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FRIDAY

FOOD & DRINK

Gigantic Weirdtastic Beer Series - 'Mike Bennett's Day Off' Release Party Past Event Like List
Whimsical artist Mike Bennett will be in attendance to sign bottles of his newly released collaborative beer with Gigantic Brewing. Stop by to try the Day Off IPA, which includes "notes of cryptids, dinosaurs, bugs, and plywood" as Bennett gives away some of his work and hands out passes to his new experiential coffee shop Wonderwood Springs. Proceeds of the beer will go to Weird Portland United, a nonprofit that supports "artistic risk-takers." Bennett will also chat with Weird Portlander No. 1—The Unipiper—to talk about the past, present, and future of his work. 
(Gigantic Brewing Company, Reed, free, 21+)

LIVE MUSIC

Surprise Chef with Las Los
Past Event Like List On their new album, Education & Recreation, Melbourne-based instrumental ensemble Surprise Chef pulls inspiration from vintage film scores, jazz fusion, and classic hip-hop samples for a result that is nothing short of *chef's kiss*. They will support the album after an opening set from kindred indie soul-jazz group Las Los. 
(Star Theater, Old Town-Chinatown, $15)

PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE

Emo Nite
Past Event Like List Presented by Emo Nite LA, this dance night will help you relive your Myspace glory days with a high-energy emo-themed soundtrack. So, tap into the part of yourself that loves gauged ears, flat-ironed hair, and Pete Wentz (we know it's in there).
(Holocene, Buckman, $16)

PERFORMANCE

Emergence
Past Event Like List The tranquil banks of the Columbia at Kelly Point will transform into a blissed-out sonic event during this "outdoor projection spell" by collaborators Fernanda D'Agostino and Sarah Turner. With accompaniment by trippy sound bath musicians Moss Wand, Emergence should be a truly hallucinatory ride. (It's officially fall, so pack a sweater and some blankets to stay comfy-cozy while you take in the sensory experience.)
(Kelly Point Park, North Portland, free)

Portland Opera: Dance, Music, and Archetype Past Event Like List
Flamenco Pacifico and Portland Opera will join heads to share the interwoven stories of flamenco dance and operatic history's most fiery character, Carmen. This flamenco performance and lecture will blend cultural dance and commentary with a reflection on French composer Georges Bizet's masterpiece.
(Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Center for the Arts, Hillsboro, $8-$10)

SATURDAY

COMEDY

Bridge City Improv presents Nine Women: An Evening of Improv Comedy Past Event Like List
Three trios of women improvisers will play it by ear with ad-libbed comedy and impromptu scenes for this night of laughs. Featured comics include local faves like Mariah Muñoz, Amy Conway, Lauren Sinner, and others.
(Performance Works NorthWest, Foster-Powell, $15)

FOOD & DRINK

Suckerpunch Moving Sale Past Event Like List
Zero-proof bar Suckerpunch has closed its pop-up to gear up to open a permanent location. They're hosting a moving sale as part of the transition, giving you the chance to score some libations for your home bar and even furniture, plants, and kitchen equipment. Suckerpunch promises significant discounts on non-alcoholic spirits, beer, wine, canned cocktails, kombucha, mixers, and more, so head over to get the party started.
(Suckerpunch Pop-Up, Buckman, free)

LIVE MUSIC

Jazzy Ash + Red Yarn
Past Event Like List Kid-centric jazz performer Jazzy Ash will be joined by folk singer/puppeteer Red Yarn to celebrate the release of their new collaborative EP, Sing Together. Anticipate a "unique musical gumbo" of jazz, folk, soul, country, and rock that will delight folks of all ages.
(Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton, $10-$15)

Moore Kismet Past Event Like List
At just seventeen years old, rising DJ Moore Kismet is already beloved around the world for their textural production that blends EDM, trap, hyper-pop, and future bass. Catch them supporting their debut album, UNIVERSE, which they told Forbes takes inspiration from "themes of love, acceptance, unity and understanding yourself and growing with yourself." Electronic R&B DJ, producer, and vocalist Pauline Herr will open.
(45 East, Central Eastside, $15)

PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE

Tropitaal Desi-Latino Soundclash: DJ Anjali, The Incredible Kid, and Michael Bruce
Past Event Like List Tropitaal blends Latin American tropical sounds with rhythms from India to create a unique sound that perfectly soundtracks this recurring dance party. This time around, resident DJs Anjali and The Incredible Kid will be joined by local selector Michael Bruce for a set of Central and South American bangers.
(Goodfoot, Kerns, $12)

SHOPPING

Oregon Potters Association Fall Fair Past Event Like List
This ceramics sale at scenic Cornell Farm Nursery & Cafe is the perfect place to channel your Christian Girl Autumn aesthetic (think pumpkin spice lattes, cozy knitwear, and little brown booties). You'll find handmade wares from over 20 potters and artists to spruce up your living space, plus holiday decor and autumnal plantings.
(Cornell Farm, Cedar Mill, free)

SUNDAY

COMMUNITY

Portland Silent Reading Hour Past Event Like List
Doesn't reading in silence sound exciting?! (It does to us.) Head to Rose City Book Pub, a cavernous bar/used bookshop with an impossibly cozy vibe, to grab a drink and chill with a tome or two. If you're fresh out of reading material, you're sure to find something interesting in the stacks.
(Rose City Book Pub, Sabin, free)

FILM

Church of Film: The Ghost Cat and The Mysterious Shamisen
Past Event Like List When a missing black kitty leads to a meet-cute between a samurai's daughter and a shamisen player, a love triangle ends in tragedy. The 1938 spookfest The Ghost Cat and The Mysterious Shamisen has it all—kabuki sets, eerie music, and, most importantly, a ghost cat. (If ghost cats make you say hell yes, you'll be pleased to know that they represent a whole subgenre of Japanese horror—kaibyō eiga ("monster cat") or bake neko mono ("ghost cat") films were quite popular in the mid-20th century, and you can find a whole list of 'em here.)
(The Red Fox, Humboldt, free)

Trailermania Monsters Edition on 16mm
Past Event Like List Self-described film geek Greg Hamilton and guest archivist Stuart McPherran lead the way on another exploration of rare 16mm movie trailers and television spots, this time with a focus on ultra-creepy classic horror and science fiction. Spanning the '30s through the '60s, the Trailermania collection includes everything from big-name flicks to forgotten B-movie bombs from the great beyond.
(Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy, $8)

LIVE MUSIC

Mamalarky
Past Event Like List Art-rock quartet Mamalarky recorded their new album, Pocket Fantasy, after traveling cross-country from LA to Atlanta and moving into a giant old house together. Georgia's subtropical climate served as inspiration for the album, resulting in sunny indie pop tunes about friendship, nature, love, and gratitude. They will be joined by New Orleans-based dream pop band Palm Sunday and the local indie rock project Babytooth.
(Polaris Hall, Humboldt, $15)

Piano Queen with Majesty of Dragula
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 grace and vintage elegance. Fellow drag royalty James Majesty (who appeared on season two of Dragula) will get the night started. 
(Star Theater, Old Town-Chinatown, $12)

Rontoms Sunday Sessions - October
Past Event Like List Classy hipster bar Rontoms recently announced five new Sunday shows for October, welcoming local acts to play the venue’s indoor space—like Maggie Morris’ solo indie rock project Sunbathe, psychedelic rock band Salo Panto, garage and psychedelia duo Tango Alpha Tango, and prog rockers Motrik. While Rontoms’ patio shows are absolutely lovely in the summer, the actual best time to go to Sunday Sessions (in this critic’s opinion) is in the cooler months. Take advantage of Rontoms’ big, cozy interior room and the chill, intimate sets that unfold in full view of East Burnside. Concertgoers can cuddle up on couches by the fireplace, order grilled cheese sandwiches, and clutch mugs of mulled wine. PORTLAND MERCURY CONTRIBUTOR JENNI MOORE
(Rontoms, Buckman, free)

Wild Powwers, Slang, and SAVAK
Past Event Like List Former Stranger writer Amber Cortes wrote of Wild Powwers, "Fans of guitar-driven rock will dig this trio's wily, grungy ways. Each member contributes to the band's immense sound: Jordan Gomes builds full and heavy bass lines, Lupe Flores wails on the drums like there's no tomorrow, and guitarist and vocalist Lara Hilgeman's forceful voice will rip you apart (in a good way)." Catch them performing alongside Portland supergroup Slang and Brooklyn-based indie rockers SAVAK.
(The Sïx, Sunnyside, $10-$12)

PERFORMANCE

Cult of! House of A 1000 Drag Corpses: A Rob Zombie Drag Show
Past Event Like List Halloween is the perfect time to get a little weird, and who better to inspire us than Rob Zombie, the unofficial king of bad taste? This dragstravaganza features local faves like Sue From Corporate, shapeshifter Craven Valentine, and Indigenous spooky girl Ellie LeBlunt as they work the crowd to Zombie songs and channel his most grotesque flicks. (We hope to see a sickening version of Captain Spaulding.)
(Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge, Boise, $12)

SHOPPING

Queer Mini Maker's Pop-Up
Past Event Like List On Sundays through November 20, queer artists and makers will head to rustic bakery Paper & Twine with handmade ceramics, jewelry, self-care goodies, and more. While you're there, don't miss the chance to snag a few cheddar garlic biscuits, seasonal scones, and chai cream cookies.
(Paper & Twine, Mount Scott-Arleta, free)

MULTI-DAY

FALL

The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch Past Event Like List
Have a corntastic day navigating immaculately cut pathways through corn stalks at Portland's eight-acre corn maze. This year's theme is "Cinnamon and Sugar"—warm up with the "easy" section of the maze before tackling the more challenging section, and don't forget your boots!
(The Pumpkin Patch, Sauvie Island, $8, Friday-Sunday)

PERFORMANCE

CoHo Clown Festival 2022
Past Event Like List Whether you're a literal clown or a simple clown appreciator, you'll want to honk your horn and slap on a gigantic pair of shoes for this fringe festival of all things clownery. CoHo Clown Festival includes an absurdist mix of physical comedy, workshops, and movement performances, building community between artists and audiences with a wide range of jolly performances.
(CoHo Productions, Slabtown, Pay-what-you-can, Friday-Sunday)

SHOPPING

Parkrose Marketplace Past Event Like List
Parkrose Marketplace would pop up if you searched for "cute outdoor market" in the dictionary. Stop by for live music, a family-friendly beer garden, arts and crafts, jewelry, and clothes. Leashed pups allowed!
(10750 NE Sandy Blvd, Parkrose, free, Saturday-Sunday)

Spectrum Art Market Past Event Like List
Show off your pride with some fresh duds and housewares at this LGBTQ2SIA+ pop-up market, the last of the season. The Spectrum Art Market keeps things spooky (but still rainbow-hued and sparkly) this month with artisans hawking ceramics, art, textiles, jewelry, accessories, and other goodies for your Halloween party. It'll all go down at Q Center, the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Pacific Northwest.
(Q Center, Boise, free, Saturday-Sunday)

VISUAL ART

Julie Mihaly: Now Past Event Like List
New York-based photographer Julie Mihaly's Now, a collection of black-and-white photographs from "the most cloistered days of the COVID pandemic," reflects on a time when the safest way to engage with the outside world was from a distance. The quiet photographs maintain the isolated feeling of quarantine, but contain hints of human resilience.
(Blue Sky Gallery, Pearl District, free, Friday-Saturday)

Ourselves, a Resurrection.
Past Event Like List Writer A Hunter Sunrise and photographer Marico Fayre will present their collaborative publication, And Then the Flash, at the opening reception of Ourselves, a Resurrection., an exhibition inspired by the book. Blending text, audio, and visual art forms, the two creatives dig deep into personal transformation, connection, love, and grief. Plus, the show is a great reason to pop by the brand-new Strange Paradise Gallery housed within Oregon Contemporary.
(Strange Paradise Gallery at Oregon Contemporary, Kenton, free, Friday-Sunday)

2022 Portland Bead Society presents the Bead and Creative Arts Festival Past Event Like List
Beads abound at this annual festival, now celebrating its 32nd year. Attendees on the hunt for fancy beads will also find beading supplies and other creative goodies up for grabs from dozens of vendors at the two-day event. You might learn something, too—the festival includes access to stitching, jewelry-making, and kumihimo braiding classes.
(Doubletree Hotel, Lloyd District, $0-$5, Saturday-Sunday)

Portland Open Studios Past Event Like List
Catch an insider's glimpse of over 100 participating artists' studios at this city-wide event. Over two weekends, art lovers can scope out works in progress across a variety of mediums, chat with artists, learn more about the business of creativity, and build community.
(Various locations, free, Saturday-Sunday)

Yolanda del Amo: Archipelago
Past Event Like List Yolanda del Amo's compelling photographs focus on the community impact of social structures like class, gender, and family. In her ten-year project Archipelago, del Amo constructs fused tableaus, blending familiar subjects with mysterious, theatrical elements that create senses of inner and exterior tension.
(Blue Sky Gallery, Pearl District, free, Friday-Saturday)