Sound + Vision
This month’s free, Mercury-sponsored Sound + Vision show features sets from two sickeningly talented Portland-based artists who also happen to be women. There’s pop musician Frankie Simone, a queer Puerto Rican powerhouse who’ll be flanked by her two backup dancers, and multi-instrumentalist Cristina Cano who performs her aqua-tinged electro-pop under the moniker Siren and the Sea. From what I can tell, this lineup might have enough sunny vibes to melt your icy winter heart. JENNI MOORE
9 pm, Mississippi Studios, free
Xavier Omär
The up-and-coming singer/songwriter out of San Antonio brings his experimental R&B and soul sounds to the Star Theater stage for the Portland stop on his “Pink Lightning” tour.
9 pm, Star Theater, $15
Rivercity Podcast Federation: Live Podcast Double Feature
Portland’s very own podcasting network, the Rivercity Podcast Federation, presents a double feature live taping. On the agenda for tonight: A special edition episode of Chumba and Wumba, featuring the comedic conversational skills of Adam Pasi and Alex Rios, with special guest Amanda Arnold. Following that is Afternoonified hosted by Emily Coleman and Ryan Hagerty, with guests Caitlin Weierhauser and Mohanad Elshieky digging into the convergence of science, mythology, and the paranormal.
8 pm, Alberta Street Pub, free
Evanescence
When I was in fourth grade, my teacher assigned a research project on Arkansas. The most important fact I learned was that the state capitol is Little Rock, where Evanescence formed in 1995. Since then, the band’s lineup has changed frequently, but singer/pianist Amy Lee remains. Her intense, moody voice and lyrics set Evanescence apart from other goth-rock bands. You might remember the radio hit “Bring Me to Life,” a song I still find terrifying, perhaps due to the tinkling horror movie piano intro. Evanescence will play the Schnitz with a full orchestra Tuesday night, which seems like an appropriate venue, considering Lee always reminded me of the opera-singing alien from The Fifth Element. ISABEL LYNDON
8 pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, $48-78, all ages
Liberation Literacy Fundraiser and Screening
Every week Liberation Literacy meets inside of Columbia River Correctional Institution to lead a reading and discussing group centered around African diaspora and social justice. They also offer prisoners nearly 500 books through their Freedom Library. Support their work by watching the gripping documentary, Whose Streets? at this week’s installment of the Clinton Street Resistance Series. EMILLY PRADO
7 pm, Clinton Street Theater, $5-10
It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas!
If you like your holiday swinging with a dose of cocktails, check out It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas, in which Portland’s fave crooner is joined by a rat pack of talented singers to perform classic holiday hits (and comedy) in the style of Frank, Dino, Liza, Bing, and more.
8 pm, The Tony Starlight Showroom, $30-75
The Shape of Water
Guillermo del Toro’s latest is strange, sweet, and wonderful, and easily the greatest film ever made about a mute cleaning lady who falls in love with an amphibious fish man. ERIK HENRIKSENAlso see “Guillermo del Toro Discusses the Tragedy and Delight of The Shape of Water,” Film, Dec 13.
Various Theaters, see Movie Times for showtimes and locations
Foxy Lemon, Camp Crush, The Get Ahead
Foxy Lemon bring their organ-fueled classic rock and garage down to the Doug Fir Lounge to help benefit Portland Homeless Family Solutions. Local new wave outfit Camp Crush provide support, with soulful R&B rockers the Get Ahead kicking things off.
9 pm, Doug Fir, $10-14
Hanukkah-ish Supper & Benefit Dinner
Enjoy a mouthwatering Hannukah-ish farm dinner with desserts, local beers, and raffle prizes in support of the arts. Ori Gallery, the recipient of this fundraiser, will focus on amplifying trans, queer, and POC artists and opens in North Portland in February 2018! EMILLY PRADO
6 pm, Handsome Pizza, $45-55
Don’t forget to check out our Things To Do calendar for even more things to do!