826 Seattle, the nonprofit writing and tutoring center in Greenwood, is holding a five-hour "Dance Your Cash Off" fundraiser tonight.

Tonight, 7:00 pm, Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St.

The Seattle Channel hosts Ask the Mayor, a monthly call-in show with Mayor Mike McGinn.

Tonight, 7:00 pm, cable channel 21 or online.

The Northwest Pinball and Gameroom Show, with more than 250 games set to free play, starts tomorrow and goes all weekend.

Tomorrow, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, Saturday, 10:00 pm to 12:00 am, and Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Seattle Center Northwest Rooms, 305 Harrison St. $20.

The Mountaineers conservation and hiking group is holding its "Rock the Summer" fundraiser on Friday.

Tomorrow, 7:00 pm, The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way NE. $10.

US Sen. Patty Murray hosts the annual Golden Tennis Shoe Awards, at which Vicki Kennedy, the widow of Edward Kennedy, will headline.

Tomorrow, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Washington State Trade and Convention Center, 800 Convention Place. Ticket prices vary; information available here.