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SOUNDTRACKERS—Kaleo La Belle’s new documentary Beyond This Place details his troubled history with his hippie acidhead father, and for tonight’s two special screenings, the composers of the film’s soundtrack will be providing a live score. Since those composers are none other than Sufjan Stevens and Castanets’ Ray Raposa, you know this is gonna be something special indeed. NL
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, 7:30 & 9:30 pm, $25

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—Last time he was in town, Norm Macdonald killed it, and this weekend should be no exception: The best Weekend Update anchor Saturday Night Live ever had and veteran of many an underrated comedy (Dirty Work!) is also one of the smartest, funniest stand-up comedians working today. EH
Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th, Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 pm, $20-35

Alison Hallett served nobly as the Mercury's arts editor from 2008-2014. Her proud legacy lives on.