FILM—Like a breath of spring air, the Portland Oregon Women’s Film Fest arrives to show us that lady filmmakers kick serious ass. The ninth annual four-day bonanza of films and workshops apexes on Saturday with a Q&A with special guest Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight), plus a double feature of her films Miss You Already and Thirteen. COURTNEY FERGUSON
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, Thurs-Sun, $9 most screenings ($20 for double feature, fest pass $60), powfest.com for full schedule
SUPERHEROES—If you’re into seeing grown-ass adults dress up like the Avengers, Spider-Man, and Marvel villains, and watching them fight as acrobatics, explosions, and motorcycle daredevilry goes on in the background, then you should not miss the insane spectacle known as Marvel Universe Live! All others, I have nothing more to say to you. WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Moda Center, 1 Winning Way, Thurs-Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, 3 & 7 pm, Sun 1 & 5 pm, $20-70, all ages