Scandal’s Oscars Party
There’s likely no better way to enjoy a viewing of the 90th Academy Awards than at a bar with raffles, drink specials, and trivia. This event, hosted by Bruce Ross, will benefit the Cascade AIDS Project. EMILLY PRADO
4 pm, Scandals, free
Annihilation
It might be easier to explain Annihilation by telling you what the movie isn’t. It isn’t a comedy, that’s for sure. Nor is it a period-accurate costume drama. Beyond that, though? Annihilation could squeeze into just about any label you give it: a horror film; a science-fiction flick that toys with the possibility of extraterrestrial life; a wilderness adventure; a romantically yearning character study; a chilling, painfully suspenseful mystery; a “message” film about either the environment or male toxicity, depending on where you feel like directing your anger; an abstract, allegorical art piece with long stretches of dialogue-free visuals. However you classify it, Annihilation is the best kind of cinematic experience—one that floods the senses without battering them into submission, and one that moves the mind and heart without manipulating them. NED LANNAMANN
Various Theaters, see Movie Times for showtimes and locations.
MarchFourth Marching Band
Portland’s own MarchFourth Marching Band celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend at the Crystal Ballroom. The 20-member ensemble’s live performances combine vaudeville theatrics, stilt-walkers, circus acrobatics, and brassy, New Orleans-inspired big-band sounds. Plus, they’ve opened for groups as dissimilar as KISS and Blink-182, if that says anything about their range in appeal. If you’re craving an oversized musical experience with horns, refurbished bike drums and aerial tricks, MarchFourth is probably for you. CIARA DOLAN
8:30 pm, Crystal Ballroom, $8-24
Psychomagic, Ben Katzman’s Degreaser
Steven Fusco and his shapeshifting band unleash a barrage of fuzzed-out surf-pop and psychedelic garage-rock to headline the latest installment of Sunday Sessions.
8 pm, Rontoms, free
Honoring Ursula: A Sci-Fi Event
This dynamic event will feature an open mic, sci-fi book trade, and potluck from 3-5 pm followed by a screening of The Lathe of Heaven all in the name of the late great Ursula K. Le Guin! Proceeds will benefit Anarres and the Malheur Field Station—a beloved not-for-profit that educates and conducts research about the birding, cultural history, writing, and more of the Great Basin region. EMILLY PRADO
3 pm, Anarres Infoshop, $5
Chris Thomas King
The highly-acclaimed “King of New Orleans Blues” and O Brother, Where Art Thou? star extends his reign to Portland for an evening of folk and blues at in an intimate setting.
8 pm, Mississippi Studios, $18-20
Busty & The Bass, STS, Khari Mateen
Dance the night away to a blend of electro soul, jazz, and hip-hop courtesy of this Montreal-based nine-piece who are currently touring in support of their latest full-length, Uncommon Good.
8 pm, Doug Fir, $12-15
Mega Ran, None Like Joshua, Qbala, Northern Draw
Prolific Philadelphia-hailing rapper and producer Raheem Jarbo, AKA Mega Ran, brings his video game-inspired hip-hop out to the Know for the Portland stop on his North American Tour.
8 pm, The Know
Don’t forget to check out our Things To Do calendar for even more things to do!