Events Calendar April 23–29

Tuesday, April 23

Art

Christopher Rauschenberg, Willy Heeks

Elizabeth Leach Gallery

Tue–Sat: 10:30–5:30 p.m.

Free

Both Christopher Rauschenberg and Willy Heeks have new works on display, the former working with abstract paintings and the latter with multi-image panoramic photographs.

Music

DMX, DJ O.G.One

Roseland Theater

8 p.m.

$26.50, 21+

DMX is out of prison and ready to bark in our faces. Yay.

Film & Theater

Crossing Mnisose

Portland Center Stage at The Armory

$25–87

Tue–Sun 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., through May 5

This modern take on the story of Sacajawea focuses on protecting the Mnisose from the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Community

The Office Trivia

Von Ebert Brewing

7 p.m.

$5

You’ve probably binge-watched the show at least twice—and bragged about it on the internet—so this is the perfect time to put your Dunder Mifflin knowledge to the test.

Wednesday, April 24

Art

“New Works”

Russo Lee Gallery

Tues–Fri: 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment

Free

With “New Works,” Tom Fawkes presents fairly vivid paintings of beautifully landscaped gardens from various places in the Mediterranean.

Music

Uada, Wormwitch, Cloak

Tonic Lounge

8:30 p.m.

$10–13, 21+

Black metal from mysterious hooded figures makes for a really good show, honestly.

Film & Theater

The ‘Burbs

McMenamins Mission Theater

8:45 p.m.

$11 includes ticket and cocktail, 21+

We all miss Carrie Fisher, and we all love Tom Hanks. Catch this ‘80s cult classic about the savagery that is suburbia.

Community

We Need To Talk About Toxic Positivity

Alano Club of Portland

7 p.m.

Free

After a successful turnout at the last meeting, Reimagining Recovery is back to discuss the repercussions of “good vibes only” culture.

Thursday, April 25

Art

“Drowned World”

Eutectic Gallery

Mon–Sat: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Free

This new collection from Marjorie Dial mixes prints with molten looking sculptural pieces.

Music

Iceage, Pelada, Public Eye

Doug Fir Lounge

9 p.m.

$16–18, 21+

Iceage bring the broodiness of goth with the fast-paced energy of punk, and it’s awesome.

Film & Theater

New Shorts IV: Inner Problem Child

Sip D’Vine

7:30 p.m.

$10 suggested donation

This installment of radio-style readings will include stories about problematic tooth fairies and more.

Community

“STIs 101 for Queer, Poly, Kinky People”

Q Center

7 p.m.

$14.50

Evelin Dacker, MD and Sean P. Horan, MS will be at this open forum discussion to answer questions about STI risk and prevention.

Friday, April 26

Art

Fierce and Frail II: Of Beings, Beasts, and Seed

Verum Ultimum Art Gallery

By appointment

Free

Over 40 artists created various works that interpret their relationship with emergence and loss, making each piece beautifully unique.

Music

Lizzo, Tayla Parx

Roseland Theater

8 p.m.

Sold Out

Lizzo is such a phenom she sold out two nights at the Roseland. If you’re lucky enough to have tickets, you are truly #blessed.

Film & Theater

Avenue PDX: The Musical

Funhouse Lounge

Thu–Sat: 7 p.m., through May 4

$16–20

Avenue Q meets Portland in this improv musical that, yes, includes singing puppets.

Community

Free Friday Wine and Cheese Tasting

Elephants Delicatessen

5 p.m.

Free

Free wine? Free cheese? What could be better?

Saturday, April 27

Art

A Typography of Lament

Froelick Gallery

Tues–Sat: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., through June 1

Free

Photographer Susan Seubert created these vast glass images using the old school wet-collodion process. She’ll even be there at 11 a.m. to give a discussion on it.

Music

NW Post Rock Fest

Tonic Lounge

8 p.m.

$8

The second night of this mini-fest touts some awesome smaller name post-rock bands, but headlining act Coastlands always kills it.

Film & Theater

Burlesque Over Broadway

Crush

7 and 9 p.m.

$18–26

Two different shows. One night. Lots of showtunes.

Community

TEDxPortland

Keller Auditorium

9 a.m.

$85–200

Don’t let the price of tickets keep you away—seeing TED talks live is way different than watching them on YouTube at 3 a.m.

Sunday, April 28

Art

Jeff Sheridan

Gallery @ the Jupiter Hotel

Open 24 hours

Free

There are a lot of natural occurrences in the world, and that’s something Sheridan’s paintings address. Particularly, how repetitive nature can be.

Music

Do Right Sunday

Dig A Pony

9 p.m.

Free, 21+

It’s Dig A Pony’s monthly community fundraising DJ showcase, this time around featuring tunes played by Black Daria and Shi Shi.

Film & Theater

Norm Macdonald

Helium Comedy Club

5 p.m.

$33–41

Former Saturday Night Live cast member Norm Macdonald will be at Helium for some dark, deadpan comedy. Sunday’s show is the last one with tickets available, so hurry!

Community

Portland Flea + Food

Rejuvenation

11 a.m.

Free

More than 60 vendors will be at this month’s Flea + Food Market, with tons of vintage and locally made goods.

Monday, April 29

Art

The Best Truth We Got

Adams and Ollman

Wed–Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment

Free

Elias Hansen created his entire exhibition of sculptures based on common themes in the punk scene such as politics and environmental conservation.

Music

Bass Drum of Death

Doug Fir Lounge

9 p.m.

$13–15, 21+

Where glam rock and garage rock meet.

Film & Theater

Swinging London Cinema: Performance

The Hollywood Theatre

6:30 p.m.

$7–9

A rockstar and gangster team up to uncover the corruption of the swinging scene.

Community

Friends of the Library BIG Spring Book Sale

Lloyd Center DoubleTree Hotel Exhibit Hall

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Free

This sale of donated books, movies, music and more will be going on all weekend, but everything is 50% off on Monday.