COMEDY

Sun, Aug 2
Joe Mande
“Everyone on earth is a foodie. You have to be a foodie or you die of not being a foodie... I think most of all I’m a breathe-ie, right? Breathing air? It’s gonna sound like an exaggeration, but I don’t think I could go two minutes without breathing.” –Joe Mande. The Parks and Recreation writer has perfected his brand of agitated comedy as Twitter’s premier ignorance troll and showcased his standup by opening for friends like Aziz Ansari. El Corazon, $14–$16

Fri & Sat, July 31 & Aug 1
Greg Proops
With his hyperintelligent demeanor, quick wit, and dapper attire, standup Greg Proops (formerly of Whose Line Is It Anyway?) doesn’t give off a pot comic vibe. But lest ye judge a book by its cover, this is the man who got stoner comedy’s reigning king—Doug Benson—high for the very first time. Parlor Live Seattle, $25–$30

SPECIAL EVENTS

July 31–Aug 2
Galacticon 4
While the event’s Battlestar Galactica obsession is obvious from its title, the fourth edition of Galacticon also brings in stars from other campy fantasy favorites like Star Trek, Firefly, Lost in Space, and Land of the Lost. With a guest list that includes Edward James Olmos, there’s plenty of geeking out to be had at the Seattle Center convention. Now will someone please explain the Battlestar Galactica series finale? Seattle Center, $30

July 31–Aug 2
Seafair
From the Blue Angels to the hydroplane races, there’s always plenty of high octane spectacles to behold at Seafair. Take the whole family for a weekend of food, live music, and celebrations of Seattle aquatic heritage. Genesee Park, $12–$45

VISUAL ARTS

July 30–Aug 2
Seattle Art Fair
Paul Allen’s latest pet project, the Seattle Art Fair, takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect art gallery to browse on a date. The event brings together more than 60 top international and regional galleries for a veritable onslaught of contemporary art that’s bound to offer something for every taste. CenturyLink Field Event Center, $20–$150

July 31–Aug 2
Out of Sight
The first Seattle Art Fair at CenturyLink Field Event Center isn’t the only major artistic showcase springing up this weekend. In fact, the best alternative is a mere walk across CenturyLink Field’s parking lot away. King Street Station’s Out of Site, an expansive survey featuring work from 100 local artists covering a myriad of mediums and themes, offers a sort of D.I.Y. counterpoint to Paul Allen’s billionaire-funded extravaganza. King Street Station, $10

THEATER

Thru Aug 2
Intiman Theater Festival: Orpheus Descending
Intiman Theatre Festival 2015 opens up with Tennessee Williams’s retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus set in the American South. A young guitar player named Val sparks up a love affair with a middle-aged woman trapped in a marriage with her dying husband, but the pair simply cannot escape the clutches of unaccepting clutches of their hot-blooded township. Catch the show in its final weekend at 12th Avenue Arts. 12th Avenue Arts, $35–$45

DANCE

Thru Aug 1
Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation
If watching tightly choreographed productions has you feeling a little constricted, the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation might cure what ails you. The spontaneity of movement on display at the fest’s two performances showcases the creativity of dancers working outside the mainstream in a variety of disciplines. Various venues, Free–$18

Sun, Aug 2
More Live On Tour
If watching tightly choreographed productions has you feeling a little constricted, the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation might cure what ails you. The spontaneity of movement on display at the fest’s two performances showcases the creativity of dancers working outside the mainstream in a variety of disciplines. Benaroya Hall, $75

CONCERTS

Sat, Aug 1
Seapony: A Vision Release Show
After releasing its first two LPs via Hardly Art, Seattle indie pop trio Seapony goes independent and self-releases its third full length, A Vision. Led by Jenny Weidl’s dreamy vocals, which float weightlessly like a summer breeze, the group’s relaxing surf rock tinted sound wraps the listener up like a sun-warmed towel draped over the shoulders after an ocean swim. Vera Project, $8–$10