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EXPERIENCE
Artopia
What: The fifth annual arts and entertainment celebration highlights a variety of local performers across multiple disciplines.
Why: Works by Nate Manny, filmmaker Shaun Levra, and Shaun Kardinal, and cheesecake creations from The Confectional.
When: Tonight, 7-11 p.m.
Where: iMusic Event Center, 332 Fifth Ave. N. Tickets ($25) at the door.

LISTEN
The Lonely Forest
What: Popular Anacortes-based band play anthemic songs from their latest album, Arrows.
Why: These guys are on a Death Cab-like rise. Catch them before tickets cost you your firstborn.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave. (206-441-4618). Tickets ($13) online at thecrocodile.com.

CHOW
Bite of Seattle Brought to You by Comcast
What: Sample small dishes ($3.75 each) from local eateries on the cheap, and then head to The Alley hosted by Tom Douglas for a $10 smorgasbord celebrating the event’s 30th birthday.
Why: It’s a highway to (food) heaven.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. (206-684-7200). Info at 425-283-5050. Admission is free.

WATCH
West Seattle Outdoor Movies
What: Take a blanket, chair, and cinephile pals for the summer film series kickoff.
Why: Relive high school shenanigans during this weekend’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
When: Sat., dusk.
Where: 4410 California Ave. SW. Admission is free.

Photo: Shaun Levra / Courtesy of Seattle Weekly