Probably the best way to celebrate the Fourth of July tonight:

Old Town Computers and Backspace are hosting a night of Team America: World Police, the best film in which puppets shit on each other. They will interrupt the movie at 10 pm to show a live internet streaming of the fireworks downtown–because nerds prefer a simulation to the real thing, even if it is literally a couple of blocks away. There’ll also be a wienie roast (with vegan options) and a beer garden. SAHAR BAHARLOO
Backspace, 115 NW 5th, 8 pm, free, all ages

Just in case you need a reminder:

And it is Cat Friday, after all.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=i0SxskSk_ng%26hl%3Den%26fs%3D1

With honor and distinction, Erik Henriksen served as the executive editor of the Portland Mercury from 2004 to 2020. He can now be found at henriksenactual.com.