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MONDAY

FILM

3 Women
Past Event Like List Robert Altman's 3 Women lent a mystical, dreamlike edge to 1970s New Hollywood cinema. Starring young Shelly Duvall and Sissy Spacek, the film revolves around a love that teeters on obsession. The psychodrama's isolating effect is heightened by its setting within the washed-out, surreal desert of Southern California. 
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District)

MUSIC

Anna Meredith
Past Event Like List Genre-bending composer/producer Anna Meredith first built her career in the classical world before diving into a fresh pool of art pop, electronica, and experimental rock. Her bold exploratory spirit and melding of electronic and acoustic instruments have made her a favorite of critics with Pitchfork calling her "one of the most innovative voices in British music." For this show, Meredith will be joined by a full band as they play material from her latest album, FIBS.
(Holocene, Buckman)

dodie: Build A Problem Tour Past Event Like List
Though she's only 25, chart-topping English singer-songwriter dodie is reaching the decade mark of her career, which began when she started releasing music on her YouTube channel, "doddleoddle," at the age of 16. Now, you can catch her singing confessional songs about mental health, sexuality, and bullying in her seemingly flawless voice accompanied by stripped-down instrumentation.
(Crystal Ballroom, West End)

TUESDAY

MUSIC

Al Di Meola Past Event Like List
Don't miss out on the opportunity to see living guitar legend Al Di Meola, who has pioneered the blending of jazz fusion and world music since his 1976 debut solo album, Land of the Midnight Sun. With influences spanning from around the globe, his signature rhythmic playing style and refined vocal melodies have made him a guitar hero of our time. Di Meola will be on tour just ahead of the re-release of Saturday Night in San Francisco, recorded from his 1980 tour with fellow fusion guitarists John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia.
(Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn)

Elle King: Drunk And I Don't Want To Go Home
Past Event Like List Elle King hails from Brooklyn, but her twangy badassery could be confused for an "Austin-tatious" Texan. Part Southern rockabilly, part blues-pop, King's music constantly keeps you on your toes, and makes you dance a few different styles along the way. Though King is the offspring of Rob Schneider and model London King, she does her own thing; she taught herself how to play the banjo, she writes her own tunes, and she got herself signed with no help from pops. ROSE FINN
(Crystal Ballroom, West End)

WEDNESDAY

FILM

Amarcord Past Event Like List
Fellini's satirical portrayal of '30s fascist Italy reflects on the director's childhood through fantastical vignettes of social conventions, adolescent fantasies, and comical caricatures. Supported by Nina Rota’s warm, nostalgic score, Giuseppe Rottuno’s radiant cinematography, and Danilo Donati’s luxurious costumes and sets, Amarcord won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1975.
(Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy)

MUSIC

Charlotte Day Wilson Past Event Like List
Toronto-based vocalist Charlotte Day Wilson fuses her deep velvety vocals with sparse R&B instrumentation for sultry serenades about love, longing, and heartache. On her new album, ALPHA, she collaborates with fellow heavy hitters Daniel Caesar, Syd, and BADBADNOTGOOD.
(Lola's Room, West End)

Chris Smither Past Event Like List
If you are a fan of heartbreaking folk tunes from the '70s, you may want to open your ears to singer-songwriter Chris Smither. As a Poppy label mate with the late great Townes Van Zandt, Smithers similarly crafts poetic songs sung with his warm vocals and intricately picked on an acoustic guitar. Here's to hoping he plays some tunes from his 1970 debut album, I'm A Stranger Too!
(Alberta Rose Theatre, Concordia)

Deafheaven Past Event Like List
Post-metal band Deafheaven’s musical style has been described by Rolling Stone as a “boundary-pushing blend of black metal, shoegaze and post-rock.” The band will play in support of their fifth studio album, Infinite Granite. 
(Wonder Ballroom, Eliot)

July Talk Past Event Like List
The Toronto-hailing rock 'n' roll quintet took home a Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year in 2021 for their third album, Pray For It. Expect to hear tracks off the acclaimed album, which Exclaim! described as a "haunting, mid-tempo offering, more suitable to a smoky lounge than a dingy dive bar."
(Polaris Hall, Humboldt)

THURSDAY

FILM

Opening Night
Past Event Like List John Cassavetes explores the strange world of performance in Opening Night, starring Gena Rowlands as the slowly-unraveling actress Myrtle Gordon. As Myrtle prepares for a major Broadway opening, an accidental death leads her down a spiritual spiral that threatens her career and her sanity.
(Clinton Street Theater, Hosford-Abernethy)

MUSIC

Ata Kak Past Event Like List
When Awesome Tapes from Africa label head Brian Shimkovitz found Ata Kak's self-released cassette, Obaa Sima, in a roadside stall in Ghana, he was so taken by the vibrant blend of hypnotic synth-pop and lofi hip-hop that he decided to start the label and re-release the album to the masses. Catch the mysterious Ghanain musician for this rare US tour date.
(Polaris Hall, Humboldt)

Bonobo Past Event Like List
Step into the tranquil electronic world of DJ/producer Simon Green. Known as Bonobo, Green got his start as a trip-hop focused solo DJ in small clubs. But even after he shifted to a focus on ambient electronics, he’s retained his gift for crafting danceable bangers. It's easy to imagine tracks off of his new album, Fragments, being featured on a "Chill Beats to Study To" playlist as well as being played to a throng at a packed club.
(Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown)

Gang of Four Past Event Like List
Legendary post-punk group Gang of Four will be back in town once again, for the first time since the tragic passing of guitarist Andy Gill in 2020. The groundbreaking quartet flipped '70s punk on its head by contrasting the youthful energy with rigid intensity and bookish lyrics. If you're new to the Gang of Four universe, you may recognize some of their classic songs from samples used by Run the Jewels and Frank Ocean.
(Revolution Hall, Buckman)

FRIDAY

COMEDY

Spam Risk! Past Event Like List
Watch out! This wickedly witty show uncovers the scammers, grifters, and swindlers of big tech, MLM schemes, and more. Directed by Michael Zimmer, the sketch comedy showcase features top talent like Lydia Manning, Phil Schallberger, Justin Ulbrich, Emma Bridges, Katelyn Michelson, and Sean Kirkpatrick.
(Shoebox Theater, Hosford-Abernethy)

MUSIC

Clairo
Past Event Like List On her sophomore album, Sling, Gen Z sensation Clairo trades the synthy bedroom pop that turned her into a viral star for elegant folk songs inspired by singer-songwriters of the ‘70s. The resulting body of work is tender and warm, evoking the comfort of laying by a fireplace wrapped in your grandmother’s quilt. There’s no better time than now to relish in the cozy and hushed acoustic tunes of Clairo, especially with an opening set from like-minded singer-songwriter Arlo Parks.
(Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks)

Deradoorian Past Event Like List
Experimental musician Angel Deradoorian's debut album, Find The Sun, is firmly rooted in the krautrock tradition with loose percussion, eerie vocals, and the occasional bells, flutes, and gongs. This is sure to be a transformative show, with her main musical inspiration being " how to be your most brilliant self." Space rock trio Dommengang and electronic wizard Omari Jazz will get the other-worldly tunes flowing.
(Polaris Hall, Humboldt)

Out From The Shadows VI & VII Mini-Fest Past Event Like List
After a two-year involuntary hiatus, post-punk/darkwave festival Out From The Shadows is brushing off the cobwebs for the 6th iteration of this legendary event. Night one will feature a headlining set from Georgia-based goth-pop duo Vision Video with support from Child Night, Profit Prison, and Datura. Night two will include local electro-industrial heroes Die Robot at the top of the bill along with The Wheal, Ashes Fallen, and Vio\ator.
(Coffin Club, Buckman)

Portland Gay Men's Chorus Presents: Learn To Fly Past Event Like List
For their spring concert, Portland Gay Men's Chorus will explore "the ways in which we might feel held down and need a release," through inspiring pop songs that will boost you up and send you on a flight towards new horizons.
(Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton)

PERFORMANCE

Antigone at the Border
Past Event Like List Written by Marc Pinate and directed by Reina Solunaya, this postcolonial interpretation of Sophocles’ Antigone is set near the US-Mexico border. The performance centers immigration and families impacted by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. Referencing interviews with DACA recipients and Latinx Border Patrol agents, Antigone at the Border also emphasizes the emotional toll experienced by Latinx border communities.
(Milagro Theatre, Buckman)

SATURDAY

SPORTS & RECREATION

Trail Blazers Women’s History Celebration Past Event Like List
Rip City will honor women's history at their game against the Houston Rockets (Sat Mar 26) with a pregame concert at Dr. Jack's, a free Rip City Strong fanny pack, postgame free throws on the court, and fundraising efforts to support local nonprofit Rose Haven.
(Moda Center, Lloyd District)

FILM

Tilda-Whirl
Past Event Like List Everyone's favorite ultra-talented, shape-shifting cinema queen is celebrated in this film series, brought to you by the newly renamed Center for an Untold Tomorrow (FKA Northwest Film Center). Soak up some Swinton with screenings of Caravaggio, Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, and more.
(PAM CUT, Downtown)

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Powerful Womxn Project
Past Event Like List Celebrate Women's History Month with dance, education, poetry, an open market, and more at this all-day event. Four workshops will encourage creative expression, and performances by Blacque Butterfly and DJ Ashé are sure to inspire. Don't miss the first B-girl (7-to-Smoke) Battle in Oregon, which brings together women breakdancers from across the nation.
(The Breathe Building, Richmond)

MUSIC

Caroline Rose
Past Event Like List New York-based singer-songwriter Caroline Rose brings her shapeshifting blend of indie rock and pop back through the town to support her 2020 album, Superstar. The album reaches new heights by moving in a retro-soul direction, utilizing glitzy disco beats and shimmering synths.
(Doug Fir Lounge, Buckman)

Erika de Casier + Tama Gucci Past Event Like List
It's hard to believe that songwriter-producer Erika de Casier's glossy R&B pop is from this decade. Her turn-of-the-millennium inspirations are clear with bouncy beats, feather-light vocals, and an irresistible slow jam spirit. Expect to hear songs off her 2021 album, Sensational, her first album since being signed to 4AD. NYC-based electronic pop artist Tama Gucci will set the mood with his equally timeless tunes.
(Holocene, Buckman)

Musicians United for Ukraine Past Event Like List
Accomplished local musicians from the Portland Opera and Metropolitan Opera will join hands to play the music of Ukrainian composers Mykola Lysenko, Miroslav Skoryk, and Elena Gnatovskaya, that tackle themes of hope, grief, and solace. All proceeds from this concert will be sent directly to aid Ukrainian refugees through the Portland-based Accent Network. 
(The Old Church, Downtown)

SUNDAY

MUSIC

Guided By Voices
Past Event Like List Guided by Voices’ shows will consistently give you the most bang for your buck. Of the 2,000-plus cuts that Robert Pollard has penned throughout his prolific career, few creep far past the three-minute mark, and many fan favorites clock in closer to a minute and a half. As a result, the indie rock heroes’ set will likely feature dozens upon dozens of tracks spanning their roughly 30-year existence—every song, of course, being an attempt to fulfill Pollard’s chief goal of fitting as many hooks into as little time as possible. BEN WEINSTEIN
(Revolution Hall, Buckman)

Journey - Freedom Tour 2022
Past Event Like List Most legacy artists have trouble keeping the fan enthusiasm afloat as their lineup inevitably changes, however, classic rock heroes Journey have seemingly done the impossible. Founding guitarist Neal Schon and longtime keyboardist Jonathan Cain scouted Arnel Pineda performing covers on YouTube, and in 2007, asked him to join the group as lead vocalist, demonstrating their “Don’t Stop Believin’” ethos. Pineda’s energetic stage presence and vocal similarities to the original singer Steve Perry reignited the band’s success and brought a whole new generation of fans. Fellow wizards of rock Toto, of “Africa” fame, will kick off the night.
(Moda Center, Lloyd District)

Sunday Sessions: Brown Calculus + Yawa (Amenta Abioto) Past Event Like List
Finally, super cool Southeast hipster bar Rontoms is gearing up for the return of its excellent live music series, Sunday Sessions. The show is always free, and has been known to take place in either its cozy living-room-like space indoors, or outside on the patio, depending on the season. On Sunday, March 27, the series will have its first show since going on hiatus due to COVID, and it’s kicking off with a bang. Interstellar soul duo Brown Calculus—AKA singer-songwriter Vaughn Kimmons and keyboardist/beatmaker Andre Burgos—are the headlining act, while improvisationalist singer-songwriter YAWA (also known as Amenta Abioto) makes for an even more appealing, must-see bill. JENNI MOORE
(Rontoms, Buckman)

Wet Leg Past Event Like List
British duo Wet Leg exploded after their debut single "Chaise Longue" became a viral hit. The band's cheeky nonsense lyrics like "I went to school and I got a degree, All my friends call it 'the big D'," are sung with effortless style over ESG-inspired post-punk beats as they nonchalantly strut around in bonnets and Laura Ashey prairie dresses. What's not to like?
(Wonder Ballroom, Eliot)

PARTIES & NIGHTLIFE

Holi Hai - Festival of Colors Bollywood Party with DJ Prashant
Past Event Like List This celebration marks Holi, India's festival of colors which ushers in spring and signifies the triumph of good over evil. Partygoers will dance to Bollywood DJ sets among an explosion of colored powders (wearing white is encouraged to get the full effect).
(Opaline, Old Town-Chinatown)

MULTI-DAY

FESTIVALS

Portland Seafood and Wine Festival Past Event Like List
Sip a lotta wine, eat a lotta fish! Sounds pretty simple, right? This annual celebration of coastal drinking and dining falls in the middle of Dungeness crab season, too, so there's definitely gonna be some seasonal delicacies to try, as well as other family-friendly activities.
(Portland Expo Center, North Portland, Friday-Saturday)

38th Annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Past Event Like List
Gazing at 40 acres of tulips lined up in orderly rows against the majestic backdrop of Mount Hood never gets old. In previous years at least, the traffic tends to be pretty bad on weekends, but it’s worth the wait if your eyes are starved for color after a dull, gray winter. Peak blooms are expected to come in early to mid-April, but the fields are open for viewing (so long as you buy a ticket in advance) in March.
(Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn, Monday-Sunday)

EXHIBIT

The Thrill of the Climb: The Pittocks and Early Mountaineering in Oregon Past Event Like List
We're all familiar with the historic mansion, but did you know that its former inhabitants were avid mountaineers? The Thrill of the Climb explores the Pittock family's love of climbing, supplemented with interesting ephemera from Oregon mountaineering history. The exhibition also examines the history of the Mazamas, a Portland alpine club founded in 1894, and how their members continue to climb today.
(Pittock Mansion, Northwest Portland, Monday-Sunday)

COMEDY

The Aces present Lives of the Party
Past Event Like List The Aces' 10th anniversary show celebrates the nuanced, physical technique of sketch comedy duo Shelley McLendon and Michael Fetters. Audiences describe their long-lasting act as "comedy for smart people," revealed through the duo's part-contemplative, part-wacky style.
(Siren Theater, Old Town-Chinatown, Friday-Saturday)

Pulp Fiction: The Musical Parody Past Event Like List
You'll find plenty of blood and guts in this twisted take on Tarantino's 1994 film. Landy Lamb, Sean Ryan Lamb, James R. Dixon, Sara King, Kristin Barrett, Bethany Ziskind, and Bill Christensen star in a campy musical version of the classic black comedy crime flick.
(Funhouse Lounge, Hosford-Abernethy, Thursday-Saturday)

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 this Sunday.
(Living Room Theaters, West End, Monday-Friday)

The Outfit Past Event Like List
When a master tailor opens a corner shop in Chicago, he's left making clothes for the only people who can afford them: a local family of mobsters. One night, he must outwit them to survive. The Outfit is the latest from Graham Moore, screenwriter of Academy Award-winning The Imitation Game.
(Cinema 21, Nob Hill, Monday-Thursday)

X Past Event Like List
Indie horror director Ti West (The Sacrament, The House of the Devil) has returned with an atmospheric A24 slasher. Following a gaggle of youth driving through rural Texas in the '70s, X draws clear inspiration from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but we're confident that West has crafted a story that's entirely his own.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, Monday-Thursday)

PERFORMANCE

Portland Opera presents: The Central Park Five Past Event Like List
This Pulitzer-winning production tells the harrowing story of the Central Park Five case. When five Black and Latino teens were accused of rape in 1989, coerced confessions resulted in wrongful convictions and a decades-long struggle for justice. The exoneration of Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise has since become a story of persistence and freedom, interpreted in this two-act opera by composer Anthony Davis.
(Newmark Theatre, South Park Blocks, Thursday & Saturday)

In the Name of Forgotten Women
Past Event Like List Melding together poetry, music, movement, ritual, and projection, In the Name of Forgotten Women "bears witness to the global oppression of women and testifies to their resilience." Described as a dynamic "choreopoem," the performance is inspired by real-life incidents that span over 15 countries, features the voices of seven women, and culminates in a compelling call to action.
(CoHo Theater, Northwest Portland, Thursday-Sunday)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Past Event Like List The enduring magic of Eric Carle's children’s classic emerges from its cocoon in this stage show adaptation. With kaleidoscopic colors and an eye-popping array of large-scale puppets, this performance shares the significance of creativity, growth, and imagination.
(Winningstad Theatre, South Park Blocks, Saturday-Sunday)

THEATER

August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean
Past Event Like List Lauded playwright August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning Pittsburgh Cycle begins with Gem of the Ocean. Set within the tense, racist environment of 1904 Pittsburgh, the play follows Citizen Barlow, who seeks assistance from an ancient, mystical healer. From there, Citizen embarks on a redemptive voyage to the mysterious City of Bones in the Atlantic Ocean.
(Portland Center Stage, Pearl District, Wednesday-Sunday)

The Queers Past Event Like List
Playwright Mikki Gillette’s The Queers is a landmark event. The first-ever trans ensemble drama by a trans writer to premiere in Portland, The Queers centers three trans women grappling with their careers, finances, and love lives amid transition and the complicated, omnipresent transphobia they navigate.
(Back Door Theater, Sunnyside, Thursday-Saturday)

Tinderella: The Modern Musical
Past Event Like List What if meeting Prince Charming was as simple as a swipe right? This modern twist on the Cinderella story follows Meg, who's introduced to an all-too-familiar dating app by her fairy-god-roommate, Dylan. But love becomes a balancing act when Meg must make it to the party and catch the MAX before midnight. 
(Brunish Theatre, South Park Blocks, Thursday-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, Buckman, Thursday-Saturday; closing)

Birthe Piontek: Abendlied Past Event Like List
German-born visual artist Birthe Piontek explores family, memory, and loss in Abendlied, a series of photographs from her childhood home. Piontek has photographed her family over the course of six years, documenting her mother's struggle with dementia and her parents' aging process. Abendlied, which translates to "evening song" in English, examines the slow process of separation and letting go, and the tangible markers of these processes within a home.
(Blue Sky Gallery, North Park Blocks, Wednesday-Friday)

Christine Bourdette: Mantle/Dismantle
Past Event Like List Christine Bourdette's newest sculptures, drawings, and prints pull visual and sensory inspiration from earth's erosion. Bourdette studies geologic phenomena to consider the upheaval and instability we face in the current era, reflecting on the precarity of our world and its capacity for resilience. The visual artist frequently crafts work around themes of social or political predicament, using a sculptural sensibility and a wide variety of materials.
(Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Northwest Portland, Tuesday-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, Thursday-Sunday; closing)

Julia Mangold: Works on Paper
Past Event Like List Munich-born minimalist sculptor Julia Mangold presents a series of complex, controlled graphite drawings in this exhibition, emphasizing her meticulous formal technique. Softly glowing geometric shapes are rendered in hazy gradations, appealing to the eye with a subtle sense of physical depth.
(Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Pearl District, Tuesday-Saturday)

Lily Seika Jones: Tails Past Event Like List
Vancouver-based artist Lily Seika Jones creates detailed, narrative-driven watercolors and ink paintings. Pulling from childhood tales and the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest to inform her works, Seika Jones's imagined worlds explore how myth and fairytale gain significance in our lives. The artist's solo exhibition, Tails, marks Nucleus's grand opening of their new location.
(Nucleus Portland, Alberta Arts District, Thursday-Sunday)