August 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Looking for hot times? Must be summer in the city.

HEAR
Mirah
What: The Northwest indie songstress crafts aural highs with tender vocals and sparse, sometimes jarring, accompaniment incorporating ukuleles, crashing cymbals, and violins.
Why: Sweet ’n’ lo-fi.
When: Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: Neumos, 925 E. Pike St. (206-709-9467). Tickets online at ticketswest.com.

Carter Tanton (of Tulsa) and Pela
What: KEXP Concerts at the Mural presents the Americana music of a solo Tanton, who mesmerizes with melodious folk rock songs, and bold Brooklyn rockers Pela.
Why: Free for all.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Mural Amphitheatre, at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. (206-684-7200).

GO
Sounds Outside
What: Get your toes tappin’ at this free outdoor festival showcasing jazz, avant-garde, and genre-bending bands such as Floss, Reptet, and The Wally Shoup Free Three.
Why: It’ll jive you crazy.
When: Sat., 1-8 p.m.
Where: Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave., b/t E. Denny Way & E. Pine St.

TASTE
Laughing Buddha Beer Festival
What: Sample hard-to-find brews from four of Seattle’s smaller and newer breweries: Baron Brewing, Laughing Buddha, Schooner Exact, and Two Beers.
Why: Don’t worry, be hoppy.
When: Sat., 3-7 p.m.
Where: 9320 15th Ave. S., ste. ce2 (206-274-7869). Pre-register online at beerfest.eventbrite.com.

SHOP
La Rousse Closing Sale
What: The downtown boutique closes its doors (it’ll remain online) with 20 percent off new fall fashions by Mary Meyer, Parkvogel, and Something, and up to 70 percent off last season’s items by Sretsis, Anna Sui, and Built by Wendy.
Why: You make the best of a sad situation.
When: Thru Sept. 30.
Where: 430 Virginia St. (206-448-1515).