CELEBRATE THE SALMON: The Pacific Northwest is known for coffee, technology, and Boeing these days, but three hundred years ago we were known--if you'll allow us some leeway in the use of "known"--for salmon and trees. A group of Northwest Indian tribal organizations throws an annual, multi-ethnic, three-day party down on the Waterfront to celebrate the spiritual and ecological importance of salmon in our region, and the party commences today. Along with the music, dancing, pow wow, and usual vendors, there will of course be a salmon barbeque--so bring your appetite!

Fri.-Sun., times vary // Waterfront Park, downtown // Free admission // All Ages

BE LIKE TRINITY IN THE MATRIX: Or at least learn how to make it look like you're defying gravity. Take the Parkour Association's beginner's class at NW Crossfit this Saturday, and learn the basic tricks of the trade! The PNWPA offers a free class for "absolute beginners" every second Saturday of the month, so this is your opportunity to try something new, healthy and fun at no financial cost. Check out the extremely cool history of parkour here.

1:30-3 p.m., Saturday // NW Crossfit, 466 NE 70th St // Free

ICEAGE COBRA'S FINAL STING: Iceage Cobra, a much-lauded, dearly beloved Seattle rock band, will be screaming a final epic hurrah at the Blue Moon tonight. The band members are off to pursue separate interests and haven't completely ruled out performing together again, but this will likely be the last for a very long while. Iceage Cobra's current Myspace headline? "Bands Break Up Every Day, Deal With It." *Sob* Celebrate music and cheap whiskey tonight--you won't regret it, unless you don't drink enough water between shots!

10 p.m., Friday // Blue Moon Tavern, 712 NE 45th St // Free // 21+

"Monger" by Seattlest Flickr Contributor Brucedene.