Rock  BRIGHT IDEAS —Eyedea and Abilities. Rhymesayer’s crew ain’t nothing to fuck with. The lyricist/turntablist duo, now signed with Epitaph Records, demonstrate cred as masters of the battle and authorities in the art of freestyling.

Seattle Wednesday, April 14. Chop Suey
Portland Saturday, April 16 Berbati’s
Eugene Sunday, April 17 at WOW Hall

Cuddle  CREATURE COMFORT—Visiting the I Heart PDX website is like a glimpse into someone’s arts and crafts loft. Full of handmade bags, clothes, purses, earrings and cute little creatures like the Manimal by heather q and others, the site has loads of goodies to buy and wear. Visit Iheartpdx.com.

Eat  MARRAKESH—Want to experience Morocco? Then head down to the exotic Marrakesh Restaurant in Seattle! Before going, remember: #1) It’s okay to sit on the floor during dinner. #2) No forks here. Use only three fingers when eating food. #3) You won’t get slapped by your date if you slip the belly dancer a few bills. It is customary. #4) Don’t be offended when the waiter washes your hands. #5) Get reservations. 2334 Second Ave. Seattle. 206.956.0500.

Activate  SCREENING: THE BEST LABOR FILMS EVER MADE—Saturday, April 10, 7pm
IBEW Local 46 Union Hall, 2700 First Ave
IBEW Local 46, in conjuction with the King County Labor Council, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, and local independent media collective, PepperSpray Productions, is launching a series of films about the labor movement and labor issues. The union hall will be transformed into a theatre for the screening. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Wear  LOOK OUT!!!! —X-LARGE clothing company pumped out the sickest t-shirts this spring season. Utterly offensive yet terribly funny images covering topics such as heavy-duty drug use, alcoholism affecting Hollywood, as well as the Unabomber... to name just a few. Mommies might not be handing over the credit cards so easily but the kids are gonna be fightin’ cuz these shirts are OUTTA CONTROL!!! Now available for $22.95 plus tax at Atlas Clothing, 1515 Broadway, Seattle. Get em’ while they’re still legal!!!

Watch  SINFERNO CABARET—Dante’s knows how to turn us on. Every Sunday night the house is packed with the most diverse crowd I’ve seen, but once the cabaret starts, the crowd is united in sexual frenzy. Fire dancers, strip tease, and the best bar staff in town make for one delectable night. 1 SW 3rd Ave, Portland.

See  BLACK AND WHITE VISION—Eric Boyer’s photography is beautiful, catching the fleeting moments we miss. The image of the two travelers huddled over a map at the train station makes me want to leap on the first train. See his work at Edie, a fine shoe store on Capitol Hill, from April 1 to May 31. Edie is located at 319 E Pine St, Seattle.

Sounds  SHADOW PLAY—The Quannum Tour featuring DJ Shadow, Lifesavas and Blackalicious is coming to town! DJ Shadow is the mastermind behind the Quannum Tour featuring some of the West Coast’s finest hip-hop and sound artistry. With beats a-drivin’, rhymes a-flyin’, discs a-spinnin’ no doubt booties will be a-shakin’... and we love the shakin’ booties, don’t we?

Portland Sunday, April 4 at the Crystal Ballroom
Seattle Tuesday, April 6 at the Showbox.