Womxn's March & Rally for Action
Portland Womxn’s March has changed a lot since its inaugural 2017 run—and that’s a good thing. After posing for photos with cops in pussy hats, mysteriously losing thousands of dollars in donations, and making both trans women and women of color feel shut out from leadership, Portland Womxn’s March has been reborn as an inclusive, intersectional, and genuinely inspiring event. Show up and support your community, Portland. (Sun March 1, noon, PSU Park Blocks, free, all ages) ALEX ZIELINSKI

All Power to the People: Remembering the Legacy of the Black Panther Party in Portland
Presented by Vanport Mosaic, a local nonprofit dedicated to memory preservation and storytelling activism, All Power to the People: Remembering the Legacy of the Black Panther Party in Portland is a recurring event celebrating the history of Portland’s Black Panther Party. This one’s main event centers on Kent Ford, founding member of Portland’s ’60s-era chapter, who will regale attendees with some stories he earned while being of service to the Black community through activism, protection, and organizing free breakfasts and health clinics. (Sat Feb 29, 3 pm, St. Johns Library, free, all ages) JENNI MOORE

Isn't She Great: 9 to 5
The sheer size of 9 to 5’s popularity is hard to understand almost 40 years after the fact, but it was a monster. It would have easily been the highest grossing film of 1980—if The Empire Strikes Back hadn’t been released that same year. 9 to 5 is powered by the unexpectedly solid comic chops of Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton’s infectious theme, Dabney Coleman’s sweaty swagger, and the mind-altering imagery of Lily Tomlin as Snow White (complete with animated forest fauna conspiring to poison her boss). What’s even more amazing (and frustrating, and honestly, sorta depressing) is how relevant the film still is, and how distant our heroic trio’s dream of equal rights and equal pay remains. 9 to 5 already had bite. Somehow its teeth are even sharper now, and its comedy cuts even more painfully. (Fri Feb 28, 7 pm, Hollywood Theatre, $7-9) BOBBY ROBERTS

Wally Shoup & Friends, Halfbird, Olsen Twins Ghostlight Ensemble
The organizers of the PDX Jazz Festival really should slap their name and logo on to this showcase of Northwest experimental sounds. All the better to help encourage music lovers to head to No Fun and pay proper tribute to Seattle saxophonist Wally Shoup. Since the ’70s, Shoup has been turning jazz upside down and shaking it until all the change has fallen out of its pockets. His scrabbling, muscular solos have locked horns with fellow sonic explorers like Nels Cline and Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and walked away from the musical battle, bloodied and unbowed. (Sat Feb 29, 9 pm, No Fun, $8-10) ROBERT HAM

The I, Anonymous Show
If you love sick secrets, crazy rants, and side-splitting laughs, have we got a show for you! The I, Anonymous Show stars the fabulous Kate Murphy, who selects the wildest, strangest submissions from the beloved Mercury column and reads them live on stage. Joining Kate is a panel of whip-smart comedians—including the oh-so-funny Wendy Wiess, Dylan Carlino, and Lance Edward—who dissect these submissions with hilarious precision. If you’re looking for serious fun, the I, Anonymous Show is the place to be! (Wed March 4, 7:30 pm, Curious Comedy Theater, $10) WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY


MDC, The Breach, Bus Fights, The Wobblies, All Gonna Die
While MDC (Millions of Dead Cops, Millions of Damn Christians, Multi Death Corporation, etc.) frontman and founder Dave Dictor might not be the most famous name in punk rock history, his influence is among the most important. Forming in the early ’80s in San Francisco, MDC was among the earliest hardcore bands to confront homophobia, transgender rights, animal rights, and contribute to the then-unlikely alliance of punk rock and political activism. The Long Island-born singer has called Portland home since 1995, and continues to tour with MDC, albeit with an ever-changing lineup. Although over three decades have passed since Dictor first picked up a microphone, the issues he’s speaking out against are just as relevant, and his voice is just as powerful. (Fri Feb 28, 8 pm, Twilight Cafe & Bar, $10) SANTI ELIJAH HOLLEY

Thom Hartmann
The Hidden History of the War on Voting finds the left-wing presence on your radio dial exploring the strategies and tactics that conservative elites have used to silence disenfranchised citizens, along with the ways in which people can fight back through the ballot box. (Fri Feb 28, 7:30 pm, Powell's City of Books, free)

B.R. Mount & the Doubt, Postwar Radio, A.B. Corduroy
Fresh off the release of their 2019 album, Rumors of Light, Portland singer/songwriter B.R. Mount and his backing band head up a night of psych-tinged folk, blues, and indie rock, with Postwar Radio and A.B. Corduroy rounding out the bill. (Fri Feb 28, 9 pm, No Fun, $5)

Divers, Reek Minds, Fatal State, Over
Beloved Portland punk rock outfit Divers head out to North Portland for a birthday blowout show at the Kenton Club, with like-minded locals Reek Minds, Fatal State, and Over rounding out the proceedings. (Sat Feb 29, 8 pm, The World Famous Kenton Club, $5)

Thor, Stovokor, Pegasister
Dante's brings the Thor. Not the Norse god, or the Marvel ass-kicker, but the Canadian metal master, hitting Portland in support of his latest, Hammer of Justice. So who could you possibly put on a bill to support THOR? Oh, that's right. Portland's Klingon death metal warriors Stovokor, known for making even the stoutest headbanger experience bij. That'll do nicely. Q'aplah! (Sat Feb 29, 9 pm, Dante's, $10)

Samuel E-M & the Joyful Noise
Portland musician Samuel Eisen-Meyers and his backing band brings their soulful and upbeat blend of rock, blues, and pop down to the Jack London Revue for a late-night performance. (Sat Feb 29, 11:55 pm, Jack London Revue, $10)

Leap Day 2020!
Misdemeanor Meadows is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the once-every-four-years occasion, with stand-up comedy from Amy Phillips and a full-slate of live indie rock, honky-tonk, and folk-punk with Shouter, Pearl Handled Heart, and the Spirit of 97206. (Sat Feb 29, 7 pm, Misdemeanor Meadows, free)

Taylor Kingman, The Resolectrics
The frontman of the Hill Dogs brings his finger-picked-yet-crispy folk-rock and narrative-drivin lyrics to Bunk, with ample and welcome support from local all-stars the Resolectrics. (Sat Feb 29, 8:30 pm, Bunk Bar, $8)

Fresh Oyster Battle of the PNW
Nothing like arming some oysters and watching them go head to head in a battle to the dea... wait, no, that's not what "oyster battle" actually means, apparently. This oyster battle will be determined by your palate, and you'll have to choose whether Washington's oysters or Oregon's are better. (Sat Feb 29, 4 pm, Rogue Pearl Public House, free)

AC Sapphire, Rebekah Garibay, Weezy Ford
Rebekah Garibay and Weezy Ford lend their tremendous support to friend AC Sapphire as she throws a party celebrating the release of her latest single. (Sun March 1, 8:30 pm, Bunk Bar, $10)

New Move, Beauty Contest
Portland quintet New Move bring their doo-wop and R&B-inflected pop and rock sounds the latest installment of Sunday Sessions at Rontoms, with local indie rockers Beauty Contest rounding out the bill and celebrating the release of their latest single. (Sun March 1, 8 pm, Rontoms, free)

Dig a Pony's 2nd Annual Record Sale
Usually Dig a Pony showcases some of the best DJs the city has to offer, but today they're not only bringing a whole bunch of 'em together for one day, but those DJs aren't just spinning records, they're selling 'em too. Enjoy good grooves, and then pick up some sides from these DJs' personal collections. (Sun March 1, 2 pm, Dig a Pony, free, all ages)

Conscious Comedy for Community Cycling Center!
Portland's got a rich history of using comedy as a means to make the community a better place, and tonight is no exception, with Alberta Co-Op and Conscious Comedy coming together to present some of the city's finest improv talents as they use their quick wits and fertile imaginations to help support the Community Cycling Center (Sun March 1, 7 pm, Oregon Public House, $10, all ages)

The Zags, Time Thief, Quando Quando Quando
Fresh off the release of their 2019 album The Cliff, Portland power-pop purveyors the Zags make their way to Turn! Turn! Turn! to close out the weekend with a little help from Time Thief and Quando Quando Quando. (Sun March 1, 8 pm, Turn! Turn! Turn!, $5)

Parker Shper, Amenta Abioto
I just can’t shut my trap when it comes to Amenta Abioto, whose work is a fluid combination of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and African music. To see her perform live is a real treat—Abioto has been at the top of her game recently, having perfected her soul-stirring vocals, improvised song-construction, and spot-on comedic timing. (Tues March 3, 9 pm, No Fun, $7-10) JENNI MOORE

Kulululu, Nahh, Human Ottoman
Art-punkers Kulululu bring their shapeshifting sounds to the Liquor Store for a night of unique vibes, with support from Nahh and Human Ottoman. (Tues March 3, 9 pm, The Liquor Store, $8)

Frantarctica, Pluto Revival, Gul-Dukat, Mare
The ragged, dirty punk brought noisily into existence by Frantartica has had a longstanding presence in the Portland music scene, thanks to now-iconic outfits like Dead Moon, the Frances Farmer Gals, and Neo Boys. This ensemble places itself along that continuum with a mighty, sludgy heave, a basement show, and a cheap beer-fueled blend of anger and paranoia. (Thurs March 5, 8 pm, Turn! Turn! Turn!, $5) ROBERT HAM

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!