Grudge match is a regular series where two or more Vanguard contributors debate on a divisive issue in pop culture. This edition features a discussion between Opinion Editor Nick Gatlin…
Virtual Events Calendar Feb. 16-20
TUES., 2/16 CHINESE NEW YEAR LANTERN VIEWING Lan Su Chinese Garden In-person event 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. $20–25 Ongoing through February 28 Northwest Portland’s iconic Lan…
Rainbow City is a real trip
Tucked away between the iconic Hippo Hardware and Old Town Music in Portland’s inner eastside is Rainbow City—an up-and-coming electronic music and events venue new to the city. It sounds…
It’s good to be a dog in Portland
Portland is a great place to be a dog, even during the pandemic. One of the greatest things about this city is simply how much nature surrounds us—the greater metropolitan…
Events Calendar Feb.9-15
FREE FLU SHOTS AND COVID TESTING PCC Cascade Campus 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Free Ongoing through March 31 Uninsured and BIPOC folks are prioritized for free flu shots and COVID-19…
Classical gas
When I was a kid, I thought that the only people who listened to classical music were either very old or pretentious. I associated classical with the mellifluous if entirely…
Teleparty to the rescue
Receiving a request to Netflix and chill can raise some serious red flags. Or, sometimes, it can be a welcome and exciting opportunity to spend some quality time together—wink, wink—especially…
Events Calendar Feb. 2-5
NATIONAL TATER TOT DAY McMenamins 7 a.m.–11 p.m. $15 McMenamins and its reliable chain of Portland pubs is honoring “National Tater Tot Day” with discounts on cajun tots and…
Remembering Sophie the pop genius
Music blog Pitchfork reported Scottish pop composer and producer Sophie had died in a tragic accident in Athens, Greece on Jan. 30 at the age of 34. Sophie—whose name is…
A step beyond streaming
In the absence of traditional movie-going and the attendant surge in streaming service memberships, one store is working to stay connected with film lovers through resources online and in-person. Movie…
Filling the void
Portland has a reputation for being a vibrant breeding ground for up-and-coming talented musicians. The city’s unique culture is fueled by a thriving local scene that has produced some of…