paper into thirds, with three artists filling in their portion without seeing what the others are creating. The results hopefully come out silly, weird, and compelling. David Lasky has assembled this exquisite corpse show featuring Push/Pull artists and guests.
Opening ThursdayFRIDAY
COMEDY
- Have A Slice with IMNDC
One lucky audience member will not only get a free slice of pizza, but also see their life transformed into improv comedy onstage. It’s a “slice of life,” get it? Featuring illustrious guest improvisers. - Let’s Go Halfies!
Three mixed-race improv actors—Brandon Minaya, Cagney Ortiz, and Coral Tate—play around with your suggestions and experiences from their diverse backgrounds.COMMUNITY
- After Hours at Archie McPhee
Does the famed joke shop get even weirder after hours? At this event, meet David Wahl, the “Director of Awesome,” and Shana Danger, the “High Priestess of Rubber Chickens,” as they take you on a tour of the shop’s many curiosities, including the world’s largest rubber chicken. You’ll be treated to a gift bag of Archie McPhee surprises, a signed copy of the Archie McPhee book Who Would Buy This?, and a chance to win prizes.MUSIC
- Chris Cornell Tribute 2019
Chris Cornell tribute group Outshined will play your favorites by Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, and solo work by the Seattle grunge legend. - Emo Nite
Bring back the early-mid 2000s with your deep passion for gauged ears, flat-ironed hair, and Pete Wentz’s smirk. Emo Nite, presented by Emo Night LA, is the new sensation of reliving your MySpace glory in the form of a high-energy, passionately emo DJ night. - Harry and the Potters with Kimya Dawson
From former Stranger music editor and current Tacocat member Emily Nokes: “Since 2002, the charming DeGeorge brothers (hailing from Norwood, Massachusetts) have delighted Harry Potter nerds and fans of DIY indie/punk alike with their Rentals meets the Unicorns (and sometimes meets Meatloaf) protagonist pop-punk. It’s not-quite bedroom, not-quite basement, not-quite garage—it’s cupboard-under-the-stairs wizard rock. Wear your best maroon-and-gold scarf!” Grammy winner, former Moldy Peach, and current champion of DIY and anti-folk Kimya Dawson will join them at this all-ages show. - Joey Jewell’s Sinatra at The Sands
The classiness of Sinatra’s mob-approved croon tunes will never dissipate, and Joey Jewell will do his best to honor that classiness in his rendition of a full Vegas melee, with the orchestra bringing the swinging ’60s to a loud, layered big band jazz reality. - Live Video Game Music with Kirby’s Dream Band, The Runaway Four, and Save Point
Kirby’s Dream Band will visit from their hometown of San Diego to play video game music from games like Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Sonic, Street Fighter, and more on live instruments. Genre mutuals the Runaway Four and Save Point will warm things up with opening sets. - The Prince & Michael Experience
The ultimate tribute dance party for Prince and Michael Jackson. Music by DJ Dave Paul, all the way from San Francisco.READINGS & TALKS
- Louis A. Hieb: The Doctor Danced with Us
Louis A. Hieb will read from his biography of Jeremiah Sullivan, a little-known doctor from Madison, Indiana, who served as the physician at the Moqui [Hopi] Pueblo Indian Agency in the late 1800s and whose residence sparked the 1882 Executive Order Moqui [Hopi] Pueblo Indian Reservation. - Per-Verse: A Sex-Themed Zine Release Party
Wear floral-themed clothes and party with Meri and Xoe, who coincidentally starting working on sex-themed poetry chapbooks at the same time. Pick up copies of the zine and hear poetry and erotic fanfiction.VISUAL ART
- Hard In the Paint
Sip a glass of wine, listen to trap music, and make a painting in this instructor-led class (supplies provided).FRIDAY-SATURDAY
FOOD & DRINK
- Fusion Rolls Pop-Up at Addo
Try fresh rolls from the new pop-up Fusion Rolls, which stuffs fillings with “international flavors” into their rice paper wrappers. (They’re also free of gluten, dairy, and soy to boot.)MUSIC
- Under The Block Party 2019
Slip into your satin bellbottoms for a groovy dance party inspired by Soul Train, the only block party more exciting than Capitol Hill’s.FRIDAY-SUNDAY
FESTIVALS
- Lunar Block Party
Venture to Tukwila for a three-day 50th anniversary celebration of the moon landing, where you’ll get to witness a performance by American Idol season 17 winner Laine Hardy, chat with space experts, and much more. - 2019 Seafair Indian Days Powwow
This 32nd annual Seafair tradition hosted by United Tribes of All Indians brings together Native American tribes from all over the Pacific Northwest for three days of Indian cooking, jewelry-making, live music, and traditional dancing. - Vashon Island Strawberry Festival
Despite its name, the Vashon Strawberry Festival brings a lot more than sweet red fruits. The 109-year-old community event also brings a car show, live music, local artists, a carnival, a beer garden, pancake breakfasts, and much more for the whole family.MUSIC
- Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
For the 32nd year running, Winthrop’s the place to be for all your rhythm & blues needs this summer: a full three days of music with on-site camping, beer gardens, food, and actual showers so you can hold onto some semblance of your humanity.PERFORMANCE
- Metamorphoses
Movement-based indie theater company Dacha will perform Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, an adaptation of Ovid’s beautiful, ancient, poetic mythological tales, set somewhere on the shores of Lake Washington. They’ll embody the stories, which encompass all sorts of horrors and wonders, “through a devised, movement-driven process, finding personal connections and developing unique physical languages.”SATURDAY
COMEDY
- Robot Short Form Battle Restaurant
Improv troupe Robot Short Form Battle Restaurant will offer up “the best robot-versus-meat-gladiator improvised comedy and organic death sports.”COMMUNITY
- Apollo Anniversary Party
Enjoy lunar-themed activities and drinks, plus discounts and raffles, at this party in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. - Farm Fest
This celebration of urban farming will include refreshments from local businesses like POP UP bike pops, Umami Kushi, and Frelard Tamales; a kids’ storytime with Katherine Pryor; and an herb crown workshop. - West Seattle Grand Parade
This annual parade has been happening since 1935, and includes pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, members of Hi-Yu royalty, and other general pageantry.FILM
- Campout Cinema: Speed
Got a need for speed (and Keanu Reeves)? Hunker down with other museum-goers to watch the 1994 thriller starring Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels, Dennis Hopper, and a bus that can’t slow down. Plus, enjoy food, drink, and photo-ops.FOOD & DRINK
- Chocolate Pop-Up at Raised Doughnuts
Enjoy two great tastes that taste great together: doughnuts from Raised Doughnuts and handmade dark chocolate from local producer ChocolateSpiel. - Friends Trivia Bar Crawl
If you love nothing more than proving your obsession with Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Monica, Joey, and Chandler, you’ll probably enjoy extending your trivia skills beyond just one location; this Friends-themed crawl will take you to more than five downtown bars. - Hazealicious Day
Revel in all things murky at Reuben’s first annual celebration of their hazy IPA—expect special infusions, a crowler release, and special koozies and pint glasses with purchase. - National Lollipop Day
In celebration of National Lollipop Day, grab a selection of sugary treats on sticks from the trailers in the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall and play games. - Sours and Flowers with New Belgium
Sip pucker-inducing ales from New Belgium and take home some pretty posies for free. - Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival
The official Washington State vegetable can make you cry on a dime, but it also adds character to almost any savory dish, just like a true heartbreaker. This annual festival along downtown Walla Walla’s Main Street hosts onion growers, BBQ cook-offs, a farmer’s market, a fun run, a grape stomp (Walla Walla’s famous for its wine, too), a classic car show, and more.GEEK
- Name That Tune Hosted By Betty Wetter – Songs of Summer Edition
Face off against your fellow music nerds to win prizes in this game-show style competition hosted by beloved local queen Betty Wetter. - RADwood PNW
To go with the cars, trucks, and bikes from the ’80s and ’90s on display, those who attend this event are encouraged to wear their best duds reflective of the years 1980-1999.MUSIC
- Appice Brothers, Ghosts of the Pacific, Zero Down, Custom
Between them, brothers Carmine and Vinny Appice have rocked with Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, and other legends. The drummers will play tracks from their first joint album with support from Ghosts of the Pacific, Zero Down, and Custom. - SQ/35: The Squirrels, Zooma Bella Trio
From Stranger music contributor Andrew Hamlin: “Once dead, now alive, the Squirrels are still one of the city’s greatest bands, now and forever. They’re back! The world needs to know! Took fucking Trump to get them to unhibernate, but fuck, let’s be grateful for small favors. Rob Morgan, who knows every rock-and-roll song ever recorded and can kill on at least five of them at any one time, leads a ragtag assemblage of no-goodniks (one graduated Berklee in Boston, another runs a Mexican joint) through the heart, soul, alimentary canal, autonomic nervous system, and occasionally toenails of Western culture.” The band will celebrate their 35th anniversary with opening support from Zooma Bella Trio.PERFORMANCE
- CONFETTI
Hypernova Contemporary Dance Company, founded by Rainbow Fletcher, has been around for five years. Celebrate with them over champagne and snacks, silent auctions, and more. - Power Haüs Presents: Met Gayla
Lena Waithe’s 2019 Met Gala suit read “Drag Queens Invented Camp,” and she was right. At this queer-ific version of the celebrity fashion extravaganza, sip a “That’s Not Camp” cocktail while you take in performances from the Power Haüs drag ensemble. - Robert Dubac’s ‘The Book of Moron’
Dubac’s one-man show is a comedic interrogation of selfhood in “a culture that worships Kardashians over character, Trump over truth and selfies over self-effacement.” - Sleep Is for the Weak VI: A 24-Hour New Play Festival
Once again, Theatre Battery will present Sleep Is for the Weak, a frenzied 24-hour endeavor during which about 40 collaborators in five to six teams will produce original works. Attend to see fresh plays, squeezed painfully (and gleefully) from a group of exhausted, inspired creatives.READINGS & TALKS
- Poets in the Park
If you’re on the Eastside, buy poetry, hear free readings of environment-themed writing, eat ice cream (nothing goes better with poetry!), share your own verses at the open mic, and more. Bring lunch!SHOPPING
- Shipwreck Fest
Shop antiques and unique items from over 200 vendors at “one of the largest community garage sales in the state.”SPORTS & RECREATION
- Christmas in July 5K & 10K
Get in the holiday spirit early at this Christmas-themed run, where, after crossing the finish line, you can get your picture taken with Santa, show off your best ugly sweater in a costume contest, and dance to your favorite wintery jams in the holiday spirit garden. - Refuse To Abuse 5k
Goodwill’s annual Refuse to Abuse 5K aims to raise awareness of domestic violence. The course takes you around every level of T-Mobile Park, from the top to the players’ tunnel to the final lap around the field. - Snoqualmie Tunnel 5K Glow Run
Run through the historic Snoqualmie tunnel outfitted in glow sticks and equipped with a flashlight to illuminate the way. Then, head to Dru Bru for a block party with food, games, and beer to celebrate making it to the finish line. - West Seattle Float Dodger 5K
Your incentive for finishing this race down California Ave SW is the root beer float waiting for you at the finish line.VISUAL ART
- Couture & Cars Fashion Show 2019
Northwest fashion design (Akrofi Adjumani, Dream Dresses by P.M.N, Gustavo Apiti Couture, MiMi Wolfe, and the Brin Project by Reshma) and elegant vehicles go hand-in-wheel at this show, which will also feature a DJ, designer booths, and red carpet photography.SATURDAY-SUNDAY
FESTIVALS
- 2019 Seattle Bon Odori
This celebration of traditional Japanese culture will bring dance performances, live music, food, and more to Seattle for the 87th year. - Natsu Matsuri Outdoor Summer Festival
Enjoy live entertainment, eating contests, games, and over 15 food booths at this annual festival in Chinatown.VISUAL ART
- Ruhrpott: After Coal Left Town
The steel- and erstwhile coal-rich region of Ruhrpott—which includes cities like Duisburg, Essen, Oberhausen, Dortmund, and Bochum—played a key role in the industrialization of Germany. This exhibition explores how the region’s coal industry and the prevalence of its steel industry affects its current landscape.
Opening SaturdaySUNDAY
FESTIVALS
- Chinatown Parade
See lion and dragon dances, a performance from the Seattle Chinese Girls Drill Team, and other local community groups at Chinatown’s annual parade. - Northwest Thrift-Con
Vintage and streetwear dealers and designers will gather in Tacoma with their one-of-a-kind wares in tow. There will also be food, cocktails, and DJs. - Olympic Peninsula in Bloom
If you’re headed to the Sequim Lavender Festival, stop in Chimacum to take in the Peninsula’s blossoming fields and meet local farmers at this first annual event.FOOD & DRINK
- Smash Burger Day!
Good Day Donuts will pay tribute to the classic diner-style griddled “smash burger,” so named for the way it’s smashed thin onto the grill to achieve crispy edges, with freshly ground high-grade beef and melty slices of American cheese. They’ll round it out with golden fries, fizzy floats, and “other goodies.”PERFORMANCE
- Repo the Genetic Burlesque
Don’t you wish Repo Men, that movie where people buy artificial organs to extend their lives, had more stripping? Irish Lashes, Morgue Anne, and other local stars will make your dreams come true in this sexy burlesque show.
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