Elvis has officially left the building.
JAM
Bumbershoot
What: Catch M83, Skrillex, Best Coast, and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings at the annual Labor Day music and arts festival.
Why: Don’t miss Elvistravaganza, a visual arts feast for fans of the King.
When: Sat.-Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. (206-673-5060). Tickets ($45-$125) at bumbershoot.org.
HELP (and HAVE FUN)
Blues for Food Fest
What: Celebrate community, eat good food, and jam to live music for a cause.
Why: Proceeds go to local organizations that feed the hungry. Fresh produce and nonperishable food donations are encouraged.
When: Sat., noon-9 p.m.
Where: Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE. Tickets ($20) at brownpapertickets.com.
SIP
Vessel Reopens
What: Nearly two years after shuttering its Fifth Avenue doors, the classic cocktail bar returns in a sleek new space with a room dedicated to ice and cocktail experiments with a window for passersby to witness the action.
Why: The soft opening is a chance to beat the postholiday rush.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 6 p.m.-close. Regular service and menu start Mon.
Where: 624 Olive Way.
SEE
Nature Is Fate
What: New retail shop and gallery Prism hosts a group show of work by several local photographers, including Kyle Johnson, Rachel Lang, and Charlie Schuck.
Why: There’s an inspiring mix of new clothes, high-end vintage, design items, and natural found objects (rocks, gems, plants).
When: Wed., 3-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 5208 Ballard Ave. NW.
Photo: Christopher Nelson / Courtesy of Bumbershoot
