Fri–Sun – Stage

Pyromaniacs and others with fiery temperaments should get hot under the collar when Cirque de Flambé opens In the Shadow of the Giant, the local troupe’s latest combination of fireballs, flamethrowers, and big-top fantasies. 9:30 p.m. Fri.–Sun. Ends Sun., Aug. 7. $10–$20. Magnuson Park, North Main Entrance, 7400 Sandpoint Way N.E., 206-770-7602, www.brownpapertickets.com. STEVE WIECKING

Sat – Parade

The Seafair Torchlight Parade is one of Seattle’s most extravagant downtown processions. This year’s theme, “Hooray for Hollywood,” promises movie-star impersonators, floats inspired by the Land of Dreams, and strobe lights. 7:30 p.m. Sat., July 30. Free. From Seattle Center down Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue, then to South King Street; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com. NEAL SCHINDLER

Sat–Sun – Music

Approximately 50 bajillion bands will play this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party, most of them local, with headliner Built to Spill the probable highlight—but don’t be surprised if someone else upstages them. That’s the best thing: anyone might. Sat., July 30–Sun., July 31. $12 per day. Enter on East Pine Street; www.capitolhillblockparty.com. MICHAELANGELO MATOS