Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza comes to the Hollywood Theatre in 70mm on Christmas Eve.
Paul Thomas Andersons Licorice Pizza comes to the Hollywood Theatre in 70mm on Christmas Eve.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza comes to the Hollywood Theatre in 70mm on Christmas Eve.

The phrases “season of giving” and “15 bucks and under” may not seem like easy bedfellows, but this year they totally are—from concerts to Kwanzaa celebrations to holiday displays, there are tons of ways to cap off this chaotic year with a bang (for your buck). See them all below, and find even more options on our complete winter holidays calendar. Plus, look out for our roundup of cheap & easy things to do on New Year’s Eve. 

Stay safe out there, Portland! As always, get tested and stay home if you feel sick—and get your booster while it’s hot. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23

FILM

2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm
Stanley Kubrick’s megalith of a film, shown here in 70mm, questions the nature of intelligence and consciousness through the story of an astronaut pitted against the malevolent computer on his spaceship.
Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District ($12)

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