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Thursday, May 4
Lusine
I’ve loved Lusine’s latest album, Sensorimotor, since its March release, but I’m especially thrilled to see the Seattle-based dance-music producer in the live setting, where he’s abetted by Trent Moorman, the city’s most versatile drummer, on a hybrid live-electronic kit. Moorman provides not only an exciting visual focal point, but a living, breathing foil to McIlwain’s elegantly undulating compositions. —Jonathan Zwickel
Neumos
Thursday, May 4
The Central Comedy Show Presents: Chris Fairbanks
Once at Bridgetown Comedy Festival I watched Chris Fairbanks riff for several minutes about a mote of dust that had floated into the stage lights. He’s a truly original performer whose act flits from topic to topic, just like that dust mote. He’s appeared on Conan, @midnight, Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV programs. The Central Comedy Show continues their streak of introducing nationally known acts to their steadily growing Central District audience. —Brett Hamil
Central Cinema
Thursday, May 4
First Thursday Art Walk
DO NOT MISS: Dakota Gearhart at Glassbox, featuring her iconic, freaky-maternal-compassionate-surreal dreamscapes (this exhibit promises a mashup of “hypnotherapy and aquarium aquascapes”). Amanda McCavour wove embroideries out of thin air (literally) at Method Gallery. Jennifer Beedon Snow’s dreamy swimming pools will sate our collective water-logged spring blues while Polina Tereshina’s bearded ladies will sweetly freak out Linda Hodges Gallery. —Amanda Manitach
Glass Box Gallery
Thursday, May 4
Citizen Twain with Val Kilmer
This filmed one-man play written, directed by, and starring actor Val Kilmer takes him back to his stage roots, portraying American humorist and author Mark Twain. The jury’s still out on the adaptation, but Kilmer’s always a fascinating presence on-screen, and you can’t knock the source material. Kilmer himself will be in attendance for a Q&A. —Tony Kay
SIFF Cinema Uptown
Thursday, May 4 – Saturday, May 6
Kitten N’ Lou: Holier than Thou
Campy couple Kitten N’ Lou—masters of the dance, drag, burl- and boy-lesque scenes—are back with a new evening-length show, this one dedicated to all things holy. The duo always manages to interrogate very real questions and social conventions in the glitteriest, funniest way possible, and I’m sure the Old Testament will be no exception. —Gemma Wilson
Oddfellows Hall
Friday, May 5
Black Giraffe, the Wildish, Ichi Bichi, Shivertwins
At their best, Seattle trio Black Giraffe deliver a sound you never thought you needed: The Pixies covering Of Montreal songs, with a blue-eyed soul singer fronting the works. The unapologetically poppy songs twist just enough to keep them interesting, and singer/guitarist Andy Ayers sports chops to burn. Get there early for charming Brit-influenced guitar pop from Shivertwins and scrappy oddballs Ichi Bichi. —Tony Kay
Blue Moon Tavern
Saturday, May 6
Food Art Invitational
Get your artsy brunch on at Joe Bar under the curatorial orchestration of Jeremy Buben, who’s amassed some 60 pieces of exquisite—indeed mouthwatering—works of art related to all things culinary. Spoiler alert: There’s everything from a diptych of Christ enthusiastically downing a hotdog to a painting of PB&J that will have you fiending. —Amanda Manitach
Joe Bar
Saturday, May 6
Point Break LIVE!
Returning to Seattle after 14 years, Point Break LIVE! is a theatrical version of Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 film about a gonzo surf/crime gang and the FBI agent trying to bring them down. Interactive and outrageous, this production casts Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Utah character out of the crowd each night. Come for the danger, stay for the meatball sandwiches. —Dan Paulus
Showbox
Sunday, May 7
Breakside Beer Dinner
God bless Seattle Beer Week for actually lasting 10 days and including beers from Portland. We’re already thirsty for this evening team-up between Breakside, one of the Rose City’s most acclaimed small breweries, and Jack’s, purveyor of the best smoked brisket in the Northwest. Four different beers, highlighted by Breakside’s luscious Liquid Sunshine Pilsner, paired with four different dishes, including smoked duck and St. Louis-style ribs. —Jonathan Zwickel
Jack’s BBQ
