MUSIC

Black Violin: Impossible Tour 2022
Past Event Like List With the marriage of viola, violin, hip-hop samples, and a tight rhythm section, string duo Black Violin aims to strip away the preconceived notions of classical music by blurring the lines between genres. This won't be your typical classical recital—the pair encourages a rowdy party atmosphere at their shows.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Tues Mar 8)

Bonobo Past Event Like List
Step into the tranquil world of DJ/producer Simon Green's soothing electronic universe. 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, both 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 (Thurs Mar 24)

Charli XCX Past Event Like List
Charli XCX, who Pitchfork hailed as “pop star of the future,” stops by for a sold-out show ahead of her album, Crash. Expect to hear hyper-pop bangers from the upcoming album as well as from her pandemic-influenced 2020 album, How I’m Feeling Now. Also, it wouldn’t be a Charli show without some demonic scream-singing from the crowd to her hit “Vroom Vroom.” It’s Charli baby!
Crystal Ballroom, West End (Tues Mar 29)

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 (Fri Mar 25)

Dua Lipa: Future Nostalgia Tour
Past Event Like List When Dua Lipa's album, Future Nostalgia, was released in 2020, it seemed like the perfect mood-boosting potion for most of us chilling at home, anxious, and wearing sweatpants. Dua follows in the footsteps of her childhood idols Kylie Minogue, Madonna, and Gwen Stefani, spreading the nu-disco gospel with her perfectly raspy vocals and delightfully polished grooves. If you've seen one of her many television performances in the past year, then you know what to expect: iconic dance moves, glittering fashions, and disco lighting galore. Experimental-pop angel Caroline Polacheck, formerly of the synth-pop duo Chairlift, will get the party started along with French-American R&B troubadour Lolo Zouaï.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Tues Mar 29)

Glass Animals
Past Event Like List Glass Animals enjoyed their mainstream US alt-rock radio rise with sexy-caressing youth-love single “Gooey” off 2014’s Zaba, which finds lead singer, songwriter, and producer Dave Bayley crooning in his distinctively silky, stealthy, and mysterious vocal about peanut-butter vibes and tipsy-topsy slurs against a beat that has decided tropical percussion and jungle textures. This is a sonic theme they’ve returned to over the years, most recently in “Your Love (Déjà Vu),” a catchy single with a skittering, dance-inducing beat and samples that sound like flittering animal cries. The electro-psychedelic pop quartet took a break in mid-2018, as drummer Joe Seaward recovered from an accident that left him with brain damage (he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle and had to learn to walk, talk, and read again). But now they’re back on the road supporting their 2020 album, Dreamland. LEILANI POLK
Keller Auditorium, Downtown (Tues Mar 8)

Indigo De Souza Past Event Like List
Singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza stops by with her Any Shape You Take Tour, in support of her latest album of the same name. On Any Shape You Take, De Souza writes intimate lyrics about her life wrapped up in grungy indie rock riffs inspired by '90s alt-rock heroes like The Breeders and Dinosaur Jr.
Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn (Tues Mar 29)

Jawbreaker: 25th Anniversary of Dear You Past Event Like List
‘90s NYC punks Jawbreaker are back at it to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Dear You,  their fourth and final album which remains a landmark of the pop-punk genre. Don’t miss opening sets from alt-rock trio Jawbox and queer-core legends Team Dresch.
Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown (Mar 19-20)

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 (Sun Mar 27)

Justin Bieber: Justice World Tour 2022 Past Event Like List
Beliebers, are you out there? Although most Justin Bieber fans at this point have reached adulthood, many of his fans are a new generation who have latched on in recent years, with top 40 radio hits like "Yummy" and "Peaches" as well as unexpected gospel anthems like "Holy." Love him or hate him, you can't help but acknowledge his pop culture impact or his fascinating marriage with model Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin…yes, those Baldwins).
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Fri Mar 11)

Leslie Odom, Jr. with the Oregon Symphony
Past Event Like List Tony Award-winning actor and vocalist Leslie Odom, Jr. of Hamilton fame, will be accompanied by the Oregon Symphony for a compelling evening of jazz standards and Broadway hits.
(Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Thurs Mar 3)

The Marías Present: CINEMA Past Event Like List
LA-based four-piece The Marías celebrate their debut album, CINEMA, which creates a spiraling galaxy of psychedelic soul that connects the dots between smooth jazz percussion, dizzying guitar riffs, nostalgic horns, and silky vocals.
Wonder Ballroom, Eliot (Sun Mar 6)

Mitski
Past Event Like List After the release of her critically acclaimed fourth album, Be The Cowboy, Mitski turned from cult favorite to one of the biggest names in indie rock. On her new album, Laurel Hell, she tackles the complexities of success, transformation, and contradictory realities through built-up tensions that bloom into '80s dance beats with synth flourishes. Mitski has that special gift of turning the saddest song you've ever heard into a dance floor anthem, and If her live shows are anything like her songs, you’d better be ready to embrace crying and dancing simultaneously. 
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Mon Mar 7)

Wonderly: Story We Tell CD Release
Past Event Like List Wonderly consists of duo Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk, who create music for films, podcasts, and radio shows, most notably New York Times’ The Daily podcast. They will be performing in celebration of the release of their latest album Story We Tell.
Show Bar, Buckman (Fri Mar 18)

COMEDY

Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour Past Event Like List
The raunchy comic has done her duty to public health and is hitting the road once again. Since she's now in a committed relationship with her longtime friend and fellow comic Jo Koy, our fingers are crossed that she'll dish on their cutesy antics. Keller Auditorium, Downtown (Sat Mar 5)

George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour
Past Event Like List Wherever you look, George Lopez is there with clever self-deprecation and witty reflections on Mexican American culture. The multi-talented comic's career spans television, film, standup, and podcasting. Fresh off two nationwide comedy tours and a recent Netflix special, Lopez returns with the laughs on the OMG Hi! tour. 
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Thurs Mar 17)

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 (Mar 5-26)

Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour
Past Event Like List Nate Bargatze has been busy lately. Over the last few years, the Tennessee-born stand-up comedian has released two highly-rated Netflix specials and started a hilarious podcast, and now he's touring the nation. Fans of Bargatze’s latest special, The Greatest Average American, will dig The Raincheck Tour, which promises all-new material. Not familiar with Bargatze’s work? Expect wily self-deprecation and relatable reflections on pandemic life. 
Keller Auditorium, Downtown (Sat Mar 12)

FILM

2022 HUMP! Film Festival Past Event Like List
Keep it in your pants during this delightfully dirty program curated by prolific sex columnist Dan Savage. The HUMP! Film Festival features an indie showcase of sex-positive short films running the gamut of body sizes, shapes, ages, sexualities, genders, kinks, and fetishes.
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Mar 3-5)

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.
Whitsell Auditorium, South Park Blocks (Mar 5-6)

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 (Mar 1-25)

FOOD & DRINK

Fieldwork Brewing PDX Residency Past Event Like List
The Berkeley-based brewery Fieldwork will take up residence in Function all month long with a rotating list of fresh beers and cans to go.
Function, Nob Hill (Mar 4-27)

2022 McMinnville Wine + Food Classic
Past Event Like List Delight in the bounty of offerings from over 70 wineries, plus chefs, bakers, breweries, distilleries, artists, artisans, and musicians in Oregon wine country. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. James Catholic School.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnville (Mar 11-13)

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 (Mar 14-20)

Oregon Otter Beer Festival Past Event Like List
Adorable otters and tasty craft beer sounds like a winning combination to us, and you can find just that at this festival raising funds for marine ecosystems. The event will feature 13 special otter-themed brews from Oregon breweries, plus live music, local vendors, a cashless bar, and a raffle.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Central Eastside (Sat Mar 12)

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 (Mar 25-26)

SheBrew 7th Annual Beer Festival Past Event Like List
Human Rights Campaign Portland and the Oregon Brew Crew presents the seventh installment of this annual festival celebrating local female amateur and professional brewers. Check out beers from "shebrewers" at Breakside, Heater Allen, Leikam Brewing, Steeplejack, Von Ebert, pFriem, 10 Barrel, and more, and nosh on food from women-owned carts On Tots and Salvi PDX. All proceeds go to the Human Rights Campaign.
Castaway, Slabtown (Sun Mar 6)

Snack Fest Past Event Like List
The people who brought you the Portland Night Market have turned their eyes towards the very serious business of snacking, and Snack Fest is the result: a weekend's worth of local vendors dedicating their time and energy to sharing bite-sized deliciousness in a wide variety of forms and flavors.
100 SE Alder, Central Eastside (Mar 11-12)

FESTIVALS

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 (Sun Mar 27)

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 (Mar 18-May 1)

Women's Travel Fest Past Event Like List
At long last, it's safe-ish to get back out there and explore the world. Gain some inspiration and empowerment to finally take that dream trip you've been planning for years, and connect with like-minded women at this annual conference which will include speakers, panels, vendors, and travel giveaways.
World Forestry Center & Museum, Washington Park (Mar 5-6)

READINGS & TALKS

Powell's Books Presents Bob Odenkirk in Conversation With Cheryl Strayed Past Event Like List
Bob Odenkirk's unconventional, decades-long career began in underground Chicago comedy clubs and eventually led to an award-winning performance in Breaking Bad (with plenty of acclaimed writing and producing gigs in between). Odenkirk's new memoir Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama charts his complicated relationship with showbiz and comedy writing. He'll be joined in conversation by bestselling author/adventurer (and Portland local!) Cheryl Strayed, whose memoir Wild details her epic trek on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Mon Mar 7)

Dolly Parton & James Patterson Past Event Like List
It's difficult to ignore the household names behind this fresh thriller. Superstar Dolly Parton and bestselling author James Patterson have joined up to write about a young singer-songwriter on the run from a murky, dangerous past. They'll be in attendance for this virtual event in celebration of Run, Rose, Run.
Virtual via Powell's Books (Sun Mar 6)

Everybody Reads 2022: Mira Jacob
Past Event Like List This lecture by writer Mira Jacob is the culminating event of Everybody Reads 2022. Jacob will explore the intricate issues found in her graphic memoir Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations. Set in the post-9/11, pre-Trump era, Good Talk delves into experiences of love, belonging, and family while encountering racism in America. With a television series adaptation currently in development, Jacob's memoir approaches challenging emotional topics with heart-wrenching humor.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Thurs Mar 10)

Consider This with Robin Wall Kimmerer Past Event Like List
It's difficult to miss the buzz around Robin Wall Kimmerer's widely-acclaimed book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. As a scientist, professor, mother, essayist, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer's knowledge of the natural world feels boundless, drawing from both Indigenous and scientific thought to create a shared message of sustainability and restoration.
Virtual via Oregon Humanities (Thurs Mar 10)

DRAG

Lavender Nights: An Evening Cabaret with Jinkx
Past Event Like List Drag Race season five winner Jinkx Monsoon returns to her old stomping grounds of an intimate evening of "sultry song, queer nonsense, and and campy cabaret" while Saint Syndrome tickles the ivories (she's playing the piano, get your minds out of the gutter!). They've got a fully fleshed show planned out, but have also saved some time for audience requests. 
Portland Center Stage, Pearl District (Sat Mar 12)

Trixie and Katya Live Past Event Like List
UNHhhh!! Drag's most dynamic duo is back, and they're paying homage to classic girls' road trip buddy comedies like To Wong Foo, Crossroads, and Barb and Star. Get a load of the latest hijinks from these two powerhouse performers who have co-hosted shows and webseries together and co-written a book.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Fri Mar 18)

SPORTS & RECREATION

Monster Jam
Past Event Like List The dirt will be flying at this rip-roarin', four-wheelin' motorsports event that's fun for the whole fam. Marvel at freestyle feats, classic tricks like donuts and wheelies, and more daredevil action from world-class Monster Jam trucks and drivers.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Mar 5-6)

NCAA March Madness Tournament
Past Event Like List See how well your bracket picks do live and in real time as Oregon State University hosts the first and second rounds of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The "road to the final four" begins here!
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Mar 17-19)

Shamrock Run
Past Event Like List Deck yourself out in green for Portland's longest-running running tradition. There's courses for all ages and abilities, from a one-mile Leprechaun Lap for kids 10 and under to the easy-going Shamrock Stride to the big kahuna half-marathon. All of the races begin and end at Waterfront Park, boasting great views throughout. Post-race, take a load off at the finish line festival, which will feature a green beer garden and live music.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Downtown (Sun Mar 13)

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. The celebration will also include "eatery takeovers" where you can score a free meal courtesy of the team at Wajan Like List (Sun Mar 13), Rose City Coffee Co. Like List (Sat Mar 19), and Maplewood Coffee & Tea Like List (date TBA).
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Various dates)

OPERA

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, Southwest Portland)

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 (Mar 5-Apr 3)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Past Event Like List The quintessential rock musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a four-time Tony winner that's "part rock concert, part cabaret, and part stand-up comedy routine." The life story of Hedwig Robinson, a genderqueer German singer of a fictional rock and roll band who's "one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage," will unfold as she searches for love and stardom.
Portland Center Stage, Pearl District (Mar 2-6)

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 (Mar 11-Apr 10)

PERFORMANCE

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 District (Mar 25-Apr 16)

Taylor Mac: A 24-Decade History of Popular Music
Past Event Like List Taylor Mac blends drag, musical theater, and comedy to create performances that have been called "startlingly unique...a must-see" by the Huffington Post. For A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, the multi-talented artist (joined by the Oregon Symphony) presents a crash course in 240 years of American culture from the viewpoints of those who are traditionally underrepresented, ignored, or forgotten. Mac's glimmering, fabulous performance is bound to defy expectations.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Thurs Mar 31)

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 (Mar 3-26)

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 (Mar 3-27)

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism Past Event Like List
This traveling exhibit showcases Mexican postwar identity from the early 20th century through the eyes of artists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. While Frida Kahlo's surrealist art is an exploration of her personal Mexican identity through painting and fashion, Diego Rivera's political murals chartered conversations of national identity. On view are several works by both artists, as well as a collection of artworks featuring Frida Kahlo, and other Mexican modernist artists.
Portland Art Museum, South Park Blocks (Mar 2-31)

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 (Mar 4-20)