SHOP Tesla Motors and Agave Denim What: Agave designer Jeff Schafer helps you find the right fit while the first all-electric sports car offers free rides. Why: Get in these hot seats. When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tesla rides, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; roadster on view, 3-5 p.m. Where: Mario’s, 1513 Sixth Ave. (206-223-1461). Call 206-223-1461 to reserve a ride.
Prairie Underground Sample Sale What: Exclusive discounts (50 to 70 percent off) on the house’s fall and holiday 2008 collections featuring hoodies, jackets, and dresses. Why: You’re in love with the jersey girls. When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Grey Gallery & Lounge, 1512 11th Ave. (206-325-5204).
HEAR Reverb Music Fest What: Sixty-plus bands including Thee Emergency, The Maldives, Champagne Champagne, and Visqueen take to Ballard’s streets and bars. Why: It’s Rocktober. When: Sat., 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Various locations around Ballard Ave. Tickets also available at seattleweekly.com.
United States of Electronica & Throw Me the Statue What: Pledge allegiance to the buoyant Seattle bands in an intimate VIP setting for free. Why: The best things in life are free. When: Fri., 8 p.m. Where: Spitfire, 2219 Fourth Ave. (206-441-7966). R.S.V.P. to bliss@soundnw.com.
LEARN Midnight Symposium What: The F-Word author and contributing Oxford English Dictionary editor Jesse Sheidlower joins One Pot for a discussion equally fueled by stew, whisky, and wine. Why: It’ll be da f-bomb. When: Sun., 8 p.m. Where: Sorrento Hotel, 900 Madison St. (206-622-6400). R.S.V.P. to nightschool@hotelsorrento.com.
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