A South Perry summer: Sir Mix-a-Lot and plenty of local bands

The Perry District is turning out to be the place to go if you want to get your free live music fix this summer. The South Perry Street Fair takes over the neighborhood on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. with a parade. Live music starts at 1:30 p.m., and the lineup features local acts Real Life Rockaz, Dead Serious Lovers, Water Monster, Silver Treason, Mama Doll and the Marshall McLean Band.

The Lantern Tap House, 1004 S. Perry St., is also hosting concerts throughout the summer. Upcoming shows include the DJ duo Twin Towers on Aug. 8, Bartlett co-owner Karli Ingersoll’s new side project Windoe on Aug. 15 and Americana twosome Feral Anthem on Aug. 22.

In September, things will get loud again for the second annual Perry Street Shakedown, which takes over the neighborhood on Sept. 11, 12 and 13. The big get this year is “Baby Got Back” rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot, who headlines Saturday’s lineup. Other acts include Mama Doll, B Radicals, Milonga and Dem Empire. The event is free, though there’s a $3 cover to hang out in the beer garden.

Below: Sir Mix-a-Lot, a Washington native, performs his signature tune with the Seattle Symphony last year.