Summer Guide Events Calendar: Beer, Pride, and Rollergirls

13–15 SEATTLE TATTOO EXPO More than 200 national and international artists gather. Would it be too much to hope for an appearance by homewrecker Michelle “Bombshell” McGee? Seattle Center, seattletattooexpo.com.

20 AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE! Catch the top 10 contestants from season 9, including finalists Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox. But not Simon Cowell, unfortunately. KeyArena, keyarena.com.

20–22 SEATTLE HEMPFEST You damn hippies get off my lawn! Once again, the Cheech-and-Chong demographic will gather to promote marijuana legalization and preach to a very enthusiastic, if also extremely mellow, choir. Myrtle Edwards Park, hempfest.org.

22 LONGACRES MILE As one of the richest stakes races in the country, this Breeders’ Cup qualifier race features the best thoroughbreds in Washington state. Emerald Downs, emdowns.com.

25 RUFUS WAINWRIGHT The first set will feature his All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu; the performance will be accompanied by a film directed by Douglas Gordon. Sister Martha joins him for the second set. The Paramount, stgpresents.org.

26 EVERGREEN STATE FAIR Carnival rides, concerts, monster-truck and draft-horse shows, and lots and lots of food are the proven draws here. But wait—no pirates? (Through Sept. 6.) Monroe, evergreenfair.org.

27 SAM REMIX DJs, walking tours, refreshments, and excellent views will be part of this favorite late-summer art soirée. Olympic Sculpture Park, seattleartmuseum.org.

28 OYSTER RACING SERIES This “urban adventure” race draws teams from all over the Northwest, who then traverse the city. Seattle Center, oysterracingseries.com.

28–29 TIBET FEST Local immigrants and supporters of the Dalai Lama celebrate the fabled Himalayan nation, now ruled by China. Seattle Center, seattlecenter.com.

SEPTEMBER

4–6 BUMBERSHOOT The traditional climax to summer features Bob Dylan, Weezer, Mary J. Blige, Hole, and the Decemberists as headliners. Plus dozens of other bands, comedy acts, food vendors, and visual-arts displays. Seattle Center, bumbershoot.org.