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PERSONAL JESUS—Over the course of a single LP and a pair of EPs, Zola Jesus has established herself at the pinnacle of the art-pop world. Clearly that wasn’t enough for the bewitching 22-year-old, since she just released her finest work to date, the brooding and complex Conatus. Even better, Jesus and her backing band are always captivating when onstage. EAC
w/Xanopticon; Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, 9 pm, $15

DROOLWORTHY—Thirty-four local artists create limited runs of cheap, bike-centric prints for Artcrank, the annual bikey poster show. Tonight’s schmancy opening party features Widmer beer and raises money for do-gooders to give bikes to Rwandans. I think Portland just creamed its pants. SM
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th, 5-11 pm, FREE

Alison Hallett served nobly as the Mercury's arts editor from 2008-2014. Her proud legacy lives on.