DURANTULA—The Portland Trail Blazers’ homestretch has arrived and the team is currently jockeying for playoff position. Standing in their way tonight are their former rivals from Seattle, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sure they might have Kevin Durant, but Blazers’ fans can now buy a Greg Oden jersey on the discount rack. In this economy, that’s a real advantage. EAC
Rose Garden, 1 Center Ct, 7 pm, $25-185
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS—Despite a tumultuous shoot, sky-high expectations, and a then-unproven director, James Cameron’s Aliens (1986) became a box office smash and a critical favorite. More importantly, it’s exactly as badass as you remember—and tonight, podcasters Cort and Fatboy present the theatrical cut of this sci-fi classic in all its acidic, explosive, 35mm glory! EH
Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne, 11 pm, $3