David Gborie
The Old Town Comedy Show presents a headlining set from beloved Los Angeles-based comedian and writer David Gborie, known locally for his regular appearances on Ian Karmel's All Fantasy Everything podcast and for his excellent sets at Minority Retort, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and Pickathon. (7:30 pm, Siren Theater, $15)
Skating Polly, Potty Mouth
The three siblings in Skating Polly were born to rock like itâs 1993, never mind the fact that theyâre all in their teens and early 20s. Formed when they were just nine and 14 years old, respectively, sisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse knew from the beginning that their home state of Oklahoma didnât quite match up with their buzzy, sweet ânâ sour alt-rock sound. So the whole family moved to Tacoma in 2015, and brother Kurtis has since joined on drums. After a few albums of impressive Veruca Salt- and Bikini Kill-worship, Skating Pollyâs new record The Make It All Show finds the trio rocking out with a bit more restraint. (7:30 pm, Mission Theater, $10-12, all ages) BEN SALMON
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Boy that kooky candy maker sure does maim and kill a lot of kids, doesn't he? But you know what they always say: You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and you can't create an everlasting gobstopper without, uhh... (checks notes) drowning a child in chocolate, or burning a child alive, or transforming a child into a giant bladder to be rolled into the torture chambers beneath your factory manned by the enslaved race you employ as wage-free labor. Enjoy your boat ride to hell, you rubes. (Academy Theater, see Movie Times for showtimes, $3-4, all ages) BOBBY ROBERTS
Sumo + Sake
Helium invites you to come out and learn about the history, rules, and culture of Sumo with a special one-day presentation including a Q&A session and live matches featuring champions of the sport. Ticket packages range from show only general admission all the way up to full packages including sake, a lunch/dinner buffet, and a live meet and greet. (3:45 pm & 7 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $45-250)
Pale Waves, Kailee Morgue, The Candescents
The music offered by Manchester, Englandâs Pale Waves are drops of pop-goth goodness that will relieve your pining for ye olden days of the Cure, while providing salve for your various emotional heartaches. Influences such as the Cranberries, Cocteau Twins, and New Order are easily identifiedâparticularly on songs like âKissâ and âEighteenââbut their sound owes just as much to the â80s pop of Prince and Madonna (and maybe some of the brilliance of Taylor Swift?). Their newest record, My Mind Makes Noises, hits all the sweet spots of pop lust while digging deep at the heartstrings with clear-eyed, laser-focused lyrics. (BTW, keep an eye on frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracieâher sweet, harrowing vocals and Robert Smith vibe make her a potential breakout star.) (8 pm, Hawthorne Theatre, $14-16, all ages) WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Troop Beverly Heels
Qurb Magazine and Peaches Christ Productions present a drag stage show parody of Shelley Long '80s cult classic, Troop Beverly Hills, with RuPaul's Drag Race star Trixie Mattel heading up a talented cast in a one-night engagement at the Aladdin Theater. (7 pm, Aladdin Theater, $30, all ages)
Youth Market PDX: Night Market
Supporting young people is hip any time of the year. Stop by the inaugural edition of a pop-up series hosted by Marrow PDX featuring Portland metro makers between the ages of 10 and 24. (6 pm, The Village Ballroom, free) EMILLY PRADO
Jim Brickman
The highly-acclaimed performer brings his 22nd annual holiday tour to Portland for an evening of yuletide cheer in the form of carols, standards, and new works aimed at removing the madness of the holiday season and replacing it with comfort and joy. (3 pm, Newmark Theatre, $30-75, all ages)
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