MODERN LOVER—Rumor has it that the Jonathan Richman was strolling down NE Alberta last summer, swung open the door to the Know, fell in love with the place, and demanded to play there. You don’t say no to the former Modern Lovers frontman, so Richman is back in town for a pair of sold-out nights in the cozy dive bar. EAC
The Know, 2026 NE Alberta, Fri & Sat, 8 pm, $10DO—Don’t miss Open Season, the sixth annual Mercury spring fashion show! Each year we present a selection of Portland’s hottest talent, making for one of the most exciting events of the season, and this year’s design stars are no exception. Plus, check out clothing installations up close, and bob to DJ Beyonda! MS
w/emcee Matt Davis; Bossanova, 722 E Burnside, 7 pm installation reception, 9 pm show, $12-15, all agesNIHILISTS!—God knows you’re gonna watch the Coen Brothers’ brilliant The Big Lebowski sometime this year. The best way to do it? At Cinco de Lebowski, the annual Lebowski celebration hosted by podcasters Cort and Fatboy! There’ll be a costume contest, live music, and naturally all the White Russians you can drink. EH
w/the Troublemakers, the Lord’s Own Choir; Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne, 9:30 pm music, 11 pm film, $3
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Richman playing at The Know is just insanely glorious.