34th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
A three-day party with all the food, drink, rides, and dance the city can squeeze into Waterfront Park. Events include face-painting, an artisan village, amateur boxing, a Day of the Dead art exhibit, and more.
May 4-6, 11am, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, $6-10, all ages
Club Kai Kai: Selena Tribute & Fundraiser
You love things that are over the topâso youâll adore the hilarious fun of the drag dance party, Club Kai Kai. But tonightâs edition is especially especial because itâs a tribute to the late, great Mexican/American diva Selena, as well as being a fundraiser for Pueblo Unido PDX, which supports East County community members facing deportation. Tonightâs show is hosted by the divine Daniel Giron and Kat Salas, with a performance by Selena impersonator Mynx, drag deliciousness from Hydrangea Strangea, Lola Coquette, and Boujee Cherry, as well as lots of DJ dancing magic! Celebrate the legacy of Selena while having the time of your life. WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
May 5, 9 pm, Holocene, $10
Global Based: Cinco de Mayo
The city's only monthly moombahton showcase returns with a special Cinco de Mayo installment, featuring a headlining set from Dominican-born and Miami-raised producer and DJ Happy Colors, along with support from MIJO, Daniela Karina & Casual Aztec, StickyBrixx, D3MKTRZ, and more.
May 5, 8 pm, The Whiskey Bar, $10
Gaytheist, Nasalrod, Humours
Nasalrodâs explosive new LP Building Machines is the sort of record you put on when youâre conflicted. Woven into the folds of a wide-ranging musicality, it splices â80s progressive punk, socially conscious â90s thrash, and everything in between. Shades of early All, Nomeansno, and Living Colour get hazed out in surly tunes like âWage Slaveâ and the weirdo metal-lite âYaphet Kotto Made My Day.â Nasalrodâs live performances exceed expectations, with vocalist Chairman embodying an unhinged hybrid of David Yow, Keith Morris, and Mike Patton, rarely standing still and typically hovering about four feet off the ground. The dynamic, rhythmic interplay between bassist Mandy Morgan, drummer Spit Stix (formerly of LA punk legends Fear), and guitarist Mustin Douch is easily one of the most formidable aural attacks in the city. With perennial thrashers Gaytheist headlining, this is a must-see show. RYAN J. PRADO
May 5, 9 pm, Tonic Lounge, $10
Mic Crenshaw, Swiggle Mandela, Heyden Adama, Jana Crenshaw, Klavical
The longtime Portland music scene staple spearheads an evening of high quality local hip-hop at the Alberta Street Pub.
May 4, 9 pm, Alberta Street Pub, $8
Rasheed Jamal, Ki$, Mal London
Portland rappers Rasheed Jamal and Mal London join forces with Dallas-hailing hip-hop artist and clothing designer Ki$ for a Friday night show at Kelly's.
May 4, 9 pm, Kelly's Olympian, $7
Blesst Chest, Rubedo, Honey Bucket
Blesst Chest makes bizarro, acid-washed, fuzzed-out, groovy tunes that sound like Ratatat's cool prog-rock parent, lacking the sophisticated production of today's young 'uns but wailing hard like it's 1977. CIARA DOLAN
May 4, 8 pm, Turn! Turn! Turn!, $7
Horse Feathers
The beloved Portland-based indie-folk outfit stop off at Music Millennium for a hometown in-store performance supporting their new Kill Rock Stars-issued full-length, Appreciation.
May 4, 7 pm, Music Millennium, free
Portland Independent Record Label Swap Meet
The Portland Label Coalition comes together for a swap meet and DJ party at Royale Brewing Company. Come down and get to know the people working behind the scenes for some of the city's best labels, including Kill Rock Stars, Jealous Butcher Records, Mama Bird Recording Co., Fluff and Gravy Records, EYRST, Good Cheer Records, Party Damage Records, Infinite Companion, and more.
May 5, 1 pm, Royale Brewing Company (Garrison Tap Room), free
Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market
Ever wondered what your aimless Etsy browsing would look like in three dimensions? Crafty Wonderlandâs got you covered. Portlandâs largest art and craft fair manages to fit more than 250 twee vendors, die-hard DIY-ers, and kitschy crafters under one roofâand somehow avoids making the experience too chaotic or overwhelming. Come pick up something for Motherâs Day (May 13!) or just buy yourself an ironic embroidered item you probably donât need but who cares. ALEX ZIELINSKI
May 5, 11 am, Oregon Convention Center, free, all ages
Don't forget to check out our Things To Do calendar for even more things to do!
