Polish Festival
Thousands of people this weekend will pack the streets between the 109-year-old St. Stanislaus Church and the 105-year-old Polish Library to celebrate all things Polish. Dance to polka, gorge on some pierogi and kielbasa, drink some Zywiec and Okocim beers or Polish honey wine, and have a good time. If youâre in the mood, attend the Polish mass at 11 am Sunday at St. Stanislaus. DOUG BROWN
St. Stanislaus Church, 11am, free, all ages
Rontoms 10th Anniversary
One of Portland's best-known venues turns 10 with a party on two stages hosting some of the city's best musicians and some secret special guests.
Rontoms, 4pm, free
Lee "Scratch" Perry, Subatomic Sound System, Alter Echo & E3
In Lee âScratchâ Perryâs 60-year career, heâs helped pioneer reggae music (famously producing the first two Wailers albums to leave Jamaica), as well as dub music, sampling, and the concept of using a mixing board as an instrument. Few artists can claim to have had such a broad impactâhis work has influenced generations of dub/reggae artists, home recording experimenters, down-tempo producers, hip-hop artists, and post-punk bands. While his releases from the â70s are generally seen as his best work, Perryâs often overlooked 1986 album Battle of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator) has always been my favorite. Itâs categorically a reggae album, but its unorthodox level of lyrical and musical play makes it more akin to albums like T. Rexâs Unicorn or Arthur Russellâs Calling Out of Context than anything to come from Jamaica before or since. Itâs baffling and infectious, casual and often silly, an oddball masterpiece to challenge all other oddball masterpieces. JOSHUA JAMES AMBERSON
Revolution Hall, 9pm, $22-25
The Abbey Oktoberfest
Lots of places are bringing a little bit of Germany to the Pacific Northwest, but the Abbey is one of the few that isn't just dedicating a day or two to drinking, dancing, and sausage-y silliness, they're going full Oktoberfest, running a variety of events (all family-friendly, too!) at their NW 23rd location from Sept 16 to Oct 2nd. Click here for a full list of the Abbey's Oktoberfest activities. Proceeds benefit Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Sept 16-Oct 2, The Abbey Bar & Bottle Shop
Bridget Jones's Baby
Bridget Jones is a figurehead for the romantic comedy genreâa genre oft-reviled for letting a plot device as simple as finding love carry a film. But come on: This is something that people, both men and women, want in our lives. Bridget Jones, as both a character and romcom juggernaut, shouldnât be faulted for celebrating this pursuit. So why should we fault the (mostly female) public who will line up for this? Watching Bridget Jonesâs Baby, I was transported to the happiest moment of my life, just weeks ago, when my newborn daughter was placed in my arms for the first time, and I was happy. You should be so lucky as to let Bridget Jones and her filthy mouth, charming love interests, confused body positivity, and unwavering hope shine a little light into your cynical life. But like I said, Iâm a new mom. This movie might be awful. My emotions are all over the fucking place. ELINOR JONES
Various Theaters, see Movie Times for showtimes and locations
Garbage, Cigarettes After Sex
Garbage was the odd band out when they released their self-titled debut album in 1995. Grunge was dying, but not before it spawned a slough of alterna-lite bands like Seven Mary Three and Better Than Ezra. Garbageâled by the fierce Shirley Mansonâmade music that was more refined and fussed over, although thematically they kept up with the times. Theyâve operated on their terms ever sinceâthis yearâs Strange Little Birds is as layered and catchy as their debut, and Mansonâs lyrical themes have turned even more introspective. But what the new material really illustrates is just how ahead of their time Garbage really were 20 years ago. MARK LORE
Roseland, 7:30pm, $32.50-50
Mrs. Magician, Ah God, Rambush
Itâs hard out here for a rock band, yâall. The people want hip-hop and country music, the radio wants proven pop stars, and the music media wants whatever will earn the most clicks. Guitars are not cool right now. Boo-frigginâ-hoo, I know. Rock bands had a good run, and now itâs someone elseâs turn. None of that changes just how good (and overlooked) the new Mrs. Magician album is. Produced by John Reis (Drive Like Jehu, Rocket from the Crypt), Bermuda is a fun and punchy collision of power-popâs charm, punkâs urgency, singer Jacob Turnbloomâs runaway angst, and surf rockâs distinctive bends and ripples. This is Mrs. Magicianâs second full-length (and first in four yearsâsame as Frank Ocean!) and it deserves a chance to snag your ears. BEN SALMON
Mississippi Studios, 9pm, $10-12
Flea Market & Record Swap
The Liquor Store takes this Sunday afternoon to transform their basement from dancefloor to sales floor with a large lineup of local vendors ready to sell you their wares.
The Liquor Store, 4pm, free
Benjamin K. Bergen
Linguist and cognitive scientist Benjamin K. Bergen reads from his new book, What the F, which examines the how and why we swear so much in our day-to-day lives.
Powell's City of Books, 7:30pm
No Shade: A Day Party
Ante Up DJs provide the sounds for this all-day end-of-summer party celebrating quality music and quality sneakers, with a strong presence from Index, Compound, and DeadStock, as well as a photo booth, giveaways, and drink specials.
Produce Row, 2pm, $5-10
Dogtoberfest
The name might call to mind lederhosen and glass boots filled with beer, maybe some schnitzel or strudelâbut with dogs. This Dogtoberfest involves no oom-pah or pastries or drinking out of glass footwear. It's a charity dog wash. You bring your dog to the lucky lab, pay good money (that will go to DoveLewis) and leave with a very clean mutt. Oh, there'll be live music, food, and beer for you to eat while your dog gets pampered, but your dog? The dog just gets a mani/pedi. Which is cool.
Lucky Lab, 11am, $10-20
