E.M.P.I.R.E.—One of the sharpest, funniest writers working today, Matt Fraction (The Invincible Iron Man, Casanova, The Mighty Thor, Fear Itself) makes jaw-droppingly cool books that pop with smarts and spectacle. Tonight, he’ll sign comics and patiently answer your annoying questions about whether Thor or Iron Man would win in a fight. Plus: free beer! EH
Things from Another World, 4133 NE Sandy, 7-10 pm, FREE
PIRATE ARRRADIO—Let’s face it: Portland radio sucks. One of the few bright lights is House of Sound, an online-only startup with 38 unregulated music shows a week. Party at the Fez tonight with the garage rock of Thee Headliners, WH Walker, and just-born supergroup the Needful Longing to raise money for the little station. SM
w/DJ Hwy 7, DJ Instant Onion; Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th, 8 pm, $5