Tank and the Bangas Alex Marks FRI SEPT 27Rituals of Mine, the Seshen, Frankie SimoneSudden, unexpected deaths are enough to throw anyone’s life into turmoil. Such was the case for Terra Lopez, who had been recording dark pop music with her project Sister Crayon for years before her father committed suicide in 2015 and one […]
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The 34 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: Sept 30-Oct 3 2019
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, Sept 30 Sabrina Claudio, Gallant Alternative R&B singer Gallant’s voice sounds like if Maxwell’s sky-high falsetto was anchored by Usher’s hearty tone and romantic runs. Gallant’s star has been steadily rising ever since his 2015 hit “Weight in Gold” took off; his studio debut, 2016’s […]
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The 17 Most Delicious Things to Do in Portland: October 2019
The Portland Mercury‘s Nacho Week Nacho lovers, rejoice! The Portland Mercury‘s Nacho Week is serving up specially crafted, full-sized plates of inventive, delicious nachos at over 40 locations. And best of all, THEY’RE ONLY $5 EACH! Make you and your stomach happy October 14 – 19 with the Portland Mercury‘s Nacho Week (brought to you […]
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The Best Movies & TV Shows to Watch in Portland: Fri Sept 27-Thurs Oct 10
“Heineken? Fuck that shit! Pabst Blue Ribbon!”
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The 25 Best Concerts in Portland: Sept 26-Oct 9
Tank and the Bangas! Pharmakon! Lana Del Rey!
THURS SEPT 26 Plague Vendor, No Parents, Spirit Mother One of life’s greatest mysteries remains the continued marginalization of Plague Vendor. While other bands who share their interest in marrying post-punk and garage rock with sexy, fuzzy bravado have been heaped with breathless praise, this Cali quartet has remained in the shadows, even after three […]
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The 22 Funniest Things to Do in Portland This Month: October 2019
All Jane Comedy Festival All Jane is your chance to scope some of the freshest, coolest voices in comedy right now: women comedians. This formerly controversial—now just fucking awesome—fest brings in outstanding talent from all over. And because they put their focus on women in comedy, they always bring a few acts through Portland that […]
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 22 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, Sept 27-Oct 3 2019
Control Yourself JoAnn Schinderle’s much-missed stand-up showcase-turned-podcast returns to its own stomping grounds at the Alberta Street Pub for a special reunion taping, with a stacked line-up featuring performances from Shain Brendan, Derek Sheen, Jake Silberman, Tory Ward, Dylan Carlino, and Dianna Potter. (Sun Sept 29, 8:30 pm, Alberta Street Pub, $10) The Jim Pepper Native Arts […]
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The 38 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Sept 27-29 2019
Jump to: Friday | Saturday | Sunday Friday, Sept 27 Portland Fresh Hops Festival It’s hop-harvesting season, and that means literal tons of fresh hops are making their way to your beer. The annual Fresh Hops Beer Festival will feature more than 50 fresh hop beers made by Oregon brewers, and they’re only available during […]
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The 30 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: Sept 23-26 2019
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, Sept 23 Mike Watt & The Missingmen, Máscaras It feels like it’s been a very long time since Mike Watt and the Missingmen have hit the road or done much of anything at all—but that’s only because the project is only one of Watt’s prolific […]
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 17 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, Sept 20-26 2019
Portland Polish Festival Pierogies! A polka contest! A lesson in Polish history! No, this isn’t just another weekend at my grandmother’s house—it’s Portland’s annual Polish Festival! This year’s festival is promise to be as delightful as the past 25 (it’s the longest-running Polish Fest in the US), offering Polish beers, plates of traditional cuisine, and […]
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The 32 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Sept 20-22 2019
Jump to: Friday | Saturday | Sunday Friday, Sept 20 Joe Mande Comedian and writer Joe Mande made a name for himself trolling celebrities and corporations on Twitter, but now that he’s denounced the platform, you’ll need to seek out his sharp tongue and relatable wit through other channels. His Netflix debut, Joe Mande’s Award-Winning […]
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The 29 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: Sept 16-19 2019
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, Sept 16 Greg Laswell The Long Beach-based singer/songwriter best known for soundtracking some of the best moments on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Parenthood brings his folk-rock sounds back to the Doug Fir stage for the Portland stop on a fall tour supporting his latest […]