May has brought some good times to Seattle, and by good we

May has brought some good times to Seattle, and by good we mean delicious, erotic, and talented. From hot firemen to the best sushi in Seattle, May has been one tasty month here in the Emerald City. Photos by Marcella Volpintesta, Joshua Huston, Chona Kasinger, Sy Bean, Stephen Giang, Charitie Myers, Catherine Anstett, Nick Feldman, Laura Musselman, Victoria Holt, Matthew Williams, Cathy Robison, and Mohini Patel Glanz.Published on May 25, 2011

Nick Cave and his soundsuits paraded downtown for Cinco De Mayo this year. Photo by Mohini Patel Glanz

Nick Cave and his soundsuits paraded downtown for Cinco De Mayo this year. Photo by Mohini Patel Glanz

An image from Eric Grandy's review of Zola Jesus at the Crocodile. Photo by Chona Kasinger

An image from Eric Grandy’s review of Zola Jesus at the Crocodile. Photo by Chona Kasinger

Some flirty action at the Through the Looking Glass burlesque show at The Triple Door.Photo by Marcella Volpintesta

Some flirty action at the Through the Looking Glass burlesque show at The Triple Door.Photo by Marcella Volpintesta

An image from Seattle's Erotic Art Festival. Photo by Marcella Volpintesta

An image from Seattle’s Erotic Art Festival. Photo by Marcella Volpintesta

Yelle always knows what it takes to make great party music. Photo by Victoria Holt

Yelle always knows what it takes to make great party music. Photo by Victoria Holt

Jamfest is a summer music festival every third Saturday May-August in the International District. Photo by Catherine Anstett

Jamfest is a summer music festival every third Saturday May-August in the International District. Photo by Catherine Anstett

Yacht isn't just a group. It's a way of life. Photo by Victoria Holt

Yacht isn’t just a group. It’s a way of life. Photo by Victoria Holt

After funding a safe spot skate spot in West Seattle, Rob Dyrdek showed us a few tricks at his Street League Skateboarding Pro Tour at the Key Arena. Photo by Stephen Giang

After funding a safe spot skate spot in West Seattle, Rob Dyrdek showed us a few tricks at his Street League Skateboarding Pro Tour at the Key Arena. Photo by Stephen Giang

An image from Hanna Raskin's reviewreview of Revel. Photo by Joshua Huston

An image from Hanna Raskin’s reviewreview of Revel. Photo by Joshua Huston

An image from Hanna Raskin's review of Uneeda Burger. Photo by Joshua Huston

An image from Hanna Raskin’s review of Uneeda Burger. Photo by Joshua Huston

Raising money for Japan relief funds was delicious as well as honorable at the Sushi Dream Team Fundraiser.  Photo by Stephen Giang

Raising money for Japan relief funds was delicious as well as honorable at the Sushi Dream Team Fundraiser. Photo by Stephen Giang

These cute little guys made their debut at the Sasquatch! Toy and Poster Party. Photo by Chona Kasinger

These cute little guys made their debut at the Sasquatch! Toy and Poster Party. Photo by Chona Kasinger

Grillin with the guys from Deadliest Catch at the Nordic heritage Museum. Photo by Sy Bean

Grillin with the guys from Deadliest Catch at the Nordic heritage Museum. Photo by Sy Bean

It got a little hot at the Showbox when Naughty By Nature showed up and brought the party. Photo by Nick Feldman

It got a little hot at the Showbox when Naughty By Nature showed up and brought the party. Photo by Nick Feldman

An image from Erin Thompson's review of The Kills show at the Showbox. Photo by Victoria Holthttp://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2011/05/_the_kills_monday_may.php

An image from Erin Thompson’s review of The Kills show at the Showbox. Photo by Victoria Holthttp://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2011/05/_the_kills_monday_may.php

An image from Dave Lake's review of Vivian Girls at the Vera Project.  Photo by Chona Kasinger

An image from Dave Lake’s review of Vivian Girls at the Vera Project. Photo by Chona Kasinger

The fashion at the Kentucky Derby party at Bottleneck Lounge was phenomenal.Photo by Matthew Williams

The fashion at the Kentucky Derby party at Bottleneck Lounge was phenomenal.Photo by Matthew Williams

Jimmy Eat World rocked the Showbox SODO this month. Photo by Charitie Myershttp://www.seattleweekly.com/slideshow/jimmy-eat-world-the-showbox-sodo-33379225/

Jimmy Eat World rocked the Showbox SODO this month. Photo by Charitie Myershttp://www.seattleweekly.com/slideshow/jimmy-eat-world-the-showbox-sodo-33379225/

Photo by Cathy Robison

Photo by Cathy Robison

Intense raving occurred at the Beyond Wonderland show with artists like David Guetta and LMFAO. Photo by Catherine Anstett

Intense raving occurred at the Beyond Wonderland show with artists like David Guetta and LMFAO. Photo by Catherine Anstett

It got more than steamy at the Snoqualmie Casino for the FIRED UP!fireman's calendar tryouts. Photo by Cathy Robison

It got more than steamy at the Snoqualmie Casino for the FIRED UP!fireman’s calendar tryouts. Photo by Cathy Robison

Trikes and beers--and all for a good cause. Photo by Stephen Giang

Trikes and beers–and all for a good cause. Photo by Stephen Giang