FILM

June 8
I’m Now
The makers of the Seattle rock doc TAD: Busted Circles and Ringing Ears turn their cameras on pioneering grunge band Mudhoney in this new party on film…er, documentary about the band’s career. Enjoy concert footage from Mudhoney’s 2009 world tour and interviews with record execs and Seattle rock royalty: Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, and the Mudhoney men. The Triple Door, $15.

June 10
SIFF 2012: Grassroots (Closing Gala)
The Seattle political comedy starring Jason Biggs and Joel David Moore (and shot around town in 2010) makes its world premiere to close out SIFF. SIFF Cinema Uptown, $40–$80.

THEATER

June 8–July 8
One Slight Hitch
The Daily Show’s resident ranter Lewis Black spent over 30 years honing this wedding farce, inspired by an ex-girlfriend who said she’d never get married—then broke up with Black and was engaged months later. Ouch. ACT Theatre, $38–$55.

Thru June 10
American Idiot
Before Bono penned Broadway tunes about Spider-Man, Green Day held the market on rocksicals with its rock opera about the malaise of suburban twentysomethings. But honestly, the story doesn’t matter. It’s an adaptation of the band’s Grammy-winning album—we’re going for the faux Green Day concert. Paramount Theatre, $25–$85.

June 8–17
NW New Works Festival
The annual festival premieres 16 cutting-edge pieces, from experimental dance theater to puppetry, each in under 20 minutes. This year’s talent includes Seattle’s Catherine Cabeen and Company, the art-dance mashup of Zoe | Juniper, and boylesque star Waxie Moon. On the Boards, $14–$30.

DANCE

June 10
PNB Season Encore Performance
PNB pays tribute to the Seattle careers of departing principal Lucien Postlewaite and corps dancer Abby Relic with selections from their pasts—of note, the Roméo et Juliette balcony pas de deux and the Swan Lake Black Swan duet. McCaw Hall, $28–$168.

CONCERTS

June 9
Rocky Votolato
After years of releasing albums with Barsuk Records, this Seattle singer-songwriter turned to crowd-funding site Kickstarter to finance his latest effort, Television Saints. While the business model may be new, his songs still have the same serenity he’s always employed. Neumos, $13.

VISUAL ART

Thru June 10
Hide/Seek
It’s the last weekend to see the exhibit exploring homosexuality’s impact on the American art landscape, on display at TAM. While the controversy surrounding it set the art world abuzz, Hide/Seek plays on substance rather than shock value. Tacoma Art Museum, $10.

SPECIAL EVENTS

June 9 & 10
Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show
Pinball wizards unite! With more than 300 pinball and arcade games set for free play and multiple pinball tournaments (including a “Tommy Tournament” where players play blindfolded), this is a can’t miss for lovers of old-school gaming. Seattle Center, $15–$20 (single day), $50 (weekend pass).

SOCIAL DATEBOOK

June 9
FareStart’s 20th Anniversary Bash
Featuring food from 20 of the Northwest’s top restaurants, adult beverages from local breweries and wineries, cooking demonstrations, and live music, this party is heaven for foodies. Proceeds support FareStart’s commitment to culinary training for the homeless and disadvantaged. Fremont Studios, $120.