Can't Miss It: The Weekend

"seattle brat" courtesy of Seattlest Flickr pool member poopoorama

MAGMA FESTIVAL: Hollow Earth Radio continues its musical domination of March with two fantastic shows. On Friday, 20/20 Cycle hosts Not Yr Average Hetero Honkytonk: NW Queercore 2010, featuring Elissa Ball, Council of Lions, Agatha, Emeralds, My Parade, and Cold Lake. Then on Saturday, the action shifts over to the Fremont Abbey with Sir Richard Bishop, Arrington de Dionyso, and Jason Webley. As either will be a fantabulous adventure, we suggest you go to both.
Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. // 20/20 Cycle / Fremont Abbey // $8

RED BLUE SUEDE SHOES: Good afternoon, comrade! It’s time to suit up in your reds and stars. Everyone’s favorite Siberian Surf Rock band, Igor and Red Elvises returns tonight for an international dance party that will most likely get very intimate. Over the past 15 years, the Elvises have gone through numerous changes as members come and go, instruments wander in and out of arrangements, and audiences grow. One thing has stayed constant, however: wherever the Elvises go, the screaming guitar based rock'n'roll follows.
Friday 9:30 p.m. // High Dive // $15

MOBILE RUMBLE: After two wildly successful chowdowns, it was only a matter of time before someone challenged Seattle for dominance in the mobile eats field. But Portland? C’mon, P-illy, we thought we were friends. But if there’s to be a meat fight, then so be it. We’ll be down there to mediate, making the most awesome club sandwich out of Seattle BBQ and Portland poutine. With Burgerville, Koi Fusion, Marination, and Skillet slated to appear, it doesn’t really matter who comes out on top so much as what you get on the side.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. // Safeco Field // Tickets: FREE

INKERS NOT TRACERS: The 8th annual Emerald City ComiCon returns this weekend with a slate of celebrity guests, artists, exhibitions, panels, and cosplay practitioners artfully plotted to send your average nerd into gasping paroxysm. We, truthfully, are not immune. With Jhonen Vasquez, J. Jacques, and the venerable Stan Lee on-hand, we’re doing everything we can to catch our breath in the autograph line.
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm / Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm // Washington State Convention Center // 2-Day Pass $35.00 / Saturday Only $25.00 / Sunday Only $20.00