Presidential Debate #2 For someone who thinks so highly of himself, Donald Trump really had his orange ass handed to him in the first presidential debate with Hillary Clinton. But now it’s time for round two! Will Trump somehow overcome his nervous tics, sniffles, and rambling repetitions? Will he actually come prepared with, you know, […]
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Things To Do Tonight 10/8
Widmer Brothers Oktoberfest: X Ambassadors, Tango Alpha Tango, Quiet Type, The Lonesome BIllies, DJ Danny Merkury Follow the sound of flugelhorns! The annual Oktoberfest blowout in Munich has been over for a while, but your frolicsome, malty revelry begins now. The Widmers’ 12th-annual go at the celebration is Schuhplattlering its way into Pioneer Courthouse Square […]
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Things to Laugh at This Weekend
All Jane Comedy Festival: Maria Bamford, Jackie Kashian, The Curious Comedy All Stars The All Jane Comedy Festival and Curious Comedy present an evening of stand-up and storytelling with one of the funniest comedians in the world, Lady Dynamite herself, Maria Bamford. Jackie Kashian and The Curious Comedy All Stars provide support. Oct 9, Revolution […]
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Wing Week 2016: Here Are the Wings!
It’s time for the Portland Mercury’s Wing Week!
It’s time. ICARUS WAS AN IDIOT. All Icarus had to do was escape the island of Crete. That’s it. And he even had help: Using wax and feathers, his father Daedalus painstakingly crafted Icarus a pair of wings. “Okay, kid,” Daedalus said, handing his son those wondrous wings. “Here’s the deal: Don’t fly into the […]
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Things To Do Tonight 10/7
The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon Portland’s annual celebration of all things slimy and tentacled, with special guests including John Shirley, Sean Branney, Cody Goodfellow, and the celebrated director of From Beyond and Re-Animator, Stuart Gordon. More at hplfilmfestival.com. Oct 7-9, Hollywood Theatre, various times Okkervil River, Landlady “I’m not as interested in rock […]
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Things To Do This Weekend!
Things to Do for October 7-9
Things to do for October 7-9
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Things To Do Tonight 10/5
Danny Brown Often shallowly depicted as merely a party rapper, Danny Brown contains a multitude of substance, the depths of which he mines on Atrocity Exhibition, his darkly neurotic, drug-drenched new album. Tonight Brown’s gap-toothed grin will no doubt get the good times rolling, but don’t miss the fascinating self-laceration that’s going on between his […]
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Things to Do Film
The Birth of a Nation, The Real Godzilla, and a Visit from the Ghost with the Most
The Birth of a Nation, the real Godzilla, and a visit from the ghost with the most.
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Things to Do Music
Noteworthy Shows For the Week of October 5-11
Noteworthy shows for the week of October 5-11.
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Things To Do Tonight 10/4
KING, Joey Dosik “Let’s explore, so much more to discover,” sings R&B trio KING in their song “Red Eye.” This is, appropriately, exactly how I feel when listening to their debut, We Are KING. Discovered on YouTube by the late, great Prince, KING was born in Minneapolis and now calls LA home. After just a […]
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Wing Week 2016: Here Are the Restaurants Where Wings Await
BEHOLD, WING LOVERS! (Which includes mostly everybody.) The Portland Mercury’s first-ever Wing Week is quickly approaching—where nearly 20 of Portland’s favorite restaurants will offer a half-dozen specially made wings for a mere $5! These wings? These wings are meant to be eaten. Which means we can ignore prudence and moderation and eat as many of […]
