THE SPORTING LIFE

Sun, Aug 30
Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers
Clad the clan in their finest neon greens and join the most raucous crowd of summer, as the Sounders take on the hated rival Portland Timbers. As the old saying goes: the family that screams Obafemi Martins’s name together stays together. CenturyLink Field, $30–$135

Sat, Aug 29
Seattle Reign FC vs. Sky Blue FC
Having already captured the NWSL regular season title, the Seattle Reign look to stay sharp for a playoff run with a season finale matchup against Sky Blue FC. The strikers will have to be on their game to crack the Sky Blue's USWNT defensive duo of Christie Rampone and Kelley O’Hara. Memorial Stadium, $19–$200

SPECIAL EVENTS

Aug 28–31
PAX Prime
After one of the most exciting E3s ever in June, we can’t wait to get our hands on demos for exciting new video games like Fallout 4 and Star Fox Zero at PAX Prime. For those who managed to score a worth-their-weight-in-gold pass, the Washington State Convention Center becomes the epicenter of the gamer world for a weekend. Washington State Convention Center, Sold Out

Sun, Aug 30
Seattle Indies Expo
As PAX Prime winds down on its last day, head over to Melrose Market Studios to see what the Seattle independent video game scene has to offer. Twenty-five local developers show off their playable work in this intimate, artists’ salon–like atmosphere. Melrose Market Studios, Free

COMEDY

Thur, Aug 27
Scharpling and Wurster
In an era before podcasts, comedy nerds looking for audio chatter clung to the absurdity of The Best Show. While shows featured comedian guests and actual calls from actual listeners, the show’s signature element was host Tom Scharpling exasperatedly wading through calls from the bizarre residents of the fictional town of Newbridge, New Jersey (all voiced by his partner in crime Jon Wurster, known in rock circles as the drummer for the Mountain Goats, Superchunk, and Bob Mould). During its life on New Jersey's WFMU, the show became a comedy nerd cult classic, and has since transitioned into a weekly podcast. Now Scharpling and Wurster hit the road in support of The Best Show’s new expansive 16-CD box set. Neumos, $25

Aug 27–29
Laurie Kilmartin
If you needed a resume to do standup, Laurie Kilmartin would be set. After 20 years of performing in San Francisco and New York, Kilmartin now works in L.A. as a writer for Conan. That’s in addition to doing stand up at local clubs 3–4 times a week (last year she taped her comedy special, 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad). This week, she takes her talents to Seattle’s Comedy Underground for a three-night stint with Christian Spicer. Comedy Underground, $12-$20

CONCERTS

Sat, Aug 29
Rocky Votolato
Seattle singer-songwriter only needs an acoustic guitar and his voice to captivate an audience, but that setup doesn't fully showcase the musical depth that his albums feature. There's only so much one man can do. So he has recruited a little help. After debuting his latest album Hospital Handshakes with a solo record release show at Fremont Abbey in April, Votolato heads to the Crocodile to fully flesh out the sound with a rare full band performance. The Crocodile, $15

Sat & Sun, Aug 29 & 30
Sublime with Rome
Nearly two decades after its release, the eponymous album Sublime still serves as a touchstone album for musical tokers. While original singer Bradley Nowell has passed, Sublime with Rome still lights up the stage with the warm glow of nostalgia for hits like “What I Got” and “Santeria.” Who ever said smoking had a negative effect on memory? Marymoor Park, $40

FILM

Fri, Aug 28
Three Dollar Bill Cinema: The NeverEnding Story
As the last installment in their Bedtime Stories series, Three Dollar Bill Cinema brings the West German fantasy epic The NeverEnding Story to Cal Anderson Park. Enjoy one of the last few summer nights under the stars while watching young hero Atreyu flying on a strange dog-dragon. Thank you, 1984 special effects. Cal Anderson Park, Free