Things to Do

As the month warms up, so does the calendar. Well, “warm” is a relative term, really. “Warm” outside is like a damp 40-degree day. “Warm” on the calendar is like a thermometer-busting brilliance courtesy the genius of Maria Bamford, the Eagles Lodge dodging certain death, the Rose City Rollers going back-to-back in their season opener, […]

The 2018 calendar is still sorta waking up a li’l bit after what 2017 did to us all, so it’s not necessarily the fullest looking thing just yet. But quality, not quantity, as they say, and it’s hard to argue against the week’s lineup of amazingness, including Girl Fest 2018, Daddy Fat Saxx himself Big […]

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Welcome to the first weekend of 2018. The first serving of wonderfulness is largely local fare, so if ever you thought you wanted to get into the best of what this city’s got on tap, now’s the time. While So Stressed is representing Sacramento, California (and are definitely worth your eyes and ears), Portland is […]

So this is 2018, huh? Doesn’t feel all that different, really. A little slower, so far, but that’s mostly because everyone everywhere is still shaking off some form of hangover, whether it be alcohol based due to the partying, or soul-based due to… yunno, the whole “Donald Trump is still destroying our republic” thing. But […]

STRFKR When I’m in need of a good cheering-up, Portland’s own STRFKR is who I turn to. They play neon-conjuring, synth-heavy electronica: Careful builds, emotive lyrics, and glittery aural sparks make you feel like you’re in a self-actualization montage in a particularly smart John Hughes movie. If you don’t believe me, listen to their cover […]

Ash Street’s Farewell to Punk Rock A slew of Ash Street Saloon regulars spend six nights saying farewell to the longtime Portland venue. Tonight’s installment passes the torch to some of the punk acts that have unleashed on the stage over the years, with sets from Green Jelly, Dead Friends, Cliterati, God Bless America, 48 […]

8 things to do for December 29

2017 was a goddamned tire fire of disappointment and failure for most of the days it spent burning up our calendars. Let’s just cut the shit and spend the next 72 hours trying to find as many worthy ways to bid it farewell as we can. There’s a multitude of options awaiting you—click the links […]