For nearly 10 years, Portland’s Tender Loving Empire has been the little engine that could. Marrying a record label, local craftspeople, and just the right amount of twee, TLE’s storefronts, events, and staff remain a bastion of local goodness. Don’t let those Portlandia vibes make you roll your eyes, though—this small operation has managed to keep its ear to the ground over the years. The Winter Formal is a great example, featuring a diverse and drool-worthy lineup that includes Orquestra Pacifico Tropical’s cumbia-infused rhythms, Maarquii’s smooth, self-described “snatch-your-edges booty-house,” and electro beats by Rap Class. As if you needed another reason to go, the night’s festivities also act as a fundraiser for Portland Fire and Rescue’s Toy and Joy Makers, which has been providing toys to children in low-income families during the holiday season since 1914. JENNA FLETCHER