Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
In 1981, a guy who had never seen Star Trek before was given the job of rescuing the series from its creator Gene Roddenberry, whose titanic ego and pretension led to 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture being a disappointing, overpriced mess of a movie that played like a remake of an old episode (which it was). So Nicholas Meyer, then known primarily for writing and directing one movie—the sweetly batshit romance/thriller Time After Time (H.G. Wells kills Jack the Ripper in '70s San Francisco!)—was given half of the previous film's budget, about four sets, about 300 yards of burgundy fabric, and was told "go get 'em, kid!" Meyer then decided to make an old-school naval thriller that was also a Shakespearean revenge flick, that was also a direct sequel to a semi-decent episode from Star Trek's first season, that never put the hero and the antagonist in the same room together even once, and then brazenly killed off the series' most beloved character in the climax. Naturally, it became the best Star Trek film ever made, and the measuring stick by which literally every other film in the series would be measured, and fall short. (7:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre, $7-9) BOBBY ROBERTS


KPSU + HOTLIPS Block Party
The HOTLIPS on Hawthorne shuts down its parking lot and turns up, real loud, for an afternoon of pizza, partying, and pinball, all scored to live music from some of Portland's best bands, including Surfer Rosie, Being Awone, Chain, Haste, and Fossa Club (3 pm, HOTLIPS on Hawthorne, free, all ages)

Mike Epps
Helium hosts a weekend of stand-up with the talented and likable comedian and actor out of Indianapolis, known for his roles in The Boondocks, Friday After Next, and The Hangover, as well as his brand new memoir, Unsuccessful Thug. (7:30 pm & 10:15 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $40-55)

Homegrown Smoker and Shoofly Benefit Pop-up
Chow down on a robust vegan menu prepared by Homegrown Smoker and Shoofly pies by the slice at this pop-up and video series showcase hosted by Better Eating. Hear from the team behind the series, see their work, and learn more about this organization which seeks to inform future generations of vegans. (11 am, Jet Black Coffee Company, free) EMILLY PRADO

Robert Ellis, Anna Tivel
The Houston-hailing singer/songwriter brings his blend of storytelling country and pop-tinged Americana to the Mississippi Studios stage for the Portland stop on a headlining tour. Likeminded local artist Anna Tivel rounds out the bill. (8 pm, Mississippi Studios, $12-14)

Bibster
Horrorcore rapper and Oregon native Bibster brings his unrelenting flow to the Paris Theater for a hometown headlining show. (6 pm, Paris Theater, $12-15, all ages)

O-Town
Jesus Christ has it really been almost 20 fucking years since MTV's first season of Making the Band? That's horrifying. Time comes for all of us, even those of us who rose to fame in frosted tips and vinyl outfits, stepping and crooning through hits like "Liquid Dreams" and "All or Nothing." We should enjoy its bubblegum charms while we still can. (8 pm, Star Theater, $20-40, all ages)

Chris Shiflett, Brian Whelan
Dave Grohl is such an omnipresent rock star, sometimes it’s easy to forget that those other Foo Fighters have lives and interests of their own. Heck, sometimes it’s easy to forget there are other guys in the band. But there are, and Chris Shiflett is one of them. He plays guitar in the Foos, and he did the same in the punk bands No Use for a Name and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. But right now, Shiflett is exploring his interest in twang. There are lots of good bands that do this well, but Shiflett holds his own as both a songwriter and roots-rocker, providing another perspective into the mind of a guy who can usually be found outside the spotlight. (7 pm, Landmark Saloon, $12) BEN SALMON

Slutwalk Portland 2018
Show up in support of your local sex workers at this inclusive educational rally with speakers, raffle prizes, and more. Open to all ages, genders, abilities, and races. (3 pm, PSU Park Blocks, free, all ages) EMILLY PRADO

Cut Copy
The acclaimed Australian electronic music outfit headed up by Dan Whitford bringing their dancey blend of synth-pop back across the Pacific for a North American tour supporting their fifth studio album Haiku From Zero. (9 pm, Wonder Ballroom, $28-30, all ages)

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