For one night only, the Hollywood theater (presented by Jelly Helm Studio, who BTW brought you the Timbers campaign) is showing The Wizard of Oz on the big screen! This is great news for people with children, nostalgia, and marijuana habits alike, and it’s a benefit for the Youth, Rights, & Justice non-profit law firm. […]
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Eagles, Beer, Zydeco, and Glowing Bugs
I’m not sure why this combination of words is hitting my sweet spot, but the prospect of Eagles, beer, zydeco, and phosphorescent insects, all in one location, makes me kind of giddy. This Friday at the magical Eagles Lodge (4904 SE Hawthorne), professional entomologist Don Ehlen brings his collection of insects, arthropods, and invertebrates for […]
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IRONIC—Sam Beam may have (slightly) trimmed his illustrious beard, but he hasn’t trimmed back any of the rich musical potion he concocts with Iron and Wine, which has evolved from a whispery acoustic act to globe-spanning folk fusion. New record Kiss Each Other Clean has Iron and Wine revisiting the ’70s soft rock of Beam’s […]
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Tonight in Music
Still enjoying your holiday weekend? Not me, I’m slaving over a hot Mac (and watching some firefighters play b-ball from my office window, so it’s not all bad). Anyway… here’s some stuff you can do tonight: Al’s Den—Kevin Devine, 7 pm, free Branx—Doom, Hellshock, Deathcharge, Religious War, Ripper, 7:30 pm, $8-10, all ages Doug Fir—Biffy […]
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COMEDY DEATH MATCH—The Portland Comedy Contest aims to crown the region’s finest comic; participating stand-ups must win over audiences in Portland and Gresham alike. The comedic showdown starts tonight, with a winner to be crowned in glory—and a $1,000 prize—at the end of June. AHBoiler Room, 228 NW Davis, 9 pmIN THE BOWLS—Besides its name […]
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OMG!—After a brief career lull following the blowup “Yeah!” Usher has roared back to life with songs dominating the club scene, such as “OMG” and “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love.” Expect a sweaty amount of hype, awesome choreography, and opener Akon (who, frankly, I don’t like very much). WSHRose Garden, 1 Winning Way, 8 […]
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ACROSS 110TH STREET—Arguably Quentin Tarantino’s best film, 1997’s Jackie Brown is damn near perfect—and is one of the rare films that gets better every time you see it. See Pam Grier and Robert Forster kick ass on the big screen, and relish one of the best soundtracks ever. EHAcademy Theater, 7818 SE Stark, 7:30 pm, […]
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Remodelista
In Portland design news so fresh it’s dated tomorrow: Design hub Remodelista is curating a one-day local market next Saturday, June 4 at Schoolhouse Electric (note, it’s at the new location at 2181 NW Nicolai, not MLK). These things usually only pop up around the holidays, so if you have decorating needs (I do! My […]
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GIVE A SHIT—Tired of loafing around with those pothead housemates who, like, forgot to vote? Get a drink at Give a Shit Club tonight, a happy hour hosted by the Mercury and Bus Project for young people who give one or even two shits about politics and their communities. Tonight features super quick briefs on […]
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LIVE LONG, PROSPER, ETC.—Journalist Marc Kaufman examines how astrobiologists are discovering creatures on Earth that might not be unlike alien life forms in First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth. Go, expand your mind, and for the love of god, just casually wear some Vulcan ears. EHPowell’s City of Books, 1005 […]
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Zerofriends
Pop-up shop mania continues to rage on in 2011: Up next is a two-month shop featuring the art (and printed tee-shirts, toys, etc) of Zerofriends, a roving art collective headed up by SF artist Alex Pardee. Hosted by Upper Playground and Fifty24PDX Gallery, the shop launches June 2 and stays till July 28 in the […]
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You (Yes, You!) Can Venture East of 82nd
The first Sunday Parkways is this weekend, creating a carfree loop around seven parks from SE 87th to 130th. Explore the foreign lands beyond Fubon! City-sponsored ZUMBA classes and adorable children guaranteed.