My thoughts and feelings about Artist Repertory Theater’s opening performance of An Octoroon would perhaps be best described through interpretative dance, or maybe a painting in the style of Jackson…
President Shoureshi: Who is he?
Who is Portland State University’s president? As new students arrive on Portland State’s campus, many may not be aware they’re also under the leadership of a brand new PSU President,…
Three Oh Sees previews: dancers, stoners, music nerds
Alright, so all y’all inveterate Oh Sees fans, you can skip this little article. You bought your tickets to the newly ‘Thee’-less, freshly Paul Quattrone–d, Orc-touring Oh Sees’ Sept. 25…
Off-campus events calendar: Sept. 19–25
FEATURED EVENT ART EXHIBITION Free Museum Day Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Multiple locations Free, all ages Numerous art museums and institutions will open their doors for National Museum Day…
On-campus events calendar: Sept. 19–25
FEATURED EVENT CAMPUS LIFE New Student Week Sept. 18–24 PSU Campus, multiple locations Free, all ages This is the last week before Fall Term starts, and every PSU club and…
Portland (& PSU alum) Drag Queen Sugarpill talks queer youth upbringing, art, politics and Allie X
Portland State Alum, Sugarpill. Titles held by the 22-year-old Sugarpill include Rosebud XXXVIII, Power Word: Protest | Critical Mascara (T:BA) 2015, Miss Jr. Gay Portland Pride 2014–15, Drag-a-Thon: All Stars…
Warm inside the art bubble: Allie X & Sugarpill at Star Theater
Allie X, Sugarpill and She slay at Star Theater, mama I’m feeling old as I wait in line on a Thursday night outside the Star Theater for Allie X’s concert….
Viks drop first home game to UC Davis 37–14
This Saturday, Sept. 16 was the return of #BarneyBall as the Portland State Vikings, 0–3, took on the UC Davis Aggies, 2–1, at Providence Park for PSU’s first home game…
Off-campus events: Sept. 12–18
FEATURED EVENT FESTIVAL 24th Annual Polish Festival 11 a.m., Sept. 16–17th Historic Polish Library x St. Stanislaus Church Free, all ages Celebrate Polish culture with folk music, traditional cuisine &…
On-campus events: Sept. 12–18
FEATURED EVENT FILM The Holy Mountain (1973) Sunday, Sept. 17, 9 p.m. Whitsell Auditorium $6–9, all ages Alejandro Jodorowsky’s occult classic has less to do with plot and more to…
No, not that BBW—it’s Banned Book Week
The American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week runs Sept. 24–30. Established in 1982, the week aims to raise awareness of book censorship and gain public support. BBW this year…