AP 5.20.15
Seafair has made quite a splash in the local music scene in the last three years, packing clubs and releasing a series of impressive EPs. Their first full-length album is also the first to feature music fully developed by the whole band. Its coming-out party is at the Grog Shop. Sat 5/23.* Metal community rallies at the Agora to help Mushroomhead singer's wife fight cancer. Fri 5/22.
* You can get up and dance when Fiscal Spliff & Hybrid Shakedown play the Music Box. Thu 5/21.
* The Mid West Reggae Fest announces its lineup — and tickets are on sale. Fri 7/31-Sun 8/2.
* PlayhouseSquare has a packed schedule of free outdoor music all summer long. Thu 5/21-Thu 9/3.
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AP 5.20.15
GMOs have been in the news as ballot issues to label these genetically modified crops in foods have been crushed by massive floods of money from companies like Monsanto that profit from them. Come to the March Against Monsanto at the West Side Market and hear speakers explain what the fuss is about. Sat 5/23.* The Coit Road Farmers Market adds its seasonal Wednesday mornings from 10am-1pm to its year-round Saturday hours starting this week. Wed 5/20.