Events

COMEDY—His Fox sitcom might get cancelled soon, but don’t let that deter you from seeing the great John Mulaney. His work with SNL was exemplary (you can also catch him on Kroll Show), and his stand-up is a hilarious combo platter of adorableness and acerbic comedy. He’s one of those few comics who can be […]

MUSIC/FILM—Soul Train was one of the most joyous television shows ever produced, bringing glorious African American music (and dances) into living rooms everywhere. Tonight the Portland Black Film Festival spotlights the show’s greatest diva guests with Soul Train Express: The Sisters, including performances from Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and more! WM. STEVEN HUMPHREYHollywood […]

MUSIC—You can’t go wrong with either Sonny and the Sunsets—who’ve just dropped another charming, oddball collection of pop gems in Talent Night at the Ashram—or Colleen Green, whose new album, I Want to Grow Up, upholds her tradition of nasty-but-nice, bong-friendly dream-punk. Luckily, tonight they’re both playing in the same room, so no need to […]

COMEDY—Remember when people heard “Bill Cosby” and thought of Jell-O and sweaters? And now they think “probable rapist”? That was Hannibal Buress, the unbelievably gifted comedian who in October finally drove home how terrible that whole situation is while slaying an audience in Philly. Buress’ entire act is like that. He’ll make you physically hurt […]

MOTORCYCLES—A pesky little snowstorm coincided with last year’s annual the One Show, See See Motorcycles’ huge, weekend-long showcase of custom bikes, art, and bands. If that kept you away, the clear skies of 2015 provide no such excuse. MARJORIE SKINNERw/Danava, 1776, Erotic City, and more; 831 SE Salmon, Fri 6 pm-1 am, Sat 11 am-midnight, […]

MUSIC—Perhaps you’re the type of person who can’t express the love you’re feeling. If so, today’s the day to let the expert step in and do it for you, when the Oregon Symphony presents Valentine’s Day with Smokey Robinson. Listen to this classic soul singer croon his greatest hits (“You’ve Really Got a Hold on […]

FILM—Thanks to an overwhelming number of films, it’s easy to strike out at the Portland International Film Festival. To even your odds, pick the fest’s more interesting titles, like the two tonight: What We Do in the Shadows is a Kiwi vampire comedy from the guys behind Flight of the Conchords, while the Japanese R100 […]

MUSIC—Revolution Hall, the new venue in what was once Washington High School’s decrepit auditorium, is calling this its “preview weekend” before it officially roars to life this spring. It’s a goddamned beautiful sign of things to come. Dream-folk wizards Alialujah Choir are celebrating their new album with co-headliners Wild Ones, followed by Dan Savage on […]

MUSIC—You may or may not know Nicholas Gordon personally, but what happened to him—getting mugged and attacked with a hammer, leaving him with months of speech therapy to look forward to—could happen to anyone. A stellar lineup (including the Shivas, Us Lights, and Hustle and Drone) is lending a hand to raise money for him. […]