BLEEP BLOOP—This week OMSI opens Game On 2.0, a massive touring exhibit about videogame history and culture. With over 100 playable games—from familiar classics to the Holodeck-like Virtusphere—Game On offers first-hand experience and appreciation for the 40-year art and science of videogames, all thanks to exhibits designed by London’s Barbican Art Gallery. EHOMSI, 1945 SE […]
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COOKIN’—It was a year ago that in-demand musician Scott Magee started spinning rare soul 45s under his alter ego DJ Cooky Parker, and tonight marks the one-year anniversary of his kickin’ monthly dance party In the Cooky Jar. There will be guest DJs, surprise brass bands, and—naturally—free cookies, so this is one soul shakedown you […]
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Bossanova Ballroom—Hiphop Food Drive: S1kOnes, Tragedy 503, Speaker Minds, Bad Habitat, Cool Nutz, Stars of Bizzare, Hives Inquiry Squad, J. Ritz & Saywords, Rose Bent, Mitknight, The Real Brown Recluse, Destro, Elevated, Elle MC, 7 pm Branx—Poison Idea, Verbal Abuse, Embrace the Kill, Belligerents, Puke ‘n’ Rally, 8:30 pm, $12-15 Dante’s—The Fleshtones, Charming Birds, 9:30 […]
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GAMEY—Surprising exactly no one, Portland’s premier stoner comic, the hilarious Ron Funches, is behind No Pun Intendo, a night of videogame-themed stand-up. Defying all of the stereotypes that accompany “videogames” and “stoner,” though, it’s a well-organized show with a stellar lineup that includes McSweeney’s contributor Mike Drucker and the ever-funny Ian Karmel. AHGround Kontrol, 511 […]
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East End—Bare Wires, The Outdoorsmen, Taxi Boys, 9 pm, $8 Mississippi Studios—Group Doueh, Dusu Mali Band, DJ Globalruckus, 9 pm, $15-18 Radio Room—Pigeons, Like a Villain, DeAngelo Raines, Dangerous Doug, DJ Cheango, 8 pm Tonic Lounge—Knifey Spoony, Youthbitch, Midnite Snaxxx, Forsorcerers, 9:30 pm, $5 Alberta Rose Theatre—Satellite Ensemble, Hannah Penn, Galen Clark, Groovy Wallpaper, 8 […]
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BILLYGOAT—Pairing hypnotic soundscapes with frequently gorgeous animated visuals, Good Night Billygoat offer a concert experience like no other. Tonight, the recently renamed group (formerly known as Billygoat) presents their A/V wizardry at the Doug Fir. EHw/Useless Keys; Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $6 GIVE A HOOT—You love Mel Blanc. You know his voice […]
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OMSI After Dark: The Beer-y Version
Science! Getting drunk is not only a magical experience, it’s scientific too! Just ask the fine drunkards at OMSI tonight, where they’ll be hosting an adults-only evening of drinking and sciencing. Learn all about the physics of beer pong, view hops and yeast under a microscope (am I the only one that would love to […]
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IT’S BRITNEY, BITCH—Britney’s back, and this time? SHE’S NOT ALONE. Join Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour, which also features the nasty feminine wiles of Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo, in a show that’s been getting a lot of critical raves for its energy and fun. WSHRose Garden, 1 Winning Way, 7 […]
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SPARKLE—Last winter Blonde Redhead performed new material from their dreamy new full-length Penny Sparkle at the Roseland. If that show wasn’t intimate enough for you, catch them tonight in the cozy confines of the Doug Fir. You’ll be close enough to touch Kazu Makino and the Pace twins. [Note: Please do not touch the band.] […]
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Doug Fir—Blonde Redhead, Nosaj Thing, 9 pm, $20-22 Mississippi Studios—Everest, The Watson Twins, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, 9 pm, $10-12 Tube—MonarquesValentine’s—Drew Grow & The Pastors’ Wives, Them Hills, Duover, 9 pm White Eagle—Chris Robley & The Fear of Heights, The Dimes, Sarah Jackson Holman, 8:30 pm, free Between Blonde Redhead and the Watson […]
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UNDERGROUND COMIX—The new Jack London Bar (located downstairs at the Rialto) invites all funnybook lovers to their Comics Underground night, featuring booze, comic artists Jim Hill and Sarah Oleksyk, booze, Jeff Parker and Erika Moen, creators of the hipster mystery comic Bucko, booze, and Mercury hosts Alison Hallett and Erik Henriksen! (And booze.) WSHJack London […]
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Let Us Celebrate Bruce Campbell’s Blessed Day of Birth
Happy Birthday, Bruce Campbell, you devilishly handsome cad, you. The folks at the Lovecraft and Horroregon bring you Ash Wednesday, a night celebrating all things groovy about Bruce. Tonight at the Lovecraft (421 SE Grand)8 pm-close, 21+, freeHilarity promised: Hawaiian shirt contest, punch, cake, prizes from Dark Horse and Things from Another World, games, music, […]