Ronald Dick If you’re new to Sunn O))) (just say “Sun”), have no new-fan insecurities. The long-worshipped ambient drone group from Seattle is still putting out great work, guaranteed to vibrate your whole body down to a cellular level. Seeing Sunn O))) live also remains a wholly rewarding experience—if being Maxell’s Blown Away Guy is […]
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The 39 Best Movies & TV Shows to Watch in Portland: Fri Sept 13-Thurs Sept 26
Wait. That headline says “the best.” What’s Star Trek III doing on here?
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 17 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, Sept 13-19 2019
Cool Kids Patio Show The Doug Fir’s free, outdoor showcase invites you to to take in the first real brisk breaths of autumn with a refreshing blast of stand-up and music. With Dylan Jenkins, Dylan Carlino, Kupp, James Barela, and Mohanad Elshieky. Hosted by Nariko Ott. (Thurs Sept 19, 6 pm, Doug Fir, free) Belmont […]
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The 31 Best Things to Do in Portland This Weekend: Sept 13-15 2019
Jump to: Friday | Saturday | Sunday Friday, Sept 13 Minority Retort One of the most reliably funny comedy showcases in Portland—as well as a comedy night focused on the talent of comedians of color—Minority Retort is awesome because they also bring in comedians from out of town, like with this show where we’re treated […]
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The 25 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: Sept 9-12 2019
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, Sept 9 Mountain Goats, Lydia Loveless Life doesn’t have many hard-and-fast rules, but here is one of them: Never pass up a chance to see the Mountain Goats. John Darnielle has been killing it in the literary scene the past few years (if you haven’t […]
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Cheap, Free, & Fun: The 19 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, Sept 6-12 2019
Taste of Latinoamérica What better way to usher in the last days of summer (September is still summer in Oregon, right?) than with a belly full of delicious food from across Latin America? Oaxacan tlayudas, fried plantains, Haitian beef stew, mole, tamales, churros, cubanos—the only problem with Portland Mercado’s annual Taste of Latinoamérica is knowing where to begin. (Sat Sept 7, […]
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The Summer of Slushies, Week 9: Sept 2-8 2019
The Cucumber Vojito Slushie (The Liquor Store) The slushie: The Cucumber Vojito SlushieWhat’s in it: Cucumber-infused Monopolowa Vodka, Mint-infused Simple Syrup, Fresh limeWhen you can get it: 4 pm-2:30 am Daily. Jungle Duck (Kachinka) The slushie: Jungle DuckWhat’s in it: Cruzan dark rum, OFTD Rum, Cream Sherry, Giffard Lichi-Li, Giffard Passionfruit, Pineapple, Lime, Campari spritzWhen […]
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The 28 Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: Sept 2-5 2019
Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Monday, Sept 2 Mannequin Pussy, Destroy Boys, Ellis There’s nothing more punk than a rock show on a Monday evening. Mannequin Pussy originated in Philadelphia in 2010, and almost a decade later, their sound has gotten more and more impressive. With two albums already underneath their […]
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The 34 Best Movies and Shows to Watch in Portland: Fri Aug 30-Thurs Sept 12
The 34 best movies and shows to watch in Portland: Fri Aug 30-Thurs Sept 12.
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The 21 Best Concerts in Portland August 29-September 11
SOB x RBE! The National! Raveena!
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Cheap, Free & Fun: The 20 Best Bang For Your Buck Events in Portland, Aug 30-Sept 5 2019
Discogs Record Fair Virtual music marketplace Discogs has become an invaluable tool for online record hounds, but every year the Oregon-based site hosts this record fair with face-to-face transactions that fosters a real record-collecting community. Expect over two dozen vinyl vendors, plus sets from some of Portland’s best DJs, and more! (Sat Aug 31, noon, White Owl Social Club, […]