MUTANT GIRLS SQUAD Peekaboo, I see y—OH SWEET JESUS WHAT THE FUCK The 34th Portland International Film Festival officially kicked off last night with the Catherine Deneuve/Gérard Depardieu joint Potiche, but the fest starts in earnest this evening, with 10 screenings split between the Broadway Metroplex and the Northwest Film Center’s Whitsell Auditorium. This weekend […]
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TROMBONER—The high-energy, party-hearty live shows of Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue are something of legend—and not only in the musically rich Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. So clear your evening schedule: Shorty’s foot-stompin’, bottom-shakin’ mix of funk, jazz, rock, soul, and a demolition team of horns could happily go on for hours. WSHw/Los Amigos Invisibles; […]
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I Heart Oregon Pub Quiz
The lovely and Twin Peaks-lovin’ quizstress Margaret is hosting I Heart Oregon trivia tonight at the Ella Street Social Club (714 SW 20th Place) at 7 pm. As always, it’s free, 21+, and guaranteed to make your brain muscle all flex-y. Here’s what Shanrock’s Trivia has to say about their event: You love Oregon, of […]
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Derby Weekend
Wow, looks like both Rose City Rollers bouts are sold out for this weekend. Might be time to break out your sad puppy-dog eyes at the box office or make nice with a scalping-like person who may or may not be in the parking lot of the Hangar at Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park […]
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Tonight in Music
Hi guys! You’ve been busy, I’ve been busy, but let’s not forget the important things. Like how to use music listings. Hint: Click here. Still rusty? How about a rundown of tonight’s big tickets: Aladdin Theater—Black Dub, Rocco Deluca, 8 pm, $22-25 Alberta Rose Theatre—Jonah, Water & Bodies, NIAYH, The Angry Orts, The Shivas, John […]
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Cute Band Alert: School of Rock’s the Smiths vs. the Cure
Tonight: The School of Rock is mussing up their hair and/or pomading the unholy sadness out of it. It’s Robert Smith vs. Morrissey in a battle of tears and loneliness, with the most adorable musicians this side of Cibo Matto* (I suppose that reference really dates me). Hawthorne Theatre (1507 SE 39th)—The Cure vs. The […]
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Derby Weekend
Strap on your skate face, it’s roller derby mania with three Rose City Rollers bouts and a scrimmage at the Hangar at Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way) this weekend. Here’s a breakdown: It’s those icy vixens the Heartless Heathers vs. the Thrill Kill Kittens out of Salem. Friday, Jan. 28 at 8 pm, […]
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I know it sounds dorky as all hell, but the Dr. Demento Reed College lectures are an absolute blast. The maestro of wacky music, Dr. Demento (Barry Hansen) is a Reed alum, and his four-night stand focuses on various musical subgenres—from country music to songs about drugs—including tonight’s punk-themed show. Music nerds, and just nerds […]
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RA RA—The music of Ra Ra Riot meets at the complex crossroads of dance party and depth, and the opportunity to see them now should not be taken lightly. We all know the good bands are soon followed by masses of people that drive them into arenas, right? Let’s just say arenas aren’t that awesome… […]
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Last Three Days of Music Poster Goodness
You’ve had nearly two months to get your music-poster-loving ass to the Goodfoot, but you haven’t done it yet, have you? You’re such a procrastinator. It’s the last three days! Crap. Crap. Crap. Go! The Art of Musical MaintenanceGoodfoot, 2845 SE StarkUp through Wednesday, Jan. 264:30 pm-2 am It’s hard to pick, but I think […]
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PROBING—Something missing in your life since Action/Adventure Theatre’s spot-on Portland hipster melodrama Fall of the House called it quits last year? Well, their new semi-improvised serial may fill that void in you. Captured by Aliens follows six reality show contestants in space. Catch the first of four episodes tonight. VTTheater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont, Fri-Sat […]
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Sing-Along Horrors
Fleur de Lethal Cinematheque‘s sing-out Little Shop of Horrors: Depending on your level of masochism, this either sounds like a blast or an event akin to eating glass. You know who you are. I fall more on the fun side. Help the sing-along crew at Fleur de Lethal celebrate their third anniversary with a screening […]