Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss
God bless Willie Nelson, the best goddamn thing that ever happened to this burning country. Willie’s shows on the Edgefield lawn have become one of the highlights of any Portland summer—there are few things better than relaxing outside with a beer (OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE) and listing to one of country's truest and most righteous legends. This time around, Willie’s joined by Alison Krauss, which will make the whole thing that much better. The show's sold out, because of course it is, but I’m pretty sure Willie would approve of you begging, borrowing, or stealing to find your way in. ERIK HENRIKSEN
6:30 pm, Edgefield, Good luck at the ticket resale sites, all ages
Human Ottoman, Long Hallway, Volcanic Pinnacles
Portland's Human Ottoman craft industrial dance music with the unique instrumentation of cello, vibraphone, and drums. Tonight they join forces with the NW Post-Rock Orchestra for a special collaborative performance at the Doug Fir Lounge. The event doubles as a release show for Unveiling, the latest EP from local avant-garde and post rock duo Volcanic Pinnacles.
9 pm, Doug Fir, $10
Down by Law
Jim Jarmusch’s 1986 cult classic is less a noir than it is a black-and-white jailhouse fantasy carried by the ingratiating performances of Tom Waits, John Lurie, and Roberto Benigni. Sure, there’s a story here (kind of) but this is quintessential Jarmusch—you’re not really here for that. You’re here to soak up the the atmosphere, the scenery, and dialogue pouring out of characters effortlessly radiating pure cool at a level only Jarmusch seems equipped to capture. BOBBY ROBERTS
7:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre, $7-9
Soccer Made in Portland: Live
Fresh off calling the World Cup in Russia for FOX Sports, former Timbers play-by-play announcer John Strong returns to Portland to join the Oregonian's Jamie Goldberg and Timbers.com's Richard Farley for a special live taping of the Soccer Made in Portland podcast.
7 pm, The Civic Taproom & Bottleshop
Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything
Randi Hutter Epstein heads up the latest installment of Science on Tap with an in-depth look at the many functions of hormones and and the pioneering scientists who first discovered their profound impact on our bodies.
7 pm, Alberta Rose Theatre, $8-15
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