Wednesday, July 29

4 to 9 p.m. — Ladies Night

Seattle Center — Skate Like a Girl will host clinics throughout the rest of the summer to teach women how to skateboard. Events take place in the park at Thomas Street and 2nd Avenue North, and beginner’s lessons start at 6 p.m. This evening’s event caters to the 21-and-over crowd, with an afterparty at Neumos.

skatelikeagirl.com

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Thursday, July 30

Noon to 1 p.m. — City Hall Becomes Concert Hall

City Hall — This free lunchtime concert will feature The Jelly Rollers, a blues and roots rock band.

downtownsummer.com/events

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Friday, July 31

6 to 8 p.m. — Concerts at the Mural

Seattle Center — Bands Blitzen Trapper and Throw me the Statue will perform at this free outdoor concert as part of the culturally diverse independent music scene.

seattlecenter.com

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Saturday, Aug. 1

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Arab Festival

Seattle Center — Traditional Middle Eastern music, dancing and food are part of this two-day festival that lasts until Aug. 2. Cultural attractions such as an Arabic film series, storytelling, a fashion show and workshops will be included in the celebration.

arabcenter.net/Festival2009

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Sunday, Aug. 2

Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Summer Sundays in the Park

Waterfront Park — These weekly African-American cultural performances last until Aug. 16 and are presented by the Adefua African Music and Dance Company.

seattle.gov/parks/centercity

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Monday, Aug. 3

7 to 9 p.m. ­— Hugo Works in Progress

Richard Hugo House — This open-mic night allows writers to present what they have been working on to the public. The event is held monthly and is free to the public and performers. Those wishing to read should arrive around 6:30 p.m.

hugohouse.org/events/worksinprogress

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Tuesday, Aug. 4

4 to 8 p.m. — Cascade Block Party

333 Pontius Ave. — This event includes free barbecue and live entertainment from The Hoot Hoots and Poetic Groove as part of the National Night Out crime- and drug-prevention program.

cascadepeoplescenter.org