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MONDAY
LIVE MUSIC
Wavves: 12th Anniversary of "King of the Beach"
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Former-stoner punk/Wavves frontman Nathan Williams will take a break from his current stint as a Los Angeles landlord to celebrate the twelve-year anniversary of the band's third album, King of the Beach, which is often cited as paving the way for the indie surf rock revival of the 2010s, along with artists like Best Coast, Ty Segall, and FIDLAR. Psych-pop project BOYO and shoegaze-influenced quintet Smut will come along for the ride.
(Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn)
TUESDAY
FILM
Thief in 35mm
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This special 35mm screening of Thief pays tribute to late actor James Caan, who was beloved for his depictions of rough-around-the-edges tough guys. Set to an experimental synth soundtrack by Tangerine Dream, Michael Mann's '81 neo-noir flick follows Caan as Frank, a diamond thief on the lookout for one final score before settling down. Of course, a life of crime is never that simpleâFrank cozies up to the wrong crowd, leading to a sinister showdown.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District)
LIVE MUSIC
Burning Spear
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As one of the longest-standing and most influential reggae artists around, Burning Spear (AKA Winston Rodney) began making music in 1969, blending the American soul sounds that he picked up on his radio with traditional roots music from his home of Saint Ann, Jamaica. Now, more than two dozen albums and half a decade later, heâs still touring the world with political anthems like "Marcus Garvey" and "Slavery Days."Â
(Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown)
Devin The Dude with Big Cheeko & Willy J Peso
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I once read a piece about Devin the Dude, aka Devin Copeland, called âYour favorite rapperâs favorite rapper,â and it opens, âDevin the Dude is probably the greatest hip-hop artist youâve never heard.â It was written in 2000, and in some ways, it still rings true. In this case, you probably donât think you know him, but youâve damn sure heard him. See: Dr. Dreâs âFuck You,â De La Soulâs âBaby Phat,â Devin the Dudeâs own âWhat a Job,â which feels like an Outkast knockoff and actually features Andre 3000 along with Snoop Dogg. Devin has a healthy funkadelic swag to his productions, lyrics that often dwell on his favorite pastime (smoking weed), and a spacey soulful flow. LEILANI POLK
(Star Theater, Old Town-Chinatown)
READINGS & TALKS
W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz in Conversation With Megan Rapinoe
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Olympic medalist, author, and activist Megan Rapinoe will join writers W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz for this conversation on Do the Work!, Bell and Schatz's new racial justice workbook. If social injustice leaves you with the frustrating question of what you can do about it all, this book is for youâit helps transform feelings of powerlessness into tangible actions rooted in knowledge of American history and social justice concepts. Plus, it's illustrated! Bell and Schatz have peppered the book with activities, quizzes, and a "Separate but Not Equal" crossword puzzle, so thinking critically might actually be fun.
(Powell's City of Books, Pearl District)
VISUAL ART
LRVS Lecture Series: Aki Onda
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Japanese sound artist and composer Aki Onda will visit PNCA as part of their low residency Visual Studies program, sharing a public lecture on his (unbearably cool) musical and visual art practices. Onda's practice of collecting "sound memories" has spanned the last three decadesâin his ongoing Cassette Memories project, he collects field recordings with a portable cassette recorder, then creates visual works and performances informed by the "diary" of sound.
(PNCA, Northwest Portland)
WEDNESDAY
FOOD & DRINK
OMSI After Dark: Surf and Sand
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Surf's up, adults! This beach-themed edition of OMSI's After Dark series is almost as fun as a day at the ocean, with science demonstrations, boat engineering demos, climate change lectures, tours, sea-themed vendors, and special visits with Una the Mermaid. Breakside Brewery, Bull Run Distillery, and Division Winemaking Company will be on site to keep the libations flowing, and Smokin Fire Fish will offer up Hawaiian grinds like poke and musubi.
(OMSI, Central Eastside)
LIVE MUSIC
The Concerts At The Barn
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This chamber music series promises idyllic views and exquisite tunes with a rotating cast of musicians performing on the lawn of this 200-acre berry farm. This week will kick off with flute prodigy Zach Galatis alongside vocal powerhouse Audrey Sackett with solos and duets from beloved Broadway shows.Â
(The Butler Barn at Hoffman Farms, Beaverton)
Music on Main
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This free outdoor summer music series is back for its 15th year with an impressive schedule of local talent, continuing this week with bluegrass ensemble Jackstraw.
(SW Main between Broadway and Park)
PERFORMANCE
War on the Catwalk
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Fifty queens from around the world will strut their stuff on the runway in this gag-worthy all-ages drag tour. You'll spot snackable Kornbread, Canadian provocateur Jimbo The Drag Clown, RuPaul's Drag Race UK season three winner Krystal Versace, and dozens more at WAR On The Catwalk, hosted by fishy faves Brooke Lynn Hytes and Miz Cracker.
(Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks)
READINGS & TALKS
Jon Raymond in Conversation With Leni Zumas
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Jon Raymond, screenwriter for Kelly Reichardt's quiet, reflective films First Cow and Meekâs Cutoff, finds a change of pace in Denial. Set in an all-too-near future rocked by climate change, the thriller follows a gang of ne'er-do-well eco-crook executives in hiding after a wave of trials for crimes against the environment. When a journalist from the Pacific Northwest makes contact with one of the fugitives, things get complicated. Raymond will discuss the book with local writer Leni Zumas, author of Red Clocks.
(Powell's City of Books, Pearl District)
Michael Pollan
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Michael Pollan has looked closely at the intersections of nature and culture for decades. His past books, including James Beard Award winner The Omnivoreâs Dilemma and the critically acclaimed How to Change Your Mind, examine everything from daily food choices to psychedelic research. In This Is Your Mind on Plants, Pollan delves into the attractions and taboos surrounding three "plant drugs"âopium, caffeine, and mescalineâand considers their consciousness-shifting functions across cultures. (As it turns out, our relationships with these plants might be more foundational to our humanity than we realize.)
(Newmark Theatre, South Park Blocks)
THURSDAY
COMEDY
Felipe Esparza
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Comedy veteran, Eric Andre Show funnyman, and ketchup lover Felipe Esparza will hit Helium with more of the casual, drawn-from-life humor for which he's known and loved.
(Helium Comedy Club, Hosford-Abernethy)
FILM
Pix PĂątisserie's Movies at Dusk!
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They've mastered the macaronâwhy not movie screenings, too? Pix PĂątisserie's summer screenings of film favorites continue this week with Better Off Dead. Tickets to each Thursday night show include prearranged seats, movie trivia, and all the popcorn you can eat!
(Pix PĂątisserie, Kerns)
LIVE MUSIC
Cam: The Otherside Tour
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California-based country queen Cam is known for infusing her classic Nashville style with contemporary pop hooks and fierce lyricism about empowerment. Anticipate hearing tracks off of her 2020 album, The Otherside, which features credits from pop royals like Jack Antonoff, Avicii, Sam Smith, and Harry Styles.
(Wonder Ballroom, Eliot)
Chamber Music Northwest Presents: Seasonal Rhythms
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The skilled musicians of Chamber Music Northwest will play pieces inspired by the changing seasons, including the world premiere of David Schiffâs grape harvest-inspired work Vineyard Rhythms, Tchaikovskyâs Russian Seasons, and Piazzollaâs Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
(Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton)
VISUAL ART
Mad Madder Maddalena
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Isaac Yoder's Mad Madder Maddalena blends reds, pinks, and browns in an earthy interpretation of devotional art. Centering the contentious figure of Mary Magdalene, Yoder used madder plants to create a rusty hue that was popular among textile dyers of medieval Europe. The ancient dye plant blends with glitter, screenprinted text, and Polaroid images for a push-pull between traditional and contemporary mediums, bringing new life to ancient imagery.
(after/time collective, Irvington; closing)
FRIDAY
COMEDY
Jimmy O. Yang
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Whether or not you're familiar with Jimmy O. Yang, you've probably seen him on screen alreadyâthe versatile stand-up comic, actor, and writer has appeared in Crazy Rich Asians, Silicon Valley, Love Hard, and Space Force opposite Steve Carell. Hot off a hit Amazon Prime comedy special, Yang is on tour to (hopefully) share more jokes about his dad.
(Newmark Theatre, South Park Blocks)
LIVE MUSIC
Dobet Gnahoré
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Gear up for a feel-good evening of Afro-pop bangers from West African virtuoso and Grammy-winner Dobet Gnahoré, who will play songs from her women's rights-inspired album, Couleur.
(Star Theater, Old Town-Chinatown)
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
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Musical innovator and rainbow-haired legend George Clinton will ignite the stage with his pioneering psychedelic-funk collective Parliament-Funkadelic. Prepare for the show by revisiting their seminal albums like Maggot Brain, One Nation Under Funk, and Mothership Connection. Contemporary soul supergroup The Motet, featuring members of Turkuaz, Fishbone, and Pimps of Joytime, will get the show started.
(Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown)
Man Man
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Frontman Honus Honus and his long-running experimental rock band out of Philadelphia will bring their one-of-a-kind live show back through town supporting their first studio album in seven years, Dream Hunting in the Valley of the In-Between. The band is known for their use of unique instruments, so keep your eyes peeled for sousaphones, marimbas, and even pots and pans.
(Mississippi Studios, Boise)
Red Fang
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Thrash the night away with a beer-soaked set from the local heavy metal institution, Red Fang, whom Mercury senior editor Ned Lannamann once called "Portlandâs sturdiest and most reliable purveyors of full-volume riffs." They will headline in support of their new full-length album, Arrows, alongside Seattle-based heavy metal outfit Big Business and experimental rock trio Tacos!
(Crystal Ballroom, West End)
Zoo Nights
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The Oregon Zoo is inviting you in after hours for five sun-kissed evenings of local music, enticing food carts, refreshing brews, all-ages activities, and a rare opportunity to catch the animals during twilight. The series continues this week with a performance from old-time and country music scenesters Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms Country Band.
(Oregon Zoo, Washington Park)
PERFORMANCE
Booklover's Burlesque: A Midsummer's Night Tease (Shakespeare Edition)
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Any lit lover will tell you that reading can be a truly titillating experience. Booklover's Burlesque agrees, so they're blending on-stage readings by local writers and actors with sexy, empowering performances inspired by each written piece. The showcase includes tantalizing burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque on a bawdy Shakespearean theme, so prepare for an erotic midsummer night.
(Alberta Rose Theatre, Concordia)
SATURDAY
FESTIVALS
Oregon Bigfoot Festival and Beyond
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The Oregon Bigfoot Festival and Beyond includes a Monsters & Mayhem celebrity guest show with host Mel Skahan of Expedition Bigfoot, talks from paranormal experts, live music, a beer garden and food carts, vendors, and more. Get as weird as you like comparing possible sightings and conspiracy theories with fellow cryptozoologists.
(Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby)
Portlandia Mermaid Parade and Festival 2022
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If you're a fan of Portlandia, the larger-than-life river goddess sculpture that looms above downtown's Portland Building, you might dig this fin-flapping celebration of Portland's rivers and port history. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade and Festival is a body-positive, family-friendly event that gathers the fantastical creatives helping our city thrive. This year's Pride-centered theme is Rainbow Waters: A Shellabration of Queer Merfolk, so throw on your most colorful aquatic attire and prepare to get soggy (the day wraps up with a fountain-splashing mob dance event).
(Poet's Beach, RiverPlace)
FOOD & DRINK
Africa Coast Farm to Plate Dinner
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Take a jaunt to Sauvie Island and enjoy the sights of picturesque Topaz Farm. Resident "farm-to-plate" Christian Ephrem, who was born in Addis Ababa, will prepare a multi-course, family-style dinner inspired by the cuisine of the African coast, made with farm-fresh ingredients.Â
(Topaz Farm, Sauvie Island)
LIVE MUSIC
Kamasi Washington
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Saxophonist/producer/bandleader Kamasi Washington is one of the most renowned contemporary jazz musicians working today. Known mostly for his sometimes-smooth and sometimes-erratic stylings on the tenor sax, Washington has ascended into the realm of world-class artistry; both his studio debut The Epic and its follow-up Heaven and Earth received universal acclaim, and heâs played on an array of important works, like Kendrick Lamarâs To Pimp a Butterfly, Youâre Dead by jazz fusion artist Flying Lotus, as well as Thundercatâs heartbreak-y space-funk single, âThem Changes.â JENNI MOORE
(Crystal Ballroom, West End)
New Found Glory - 20 Years of Sticks and Stones
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Bust out your eyeliner and studded accessories from the back of your closet and mosh along to New Found Glory's pop-punk classics like âMy Friends Over Youâ and "Head on Collision" from their breakthrough album Sticks and Stones. Arrive early to catch opening sets from like-minded punks Four Year Strong and Be Well.
(Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown)
The Roots
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Listen up kids: The Rootsâ importance goes wayyyy beyond their role as house band on The Tonight Show. To witness Questlove and Black Thought lead the nine-piece band live is more than just a âgoodâ showâitâs an eclectic, jazz-infused experience thatâll cement Black Thought as one of the most skilled, entertaining, and versatile MCs of all time. If you need further proof of Black Thoughtâs dominance as a lyricist, head on over to his masterful 10-minute freestyle on Hot 97 with Funk Flex. JENNI MOORE
(Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown)
The Stinkfoot Orchestra ft. Ike Willis
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Fifteen-piece rock ensemble The Stinkfoot Orchestra will perform songs from Frank Zappa's prolific career with help from Ike Willis, the former guitarist and vocalist of Zappa's touring band, whoâs best known as the voice of Joe on the 1979 album, Joeâs Garage.
(Alberta Rose Theatre, Concordia)
SPORTS & RECREATION
World Naked Bike Ride
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Get "as bare as you dare" during the annual bike ride that definitely helps keep Portland weird. The ride aims to highlight the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere and bring attention to societyâs dependence on pollution-based transportation.Â
(Starting point at Peninsula Park)
SUNDAY
FILM
The Shining
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All work and no play makes anyone a dull boy, so head to this outdoor screening of The Shining for a spine-chilling evening under the stars. Stanley Kubrick's slow-burn masterpiece (adapted from the Steven King psychological horror novel) owes at least some of its dramatic effect to the Pacific Northwestâit features the iconic exterior of the Timberline Lodge. Need more convincing? Shelley Duvall is in it. You're welcome. (OMSI, Central Eastside)
LIVE MUSIC
Ben Abraham
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Indie folk songsmith Ben Abraham, whose songwriting chops can be heard on Kesha's Grammy-winning pop ballad "Praying," will take the stage in support of his introspective new album, Friendly Fire. Kindred singer-songwriter Kevin Lee Florence will support.
(Mississippi Studios, Boise)
Calum Scott
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British singer-songwriter and Britain's Got Talent finalist Callum Scott will bring his tearful pop ballads to Portland in support of his sophomore album, Bridges, which he told Gay Times is his "âmost vulnerable but also confident" work to date.
(Crystal Ballroom, West End)
VISUAL ART
Kew as a Global Living Museum
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In our fast-paced, anxiety-ridden world, botanical gardens are often the furthest thing from our minds, but they can be a powerful tool for sharing scientific research, improving education, and enriching visitors' lives. Richard Deverell, director of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Portland Japanese Garden CEO Steven Bloom will discuss the unique power of local and far-flung botanical gardens as stimulating "living museums" on a rapidly changing planet.
(Portland Art Museum, South Park Blocks)
MULTI-DAY
COMEDY
Curious Comedy Showdown
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In this Hunger Games-style smackdown, only one comic will survive a series of razor-sharp improv cage matches. Starting with six comedians staging quick scenes, audiences will pick off the riff-raff one by one, leaving one final jokester as the Curious Comedy champion. If you're a Who's Line Is It Anyway? fan, you'll dig this.
(Curious Comedy Theater, King, Friday-Saturday)
FILM
Cinema Unbound: Outdoor Movies
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It wouldn't be summer without an outdoor film screening or two, but PAM CUT bumps up the sweet Portland tradition with funky giveaways, games, and treats. Throughout July, they'll screen a wide variety of movies, then add in extras to amplify the experienceâin the past, they've shared spooky stories before a screening of The Babadook and held a BYO stuffed animal sing-along for Sing 2. Ghostbusters (the classic '84 one) hits the screen on July 29, so throw on your proton pack for some "I ain't afraid" fun.
(OMSI, Central Eastside, Thursday-Sunday)
Fire of Love
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Narrated by artsy auteur Miranda July, this documentary follows the fiery trajectory of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft. The married pair tracked eruptions the world over, but lost their lives while chasing their passion. (Incidentally, they also looked like they stepped out of a Wes Anderson film.) Director Sara Dosa's Fire of Love was called "blazingly lyrical" by The Los Angeles Times.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, Monday-Thursday)
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
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"Guess what I wear as a hat? A lentil." Remember Marcel, everyone's favorite demure lil' shell from way back in 2010? Well, he and his googly eye are back to remind us of simpler times in this feature-length film, starring character co-creator Jenny Slate and Isabella Rossellini. The film investigates Marcel's perplexing originsâalongside his pet lint, Alan, he's the survivor of a strange tragedy. But in a twist of fate, a viral video might lead the tiny guy to his long-lost family.
(Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District, Monday-Thursday)
Middle-earth Film Festival
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Not all those who wander are lost, so make the epic quest to OMSI for screenings of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies at the Middle-earth Film Festival. Kicking off with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on July 22, viewers can take in Tolkien's monumental saga from the very beginning.
(OMSI, Central Eastside, Tuesday-Sunday)
Nope
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Modern horror mastermind Jordan Peele dips his toe in science fiction in his newest flick, blending his penchant for spooky social commentary with something a little more alien. Nope follows Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as ranch-owning siblings whose lives in quiet inland California are rocked by sudden encounters with unidentified flying objects.
(Cinema 21, Nob Hill, Monday-Thursday)
FOOD & DRINK
Oregon Brewers Festival 2022
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The state's biggest beer festival offers a plethora of choices, with 40 beers and two ciders from Oregon producers. To stoke your FOMO, 80% of the featured beers are either exclusive to the festival or brand-new releases.
(Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Downtown, Thursday-Saturday)
Portland Mercury's Summer of Slushies 2022
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The coolest, most delicious event of the summer is finally here! The Merc and Jim Beam present Summer of Slushies, which brings boozy, frozen, custom-made treats to the frugal and thirsty denizens of Portland at just $6 a pop.
(Various locations, Monday-Sunday)
Tualatin Valley Cocktail Week
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Tualatin Valley will celebrate its diverse food and drink scene with its first-ever cocktail week. Enjoy special libations from 24 participating bars and restaurants and cast a vote for your favoriteâyou'll be entered in a drawing to win a gift card to the winner.
(Various locations, Monday-Saturday)
GEEK & GAMING
WasabiCon PDX
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If cosplay and anime make your ears perk up, don't miss this pop culture celebration of all things "geek." WasabiCon PDX, a two-day convention, offers all the fun stuff you expect from a typical 'conâexpect celeb guests and star cosplayers, art exhibitors, gaming, and more. (Attendees can show off their cosplay chops, too, at the main stage competition and lip sync battle.) Bring the kiddos along for daytime events, or pop by in the evening for programming planned for adults.
(Hilton Portland, Downtown, Saturday-Sunday)
Wizarding Weekend at Kennedy School
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Calling all wizards! Take a break from the muggle world at this magical weekend in celebration of Harry Potter's birthday. Organized by "wizard activists" PDXpelliarmus, this event helps raise funds for Basic Rights Oregon and collects books for local teachers and children. Whether you hail from Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin house, attendees can take part in a horcrux hunt, Hogwarts student portraiture, costume contests, and trivia. Magical vendors will hawk their wares in Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley, and the butterbeer will be flowing to keep your thirst magically quenched.
(McMenamins Kennedy School, Concordia, Friday-Sunday)
LIVE MUSIC
Chamber Music Northwest 2022 Summer Festival
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Chamber Music Northwest will flex a wide-ranging repertoire of concerts for a five-week festival with highlights including âTerroirâ (A Sense of Place), Seasonal Rhythms, and Shades of Impressionism.
(Kaul Auditorium at Reed College, Monday-Sunday)
PERFORMANCE
A-WOL Dance presents Art in the Dark
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A-WOL Dance Collective's annual Art in the Dark performance series is an innovative blend of contemporary dance and aerial feats, showcasing local aerial artists in a unique forest setting under the stars to original music composed and presented by electronic musician Eastghost.
(Mary S. Young Park, West Linn, Thursday-Sunday)
Golden Girls Live
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Thank you for being a friend! Local drag faves Honey Bea Hart and Loretta Lordchild will reinterpret two episodes of the classic show on stage. They'll throw in some corny '80s commercials and a live rendition of the theme song for good measure.Â
(Funhouse Lounge, Hosford-Abernethy, Thursday-Saturday)
VISUAL ART
Jennifer Georgescu: Mother Series
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Photographer Jennifer Georgescu's Mother Series hones in on the fraught experience of new motherhood, complete with grueling labor, insomnia, and surprising moments of tenderness. Grappling with motherhood as a physical embodiment of growth and decay, Georgescu's dark, subtly gothic photographs are reminiscent of the Dutch vanitas tradition.
(Blue Sky Gallery, Northwest Portland, Wednesday-Saturday; closing)
Forces of Nature: Ecology in Japanese Prints
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Natural imagery is a longstanding tradition within Japanese art of all formsâfor centuries, artists in Japan have pondered the relationship between humans and their environment. In Forces of Nature: Ecology in Japanese Prints, Japanese artists grapple with more recent ecological disasters, including the 2011 TĆhoku earthquake and tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This series of prints, including vibrant works by pop artist Aoshima Chiho, ranges from frank depictions of everyday life to dystopic visions and dreamy abstractions.
(Portland Art Museum, South Park Blocks, Saturday-Sunday; opening)
Kelli Connell: Double Life, 20 Years
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Kelli Connell's large-scale photographs are surprisingly trickyâthey appear to depict two women in a relationship, but are actually digitally manipulated images of the same model doubled. With a focus on the layered, fluid nature of selfhood, Connell's long-term photographic project Double Life, 20 Years creates believable stories pulled from everyday situations, inviting the viewer to consider their own dualities and complex inner worlds.Â
(Blue Sky Gallery, Northwest Portland, Wednesday-Saturday; closing)
The Repository and The Queens of Rain
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Marjorie Dial and Victoria Haven are the latest artists to install dual solo exhibitions at PDX CONTEMPORARY ART's fresh space in Slabtown. Dial's The Repository consists of ceramic vessels inscribed with poetic, meditative, and fragmented texts; each vessel reflects on intimacy, reason, hope, and the preservation of knowledge. Haven's The Queens of Rain is comprised of six "painted drawings," each rendered in shiny metallics and abstracted to provoke a sense of the void.Â
(PDX CONTEMPORARY ART, Slabtown, Tuesday-Saturday; closing)
Seeing You/Seeing Me: Conversation
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Japanese artist Mami Takahashi's multidisciplinary art practice includes photography and installation, but she focused on performance in 2014, creating daily works that encapsulated her sociocultural experiences in the United States. The project, Seeing You/Seeing Me, has since expanded to include participatory elements in multiple US locations.Â
(Carnation Contemporary, Kenton, Saturday-Sunday; closing)
Unattended
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Artist, Adidas brand designer, and Carnation Contemporary co-founder Russell Borne grapples with the passing of time in Unattended. Time has a way of feeling both abstract and like an omnipresent force in our livesâwe all know the DMV can feel like three hours, while a great movie flies by. Borne digs into the wide variety of temporal experiences we experience in this solo exhibition. The details are still under wraps, but expect a series of narrative-driven objects.
(Carnation Contemporary, Kenton, Saturday-Sunday; closing)