National Eggs Benedict Day is just around the corner. And conveniently, this weekend sizzles like bacon.

HEAR
The Long Winters
What: Rocking indie pop led by stage banter master John Roderick.
Why: Hibernate no more.
When: Sat., doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: The Showbox, 1426 First Ave. (206-628-3151). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

BUY
Boutique Warehouse Sale
What: At least 50 percent off fall merch from Ballardish boutiques such as Tweed, Blackbird, Clover, and Impulse.
Why: It’s more than you bargained for.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; cash only.
Where: The Ballard Building, 2208 NW Market St., ste. 320. (206-547-2524).

SEE
Kathleen Lolley
What: Plucky Kentuckian paints fuzzy, fractured fairylands.
Why: Picture deer wearing executioner-style hoods and owls hitting the booze.
When: Opens Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: OKOK Gallery, 5107 Ballard Ave. NW (206-789-6242).

EAT
Rowdy Cowgirl BBQ
What: Saucy Wallingford joint serves pulled pork, beef brisket, and portobello sammies hot off the barbie.
Why: Even cowgirls get the blues.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m-8 p.m.
Where: 3620 Stone Way N. (206-954-1100).

DO
A No-Rain Dance
What: Burn sage, chant, or shake it like a salt shaker (anything to appeal to the weather gods).
Why: After last week’s sun, we can’t go back.
When: Sat. or Sun.
Where: Any public space.