Seattle is widely considered an inventive city. We rank 13th in the world when it comes to “patent intensity,” the ratio of patent applications compared to the city’s population. And, the University of Washington recently reported it now ranks among the top five American educational institutions that incubate new businesses by parlaying research into commercial…

!–paging_filter–pAfter several hours worth of teasing on Facebook, Macklemore finally released the video for his song “White Walls.” You may remember the a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/best-photos-last-nights-not-so-secret-macklemo…” target=”_blank”frenzy he caused while filming part of the video atop Dick’s Drive-In /aon Capitol Hill. Looks like a few snippets of that footage survived the cutting room floor.nbsp;/ppiframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/8PLifPUIuic”…

!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Puyallup/stronga href=” http://bit.ly/1dnYCAy” target=”_blank”brWashington State Fair/abr(9/6 to 9/22, times vary) — People have been “doing the Puyallup” since 1900, and though this year the name has been changed to the more staid Washington State Fair, more than 1 million visitors are expected to attend the rural extravaganza of blue-ribbon food, breathtaking rides and rodeo…

!–paging_filter–divpThis year marked my 20th Bumbershoot … in a row! And having attended the festival for two decades I am sure of one thing: It is a terrible place to be a streaker. As I was making my way toward the exit on Monday evening, I noticed a commotion in the crowd at one of…

!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Rock Out/stronga href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/events/bumbershoot” target=”_blank”brBumbershoot/abr(8/31 to 9/2, times vary) — This end-of-summer arts extravaganza pulls together some of the biggest names in comedy, visual arts, theater and, of course, music. Local bands worth braving the crowds for: Kris Orlowski, Kithkin, The Redwood Plan, Katie Kate, BellaMaine and Allen Stone./ppstrongMust Cheer/stronga href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/weekend-home-opener-husky-stadium” target=”_blank”brWashington Huskies Home Opener/abrSaturday…

Born and raised in Seattle, Roger Shimomura has been living in the Midwest for the last 40 years, but says he is still regularly asked what part of Japan he’s from and how long he’s been in the U.S. Frustrated by the presumption that he’s not American, he created this new series of paintings, American…

People have been “doing the Puyallup” since 1900, and though this year the name has been changed to the more staid Washington State Fair (thefair.com), more than 1 million visitors are expected to attend the rural extravaganza of blue-ribbon food, breathtaking rides and rodeo broncs. But it’s not all fun and games at this treasured…

The construction crews will clear out just in time for kickoff on Saturday, August 31, when the University of Washington takes on rival Boise State for the home opener—the first game in the thoroughly renovated Husky Stadium. And while you may not be lucky enough to sit in the new luxury suites, remember, every seat…

Seattle Design Festival[DESIGN] This year’s 10-day festival of architecture and design boasts more than 60 events, including architecture walking tours, a design-focused film festival (see page 141) and the popular Design Block (which, for the first time, will take place in Pioneer Square), featuring an array of intriguing and interactive inventions, including human-powered machines. 9/13–9/22….

!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Picnicbra href=”http://bit.ly/170Uy1E” target=”_blank”Shelby Earl at Salish Lodge/a/strongbrThursday (8/22, 7:30 p.m.) — For the final installment of Music on the Green, sweet Seattlea href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/nancy-guppy-interviews-singer-shelby-earl” target=”_blank” singer/songwriter Shelby Earl/a performs on the intimate lawn at Salish Lodge, while Snoqualmie Falls roars majestically in the background./ppstrongMust Laughbra href=”http://bit.ly/16tXZz0” target=”_blank”The Half Brothers Brand Baking Products Old-Time Variety Show/a/strongbr(8/23-8/24,…

COFFEE DATE: Visual artist Diem Chau (diemchau.com), known for the tiny likenesses she carves into Crayola crayons, and whose show of new work at G. Gibson Gallery runs 8/30–10/5 (ggibsongallery.com) SCENE: Diem Chau’s home studio in Ballard on a warm Wednesday in JuneDIEM’S ORDER: Triple-shot iced Americano with milk Nancy Guppy: When did it first…

Seattle’s own Gala Bent paints and draws tiny, otherworldly, watercolor scenes in The Ether and the Mantle, a show of intriguing new work. 8/30–10/5. Times vary. Free. G. Gibson Gallery. ggibsongallery.com In Hometown Boy, contemporary Chinese artist Liu Xiaodong paints lush, hauntingly realistic portraits of a crowded, often naked homeland. And in Inked, fellow countryman…

Having nothing better to do on Mount Olympus, the Greek muse Clio descends to 1980s Venice Beach in the form of an Australian roller girl to help a struggling artist open a roller disco. (Like you do.) A surprise hit on Broadway, Xanadu skates into Issaquah’s Village Theatre, promising high camp and big laughs. 9/12–10/20….