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Monday, July 1
Eddie Izzard
The legendary English comedian and actor returns with Wunderbar, marking his first Portland performance since his massive Force Majeure tour rolled through town in 2015. (Mon-Tues July 1-2, 8 pm, Keller Auditorium, $50.25-67.25)
Khalid, Clairo
It must frustrate the hell out of R&B singer/songwriter Khalid Donnel Robertson that thereâs a bloviating, so-called producer/DJ with a similar stage name, pulling focus and streaming dollars as a result. Talent will surely out as Khalidâs latest album Free Spirit runs laps around his namesake competition, buoyed by heartfelt, often soaring vocal performances and some stunning production assists from the Haxan Cloak, Disclosure, and Stargate. (Mon July 1, 7:30 pm, Moda Center, $46.50 & Up) ROBERT HAM
Priests, Sons Of An Illustrious Father, Collate
Priestsâ 2017 album Nothing Feels Natural was lauded far and wide as a potent post-punk missive from a promising new politically minded D.C. band. And it was! It was good. But this yearâs follow-up, The Seduction of Kansas, is such a large leap forward in terms of sonics and style, itâs almost like youâre listening to a different Priests. In a way, you are. In between the two albums, bassist Taylor Mulitz left the band amicably, which the other members likened to âsawing off the fourth leg of a chair and rebuilding it to balance on three.â That balance is evident throughout The Seduction of Kansas, which is bigger, brighter and more nuanced than its predecessor, with a little more pop sensibility strutting around Priestsâ punk snarl. (Mon July 1, 8 pm, Polaris Hall, $15-18, all ages) BEN SALMON
Crys Matthews, Heather Mae, JJ Jones, Joe Stevens, Katie Kuffel
Renowned social justice activists and singer/songwriters Crys Matthews and Heather Mae bring "The Singing OUT Tour" to the Alberta Rose Theater stage along with support from JJ Jones, Joe Stevens, and Katie Kuffel. (Mon July 1, 8 pm, Alberta Rose Theatre, $18-22)
Graveshapes, Adam & the Molecules, The MFA
Newly-minted Portland garage punk outfit Graveshapes head up a hometown show at the Twilight Bar, with Adam & The Molecules and the MFA on hand to round out the bill. (Mon July 1, 8:30 pm, Twilight Cafe & Bar, $5)
Tuesday, July 2
B-Movie Bingo: Road House
Your monthly opportunity to literally check off a bingo card full of B-movie clichés! And holy shit if ever a movie was going to score a blackout before the third reel, it's Patrick Swayze's glistening, bar bouncing epic, Road House. An intoxicating combination of zen philosophy and repugnant redneck dipshittery, Road House is legend, canon, and one of the purest examples of American myth captured on celluloid. Co-starring Sam Elliott as Ambulatory Stubble, Ben Gazzara as J.C. Penney, Marshall Teague as Prison Fuckmaster Emeritus Rip Throathole, and Kelly Lynch as Doc. (Tues July 2, 7:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre, $7-9) BOBBY ROBERTS
An Evening of Comedy Brilliance with Pallavi Gunalan
Relentless Splendor makes good on its name by presenting a night with "comedian and bioengineering badass" Pallavi Gunalan, with support from Corrina Lucas, Nariko Ott, and Ellen Doyle. Hosted by Riley McCarthy and Carson Crashley IV. (Tues July 2, 8:30 pm, Suki's Bar & Grill, $5)
Chase Atlantic
The rising Australian indie pop outfit headed up by Christian Anthony and brothers Clinton and Mitchel Cave comes back across the Pacific for a North American tour supporting their latest album, Phases. (Tues July 2, 8 pm, Crystal Ballroom, $18, all ages)
European Folk Tales
Artistic director of Chamber Music Northwest since 1981 and clarinet god David Schifrin takes a victory lap throughout this current summer festival seasonâhis penultimate one as director. This particular gig features not only Schifrin, but also incoming co-directors Gloria Chien on piano and Soovin Kim on violin performing intimate works all inspired by European folk traditions. In addition to music from BartĂłk and Tchaikovsky, the setlist includes a trio by Shostakovich written during World War II that finds the dour Russian in peak form, requiring a cello, violin, and piano to expertly channel tortured fear and anxious frenzy. (Tues July 2, 8 pm, PSU Lincoln Performance Hall, $10-62.50) BRIAN HORAY
Craven Rock
In Juggalo Country, journalist and author Craven Rock combines elements of investigative reporting, music history, and social commentary to chronicle his journey to the annual Gathering of the Juggalos festival, taking readers to the epicenter of the Juggalo movement, and revealing the supportive community lurking at the heart of the much-derided spectacle. (Tues July 2, 7:30 pm, Powell's City of Books, free)
Wednesday, July 3
The I, Anonymous Show
The long-running Portland Mercury column âI, Anonymousâ is famous for allowing readers to send in their most whacked-out rants and confessionsâanonymously and without being judged. NO LONGER! In The I, Anonymous Show, host Kate Murphy (a 2018 Mercury Genius of Comedy) will read some of the wildest, uncensored âI, Anonymousâ submissions ever, which will then be judged by our hilarious jury, who might end up sharing some confessions of their own! Ooh-la-la! (Wed July 3, 7:30 pm, Curious Comedy Theater, $10) WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Don't Shred on Me
Dig A Ponyâs annual patriotic shredding event is back in all its glory. Stop by the Eastside dance joint to shake your star-spangled booty to R&B soul squad Tribe Mars, psych punk supergroup Boink, and some selections from XRAY DJ Jen Oâs record collection. Boozy slushies, Jello shots, cookout grub, and sparklers provided, along with many other delights we left England for. (Wed-Thurs July 3-4, 8 pm, Dig a Pony, free) ALEX ZIELINSKI
MerĆ, Prolly Knot, Ryan Oxford
The rising local gloom pop outfit headed up by Mel Guérison, Rachel Anna Dial, Caroline Belk, Phillip Rogers, and Shawn Alpay head up a hometown show at Mississippi Studios. Portland-based R&B and Pop artist Prolly Knot (AKA Sam Pinkerton) and Portland-via-Ohio producer, composer and songwriter Ryan Oxford round out the bill. (Wed July 3, 9 pm, Mississippi Studios, $5)
Colin Jenkins, Charts, Jame
Some might know Colin Jenkins through his piano skills and harmonic hand in the Portland pop brigade Ages and Ages. A few less might know Jenkins through his solo material. Jenkins has built a sound full of kaleidoscopic synth juxtaposed by tight percussive beds, creating a world that feels palpably neon. The real thrill comes from Jenkins' vocal performance, often flanked by soft harmonies and guest vocalists. At times, his velvety pop timbre even evokes tamer moments of old Prince lines. (Wed July 3, 9 pm, Holocene, $8) ROBIN BACIOR
Kulululu, !mindparade, Salo Panto
Portland neo-psych and experimental garage rock outfits Kulululu, !mindparade, and Salo Panto head up a hometown show at the Doug Fir Lounge. (Wed July 3, 9 pm, Doug Fir, $10-12)
Thursday, July 4
Waterfront Blues Festival
Now in its 31st year, this annual celebration of the blues and the many musical styles that use that American artform as its foundation is one of the highlights of the summer concert calendar. The lineup for the 2019 edition feels aimed for the longtime stans with headliners including Trombone Shorty, Karl Denson, and Shemekia Copeland. But the weekend also boasts an impressively inclusive roster with the likes of Larkin Poe and Pam Taylor in the mix, and a tribute to the late Sister Rosetta Tharpe led by a team of local ladies. (Thurs-Sun July 4-7, noon, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, $20 & Up, all ages) ROBERT HAM
Fireworks!
You like things that explode, and the rest of us will just have to accept that. So I suspect youâll be at one of four places at roughly 10 pm: The waterfront (for the Blues Fest), Oaks Amusement Park, Fort Vancouver (just across the border in Washington), or a quick 45 minute drive south for the St. Paul Rodeo, which besides a fireworks display also offers a very fun parade (at 10 am) and a carnival with kickass tacos and broiled chicken. So get out there and watch things blow up, American! (Thurs July 4, 7 pm, Various Locations, free, all ages) WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Portland Craft Beer Festival
This year's edition of the Portland Craft Beer Festival grows a size bigger, with four days dedicated to the celebration of Portland's (many) contributions to beer culture. $25 admission includes a cup and 15 beverage tickets ($30 and 10 tickets if purchased at the door.) Come down and enjoy delicious food and andâof courseâbeers from some of the Northwest's very best. (Thurs-Sun July 4-7, noon, The Fields, $25-30)
Red White & Bollywood Day Party
DJ Prashant's been heading up the Jai Ho! Bollywood dance party for a very long time now, and he's gotten very, very good at it. Catch up with him today when he brings his array of global beats to the sun-soaked patio at the White Owl Social Club to celebrate immigrants, diversity, music, and dance on Independence Day. (Thurs July 4, 2 pm, White Owl Social Club, $12)
Portland Pickles vs. Corvallis Knights
The Pickles invite you out to Walker Stadium to catch the second game in a 4th of July doubleheader against their rivals from Corvallis. This time around, the teams will square off in a special exhibition game of "future baseball" based on a year 2050 MLB rulebook obtained by Dillon while time-traveling in the offseason. (Thurs July 4, 7:05 pm, Walker Stadium, $8 & Up, all ages)
Don't forget to check out our Things To Do calendar for even more things to do!
