THURSDAY 6/18
You’ll want to pry open your change purse
knowing that tonight’s benefit show will be lining the deserving
pockets of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls. In addition to the
indie-pop-soul of Dirty Mittens, you’ll be on hand to witness Feelin’
Alright, the almighty ’70s cover band that features Jenny Hoston (Erase
Errata), Kaia Wilson (Team Dresch), and Katy Davidson (Dear Nora). Good
lord. EAC
w/Anaturale; Rotture, 315 SE 3rd, 9 pm, $5
Attendance is mandatory when Tin House and
Disjecta team up: Tonight’s outstanding lineup promises readings from
Wendy and Lucy author Jon Raymond and writer/artist/porn
industry refugee Zak Smith. And if that’s not enough for you, music by
Quasi should seal the deal. AH
Disjecta, 8371 N Interstate, 7:30 pm, $7
FRIDAY 6/19
Ah, the joys of summer love and that
hip-swiveling hunk, Patrick Swayze. Don’t get stuck in the
corner—at this showing of Dirty Dancing, singing along and
dancing in the aisles is encouraged. RM
Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, 11 pm, $5
The B-52s at the zoo! Yay! “Here
comes a stingray. There goes a manta ray. In walked a jellyfish. There
goes a dogfish. Chased by a catfish. In flew a sea robin. Watch out for
that piranha! There goes a narwhal. Here comes a bikini whale!” Wait,
maybe they should be playing at an aquarium. CF
Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon, 7 pm, $27, all ages
SATURDAY 6/20
See who and what is next on the local
apparel design scene at Silhouettes, the Art Institute’s annual runway
showcase of graduates’ work. These young talents are the next wave on
the scene, from the indie boutiques to the sportswear giants. MS
Luxe Autohaus, 410 NE 17th, 8 pm, $15-100
After a nationwide tour, Viva Voce at last
return home to the city that gave their new record its name: Rose
City is the latest from Kevin and Anita Robinson, who have expanded
Viva Voce’s lineup to a quartet. The Portland band’s sound keeps
evolving, from shiny glam to mesmerizing psych and everything in
between. NL
w/Cut off Your Hands, Ages; Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, 9
pm, $10-12, all ages
SUNDAY 6/21
Get ready for more Sunday Parkways
fun—this time in North Portland! The streets will be blocked off
in the Kenton, Peninsula, Arbor Lodge Parks, and the Willamette Bluff
neighborhoods for all your biking, walking, roller-skating, street
performing, jump roping, and ice cream-eating needs. (Umm, no cars…
okay?) WSH
North Portland, see portlandonline.com for maps, 9 am-4
pm, FREE
Truly one of the best local music acts in
town, Bark Hide & Horn are headlining tonight’s triple bill of
musical goodness (and ampersands). First, there’s the odd prog/country
of Dusty Rhodes & the River Band, the electro-folk of San
Francisco’s Birds & Batteries, and of course, the vibrant pop
stylings of the BH&H crew, who—if we’re lucky—just
might be debuting some new songs this evening. EAC
Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $8
MONDAY 6/22
Reverend Phil Sano’s bike porn festival is
celebrating its third sweaty year tonight. Each screening is preceded
by an intriguing “live show” to lube up your spokes. MD
Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton, see Movie Times for
showtimes, $6
Unlike many Pedalpalooza rides, the Epic
Pizza Ride is meticulously organized and researched bike-to-slice. And
the “epic” isn’t just for show—prepare your belly for a long (and
delicious) slog, sampling thin slices from Portland’s best pie shops.
SM
Skidmore Fountain, SW 1st & Ankeny, 5:45 pm, bring cash for
pizza
TUESDAY 6/23
It’s Mr. Big Suit himself: David
Byrne comes to town sporting one of the finest back catalogs in
existence, from classic Talking Heads songs to his globe-trekking solo
career—not to mention his recent collaboration with Brian Eno,
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, which is one of his
best in years. NL
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, 8 pm,
$36.25-46.50, all ages
It’s amazing how much shredding can take place
sans guitar. Sure enough, the Air Guitar Championships have just as
much spectacle, sexy moves, and sheer rock audacity than most concerts
I’ve gone to. It will melt your face. PAC
w/Stay Tuned; Dante’s, 1 SW 3rd, 9 pm, $13-15
WEDNESDAY 6/24
It’s time once again for the annual
Frankie-palooza extravaganza at Dante’s! Named after Dante’s owner,
this year’s Frankie-palooza is packed with no fewer than 11 musical
acts, including Spindrift, Nice Boys, Thee Loyal Bastards, and Power of
County. And it gets even better: It only costs five bucks to get in for
the whole night! EH
Dante’s, 1 SW 3rd, 6 pm, $5
The New Oregon Interview series aims to trace
the trajectory of Portland’s creative culture by probing the minds
behind the zeitgeist. Tonight, host Nora Robertson interviews Slim
Moon, Mic Crenshaw, and Alicia J. Rose on the evolution of Portland’s
music scene. AH
Urban Grind, 2214 NE Oregon, 7 pm, $5