Super Bowl 52
If we end up having to watch Trump’s golf buddy (Tom Brady, who is a fuckin’ giant piece of shit) win the Super Bowl again, at least we’ll still have this: After releasing his fourth album Man of the Woods just two days prior, Justin Randall Timberlake headlines the 52nd Super Bowl halftime show. While it’s unclear what he’ll perform and with whom—probably not Janet, but perhaps Pharrell, Chris Stapleton or Jay-Z?—it’s safe to say JT will bring “Sexy Back,” a special guest or two, and melt the icy hearts of his haters with near-perfect renditions of new singles “Filthy” and “Supplies.” JENNI MOORE Also features a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots.
3:30 pm, Basically Every Screen in Portland Capable of Receiving a Broadcast Signal
Prawn, Caravela, Sól, Lowglow
New Jersey’s Prawn plays thoughtful, dynamic post-rock with angsty lyrics. Last year they released Run, a sprawling record that proves it’s not against the rules to be pissed off and aimless, even when you’re firmly entrenched in your 30s. For those about to brood, Prawn salutes you.
9:30 pm, Mississippi Studios, $12
Nasalrod, Kulululu
Jeffrey Couch’s wild-as-hell musical circus descends upon Rontoms for a free show celebrating the release of their newest music video, “Wage Slave,” from their Building Machines LP.
8 pm, Rontoms, free
Little Italy Dinner
Ava Gene’s throws itself a year-long fifth birthday party, taking the first Sunday of every month (until December, 2018) and turning their restaurant into the “red sauce Italian” joint of chef/co-owner Joshua McFaden’s dreams. Reserve a seat between 4:30 pm and 10 pm every first Sunday (January 2018 excluded)
4:30 pm, Ava Gene’s
The Last Dragon
Motown mogul Berry Gordy’s 1985 kung fu flick is supposed to be Taimak’s movie, what with his being the titular hero of the story (such as it is), rescuing Vanity and attaining “the glow” of martial arts mastery. But it’s really hard to give a single solitary fuck about Taimak’s bland ass when Julius Carry III’s “evil” Sho’nuff (!) is snatching every last scrap of scene within his clawed grasp and turning it into cinematic gold. Whatever classic status The Last Dragon maintains is entirely due to his portrayal as the meanest, prettiest, baddest mofo low down around town Shogun of Harlem. BOBBY ROBERTS
9:35 pm, Laurelhurst Theater, $3-4
Evan Thomas Way, Matt Dorrien, Slater Smith
A trio of acclaimed local singer/songwriters bring their latest solo stuff to the Doug Fir stage, with sets from Evan Thomas Way (of The Parson Red Heads), Matt Dorrien (formerly Snowblind Traveler), and Slater Smith (of The Weather Machine).
8 pm, Doug Fir, $10
Thou Shall Not Tailgate
Duck out from all that Super Bowl madness and duck into a screening of this Portland-produced short documentary by Greg Hamilton and Ira Flowers, focused on Rev. Charles “Chuck” Linville, co-founder of the Portland Cacophony Society, and owner of some… boldly decorated homes and automobiles. Filmmakers and subject in attendance.
6 pm, Hollywood Theatre, $5
Dark Matter’s Valentine’s Day Massacre
The cabaret gets a little darker for this anti-Valentine’s celebration. How much darker? “Make Satan our Valentine” is the primary theme, with purification rituals from Roman Festival Februa, burlesque, belly dancing, music, and more.
7 pm, Crush, $14
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