ATTN THIS WEEKEND: YOU ARE LIKE A GIANT ROLLING PIECE OF ART

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, START YOUR STEPPENWOLF REFERENCES! Yes, it’s that one weekend a year where you might actually be finding yourself sitting front and center for a parade, watching the various contraptions you occasionally see making their way around the Montrose, all piloted by people who are even more outsider than you could possibly ever hope to become. Just kidding, it’s at one PM on Saturday, so sleep in. But first – boo to the blatantly corporate vehicles or politicians riding in the back of rental convertible Mustangs. Shame on you, this is not your day. Except the Ronald McDonald car, that one’s pretty BA. Also, if the Weinermobile ever makes an appearance we could die happy. BUT WHAT ABOUT THINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO SLEEP IN PAST ONE?

FRIDAY
Hearts of Animals, Young Mammals and Wicked Poseur @ The Orange Show
This is the semi-official kick-off event for the weekend, held in the citrusy spot that’s at the center of it all. We don’t have to tell you how decidedly un Rockets-in-the-Playoffs this lineup is. Free.

The Death Head Art Opening @ Aerosol Warfare
Yuss. None other than queen of the completely sickest of jams, Paramour, will be playing records at this thing, along with Rad Rich no less! Remember your New Years resolution to go do one art thing a month? Oh wait, that was our resolution. Flyer!

SATURDAY
Awake, Golden Axe and The Jonx @ The Mink
Woah! A solid bill with two increasingly difficult to catch locals and the decidedly cochlea shredding newcomers Awake. SBT townhome buyers!

SUNDAY
Blood on the Wall, Flowers to Hide, Minipop, Wicked Poseur @ Walter’s
Hectic though ultimately danceable, BOTW is like a pool party where everyone loses their glasses in the neighbors yard but feels ok about it the next day. Also, have you checked out the new Flowers to Hide songs they’ve posted? This band is consistently underrated, and we’re not just saying that cause we’re tite with the dudes and they bought our editor in chief’s THUNDERBIRD. Second chance this weekend to see what that wacky Wicked Poseur crew will do next!

Photo by The Orange Show