Dude York in 2012 (Image: Suzi Pratt/CHBP with permission to CHS)

Capitol Hill Block Party takes over upper Pike and Pine and we’re looking forward to the music and arts — here’s CHS’s look at the 17th edition of the growing festival — but it’s not the only thing happening on the Hill this weekend.

Thursday, July 25

• EastPAC Community Meeting: hear from Seattle Police Department East Precinct reps on community trends and activities. Seattle University’s Piggot’s Hall, Room 200. 6:30 – 8p.
• Alumni Happy Hour for Cornish College of the Arts former students. Linda’s Tavern, 6p.
• Summer Members Party at Northwest Film Forum. If you are already a member, join in the open bar reception. If you are not yet a member, try buying a membership on the spot to get in the door. Northwest Film Forum, 6:30 – 8p.
• Presentation of the historical fiction graphic novel The North End of the World, with Dave Hunsaker and Christopher Shy. Elliott Bay Book Company, 7p.
• Roman Goddesses and Roller Girls: Su Lei Cellars Tasting at Vino Verite, 5-8p.
• Moveable Type, a Literary Mixer is a fun event to meet and chat with fellow readers.Bring a book you want to talk about. (E-books ok too!) Vermillion, 7:30.
• Reclaiming Prosperity is the third event in an ongoing series focusing on rebuilding economic security and prosperity for working people. With Manuel Pastor, economist and expert on the topic. Town Hall downstairs, 7:30 – 9p.

Friday, July 26

• Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification course for adults, Seattle University Connolly Center, 12p – 3p.
• Meet and greet Block Party band Fly Moon Royalty at Babeland, 3 – 4p.
• Film premiere: Free the Mind (2012) premieres  Friday night and continues through Thursday August 1. The film explores the study of the power of the mind to influence the physical body. Northwest Film Forum, 7p and 9p.
• The Unblock Party lineup includes The Dip, Wizdumb, Zeta Barber and Hotline Rendezvous at Vermillion starting at 7p.
• Gruesome Playground Injuries, a play which follows the decades-spanning relationship of an accident-prone dare devil and a corrosive masochist.  Runs through August 11th at various times. Washington Ensemble Theatre aka The Little Theatre, 609 19th Ave E. 7:30 p.
• Strictly Seattle features six new  super-charged dance works by 2013 Stranger Genius finalist zoe | juniper, KT Niehoff, Marlo Martin, Mark Haim, Ellie Sandstrom and Ricki Mason. Friday at 8p, Saturday at 2p and at 8p.

Saturday, July 27

• Outdoor Star Trek returns to the Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park’s amphitheater
  

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• Last chance for The Totally True & Almost Accurate Adventures of Pinocchio with Balagan Theatre at Volunteer Park, 2p.
• The Magic Pudding by Theater Schmeater at Volunteer Park, 5p.
• Long Shot 2013: Photo Center Northwest celebrates the 5th Annual Long Shot event, showing over 180 framed photographs taken on the summer solstice around the world. With food trucks, beverages, and a DJ too! Photo Center NW (900 12th Ave), 6 – 9p.
• Plymouth Pillars Dog Wash, $8 donation, 10a-2:30p.
• The Unblock Party lineup includes Planet, Botherations, Atomic Bride and “special guests.” Vermillion starting at 7p.
• Boogie Up The Block — Saturday and Sunday:

206 Zulu invites you to participate in Boogie Up The Block / Urban Arts Festival, taking place July 27-28th at Washington Hall. This two-day, free block party features various all ages entertainment, music, art, exhibits, food, dance, and a kids corner.

Musical performances include Septimus, Central Intelligence, Dougie Ur Dad, Piece, Fleeta Partee, Yirim Seck, Khmet, Krown Life Royalty, Inkubiz, Black Magic Noize, Julie C, Suntonio Bandanaz and many others.

Sunday, July 28

• Broadway Farmers Market at Pine and Broadway, 11a – 3p
• Film: watch The Fearless Freaks, a documentary about the Flaming Lips, then see the band live later at the CHBP. Oh and weirdo Wayne Coyne himself has promised to deliver an introduction  to  the screening. Squee! Northwest Film Forum, 3p.
• Last chance for The Magic Pudding by Theater Schmeater at Volunteer Park, 5p.
• The UnBlock Party lineup includes live music by Airport, Brain Fruit, and Truckasauras at Vermillion, 9p.