MUSIC/FILM—Soul Train was one of the most joyous television shows ever produced, bringing glorious African American music (and dances) into living rooms everywhere. Tonight the Portland Black Film Festival spotlights the show’s greatest diva guests with Soul Train Express: The Sisters, including performances from Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and more! WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, 7:30 pm, $8
BOOKS—I haven’t had this big of an author crush since reading Joe Hill’s Locke and Key series—Kelly Link writes brilliant, fantasy- and horror-tinged short stories. Her newest collection, Get in Trouble, contains nine perfect tales of evil twins, vampires, fairies, robots, and superhero romances. She’s a wonderful distillation of Neil Gaiman and Ray Bradbury, mixed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer! COURTNEY FERGUSON
Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, 7:30 pm, FREE
RUFUS was BAD-ASS!