Kathy Griffin
So you may recall that back in 2017, comedian Kathy Griffin snapped a pic of herself holding the decapitated head of Trump. But as it turned out, that was not Trumpâs actual head, guys! And we know this because he continues to make the world a terrible, awful place. And yet, Kathyâwho regularly entertains the troops, and sticks up for women and LGBTQ+ rightsâwas the person who was publicly shunned? FUCK THAT NONSENSE. Well Iâm thrilled to say that Kathy is BACK, and with a caustic, hilarious vengeance and sense of humor that has never and will never take any prisoners. (Oh, and the name of her return performance? The âLaugh Your Head Off World Tour.â âNuff said.) WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
8 pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, $35.50-125
Portland Pride Parade
Itâs back! The Portland Pride Parade is sure to be big, beautiful, and queer as fuck. Keep an eye out for the singing Raging Grannies, the queer youth communities who are grand marshaling the parade, Dykes on Bikes, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the beloved nuns of the gay community.
11 am, North Park Blocks, free, all ages
Husky Boys, Cool American
The latest installment of Sunday Sessions at Rontoms doubles as a release show for Portland garage rock quartet Husky Boys, who are set to unleash their brand new full-length, Year of the Wolf. Local indie rock outfit Cool American round out the proceedings.
8 pm, Rontoms, free
To Kill a Mockingbird
This is not the court movie where Samuel L. Jackson screams, âYes they deserve to die and I hope they burn in hell!â This is the older court movie about racial injustice in the South. The one where Gregory Peck very politely harrumphs at things and Robert Duvall just sorta... radiates energy. Also heâs got a full head of hair and thatâs just fuckinâ weird. Anyway, if you havenât watched this one, you really should. Itâs a beloved classic for multiple reasons. Even betterâwatch this, and then read the Harper Lee book itâs based on. BOBBY ROBERTS
6:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre, $7-9
Harm's Way, Soft Kill, Old Hounds
Chicago punks Harm's Way bring their hardcore and metal leaning sounds through the Hawthorne for the Portland stop on a Pacific NW tour supporting their latest full-length, Posthuman.
8 pm, Hawthorne Theatre, $15-16, all ages
Void Omnia, Isenordal, Addaura, Burials
Void Omnia is one of the best heavy metal bands out there that you (probably) havenât heard of yet. Comprised of current and former members of groups like Tombs, Mutilation Rites, Ulthar, and Ruine, the Oakland band plays atmospheric black metal at the breakneck pace of punk rock, and the results are thrilling. Check out their 2016 album Dying Light, where strangled howls, hellish growls, and nonstop blast beats collide with a guitar attack thatâs somehow melodic, savage, and space-bound all at the same time. Tonightâs bill also includes Isenordal, a Seattle-based funeral-doom act that also rules. The two bands are touring to support their brand-new split release, out now on cassette and later this year on vinyl. BEN SALMON
8:30 pm, Tonic Lounge, $10
Moon Tiger, Pool Boys
Moon Tiger bring their infectious blend of harmony-driven rock and noise-pop back through the Doug Fir for a hometown headlining show celebrating the release of their new EP. Newly-minted indie rock quartet Pool Boys (featuring members of Rare Diagram, Lubec, and DMN) round out the bill.
9 pm, Doug Fir, $8
Men in Blazers Across America: Road Trip 2018
The beloved British podcasting duo of Roger Bennett and Michael Davies celebrate the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a North American tour that stops off in Soccer City, USA tonight.
7 pm, Crystal Ballroom, $20-60
Bridge Club: Pride Edition
For Pride 2018, Bridge Club imports not one, but two titans of the queer dance floor: San Francisco's Bezier, and Detroit's Holographic, supported by some of Portland's absolute finest.
3 pm, White Owl Social Club, $20
Harm's Way, Soft Kill, Old Hounds
Chicago punks Harm's Way bring their hardcore and metal leaning sounds through the Hawthorne for the Portland stop on a Pacific NW tour supporting their latest full-length, Posthuman.
8 pm, Hawthorne Theatre, $15-16, all ages
Big Gay Boat Ride VI: All Stars!
The very fun Big Gay Boat Ride returns bigger and gayer than ever before, with some of the shiniest queer celebrities on deck, including Bendelacreme and Joslyn Fox from Ru Paul's Drag Race, as well as local stars Honey Bea Hart, Kitty Kariall. Hosted by Poison Waters.
2:30 pm, Portland Spirit, $40
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