Events

MUSIC—The eager pop-punk of Toronto’s PUP is explosive and ecstatic, with uber-catchy, super-loud tunes that are miles better than those of their Warped Tour brethren. They’re opening for Philly emo sluggers Modern Baseball on a stacked bill that’ll make your ears ring in the best possible way. NED LANNAMANNw/Jeff Rosenstock, Tiny Moving Parts; Analog Café, […]

FILM—Inspired by Chris Marker’s La Jetée, 1995’s post-apocalyptic Twelve Monkeys remains one of Terry Gilliam’s most interesting movies—not to mention one that boasts great turns from Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. This week, the Academy’s got it on the big screen—and at each screening, 12 LIVE MONKEYS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE!!! Okay. I […]

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 NERD CONVENTION—Attention, Twin Peaks nerds! Ready your coffee mug and cue some mournful synthesizers, because Bobby Briggs, Audrey Horne… and LAURA PALMER HERSELF will all be at this weekend’s Living Dead Horror Convention. Plus! Panels on monsters, forgotten slasher flicks, and horror-comedies. At last! That gum you like is coming back in […]

MUSIC—The homespun songs of Micachu and the Shapes take familiar pop sounds and turn them inside out. Playing on homemade and unorthodox instruments, the London group’s experimental folk shambling is music you can dance to—raw, rambunctious, and tons of fun. NED LANNAMANNw/Aan; Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison, 7:30 pm, $12-14 FILM—One of the great romantic tales […]

BIKE BALL—The Community Cycling Center is Portland’s foremost bikey do-gooder, with programs that get bikes to needy kids and adults. And for the second year running, you’ve got a chance to contribute to the center’s good work with dancing, drinks, music, and bikes. The swanky Bicycle Ball fundraiser pops off this evening. DIRK VANDERHARTw/the Swingtown […]

MUSIC—French techno artist and DJ Gesaffelstein (real name Mike Lévy) has worked with everyone from Kanye West to Lana Del Rey. His sound is at once menacing and surgically clean, like a perfectly synced marching army. (See the video for “Pursuit” for a perfect visual pairing.) Huge, frightening, and awesome. MARJORIE SKINNERThe Evergreen, 618 SE […]

MUSIC—One of the essential Portland musical experiences is witnessing Holland Andrews weave her voice and instrumental loops into the massive, bizarre cathedrals of sound that are Like a Villain’s music. Tonight you can do exactly that, and also get the chance to see AU’s Luke Wyland performing with a special ensemble. NED LANNAMANNw/the Crenshaw; Mississippi […]

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 BOOKS—Actress Drew Barrymore has lived quite a life—childhood fame, alcohol and drug abuse, rehab, emancipation from her manager/mother at age 14—and she’s written a book, Wildflower, about how all that and other unique experiences have shaped her into the adult, and mom, she is now. SHELBY R. KINGPowell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, […]

BOOKS—Tig Notaro is coming to town, guys! Okay, sure, she’s the moderator for Carrie Brownstein’s reading of her new memoir, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl. But still… TIG! So funny. So smart. So delightful. Maybe we can trick Carrie into asking Tig questions?! COURTNEY FERGUSON Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, 7:30 pm, $37.95 (includes […]