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Monday, Nov 19
Fleetwood Mac
It’s weirdly comforting to know that even after more than 50 years and about a billion different lineup changes, Fleetwood Mac still kinda piss each other off. This tour, Lindsey Buckingham is OUT, but former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell is IN, as is Split Enz/Crowded House’s Neil Finn. They join the ranks of Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, and—of course—the rhythm section of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, who’ve been the constants (and namesakes) of this illustrious, unkillable, and epoch-defining band. (8 pm, Moda Center, $67.50-227.50) NED LANNAMANN
Mutual Benefit, Gabi
For most of the past decade, Mutual Benefit has skirted the edges of indie folk, chamber-pop, and ambient music, creating something that—while not necessarily new—is consistently interesting. The band’s new album Thunder Follows the Light is a collection of happy-sad travel songs and reverent meditations on the natural world. While some of what makes their sound so special is notably absent—the push and pull between hi- and lo-fi, the textural soundscapes—instead the focus is turned to songwriting and arrangements. The record revels in subtleties and small complexities, carrying the same precise ease of Horse Feathers or Michael Nau's solo work. It's not their best, but it is—like every Mutual Benefit album—a thought-out, carefully orchestrated, and perfectly autumnal affair. (8 pm, Doug Fir, $13-15) JOSHUA JAMES AMBERSON
Breaking In
When Burt Reynolds died in September, theaters immediately started packing 'em in with screenings of the man's most crowdpleasing hits: Smokey and the Bandit of course, and Cannonball Run; The Longest Yard, Deliverance, and Boogie Nights, too. But tonight, the Hollywood's Oregon Made film series screens one of Burt's bonafide low-key classics, 1989's Breaking In, about a subdued safe-cracker who takes on a young apprentice (Casey Siemaszko) like some sort of bank-robbing Yoda with a fabulous hairpiece. This is a top-two Reynolds performance (thanks to a John Sayles script directed by Scottish master Bill Forsyth), if not his absolute best. Burt was known to coast on his charm, but the man had real chops—aside from Boogie Nights, this is as vulnerable and as complete a performance as the man ever gave. (7:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre) BOBBY ROBERTS
Canadian Brass
The Juno, Grammy and Echo award winning Canadian brass quintet headed up by tuba legend Chuck Daellenbach bring their talents to the Newmark Theatre stage for a rare Portland performance. (7:30 pm, Newmark Theatre, $30.50-45.50)
Front Porch Sessions
The final 2018 installment of this local, low-key storytelling event focused on the lives of community members, sharing true tales of their experiences. Hosted by Chris Williams. (7 pm, The Secret Society, $10)
Tuesday, Nov 20
Deap Vally, Candace
The Los Angeles-based band headed up by guitarist Lindsey Troy and drummer Julie Edwards bring their frantic blend of shred-heavy blues rock back to town for a headlining show at Mississippi Studios. (9 pm, Mississippi Studios, $15-20)
Phosphorescent, Liz Cooper & The Stampede
Fresh off a stand-out performance at Pickathon this past summer, Alabama-born and Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Matthew Houck brings his infectious blend of indie rock, pop, and folk back to town in support of his new Dead Oceans-issued full-length, C'est la vie. (8:30 pm, Crystal Ballroom, $22-25, all ages)
Widows
Widows is an overflowing plateful of entertainment, piled high with juicy plot, buttery performances, and plenty of sweet genre pie. Director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave) co-wrote the twisty script with novelist Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl, Sharp Objects), and while the interconnected webs of Chicago’s crime underworld and its racially charged local politics contain more than enough intrigue, the performances are what’ll grab you. Standout performances include Cynthia Erivo and Elizabeth Debicki as women who discover their own agency in this world of crime, Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) as a crime boss turned politician; but Daniel Kaluuya as his enforcer brother is fearsomely magnetic here, tearing into his role with brutality and delight. (Various Theaters, see Movie Times for showtimes and location) NED LANNAMANN
Michael Franti
The Oakland-hailing singer-songwriter and poet swings through the Alberta Rose Theatre for a Q&A and screening of his movie Stay Human, along with an intimate acoustic set with support from Carl Young and Victoria Canal. (4 pm & 8 pm, Alberta Rose Theatre, $35-45)
Municipal Waste, High on Fire, Toxic Holocaust, Haunt
Last year, Trevor William Church of doom band Beastmaker dropped Luminous Eyes, the debut EP from his side project Haunt. Trading in Beastmaker’s Sabbathian riffs and tone for a crisper, more traditional heavy metal sound, Haunt blew many minds and garnered ecstatic critical praise. Luminous Eyes was so well received, Church turned Haunt into a full-fledged touring entity and recently released the full-length Burst into Flame, which is packed with expertly executed dual-harmony guitar riffs and catchy earworm melodies. With Haunt, Church effectively shows that pigeonholing metal musicians is typically a big mistake. (6 pm, Bossanova Ballroom, $24.50-28, all ages) ARIS HUNTER WALES
Autonomics, Gold Casio, Strange Hotels
Autonomics traffics in the kind of heartfelt, pop-tinged garage-rock meant to bang a few heads and spill a few beers. (9 pm, Doug Fir, $10-15)
Wednesday, Nov 21
Jorja Smith, Ravyn Lenae
Just a few months after being featured on the Black Panther soundtrack, over the summer, English R&B singer/songwriter Jorja Smith dropped her debut LP, Lost & Found. It’s a dreamy but grounded collection of songs, with Smith’s voice anchoring trip-hop beats and airy production. The 20-year-old musician probably has a long career ahead of her, but catch her tonight while her star’s still rising. (8:30 pm, Roseland, $29.50-50, all ages) CIARA DOLAN
Re-run Theater: Daleks vs. Cybermen
The Hollywood’s monthly TV party presents for November a throwback that’s more like a light underhanded... toss-behind? We’re not tripping through the time vortex back to the scarfed days of the ’70s, or the pompadour’d ass-kickery of the late ’60s, but to the somewhat-recent 2000s, with a pair of Doctor Who episodes starring modern favorite David Tennant as the 10th Doctor, overseeing the first-ever battle royale between the show’s most recognizable villains, a battle that ends in what many fans consider one of the most heartbreaking finales of Doctor Who’s 50-plus year history. With British commercials adverts during the breaks. (7:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre) BOBBY ROBERTS
ZooLights
One of Portland's most beloved holiday traditions returns, transforming the Oregon Zoo into winter wonderland of illuminated, multicolored brilliance, featuring over a million lights creatively arranged throughout the zoo. (5 pm, Oregon Zoo, $12.95-17.95, all ages)
Jive Turkey Thanksgiving Disco Dance Party
One of Portland's sweatiest, most soulful, most ass-shaking holiday traditions returns to the Spare Room for 2018, as DJ Gregarious manhandles platters of a different kind, spinning the best of the boogie for those who choose their Thanksgiving feasts to take the form of the funk. Special for this year: A give a can, get a can exchange! Bring a can of non-perishable food gets a complimentary can of Montucky beer. (9 pm, The Spare Room, free)
Brooklyn Bust-Up
The Thanksgiving edition of Bar 33's new stand-up showcase features a feast of comedy, including a headlining set from Mohanad Elshieky, with support from Nariko Ott, Amanda Lynn Deal, Rochelle Cote, Chris Johnson, Jenna Vesper, and Benjamin Tier. (8 pm, Bar 33 Brooklyn, free)
Thanksgiving
Prostgiving!
Prost! presents the 2018 version of thair annual free Thanksgiving dinner, featuring over 100 pounds of turkey, as well as stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more, as well as other side dishes brought by patrons themselves. It is first come first serve, and once it's gone, it's gone, but Prost! will be serving from their regular menu all night, and lord knows there'll be plenty of beer even when there's no more taters to dish up. (6 pm, Prost! Portland, free)
My Father's Place Thanksgiving
One of Portland's most legendary bars is, once again, open on Thanksgiving and not really putting on any airs about it: If you want a turkey or ham dinner fixed up for you, they can do that. If you'd rather drink your Thanksgiving, they can do that too. (All Day, My Father's Place)
Doug Fir Thanksgiving
A traditional Thanksgiving turkey-focused feast, with options for both vegetarian and vegan palates, too. There's also going to be a special Thanskgiving cocktail menu, including mulled wine and warm drinks. Walk-ups are welcome, but if you wanna make sure you get a seat, RSVP. (11:30 am, Doug Fir, $25)
Verde Cocina's Thanksgiving Benefit
Verde Cocina opens its doors on Thanksgiving not only to provide families with the option of letting their kitchen cook up a completely gluten-free feast for you (a feast that can and will accomodate paleo, vegetarian, and vegan diets), but to help out the Oregon Food Bank, with 100% of the proceeds going to the organization. (11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm, Verde Cocina, $40-45)
Urban Farmer Thanksgiving
Executive Chef Matt Christianson wants anyone who feels like passing on that whole "cooking a Thanksgiving feast" thing to come hang out with him in the farmhouse-style pantry at Urban Farmer and enjoy his feast instead, with menu items including pull-apart white cheddar and garlic bread, braised octopus terrine, duck breast, roast turkey, pecan apple cake, and so much more. (noon, Urban Farmer, $65)
Thanksgiving Cruise
Of all the Thanksgiving dinners being served up across the city, this is the only floating one, with a buffet being offered as you and your family move down the Willamette river, accompanied by live piano. (11:30 am, Portland Spirit, $70)
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