VALENTINE’S DAY!
Some cherish Valentine’s Day as a sweet, feel-good holiday that lets us celebrate the euphoric beauty of true love. Others consider Valentine’s Day a crass load of bullshit that sows resentment and loneliness by propagating unrealistic expectations of relationships, all so greeting card companies and restaurants can rake in a few extra bucks. Luckily, everyone can agree on one thing: We will all die cold and alone, so we might as well appreciate the people we love while we can! Smoke ’em if you got ’em, kids.
No matter what part of town you’re in, Portland’s packed with V-Day events: First, the always delightful “Pope of Trash” John Waters swings by the Aladdin Theater with his live show A Date with John Waters!
Those looking for something a little more physical will be at Saint Valentine: A Valentine’s Party by Reva Devito, who will shake Holocene’s dance floor with R&B, while at the Siren Theater, queer comedy showcase Lez Stand Up: Valentine’s Day Is for Queers! boasts sets from Kristen Kuppenbender, Caitlin Weierhauser, and more.
If that’s not enough, The Mystery Box Show at the Alberta Rose will have even more storytelling (this time with a decidedly sexy angle). And at the Hollywood, Portland’s favorite drag clown, Carla Rossi, ups the ante for her Queer Horror film series with a burlesque tribute to tonight’s romantic feature: 1998’s Bride of Chucky, in which a mass-murdering doll electrocutes Jennifer Tilly and then uses a voodoo ritual to transfer her soul into another doll and then the two dolls fuck. Happy Valentine’s, everybody! ERIK HENRIKSEN
Visit our Valentine’s Day calendar for a complete list of the best Valentine’s events in Portland
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors
It’s Valentine’s Day, but more importantly for the Blazers, it’s the final game before the league turns its attention toward All-Star weekend. Portland has been able to hang tough in a crowded Western Conference playoff race, and a win against the Warriors would provide a huge spark heading into the mid-season break. With the defending champions boasting a record-tying four all-stars, having a rowdy Moda Center crowd on hand to help bring them back down to earth will be crucial. CHIPP TERWILLIGER
7:30 pm, Moda Center, $65-468, all ages
R.LUM.R, Gibbz
R.LUM.R (pronounced Ar-Luhm-Ar) is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter based out of Nashville. Catch him tonight when he brings his infectious R&B sound down to the Doug Fir Lounge for the Portland stop on the “Family Matters” tour.
9 pm, Doug Fir, $10-13
Set it Off
F. Gary Gray’s small-scale crime epic about four Black women who decide they’ve had enough of the world’s shit, and start robbing banks to even the score a little.
9 pm, Laurelhurst Theater, $3-4
My Body, Dreckig, Mini Blinds
The Portland-based duo spearheaded by Jordan Bagnall and Darren Bridenbeck return to the Mississippi Studios stage to warm up the room with their dynamic blend of R&B and synth-pop.
9 pm, Mississippi Studios, $5
Adan Jodorowsky, Y La Bamba
The French-Mexican musician, director, and actor (and son of Alejandro Jodorowsky) brings his folk and alternative rock sounds to the Wonder Ballroom stage in support of his latest full-length, Esencia Solar.
8:30 pm, Wonder Ballroom, $15-20
Don’t forget to check out our Things To Do calendar for even more things to do!