Events

MUSIC—Maybe you couldn’t bear to have your mellow harshed by Built to Spill’s wondrous onslaught of guitars when they opened up for Death Cab for Cutie two weeks ago. Fear not, Spillheads, no mellows allowed at the Wonder, where they’ll be playing the indie-rock soundtrack to your life, plus new stuff from great recent album […]

FILM—We live in a strange time. A time in which I can say “Marvel’s latest blockbuster stars Paul Rudd as a man who can shrink to the size of an ant and who calls himself Ant-Man.” And a time in which you can say “Huh. Okay. It’ll probably be pretty fun!” Yep. Weird. Such is […]

MUSIC—Jangling, inventive four-piece Dick Diver are critical darlings in their home country of Australia, but their marvelous third album, Melbourne, Florida, is their first proper release in the US. It’s full of darkly funny, contagious pop that’ll remind you why you got into this whole music thing in the first place. NED LANNAMANNw/the Woolen Men; […]

FRIDAY, JULY 17 MUSIC—If rock is dead, Canby’s prepping a damn decent zombie apocalypse. Head south for this weekend’s Harefest, an annual festival of cover bands (with tributes to Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, Heart, and more), camping, and beer. Canby: Always your best for traveling 20 years into the past. DIRK VANDERHART6255 S Arndt, […]

MOVIES—Some people like to go to the movies to escape the heat, but the Top Down Film Festival lets you enjoy both the magic of cinema (first up: Song of the Thin Man) and the balminess of summertime evenings. Held on a downtown rooftop, complete with local bands, drinks, and BBQ, it definitely belongs on […]

MUSIC—Three years ago, Raymond Douglas Davies (author of klassic Kinks kuts like “You Really Got Me” and “Waterloo Sunset”) performed in Portland, so the mayor declared it Ray Davies Day. Let’s do it again! Join the Minders, the Welfare State, and more, as a kluster of bands play Kinks kovers in honor of one of […]

MUSIC—Van Halen have got staying power. In true rock ‘n’ roll fashion, their 40-year run has included internal strife, drug addiction, and debilitating illness. It’s also produced “Jump!” and “Hot for Teacher.” David Lee Roth is back as frontman (and Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang, is the new bassist). They’re not getting any younger, so […]

FILM—Just three short years ago, our world changed forever—and for the better—with Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike, which turned out to be one of the most fun movies in recent memory. Now, FINALLY, we’ve got Magic Mike XXL—in which Chatum and the rest of the be-thonged gang (welcome back, Big Dick Richie!) head to Myrtle Beach. […]

MUSIC—Throw some canned goods in a sack (they’re good for admission or post-legal-weed hunger pangs) and slowly roast yourself red while listening to the blues. The Waterfront Blues Festival is back, and this year’s lineup features Allen Toussaint, Buddy Guy, Macy Gray, some Allmans, and dozens more. DIRK VANDERHARTTom McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito & […]