THURSDAY, SEPT 14
MUSIC–Undoubtedly, Mos Def is an icon of hip-hop culture these
days. Though some say he’s lost his core, you should see him if for no other reason,
out of a love of the music and a desire to understand him. Opener Slum Village is undoubtedly a good time as well. KD
Pine Street Theatre, 215 SE Ninth St,
232-7861, 8 pm, $25
FRIDAY, SEPT 15
GRAPHIC NOVEL–Remember Judd, the cartoonist from The Real World: San
Francisco? He’s written and illustrated a touching graphic novel about his
experiences with ex-roomie Pedro, who passed away from AIDS. Called Pedro
and Me, Judd will be on hand to talk and sign copies of his book (and
I’m sure questions about Puck will be allowed, as well). WSH
Judd Winick, Twenty-Third
Avenue Books, 1015 NW 23rd, 224-5097, 7:30 pm, free
SATURDAY, SEPT 16
BLUEGRASS— The only G-string you’ll see out here will be on an
old-fashioned banjo. A rare gathering of the some the west coast’s best string
instruments (and the musicians to play them), from blues slide guitar to dueling
banjos. A benefit for KBOO. PB
Pickathon, for directions visit www.pickathon.com,
9 am-midnight, $20
STREET FAIR–It’s official! The Northeast Alberta/Sabin area is quickly
becoming Portland’s most ethnically interesting neighborhood. So let’s celebrate
with the Alberta Street Fair featuring art, food, DJs, and the Portland
Mercury‘s own wicked craft booth. Afterwards, dance the night away with
the swinging salsa sounds of Pa’lante! WSH
Alberta Street Fair, From MLK to 33rd, 11-6 pm, free
Pa’lante, Alberta Station Ballroom, 1829 NE Alberta, 8-11 pm, all ages, $15
SUNDAY, SEPT 17
PLAY–The ever-effervescent Jean-Paul Sartre brings his particular brand
of knee-slapping existentialist humor to the stage. A lesbian, a journalist, and
a society woman are all caught in Hell. Back by popular demand. PB
No Exit, Imago Theatre, 17 SE Eighth, 2 pm, $16
MONDAY, SEPT 18
ART–If Martin Ontiveros was a musician, My Trash, Your Treasure,
would be a collection of his B-sides, outtakes, and alternate mixes. His vividly
painted robots, monsters, and monkeys have graced comics, kids’ books, and two
previous, wildly successful shows at Reading Frenzy. ST
Reading Frenzy, 921 SW Oak, 274-1449, 11-7 pm Mon-Sat, Sun 12-6pm, free
TUESDAY, SEPT 19
FILM—Sex: The Annabel Chong Story documents the life
of the woman who had sex with 251 men, all on film, to set a world record. More
than just a porn queen exposé, this excellent documentary exposes every
one of Annabel’s, ahem, parts. JS
Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st, 223-4515, see pg 37 for times
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20
MUSIC--Try to say the band name Trans Am without inserting the “motherfucking”
between the “Trans” and the “Am.” You can’t, can you? They deserve that serious
emphasis, because they fucking rock. JS
Pine Street Theater, 215 SE Ninth, 232-7861, $10 adv., $12 door, doors open
at 8:30
HIP HOP–Jurassic 5 is one of the coolest names for a band. And, their
name is reflective of their quality as well–doing new stuff but hanging on
to what’s good about the old. Be on time, because Beat Junkies are also
worth every second. KD
Roseland Theater, 8 NW Sixth Ave, 219-9929, $20 price,
9 pm