MUSIC—Every Monday, ’round about happy hour time, Portland Country Underground plays some of the best, twangiest, boot-stompingest country music in these parts. So hop along down to the Laurelthirst, sidle up to a tall glass of bourbon, and ease into the rest of your week. NED LANNAMANN
LaurelThirst Public House, 2958 NE Glisan, 6 pm, FREE
FILM—Now that your brain has been rotted away by the inane natterings of your family members and the incessant chanting of soulless Christmas carols, it’s time to build it back up—by seeing a smart movie about a smart person! Benedict Cumberbatch, whose name is fun to say, is getting nothing but acclaim for his performance as the brilliant Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. ERIK HENRIKSEN
Various Theaters, see Movie Times for locations and showtimes