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FRIDAY

FILM

Eviction Representation for All presents Umberto D Past Event Like List
As an elderly pensioner struggles to secure food, shelter, and companionship during Italy’s postwar economic recovery, he notices that human kindness seems to have vanished in the face of rapid modernization. This heartbreaking neorealist film was directed by Vittorio De Sica (Bicycle Thieves). It's presented by Eviction Representation for All, a tenant-led initiative to bring right to counsel to Multnomah County eviction courts.
(Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy, $6)

MUSIC

Arietta Ward
Past Event Like List Arietta Ward brings her vocal power and lively energy to the stage accompanied by a talented trio of jazz musicians including pianist Michael Elson, bassist Damina Erskine, and drummer Brian Foxworth.
(The 1905, Boise, $15)

Ben Medler Quartet
Past Event Like List Trombonist Ben Medler will pay tribute to some of the finest jazz musicians of the 20th century including Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and many more.
(The 1905, Boise, $15)

Dancehall Days
Past Event Like List Local tribute band Dancehall Days play faithful renditions of an eclectic list of covers with their dazzling talent and crowd-pleasing energy. 
(Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, North Portland, $10 - $15)

Fir & Norwester Sky Past Event Like List
Start your weekend with some psychedelic Americana grooves brought to you by local six-piece Fir with an opening set from like-minded locals Norwester Sky.
(LaurelThirst Public House, Kerns)

Jacob Miller
Past Event Like List Minimalist pop aficionado Jacob Miller will take the spotlight with his timeless sound, rooted in American traditional music with inspiration from his home state of Wisconsin.
(Polaris Hall, Humboldt, $12)

Left Coast Country and Oregon Fryer Past Event Like List
Stomp your feet to an evening full of Americana, bluegrass, and country with two of the region's premier acts,  string band Left Coast Country and timeless bluesy jammers Oregon Fryer.
(McMenamins White Eagle Saloon, Eliot, $10)

MadgesdiqCEG & The Everyday Mystics with Wren the Band
Past Event Like List MadgesdiqCEG consists of silky vocals from CEG and smooth spiritual raps from her counterpart Madgesdiq. With their backing band The Everyday Mystics, they blend hip-hop with classic reggae and jazz sounds for socially conscious tunes that draw comparisons to the Fugees. Local soul-folk duo Wren the Band will join with their timeless relaxed melodies.
(Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge, Boise, $15)

Maya Elise & The Good Dream, Eric Stalker, and Presido Past Event Like List
Maya Elise & The Good Dream will play some hopeful folk songs off of their debut album, Songs For The Breakdown, which aims to be "a musical companion during a time where human connection, collective empathy, and artful expression feels paramount." Singer-songwriters Eric Stalker and Presido will start off the night with some poetic Americana.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $10)

MedEvil Madness Vol. 4, Knight 1
Past Event Like List The local annual mini-fest returns for its fourth installment, bringing two nights of full head-banging, shredding, and doom to two different locations. This first night will feature glamcore rockers Phantom High, psych stoner rockers From The Ages, and ground shaking grunge trio SkillDozer.
(The World Famous Kenton Club, Kenton, $10)

Mobilities Past Event Like List
Local quartet Mobilities bring their adventurous blend of rock 'n' roll, post-punk, and psych-rock back through Portland with progressive folk quartet Heirloom and fuzzed-out rockers LáGoon on hand to help put you in a good mood just in time for the weekend.
(Star Theater, Old Town-Chinatown, $10)

Ragged Hounds + Wilclone
Past Event Like List Sing along to your favorite folk-rock weirdo Neil Young's iconic hits with Ragged Hound, after a set from Wilclone, Portland's own Wilco tribute band.
(No Fun, Buckman, $8)

Raquel Lily & Cannibal Kids
Past Event Like List Pioneering Twitch streamer Raquel Lily began posting her intimate performances in 2017. She has since gained a huge following and worked with big names like Barry Gibb and John Legend. She will perform an IRL concert this time, alongside tropical-pop duo Cannibal Kids.
(Al's Den, West End, $10-$12)

Shaylee
Past Event Like List Portland's own Shaylee is an indie rock project that crafts elegant lush harmonies coined as "chamber rock." They'll hit the stage fresh off the heels of their new album, Short​-​Sighted Security.
(Mississippi Studios, Boise, $10)

Snarla, Skulburger, End Of Conflict, and Erik Anarchy. Past Event Like List
Mosh along to a high-energy night of local punk rock with Snarla, Skulburger (a Motorhead tribute band), End Of Conflict, and Erik Anarchy.
(Dante's, Old Town Chinatown, $10)

The Social Stomach, Crystal Quartez, Antemano, and Moss Wand Past Event Like List
Portland experimental pop project The Social Stomach will headline with support from sound/installation artist Crystal Quartez, droney post-punk creator Antemano, and cosmic synth-duo Moss Wand.
(The Sïx, Sunnyside, $10)

Tough Boy, Maggie Gently, and Pileup
Past Event Like List Tough Boy will bring some Elliott Smith energy to your weekend with some heartwrenching acoustic serenades. The '90s vibe will continue with nostalgic indie rock from Maggie Gently and Pileup.
(Kelly's Olympian, Downtown, $10)

PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE

"Come As You Are" - 90s Dance Flashback Past Event Like List
Party like it's 1999 with a flashback of wide-ranging hits from the likes of Nirvana, Snoop Dogg, TLC, Beastie Boys, and more.
(Lola's Room, West End, $10)

PERFORMANCE

Multiple Journeys: The Life and Work of Gómez-Peña
Past Event Like List This performance lecture tracks the history of post-Mexican writer, artist, and activist Guillermo Gómez-Peña's work through archival photographs, videos, audio, and other ephemera. The artist will place his work within sociopolitical and art historical contexts, and in harmony with the hybrid nature of his work, will perform an "epic poem/chronology" as part of the lecture. 
(Portland Art Museum - Kridel Grand Ballroom, South Park Blocks, $5)

The Love Boys Love Chris Estrada
Past Event Like List The Love Boys, Portland's premier love experts, will host this evening of stand-up, music, and relationship Q&A. Unconventional, boundary-pushing performances from TRON, Sam Whiteley, Shain Brenden and Wendy Weiss (both Willamette Week's funniest five comedians), and headliner Chris Estrada round out the first installment of this spankin' new late-night event series.
(Portland Center Stage, Pearl District, free)

COMEDY

Everything in Between Comedy Showcase Past Event Like List
This femme-focused comedy showcase offers an alternative to the all too typical white male lineups. Join in on the laughs at the 4th Wall, Portland's new cinema-themed cafe.
(The 4th Wall PDX, Buckman, $5)

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

COMEDY

Stoolhumpin' Past Event Like List
The longstanding tradition of the midnight comedy show continues with Stoolhumpin', a monthly performance of strong, straight-talking comedy acts. Hosted by Portland's Funniest Person 2019 winner Adam Pasi, Sam Whiteley, and Ryan Danley, the event also includes musical stylings by Tron, The Old Grape God.
(Beulahland, Kerns, free)

FILM

Isn't She Great: Dick Past Event Like List
When two teen girls (the incomparable Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst) sneak around the Watergate Motel one night in 1972, they stumble into an infamous political scandal. Soon they've become Nixon's dog-walkers, but they might have to save the Union, too. Presented as part of the Isn't She Great programming, this evening of laughs opens with a stand-up set from Anna Valenzuela (Comedy Central’s Roast Battle).
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, $8-$10)

Mulholland Drive Past Event Like List
When wholesome, perky Betty (Naomi Watts) lands in Hollywood with dreams of becoming a star, she meets a strange woman with amnesia. The pair search for answers across a dreamlike landscape in David Lynch's twisty, mysterious ode to LA.
(Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy, $6-$10)

Portland EcoFilm Festival: Indigenous Short Films Past Event Like List
Presented by the Portland EcoFilm Festival, this program highlights a range of Indigenous perspectives. A Song Often Played on The Radio follows two rivals in the New Mexican desert, while Land of The Yakamas meditates on the vital ancestral lands surrounding the Nch’i-Wàna (Columbia River) area, and the forces that threaten it. Our Story: The Indigenous-Led Fight to Protect Greater Chaco rounds out the program, documenting Navajo and Pueblo struggles to protect Greater Chaco lands.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, $8-$10)

NATURE

Owl Fest
Past Event Like List You'll have a hoot learning about all things owl at this festival which will include guided hikes, owl crafts, owl pellet dissection, informational tables and talks, and a close-up encounter with a live owl!
(Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Southwest Portland, free)

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

Acoustic Minds and Presidio
Past Event Like List Get ready for an adventurous night of local music headlined by the soulful dance-pop group Acoustic Minds after an ethereal set from singer-songwriter duo Presidio.
(Al's Den, West End, $10)

Cory Limuaco Trio Past Event Like List
This evening of local improvisational jazz goodness comes courtesy of drummer Cory Limuaco, bassist Ross Garlow, and pianist Matt Sazima.
(The 1905, Boise, $15)

Desert Shame, Grand Head, and Advisory
Past Event Like List "Western-wave" quartet Desert Shame brings you an evening of hard-hitting rock 'n' roll inspired by classic punk heroes like X, Gun Club, and The Ramones. Doom metal duo Grand Head and hard rockers Advisory will start the night out with a bang.
(McMenamins White Eagle Saloon, Eliot, $10)

Eyelids with Whisper Hiss
Past Event Like List Portland indie-rock band Eyelids will be celebrating the release of their latest album, Everything That I See, You See Better, which is their first with new member Victor Krummenacher (formerly of Camper Van Beethoven) and is produced by regular collaborator Peter Buck (R.E.M.). Arrive on time to hear dark-wave post-punk from Whisper Hiss.
(Doug Fir Lounge, Buckman, $13)

Jenny Don't And The Spurs Past Event Like List
Playing vintage country and western straight out of the lonesomest corners of mid-20th century America, Jenny Don't and her cohorts sound nothing like a museum piece; rather, there's grit, sadness, and an edge of danger to these rumbling-boxcar country songs.
(Polaris Hall, Humboldt, $15)

Julia Logue, Reb & The Good News, and Chibia Past Event Like List
Vocalist Julia Logue belts out neo-soul harmonies backed by a funky three-piece band. Jazzy quintet Reb & The Good News will start off the night alongside violinist/vocalist Chibia.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $15)

Low Dough Show: Jameson Rodgers
Past Event Like List Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jameson Rodgers prides himself on traditional country tunes that defy cliches and embrace grit. Expect to hear songs from his debut album, Bet You’re From a Small Town, including his wildly successful chart-topping debut single "Some Girls."
(Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, North Portland, $10-$15)

MedEvil Madness Vol. 4, Knight 2
Past Event Like List The local annual mini-fest returns for its fourth installment, bringing two nights of full head-banging, shredding, and doom to two different locations. This second night will feature melodic sludge quintet Die Like Gentlemen, psychedelic noise-makers Meterse, and thrash metalheads Manthus.
(High Water Mark, Woodlawn, $10)

Mic Crenshaw with YAWA and Jonny Cool
Past Event Like List Respected emcee, rapper, spoken word artist, poet, activist, and educator Mic Crenshaw will spit some powerful bars alongside improvisational singer-songwriter/producer YAWA and rapper Jonny Cool.
(Alberta Abbey, King, $10)

Natalie Bergman Past Event Like List
Natalie Bergman's psychedelic indie-folk is not exactly what you think of when you hear the words "contemporary gospel." Finding inspiration from growing up in church, her take on gospel music feels reminiscent of 1970s Christian singer-songwriters whose self-released outsider-folk albums helped to shape psychedelic music. Bergman will support her debut solo album, Mercy, out now on Jack White's Third Man Records label.
(Mississippi Studios, Boise, $15)

On The Mic: A Lip Sync Battle
Past Event Like List Lip sync for your life to support Momentum Workshops, a local job training program. Dressing up, dancing hard, and putting on a show is encouraged. Good luck, and DON'T fuck it up. 
(Kelly's Olympian, Downtown, $8-$12)

Piano Queen: Saint Syndrome Past Event Like List
Portland's only live-singing piano-playing drag queen Saint Syndrome will bring you an evening filled with classic covers, comedy, and original songs, all with her signature vintage grace and campy elegance.
(Star Theater, Old Town-Chinatown, $12)

Storie Grubb & the Avalanches, Plastic Origami, and Wormfarm
Past Event Like List Musical storyteller Storie Grubb will be backed by his band The Avalanches for some folk-rock jams with heavy influence from British post-punk. Local rockers Plastic Origami and Wormfarm will start the night off right.
(No Fun, Buckman, $8)

The Druthers + Mat Peluso
Past Event Like List Join local stars The Druthers for an evening of folk-pop tunes with infectious harmonies sung with dual vocalists after a set from singer-songwriter Mat Peluso.
(Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge, Boise, $10)

The Mutineers and Cosacchi Past Event Like List
The Mutineers will bring a little Americana blended with some alternative energy, giving those traditional tunes some grungy PNW attitude. Local singer-songwriter Cosacchi will join in with some alt-country greatness.
(Strum Guitars, Buckman, $10 suggested donation)

The Whags with Family Worship Center and Super Secret Band Past Event Like List
Seattle-based five-piece The Whags will bring their swirly psych-rock down I-5 for a night of soulful improvisations and funky grooves. Self-identified "cult-rock cohort" Family Worship Center and trippy experimental rockers Super Secret Band will support.
(The Fixin' To, St. Johns, $10)

PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE

Laffy Taffy Twerk
Past Event Like List DJ BNick will be spinning booty-busting twerk, trap, R&B, dancehall, and reggaeton to get you twerking all night long in "all ass-sorted flavors."
(Holocene, Buckman, $10-$15)

PERFORMANCE

Svetlana! Svetlana! Past Event Like List
Svetlana! Svetlana! melds Russian history and a skeleton cast of two actors to reveal an unorthodox, darkly funny romance. This world premiere by award-winning Portland playwright Dan Kitrosser channels a do-it-yourself spirit to reflect on death, love, loss, and human resilience.
(Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory, Pearl District, free)

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Power Positions Symposium Past Event Like List
This free event is jam-packed with thought-provoking presentations from leading thinkers on feminism, power, oppression, and the body. Presenters include Abigail Susik, Marietta Kosma, Isabella Tallman-Jones, Janelle Rebel, Kate McCallum, and Essie Somma. The symposium also includes a conversation between Sarah Stolar and Jessica Blinkhorn on sexuality, disability, and performance art, and a keynote address from ecosexual artists Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens. Planned Q&A sessions will encourage the audience to exchange ideas directly with speakers.
(Elisabeth Jones Art Center, Pearl District, free)

SUNDAY

FILM

Church of Film: The Little Mermaid Past Event Like List
A mermaid princess rescues a human prince in this Czechoslovakian New Wave take on the classic fairy tale. With otherworldly design by Esther Krumbachova (Daisies) and a score by Lubos Fiser (Valerie and Her Week of Wonders), director Karel Kachyna's vision is ethereal, but darker and ultimately more tragic than the Disney version.
(The Red Fox, Humboldt, free)

Trailermania Past Event Like List
Self-described film geek Greg Hamilton leads the way on an exploration of rare 16mm movie trailers and television spots. Spanning the '30s through the '70s, the Trailermania collection includes everything from big-name flicks to forgotten B-movie bombs.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, $8-$10)

MUSIC

Cyrus Nabipoor Past Event Like List
Accomplished Portland-based trumpet player Cyrus Nabipoor incorporates jazz traditions into rock and pop music, showcased on instrumental covers such as The Smiths' "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out." He’ll stop by jazz hot spot The 1905 for a hometown show with his band, which includes saxophonist Leon Cotter, guitarist Dan Balmer, bassist Garrett Baxter, and drummer Micah Hummel.
(The 1905, Boise, $15)

Davi & Chitty Past Event Like List
Get your dose of vintage soul and R&B for the week from local vocalist duo Davi & Chitty.
(Alberta Street Pub, King, $8)

DJ Kitty McKlaine
Past Event Like List PNW native Kitty McKlaine will soundtrack your Sunday afternoon with '80s synth-pop, dance, and contemporary electronic tunes pulled from her extensive vinyl collection.
(Produce Row Cafe, Central Eastside, free)

El Gordo Past Event Like List
Local duo El Gordo invites you to move to some earth-shaking sounds as they play their signature style of rock that take cues ranging from "Sinatra to Spinal Tap."
(Dante's, Old Town-Chinatown, $15)

NATURE

Ecosexuality Tour with Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens Past Event Like List
Facilitated by groundbreaking sex educators Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens, this day of ecosexuality exploration will include a meet and greet, grounds walk, ecosexuality sidewalk clinic, film screening, presentation, and book signing. Join in to learn more about ecosex art, theory, practices, and activism.
(Elisabeth Jones Art Center, Pearl District, free)

SHOPPING

Midnight Market Past Event Like List
This market encourages the unexpected, showcasing a wide variety of vendors offering art, floristry, tarot, cocktails, and more. Don't be fooled by the 'midnight' name—the event's 1-5 pm schedule sounds like an easy-breezy spring afternoon.
(The Midnight PDX, Sunnyside, Free)

VISUAL ART

Miller Family Free Day Past Event Like List
Free opportunities to view Frida Kahlo's paintings don't come along every day. At this month's Miller Family Free Day, you can see Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism Past Event Like List (timed-entry ticket reservations highly recommended) and catch up on the rest of the museum's current offerings, too. Sharita Towne’s screening of Albina Queens II will be on view from 12-2 pm, and fresh merchandise from local artists can be found in the Numz Bodega Past Event Like List .
(Portland Art Museum, South Park Blocks, free)

COMEDY

BIPOC Improv Jam Past Event Like List
Join Black, Indigenous, and other people of color to learn about improv comedy! This event emphasizes fun and connection, and no expertise is needed to attend. Not interested in trying improv comedy yourself? Attendees are welcome to simply sit back and enjoy the show.
(Curious Comedy Annex, King, free)

MULTI-DAY

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; closing)

FILM

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)

Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective: Encore Screenings Past Event Like List
Over the last 30 years, Studio Ghibli has become legendary for their lush visuals, emotional and affecting storytelling, and poetic, intelligent approach to nature and the more-than-human world. This retrospective spotlights audience faves like My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service, as well as underrated classics like Porco Rosso and Only Yesterday.
(Empirical Theater at OMSI, Central Eastside, $6-$7.50, Friday-Sunday)

FOOD & DRINK

Portland Mercury's Highball Week Past Event Like List
Participating bars and restaurants all over town will shake and stir up exclusive six-dollar specialty cocktails all week long for this event presented by Jim Beam and The Portland Mercury.
(Various locations, $6, Friday-Sunday)

PERFORMANCE

consider·ation Past Event Like List
Created by Rose Proctor and presented by the Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble, consider·ation is the first piece in an ongoing series that explores the opportunities for organizing in alignment with care. Inviting curiosity and contemplation, each attendee will be welcomed into their own installation (options include a blanket fort, a canopy of paper stars, and a giant nest). Artist-provided prompts will be on hand to facilitate interaction with the installations, but simple presence is also encouraged.
(PICA, Eliot, Pay-what-you-can, Friday-Saturday)

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, Buckman, 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.
(Oregon Contemporary, Kenton, free, Friday-Sunday; closing)

New Work from Our Artists' Studios Past Event Like List
This exhibition compiles the freshest work from PDX Contemporary Art's represented artists. We're thrilled to see ceramicist Jeffry Mitchell's new ink-on-muslin piece, which channels his love of the animal world into a unique, complex composition. Landscape painter Adam Sorensen's dreamy Owakenta is another standout.
(PDX Contemporary Art, Northwest Portland, free, Friday-Sunday)

On the Verge of Recognition Past Event Like List
The artists featured in this group exhibition dally in chasms and contradictions, finding space for multimedia work that is neither truth nor fiction. Among the whopping 38 artists exhibited are key figures in the local scene like Melanie Flood, Amy Bay, Greg Campanile, and Colin Kippen.
(Well Well, Kenton, free, Saturday-Sunday)

Outside the Frame and p:ear take over Gallery 114
Past Event Like List For this gallery takeover, p:ear and Outside the Frame are working together to present new artwork created by the houseless youth they serve. Outside the Frame's interactive film installation features films that amplify the experiences of those most impacted by Portland's houselessness crisis, offering an immersive experience via 360-degree video technology. Works exhibited by p:ear include mixed-media, print art, and photography. 
(Gallery 114, Northwest Portland, free, Friday-Sunday)