Ugly Sweater Christmas Party with Blackwater Prophet, Bard, Bullets or Balloons, the Smokes

If you make it to only one gathering of brutally tacky outerwear this season, make it the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at the Big Dipper on Friday night. The stellar lineup includes local rock acts Bard (whose lead singer is named Patrick Stewart, and features an awesome saxophonist), Bullets Or Balloons (who hail from Spokane and Olympia), Blackwater Prophet (one of this year’s Inlander Bands to Watch) and the Smokes (who’ve only been around a couple of months). Show up wearing the loudest holiday sweater you can find; it will pair well with the music.

Fri, Dec. 12, at 7:30 pm • $8/$10 day of • All-ages • The Big Dipper • 171 S. Washington • bigdipperevents.com • 863-8098