A Joint for Black Portland
SuperThank, a non-profit that fosters “radical community gratitude” events, presents A Joint for Black Portland to give thanks to the organizations, people and events that make living in Portland as a Black person enjoyable (and tolerable). The event seeks to un-erase the experiences and community of Black Portlanders by featuring live storytelling from speakers like economist/entrepreneur Stephen Green (Pitch Black), and photographer Intisar Abioto (The Black Portlanders), both of whose storytelling has been featured at TEDxPortland. Then DJ Klyph will play the cuts until 10 pm. JENNI MOORE
6 pm, Pensole Footwear Design Academy, $5-10, all ages
INVSN, Darkswoon
Sweden’s INVSN has been something of a work in progress. Starting out as the demure, folksy cousin to the furious hardcore pioneers of Refused and Lost Patrol Band, Dennis Lyxzén’s side project morphed to Invasionen, then just INVSN. With the evolution of the name came intense stylistic progressions, as heard on the band’s second full-length, The Beautiful Stories, released in June. Armed with a post-punk cowl, INVSN’s industrial sheen reflects Lyxzén’s devotion to groove-oriented rock, whether it’s as destructive as it was with Refused, or as soulful as it was with the (International) Noise Conspiracy. Here, songs like “Immer Zu” approach NIN territory, with factory metal pings and darkwave repetitions. The LP is just seven tracks long, but what it lacks in duration, it makes up for on swelling post-rock bangers like “This Constant War,” which sounds like it could’ve been a Freedom B-side. RYAN J. PRADO
9 pm, Doug Fir, $13-15
Emo Nite
Dust off your My Chemical Romance T-shirt, apply excessive eyeliner, and get ready to shamelessly scream Dashboard Confessional lyrics at Holocene’s bi-monthly emo night (FKA Taking Back Tuesday). Know all the words to “Sic Transit Gloria”? You’re ready. XxscenexX forever. BRI BREY
9 pm, Holocene, $10
Grindhouse Film Festival: Deep Red
This month’s entry in the Hollywood’s celebration of Grindhouse cinema is a rare 35mm print of Dario Argento’s 1975 giallo classic, featuring the hallmarks of a great time with the Italian madman: garishly beautiful cinematography, innovative and disturbing kills, and of course—that synthy, sleazy, serpentine sound of Goblin poured all over the soundtrack. A carefully curated reel of Italian horror trailers precedes the feature. BOBBY ROBERTS<
7:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre, $7-9
The Portland Mini Maker Faire
Check out the thriving community of people who make things in Portland, from 3D printing robots to sustainable artists to blacksmiths, jewelers, and rocket builders. The Portland Mini Maker Faire has a making mode for everyone, and should serve as a serious shop of DIY-project inspiration. MARJORIE SKINNER
Sept 26-27, 9:30 am, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Angélique Kidjo & the Oregon Symphony
Renowned Beninese singer/songwriter and activist Angélique Kidjo brings her powerful voice to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall to perform a career-spanning set of favorites with backing from conductor Gast Waltzing and the Oregon Symphony.
7:30 pm, Arlene Schniter Concert Hall, $35-95, all ages
City and Colour, David Brazan
When he’s not helping front the Ontario-based post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green can be found performing blues rock and folk with his solo project, City and Colour.
8 pm, Roseland, $35-50, all ages
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