Can't Miss It: Wednesday

IS THAT FUNK I SMELL?: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, objectively speaking the best funk band in the world, play the Showbox SoDo tonight. We can’t think of anything to say about this that hasn’t been said, except that you owe it to yourself to see Clinton perform--after 50 years in the industry, he still brings it.

8:00 p.m. // Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave S // Tickets: $25/$30

NEEERRRRRRDS!: Patrick W. Galbraith, world-class Japanophile and proud nerd, reads from his book The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider’s Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan. Galbraith gives guided tours of Japan dressed like an anime character, just so you know what you're getting into.

7:00 p.m. // Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S Main St // FREE

ALTERED ASSOCATIONS: Jeff Mihalyo’s paintings look like Dali went into architecture. With works by Lucy Carpenter and Therese Buchmiller.

6:00 p.m. // ArtsWest 4711 California Ave SW // FREE