Stay safe out there, Portland! As always, get tested and stay home if you feel sick—and get your booster while it's hot. Speaking of omicron, we advise checking directly with venues for the latest updates—including health guidelines, postponements, and cancellations—before heading out.

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FRIDAY

FILM

Fallen Angels Past Event Like List
Wong Kar-wai’s dizzying, glittery Fallen Angels is the epitome of metropolitan cool. Following a crew of loners through the moody streets of Hong Kong at night, the story evolves to center a hitman, his business partner, and a mute troublemaker.
(Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy, $6)

MUSIC

Alcopops & Being Awone. Past Event Like List
Portland's own Alcopops serve up an evening of fuzzed-out power-pop alongside DIY indie rockers Being Awone.
(The Sïx, Sunnyside, $10)

Claud Past Event Like List
After leaving dream-pop duo Toast, singer-songwriter Claud set out to find the warmth of personal lyricism and beat-driven synth-pop. Claud will play in support of their debut album, Super Monster, which Phoebe Bridgers took notice of and released on her Saddest Factory label.
(Holocene, Buckman, $15)

ConesFest ’22 Past Event Like List
Enjoy an evening of jazz and hip-hop that benefits the Portland Pinecones Hockey Club, featuring performances by like-minded fusion artists Research & Development, Frank Irwin Quintet, and Dr. Magician.
(Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge, Boise, $10)

Dan Balmer Group Past Event Like List
One of only five musicians to be a member of both The Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame, guitarist Dan Balmer has cemented himself as a staple of the Portland jazz scene.
(The 1905, Boise, $15)

Family Mansion, Them Badgers, and Caleb & The Monsters Past Event Like List
Get a healthy dose of indie jams with Portland duo Family Mansion's sunny riffs and stompy rhythms after country-punks Them Badgers and Americana rockers Caleb & The Monsters.
(Kelly's Olympian, Downtown, $5)

George Colligan/Holly Resnick Duo
Past Event Like List Unwind from the work week with a relaxing evening of modern jazz soundtracked by vocalist Holly Resnick backed by pianist George Colligan.
(The 1905, Boise, $15)

Glitter Wizard with R.I.P Past Event Like List
The Bay Area quintet Glitter Wizard brings their heavy blend of psych-tinged glam tunes to Portland for a night of loud-ass freak-rock. Plus, you can count on like-minded hard rockers R.I.P to start the night off with a bang.
(Mississippi Studios, Boise, $12)

LastLight with City of Industry, Blightmaker, Alum Occulta, and Magdalene
Past Event Like List OC-based hardcore super-group LastLight will get you moving with their heavy-hitting melodic anthems inspired by old-school punk, following sets by local hardcore groups City of Industry, Blightmaker, Alum Occulta, and Magdalene.
(Hawthorne Theatre, Hawthorne, $10)

Local Roots Present: Hiroki Liam, St. John, and Danni Lee
Past Event Like List Three supremely talented West Coast players are set to come together for the Local Roots Residency hosted by Robert Richter and Ronnie Carrier. Portland's own Hiroki starts things out with groovy rock that will bring good vibes and good times. LA-based singer-musician Liam St. John stops by with his explosive blues-tinged alt-rock after a successful stint on The Voice and release of his first single "OZARK." Then, stick around to witness multi-instrumentalist Danni Lee show off her rule-breaking tunes which combine comedy and electric ukulele jams.
(Al's Den, West End, $10)

Lost Ox with Swindler Past Event Like List
Portland's own Lost Ox fuses Americana, funk, and rock into one big sonic monstrosity full of shredding guitar solos and addictive basslines. Like-minded Seattleites Swindler hold down the opening slot.
(Star Theater, Old Town Chinatown, $12)

ore., Lesser Demons, and Bovine
Past Event Like List Local indie rock bands ore., Lesser Demons, and Bovine bring you an evening of dreamy shoegaze, swirling psychedelia, and roaring garage rock.
(No Fun, Buckman, $8)

Pura Vida Orquesta Past Event Like List
Hang out with the masterful musicians from the Latin and tropical music ensemble Pura Vida Orquesta who will be jamming salsa music through the night.
(Jack London Revue, Downtown, $15)

Rekless Kompany Past Event Like List
Tribute group Reckless Kompany will deliver a rowdy evening of classic country with an infusion of rock energy, delivering clever twists on your favorite songs.
(Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, North Portland, $10-$15)

The Flip, Public Pool, and Evolver Ocelot Past Event Like List
"Rockadelic funk hop" band The Flip meld together rock instrumentation with hip-hop flows for high energy jams that will pump up the crowd. Aquatic indie rockers Public Pool and smooth funk-rock pals Evolver Ocelot will get the party started.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $10)

The Gutters Record Release Show Past Event Like List
Longtime Portland duo The Gutters bring their British-influenced post-punk back for a hometown show to celebrate the release of their latest album.
(Turn! Turn! Turn!, Humboldt, $5)

Vintage Soul Past Event Like List
Portland's own Vintage Soul are a talented mix of musicians who come together to make funky blues anthems.
(McMenamins White Eagle Saloon, Eliot, $12)

VISUAL ART

Celebration of Creativity Past Event Like List
This longstanding free event offers over 90 regional artists the opportunity to display and sell their work. Visitors are encouraged to engage with a range of events over the four-day celebration, including a juried fine art show, live music by the jazz duo Blackburn & Duthie, a “Meet the Artists” reception, and a performance by pianist Kenn Willson.
(Southminster Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, free)

DRAG

RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
Past Event Like List The 14th season of RuPaul's Drag Race has already seen Lizzo and Alicia Keys as guest judges, so we're excited to see what else the producers (and queens) have in store. Sashay your way to the bar for viewing parties every Friday.
(Scandals, West End, free)

SATURDAY

FUN

Saturday Morning Cartoons Past Event Like List
Relive your childhood as this cinema-themed cafe serves up a morning of new and old cartoon classics with their favorite sugary cereals, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches.
(The 4th Wall PDX, Buckman, free)

MUSIC

2000's Dance Flashback Past Event Like List
Party like it's the year 2000 with a flashback dance party of wide-ranging hits from the likes of Britney Spears, OutKast, Beyoncé, and The Killers.
(Lola's Room, West End, $10)

A Tribute to Stevie Wonder Past Event Like List
Portland's finest musicians come together to pay tribute to soul visionary Stevie Wonder by performing hits from his prolific catalog.
(Stage 722, Buckman, $15)

Babytooth, Self Care, and Neuma Past Event Like List
Local four-piece Babytooth weaves cosmic folk stylings into aughts-inspired indie rock full of powerful vocals and compelling lyricism. Fellow Portlanders Self Care and Neuma will add some bedroom pop into the mix.
(Kelly's Olympian, Downtown, $5-$7)

Blair Borax, Eric Stalker, and Corinne Sharlet
Past Event Like List Emotional folk tunes will be delivered by songbird Blair Borax, who will also be celebrating the release of her first single and soon-to-come debut album, Keep Walking. Singer-songwriters Eric Stalker and Corinne Sharlet will start off the night with some poetic Americana.
(Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge, Boise, $15)

Collective Nation Past Event Like List
Collective Nation will get you on the dancefloor with lively covers of top 40 bangers from Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Maroon 5, and more.
(Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, North Portland, $10-$12)

Doink!, Yuckgod HD, and Julia Logue Past Event Like List
Eugene-based hip-hop quartet Doink! spit quick narrative rhymes backed by nostalgic soul rhythms. Rap duo Yuckgod will start off the night with their harmonious blend of rap and indie rock alongside neo-soul vocalist Julia Logue.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $10)

Expansion Fundraiser: Dead Animal Assembly Plant + Photona
Past Event Like List Help raise money for the beloved Coffin Club with industrial metal thrashers Dead Animal Assembly Plant followed by a set from synthy electro-rock trio Photona as well as some darkwave jams from DJ Crankenstein.
(Coffin Club, Buckman, $13-$15)

Jujuba - Funky Afrobeat Dance Party Past Event Like List
Portland-based 10-piece ensemble Jujuba churns out Afrobeat tunes made for dancing. Their sound, which blends West African and Cuban percussion with an energetic rhythm section and passionate horns, will have you moving your feet in no time.
(Goodfoot, Kerns, $12)

Local Roots Present: Aline & Wes, Shadow Sway, and Erin Westfall Past Event Like List
Hosts Robert Richter and Ronnie Carter welcome a gaggle of Oregon and Washington-based musicians as a part of the Local Roots series. The evening will start out with the illuminating sounds of Seattle rock duo Aline & Wes, who braid together their musical talents into soulful tunes full of electric riffs and poignant lyrics, that are just as fresh as they are timeless. Indie folk pair Shadow Sway will follow with their tender storytelling and sparse acoustic melodies. To close, Salem singer-songwriter Erin Westfall will churn out folk-pop serenades inspired by her idols Joni Mitchell and St. Vincent.
(Al's Den, West End, $10)

Lunch & Soul with Tyrone Hendrix Remind Like List
Let Portland-based drummer, composer, and producer Tyrone Hendrix add some soul to your lunch hour with jams inspired by classic R&B favorites such as Prince and Stevie Wonder.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, free)

Sit Pretty, MoonFuzz, and NINE:FORTY:PM
Past Event Like List Feline-loving, David Lynch-influenced pop quartet Sit Pretty come out to support their new EP, The Out Crowd Seven Inch. Psychedelic indie rock trio MoonFuzz kick things off alongside moody shoegazers NINE:FORTY:PM.
(No Fun, Buckman, $8)

The Libertine Belles Past Event Like List
The Portland-based Libertine Belles churn out original songs and old standards alike, all with their signature vintage jazz style.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $10)

PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE

TransVergence: A Trans & Non-binary Community Dance Party
Past Event Like List Join the debut of Portland's first and only trans and non-binary dance party, which will feature DJ Gender_Genre spinning nothing but dance gems all night long. Learn some new moves from a sensational lineup of local trans and enby go-go dancers, plus a new specialty cocktail menu created exclusively for the event. Anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ is welcome, but priority will be extended to trans/non-binary/BIPOC folks. 
(The Queen's Head, Old Town-Chinatown, $10)

Tropitaal Desi Latino Soundclash with DJ Anjali, The Incredible Kid, and JMAY the DJ Past Event Like List
Tropitaal blends Latin American tropical sounds with rhythms from India to create a unique sound that will perfectly soundtrack this dance party. Resident DJs Anjali, The Incredible Kid, and JMAY will spin sets with a focus on Latin, Caribbean, and South Asian music.
(Goodfoot, Kerns, $12)

Video Dance Attack: '70s vs '80s
Past Event Like List Dance the night away like you're in a music video. This special '70s vs '80s edition Video Dance Attack will dig into the archives for the most popular music videos from both eras.
(Mission Theater, Northwest Portland, $8)

SHOPPING

Portland Saturday Market
Past Event Like List The time-honored weekend institution Portland Saturday Market has survived the pandemic and will once again feature over 150 local vendors with handmade wares and an international food court with dishes from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Greece, Poland, South America, and fan-favorite elephant ears. 
(Portland Saturday Market, Downtown, free)

VISUAL ART

Dan Nelken Artist Talk Past Event Like List
Dan Nelken’s project HeadStrong: The Women of Rural Uganda uses writing and photography to research and reveal the lives of working women in rural Uganda, drawing attention to their challenging, gender-defined working conditions and the financial obstacles they face. Nelken partnered with award-winning Ugandan writer Beatrice Lamwaka to gather these compelling stories in local dialects, forgoing unneeded adaptation for Western audiences.
(Blue Sky Gallery, North Park Blocks, free)

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

International Women's Day Hike
Past Event Like List In celebration of "women's cultural, political, and social achievements, as well as to raise awareness about the importance of having good physical and mental health through the frequent practice of outdoor activities," Forest Park Conservancy, Post 58, and Vive NW will lead a hike through Forest Park. All participating hikers will also get the chance to win a Fjällräven hip pack.
(Forest Park, free)

SUNDAY

ACTIVISM & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Peace in Ukraine Rally Past Event Like List
Veterans For Peace chapter 72 and non-violent civil disobedience movement Extinction Rebellion PDX (XRPDX) invite allies to join them in calling for peace in Ukraine. This event is part of a larger global day of action to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Signs will be provided, or y9ou can make and bring your own.
(Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown, free)

COMEDY

Hello Sucker! A Comedy Showcase
Past Event Like List Hosts Joyce Nance and Todd Basil present a diverse range of stand-up for this event, centering POC, queer, and women comics (plus the occasional straight white guy). Seth Allen, Thomas Lundy, Patti Mansbach, and Birungi will be bringing the laughs for this warm, inclusive, and welcoming evening.
(Dig a Pony, Buckman, $8)

FILM

Not Content To Be Contained: Work by the Cinema Unbound Awardees 2022 Past Event Like List
This weekend matinee programming marks the reopening of Whitsell Auditorium and includes films by the nonconformist, boundary-breaking directors nominated for Cinema Unbound awards. These awards are presented by the Northwest Film Center to diverse directors whose work expands viewer perspectives and embraces exploration. On the schedule is mockumentary The Nowhere Inn from creative powerhouses St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein (Sat Mar 5), animated sci-fi comedy The Mitchells Vs. The Machines (Sat Mar 5), and the 2021 Northwest Film Center Sustainability Labs Showcase (Sun Mar 6).
(Whitsell Auditorium at the Portland Art Museum, South Park Blocks, $10-$12, Saturday-Sunday)

World of Henna Film Screening and Fundraiser
Past Event Like List This documentary reveals the ancient, illustrious history of henna, from creative home application to the most decorative of Indian weddings. The event will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, plus a discussion of the documentary's next chapter, World of Henna: Morocco. (All proceeds from this screening will help fund the follow-up film!)
(Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy, $15)

MUSIC

Andrew Oliver and His Buddies Past Event Like List
Portland-based pianist Andrew Oliver will play a mix of ragtime and jazz of the 1920s with a rotating group of musicians.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $10)

electric.kitchen
Past Event Like List Bay Area duo electric.kitchen brings you an evening of experimental electronic music and visuals inspired by the pandemic isolating of the past two years, and what it means to reconnect. Experience cathartic soundscapes through a wide range of synths and handmade electronics, accompanied by abstract visuals from video artist Dirty Bill.
(Star Theater, Old Town-Chinatown, $10)

Gospel Brunch with Saeeda Wright Past Event Like List
Portland is famous for how seriously it takes its brunch, so there's no shortage of delicious options, but there aren't too many other brunch choices where a vocal powerhouse like Saeeda Wright serenades you with some energizing gospel tunes.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $15)

MULTI-DAY

FILM

32nd Annual Cascade Festival of African Films
Past Event Like List This local film festival, which shows African films made by African filmmakers and encourages Western viewers to engage authentically with African cultures, will offer a mix of in-person and virtual screenings this year. The program, which lasts for over a month, includes acclaimed films like Ephraim Asili’s The Inheritance, Sundance favorites like Suzannah Mirghani Al-Sit, and many others. 
(Virtual, free, Friday-Saturday)

After Yang Past Event Like List
This buzzy A24 film follows Jake (played by Colin Farrell), whose daughter's closest confidant is an android named Yang. When Yang malfunctions, it's up to Jake to repair him—but he faces a shift in identity and familial conflicts along the way.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, $8-$10, Friday-Sunday)

The Batman Past Event Like List
In the latest installment of Batman's spooky hijinks, a sadistic killer leaves a trail of riddles and clues in Gotham City. Robert Pattinson stars as a slightly more emo version of the classic hero, while Zoë Kravitz flicks her powerful tail as Catwoman.
(Cinema 21, Nob Hill, $8-$11, Friday-Sunday)

Great Art on Screen Past Event Like List
This documentary series investigates the impact of historically innovative art masters. The 2022 series will explore a wide range of art history, including the works of Modigliani, Napoleon's relation to art and power, and overlooked Impressionist masterworks.
(CoHo Theater, Northwest Portland, $7-$15, Friday-Sunday)

Kagemusha in 35mm Past Event Like List
From legendary director Akira Kurosawa, this epic film tells of a petty thief recruited to impersonate an aging warlord. When the warlord passes away, the imposter takes over in the powerful ruler's stead, leading to tests of strength, faith, and acuity in the face of rival clans.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, $8-$10, Saturday-Sunday)

Oscar Shorts 2022 Past Event Like List
See this year's Oscar-nominated short films in three different categories—animation, documentary, and live action—so you can impress your family or housemates with educated predictions on Hollywood's biggest night (Sun Mar 27).
(Living Room Theaters, West End, $7.50, Friday-Sunday)

EXHIBIT

Grace, Grit and Gaman: Japanese American Women through the Generations Past Event Like List
In this multigenerational exhibit, you'll learn about the challenges and triumphs of Japanese American women. The stories shared via diaries, letters, family photos, and oral histories highlight the women's grace, grit, and gaman (perseverance in Japanese) as they arrive and put down roots in a foreign land, get sent to concentration camps during WWII, fight for equal rights, and more.
(Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Old Town-Chinatown, $8, Friday-Sunday)

EXPO

2022 Oregon Agate and Mineral Society 70th Annual Gem and Mineral Show: Stories in Stone
Past Event Like List Celebrate 70 years of all that glitters and gleams with the Oregon Agate and Mineral Society at their annual gem and mineral show. This free event includes live demonstrations, mineral, gem, and jewelry sales, thunderegg cutting, rock identification, and a raffle, plus educational exhibits and other family-friendly activities.
(OMSI, Central Eastside, free, Friday-Sunday)

VISUAL ART

Alex Proba: Gemstone Groceries Past Event Like List
Alex Proba is the founder of Portland- and Brooklyn-based design house studioPROBA, creating everything from Google's basketball court to a large-scale mural for Dropbox's headquarters. This new exhibition from the artist/designer centers color, pattern, and sensory delight in paintings and wall sculptures.
(Stephanie Chefas Projects, Central Eastside, free, Friday-Saturday)

Feeling Documents: A Liberated Archives Experience
Past Event Like List Feeling Documents: A Liberated Archives Experience, presented by Don’t Shoot Portland, creates a chronology of art within political movements, illustrating the ongoing convergence of music, aesthetics, culture, and social justice. As part of the University of Oregon's Center for Art Research (CFAR) program series Habits of Denial, this installation includes robust research, exhibitions, and access-themed programming.
(HOLDING Contemporary, Pearl District, free, Friday-Sunday)

Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts 2017-19 Past Event Like List
This exhibition showcases the fifteen artists honored with Hallie Ford Fellowships in the Visual Arts from 2017-2019, including Corey Arnold, Avantika Bawa, Pat Boas, Bruce Burris, Julie Green, James Lavadour, Niraja Cheryl Lorenz, Elizabeth Malaska, Demian DinéYazhí, and Harrell Fletcher. Stop by on Saturday for Oregon Contemporary's open house. 
(Oregon Contemporary, Kenton, free, Friday-Sunday)

Mizna Wada's Kowaii Club II: Neon Past Event Like List
Japanese illustrator Mizna Wada "materializes creepy and cute girls by using various techniques," including drawing, painting, paper cutting, print gocco, and cloth doll making.
(Nucleus Portland, Alberta, free, Friday-Sunday; closing)

Possessions, Possessions a solo exhibition by Olivia Faith Harwood Past Event Like List
Harwood’s inaugural solo exhibition features a series of paintings that reflect on "the burdens of adolescent dilemmas, shame, and the deconstruction of identity," often leaning on references to the occult and feminist horror tropes.
(Fuller Rosen Gallery, Northwest District, free, Friday-Sunday)

System as Object Past Event Like List
Created by Portland-based sound/installation artist Crystal Cortez (aka Quartez), sound/intermedia artist Francisco Botello, audio/visual artist Benjamin Johnson, and AAPI multi-disciplinary artist General QU, this installation functions as a site-specific, generative, and regenerative entity, transforming itself without any outside intervention. Auditory and visual decomposition will occur over the entity's one-month lifespan. System as Object will conclude with a final performance and deactivation.
(Oregon Contemporary, Kenton, Friday-Sunday)

We Had Jazz
Past Event Like List A collection of 30 images by local photographer Carl Henniger depicts Portland's golden age of jazz, circa 1948-1956. During this era, Henninger photographed the likes of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Count Basie for Down Beat magazine.
(Collins Gallery Central Library, Downtown, free, Friday-Sunday)