Cry Babe, Deathlist, Spoon Benders, Elly Swope
It feels like I hear Cry Babe’s “Soft Honk” song everywhere I go, and I might. Not only is it a relatable, catchy, funny song about street harassment, but singer Anaïs Genevieve’s unusual contralto delivers the mundane tale with an unforgettable “Northern ballad” style of singing—like Morrissey, but punk, and all her own. The indie rock three-piece is locally beloved for their unique, soft punk approach, which sometimes touches on baroque pop (like on “Picard,” from their 2019 EP Be Cool). Their sound is immediately identifiable and usually a welcome earworm. This show is your last chance to see Cry Babe before they embark on a West Coast tour, and the first chance to grip their new 7’’ from Drunk Dial Records. (Sun Jan 12, 8 pm, The Liquor Store, $7) SUZETTE SMITH

Girl Fest: Comedy Happy Hour
The 2020 installment of Girl Fest branches out into comedy via this happy hour showcase at the Hallowed Halls, featuring sets from Portland comedians Kate Murphy, Becky Braunstein, and more. (Sat Jan 11, 5 pm, The Hallowed Halls, $10, all ages)

Bitches in the Beehive, Kiki & the Dowry, June Magnolia
A trio of up-and-coming local outfits holds court at Holocene to open up the new year with a dynamic array of blues- and psych-tinged folk-rock. (Wed Jan 15, 8:30 pm, $8)

Jeanines
The Brooklyn-based group Jeanines play indie pop the way it was meant to be heard: in short jangly bursts, wasting no time in giving you a melodic hook and heartfelt lyric to latch onto. The duo’s focus and attack are precise and direct, meaning the longest song on their self-titled debut just barely creeps past the two-and-a-half-minute mark. Theirs is the kind of music that sounds best when heard on a 7” single packaged in a roughly folded paper sleeve, but it will surely sound just as good when played live and in person. (Sat Jan 11, 9 pm, Firkin Tavern, free) ROBERT HAM

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Dakota Theim, Stoner Control, Mask & Marrow
A trio of rising local acts get full run of the Bunk Bar stage to help keep 2020 vibrant and new-sounding. (Fri Jan 10, 8:30 pm, Bunk Bar, $10)

T.G.I.F. (Thank Gawd it's Funky)
The Spare Room's newly-minted 2nd Friday disco dance party kicks of the decade on a funky note with help from selectors Zsa Zsa, Cee White, Jeff Yarbrough, Quidity, and OV1. (Fri Jan 10, 9 pm, The Spare Room, $10)

The Vardaman Ensemble, Playboy Smooth, Library Studies
The Vardaman Ensemble, Playboy Smooth, and Library Studies link up for a night of electronic experimentations at No Fun. (Fri Jan 10, 9 pm, No Fun, $5)

The Hague, Salo Panto, Depth Charge, Alpine Lakes
Local garage-psych outfit Salo Panto brings their soulful rock out to Kenton Club to celebrate the release of their latest EP. Portland indie rockers The Hague and Alpine Lakes and Washington's Depth Charger bring their own flavors to the proceedings. (Fri Jan 10, 8 pm, The World Famous Kenton Club, $7)

That's What She Said: Happy New Queers!
Kick-start the new year while laughing out loud to a lineup of hilarious queer feminist comedy with a futuristic theme, featuring performances from Brooks, Berlyn Lee, Oliver Warfield, Quinne Salameh, Samhita Reddy, Sarah B., Shannon Sales, and more.  All proceeds from this event will benefit Wild Diversity. (Sat Jan 11, 7:30 pm, Siren Theater, $10)

Hippie Death Cult, Ice Princess
Pigs hate this stoner rock band's '70s vibe. Find out why! (Sat Jan 11, 8:30 pm, Bunk Bar, $7)

Michael Allred, Laurie Allred, Ben Saunders
In BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns, & Moonage Daydreams, Michael and Laurie Allred present readers with a colorful graphic memoir detailing David Bowie's journey obscurity to fame, while also chronicling the rise and fall of his larger-than-life alter ego, Ziggy Stardust. The Allreds will be joined in conversation by Ben Saunders, director of the University of Oregon’s Comics and Cartoon Studies program. (Sat Jan 11, 2 pm, Powell's City of Books, free)

Mr. Wrong, Ex-Kids, Trash, All Hits, DJ Sonic Medusa
Mr. Wrong and Ex-Kids are two Portland-based rock outfits whose Bandcamp pages both include the word “snotty.” Tonight, post-punk trio Mr. Wrong celebrate the release of their sophomore record Create A Place, the follow-up to 2017’s Babes In Boyland. Along with Portland punk rockers Trash and All Hits, Ex-Kids are a big draw. The quartet will hopefully play some punky power jams from their 2018 EP Don’t Grow Up, like the fuzzy and rebellious “Vitriol Anthem” (a rigorous rock track peppered by the bandmates’ maniacal laughter in its last 30 seconds), the poppier “Bruise Cruise,” and the appropriately titled “Theme Song.” (Sat Jan 11, 7:30 pm, Black Water Bar, $8, all ages)

Yes Masters, Suicide Notes, Lord Master
Pacific Northwest music scene staple Kurt Bloch (Filthy Friends, Young Fresh Fellows) brings his Seattle-based punk and power pop outfit down the I-5 for a rare Portland performance at the Fixin' To. Portland's own Suicide Notes and Lord Master round out the bill. (Sat Jan 11, 8 pm, The Fixin' To)

Quiet!, The Screamin' Geezer,s The Jack London Trio
The Kenton Club presents a night of local psych and punk, with John Shirley's band Screaming Geezers celebrating the release of their Black October Records-issued self-titled album. (Sat Jan 11, 9 pm, The World Famous Kenton club, $5)

Tropitaal: A Desi-Latino Soundclash
DJ Anjali & the Incredible Kid set the Goodfoot floor on fire with a night of Tropitaal, blending the hottest sounds of India and Latin America together into one epic dance party. (Sat Jan 11, 9 pm, Goodfoot, $8)

Beauty Queen, Ancient Pools
Kate Iannitello brings a little bit of Maui and a whole lot of her "vintage" bedroom pop to Bunk Bar for a night of satin-smooth sounds. (Sun Jan 12, 8:30 pm, Bunk Bar, $8)

Sun Patio, Yellow Room, Bathrobe
Rising local acts Sun Patio, Yellow Room, and Bathrobe bring their slowcore, dream pop, and indie-rock sounds out to Rontoms to head up the latest installment of Sunday Sessions. (Sun Jan 12, 8 pm, Rontoms, free)

My Real Portland: The Lounge Show
The local podcast spotlighting comedy, storytelling, music, and art in the Portland community sets up shop at the Jade Lounge for another live taping, featuring stand-up from Stephanie Patricio (Minority Retort, About Something), storytelling by Christine McCrary (TellTale PDX), and live music from Matthew Puccio Jr. (Sun Jan 12, 6 pm, Jade Lounge, free)

The Rare Forms, Perfect Buzz, Bad Shadows
Seattle power-punk outfit the Rare Forms head down the I-5 celebrate the release of their new Casino Trash Records-issued album. Like-minded locals Perfect Buzz and Bad Shadows top off the all-ages proceedings. (Sun Jan 12, 8 pm, Black Water Bar, $8)

They Came from the Bins
Kickstand Comedy hosts the latest in this improv showcase that uses the Goodwill bins as a source of inspiration for off-the-top scenes of creativity and yes, madness too. Hosted by Michael Zimmer. (Tues Jan 14, 9 pm, Kickstand Comedy Space, $5, all ages)

Hyperbella, Veana Baby, Jessica Manalo
Phoenix-based quartet Hyperbella brings their intergalactic neo-soul to Portland in support of their self-titled debut. Veana Baby and Jessica Manalo lend their support. (Tues Jan 14, 9 pm, No Fun, $7)

Easy There Tiger, Idle Joy, Wax Statues
Local instrumental funk-rock outfit Easy There Tiger make their way back to Bunk, with help from their friends Idle Joy and Wax Statues. (Wed Jan 15, 8:30 pm, Bunk Bar, $8)

Glacial Fall, Downandwell, Has/Will
Local quartet Downandwell brings their shoegaze and post-rock sounds down to the Liquor Store's basement to play one final hometown show. Portland-via-Eugene post-punk outfit Has/ Will and local doom and post-metal duo Glacial Fall round out the bittersweet proceedings. (Wed Jan 15, 9 pm, The Liquor Store, $7)

Shannon Entropy, Rainbow Face, The Abnorms
Steeped in a wild mix of styles, Portland's Shannon Entropy extend beyond the parameters of so many other local pop-rock bands. (Thurs Jan 16, 8:30 pm, The World Famous Kenton Club, free)

Collate, Nylon, Miracle
A trio of top-notch Portland no wave and art-punk outfits unleash their latest in Kenton as part of an all-ages show at Speck's Records and Tapes. (Thurs Jan 16, 7 pm, Speck's Records and Tapes, free, all ages)

Starover Blue, Silver Medal, Young Elk
The Portland-via-San Jose dream-pop band comprised of Kendall Sallay and Dirk Milotz heads up a hometown show at Holocene that doubles as an EP release party for the latest from Silver Medal. (Thurs Jan 16, 8:30 pm, Holocene, $8-10)

There's even more to do in our Cheap, Free, & Fun calendar, and don't forget to check out our Things To Do calendar for even more things to do!