Chris Gethard
The comedian and writer known for his Beautiful/Anonymous podcast and his gone-to-soon DIY talkshow, The Chris Gethard Show, makes his way back to Portland in support of his new book, Lose Well. (10:30 pm, Hawthorne Theatre, $25-28)

The Shining
It says something about Stanley Kubrick’s skill as a director that, of all the perfectly framed, perfectly lit, perfectly staged scenes and shots in The Shining, moments that embed themselves like patient little tumors in the soft spots of your brain, maybe the most profoundly fucking creepy thing in the whole film isn’t two twins holding hands, or an elevator filled with blood, or a man in a bear suit caught mid-fellatio, or a woman transforming instantly in a single edit from siren to pile of sloughed-off skin. No, it’s a little boy riding a Big Wheel around the perimeter of a carpeted dining room. That’s it. A boy, his bike, and the unsettling rhythm of his plastic wheels thumping up onto the carpet, and smacking back down on the hardwood. 10:45 pm, Kennedy School) BOBBY ROBERTS

The Joy Formidable, Tancred
Welsh alternative rock trio the the Joy Formidable return to Portland for an intimate show supporting their forthcoming full-length, Aaarth. Up-and-coming pop rock guitarist and singer/songwriter Jess Abbott—AKA Tancred—rounds out the proceedings with songs off her latest album, Nightstand. (9 pm, Doug Fir, $25-53 Good luck at the ticket resale sites

Dirty Revival, Mbrascatu
Led by powerhouse vocalist Sarah Clarke, Dirty Revival plays “vibrant neo soul,” but their classical and original renditions are infused with funk and hip-hop as well—guitarist Evan Simko occasionally hops on the mic to deliver verses as the group’s sole MC, Evv N Flo. The band sounds like the ultra-mixed lovechild of Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Farnell Newton, Jill Scott, and The Roots. Just take a quick gander at their sax- and trumpet-studded performances on YouTube and you’ll be pissed you didn’t hear/see them sooner. 9 pm, Mississippi Studios, $14-16) JENNI MOORE

Snap! '90s Dance Party: Halloween Edition
Tonight's special Halloween installment of the beloved weekly dance party boasts special guest appearances from Seattle's DJ Introcut and Portland's own Chanti Darling. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero or supervillain to save $3 at the door and get a chance to win a Halloween prize pack. (9 pm, Holocene, $7-10)

'80s Video Dance Attack: Halloween Party
The annual '80s Video Dance Attack Halloween Party returns to the Crystal Ballroom and Lola's Room with a special spooky installment to kick-start your Halloween weekend. Top floor is the classic Dance Attack experience (but with way more candy corn), but Lola's Room puts a strong focus on the New Wave hits, so if you're feeling a little post-punky or goth, you know where to go. Come dressed to impress for a chance to win a big prize in the costume contest. (8 pm, Crystal Ballroom, $25)

Fresh to Death
DJ Ronin Roc and DJ Juggernaut take over the Jackknife for a Halloween hip-hop dance party and costume contest complete with a themed photo booth and a few surprises. (10 pm, Jackknife, $5)

Captured! By Robots, BadXMouth, Born A Lot
Jay Vance and his band of robots blend comedy, performance art, and grindcore with their long-running project. (9 pm, Dante's, $12-15)

The Dodos, Prism Tats
The Bay Area-hailing duo headed up by guitarist Meric Long and drummer Logan Kroeber bring their tightly woven blend of psych-folk and pop back to Portland in support of their latest full-length, Certainty Waves. (9 pm, Star Theater, $15)

Creature Party, The Mean Reds, Mink Shoals, The Cool Whips, The Shriekers, Metropolitan Farms
Turn! Turn! Turn! hosts a Halloween tribute night and costume party that doubles as a benefit for Not OK PDX, with tributes to the B-52’s (Creature Party), the Bee Gees (Mink Shoals), the Go-Go’s (The Mean Reds), the Monkees (The Cool Whips), XTC (Metropolitan Farms), and the Oberlin Spires (The Shriekers). (8 pm, Turn! Turn! Turn!, $5-10)

Thirsty City
The monthly hip-hop and beats showcase returns to the Liquor Store with a tricks, treats, and sweet, sweet beats for this Halloween-themed edition. Performers include Mike Slott, Omari Jazz, Jansport J, and more. Hosted by NorthernDraw. (8:30 pm, The Liquor Store, $10-15)

Months, Bike Thiefs, Mouthbreather
A pair of Portland's finest indie rock purveyors team up with Toronto's Bike Thiefs to kick-start the weekend at the Fixin' To. (9 pm, The Fixin' To, $7)

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