On a day that Steve Pool opens his forecast with “Break out the bangles and the leg warmers (OK, maybe not the leg warmers) but we might be getting our first taste of the 80s this year.” [komo], you know that it might be difficult to remain cooped up under the oppressive drone of building-wide climate control while the PEMCO clock just outside your office [newly?] reports that the roof is generating 147kw of solar power.

What more perfect afternoon diversion than a biggish name rock show for free on the still green grassy lawn of the University of Washington? From 3 until 7 pm, the HUB lawn will be home a stellar summer lineup starring Built to Spill and Ra Ra Riot. Both the former’s tendency for shimmery guitar jams and the latter’s buoyant orchestral pop seem perfect for the sunny afternoon. It’s all the sunburn potential of a music festival without the trek to the desert and the occasional inspired rocker rant!

It’s free to faculty, staff, and students, who are due for a study and frisbee break, but I can easily imagine that those of you without Husky cards would have too much trouble sneaking a thorough listen. [rainydawgradio]