SWEET 16—It’s a very special day, everybody: Portland’s little contemporary art institute is growing up. PICA is throwing themselves a birthday party tonight to celebrate 16 years on the cutting edge of the art world—and the festivities include music from Reporter, the Miracles Club, and more. AH
w/New Moon Poncho DJs; Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison, 8 pm, $5-7
DANCE, CELLO, DANCE!—Hometown sweethearts the Portland Cello Project are back with a two-night stand of the ass-shakingest show in town: their Extreme Dance Party Edition! Your fave club hits will be given a classical, cello-ized spin with help from guest singers Janet Weiss, Drew Grow, Bonfire Madigan, and more! WSH
Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, Fri & Sat 9 pm, $13-15