THURSDAY, APRIL 23
The foundation from which the mighty
Rhymesayers label sprouted, Atmosphere returns to Portland to share
rhymes about war, global strife, and economic injustice. Oh, who am I
kidding? Frontman Slug raps about girls and nothing else. Well,
sometimes he likes to mix it up by rapping about two girls at the same
time, but only for special occasions. EAC
w/Attracted to Gods, P.O.S.; Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, 8
pm, $25-28, all ages
The Bridgetown Comedy Festival is
absolutely blowing this town up. With four days of shows at six
different venues, there’s literally something for everyone—the
festival kicks off tonight with performances by the Famous Mysterious
Actor Show, Brent Weinbach, Janeane Garofalo, and shit-tons more.
AH
Through Sun April 26, see Theater
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Ann Landers once said, “Television has proved that
people will look at anything rather than each other.” If only she’d
lived to see TV Carnage’s masterfully edited mindfuck of the worst the
boob tube has to offer. Catch their new compilation and a preview of
their new Adult Swim show Totally for Teens during the
closing night of the Jackpot Records Film Festival. PAC
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, 7 pm, FREE, all ages
It’s a story as old as a vintage pair of
tortoiseshells: spastic noise artist toils in obscurity for years on
homemade equipment; all at once, the crème of the critical crop
descends; spaz takes kudos in stride and exposes more mature side on
next album. For Dan Deacon, “growing up” means delivering
Bromst, one of the most cohesive electro albums so far this
year. AS
w/Future Islands, Teeth Mountain; Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE
Russell, 9 pm, $10-12, all ages
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
As if you didn’t know, SMYRC helps LGBTQQ youth
in myriad ways—including providing a safe environment and
educational resources. Let’s help SMYRC out by attending this
recess-themed benefit featuring musical guests Reporter, Slutty Hearts,
Advisory, and the Catch. Plus, a double-dutch contest and live musical
chairs? Too fun! WSH
w/Sister Ray Gun; Rotture, 315 SE 3rd, 9 pm, $5-15 sliding
scale
Born in Norway, based in Sweden, and
currently conquering the world, Ida Maria—and her powerful
holler—is poised for superstardom. Her debut, Fortress Round
My Heart, is packed with poppy-punk gems, so see the future legend
tonight in her first Portland appearance. NL
Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, 8 pm, $9.47-12, all ages
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
Don’t miss the fifth annual
Mercury-sponsored fashion show, Forecast, as it struts its stuff
down the Armory catwalk. Rawr. All-local fashion designers show off
innovative new work in this fabulous night that defines Portland’s
style. SM
Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW 11th, 8 pm, $10-12,
21+
Skeptical that omelets, bacon, French
toast, and pancakes can be scrumptious and vegan? Isa Chandra
Moskowitz, best-selling vegan cookbook author and co-host of the TV
show Post Punk Kitchen, shares secrets from her new cookbook and
works her magic with a cooking demo. This probably means yummy samples,
so get seating tickets at the library 30 minutes before the demo.
KP
Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook, 2 pm, FREE
MONDAY, APRIL 27
You can’t go wrong with tonight’s lineup:
Pomegranates are an excellent Cincinnati band with unforgettably good
songs, and Baltimore’s Wye Oak have swirling tunes that go from gentle
to rocking in the blink of an eye. And Portland’s own Chris Robley and
the Fear of Heights headlines with immaculately crafted baroque pop.
NL
Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $8
Dodal Ree-kall ist mine best
movie evah! Id dakes place on Mahrs, in oudah space! Und dere is a
woman with dree boobs! Und at de Laurelhurst, dey let yoo drink bee-ah,
doo! Dis vill be de best night of yoor life! ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Laurelhurst Theater, 2735 E Burnside, $3, click here for showtimes
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Like Banksy, the Guerrilla Girls perform
heroic feats of art activism, calling out the art world on its smug
offenses with wit sharp enough to uproot prejudices—and broad
enough to make you LOL (like “weenie counts” at the Met). Join the
touring faction of the NYC-based group for a lecture presented by
Bitch Magazine. AS
Smith Memorial Ballroom at PSU, 1825 SW Broadway, 7 pm,
$8-10
It paid for Pioneer Courthouse Square. It
might pay for Major League Soccer. But do you really know anything
about urban renewal? Come and learn more at the Bus
Project’s Brewhaha “Get a Clue about Urban Renewal” event with State
Representative Nick Kahl and County Commissioner Jeff Cogen. MD
Backspace, 115 NW 5th, 7 pm, FREE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
One-half of the dearly missed duo Azure Ray,
Maria Taylor has etched out quite the solo career. Taylor has evolved
since her Saddle-Creek days, and now the Southerner-turned-Californian
is best known for rich pop songs that feature her warm voice and plenty
of homegrown charisma. EAC
w/the Whispertown 2000, Matt Sheehy; Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm,
$12
J. Robert Lennon‘s last book of
stories, Pieces for the Left Hand, weaved the mysteries of
coincidence with a generous insight into the intricacies of human
nature. Tonight he reads from Castle, his new novel about one
man’s exploration of an 18th century Native American burial ground in
upstate New York. MV
Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, 7:30 pm, FREE