On a breezy Wednesday evening at 8:25 p.m., I found myself waiting outside Holocene for an evening with Xiu Xiu, Force Publique and Mattress. I’d never heard of the latter…
Events calendar: April 4–10
FEATURED EVENT MUSIC Vanessa Carlton Saturday, April 8, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge $25–27, 21+ Joanne the Scammer’s favorite pianist/songstress tours in support of her live albums, Earlier Things Live and Liberman Live….
The quality onslaught of 2017 film
As amazing as 2016 was in the film industry, 2017 is already giving it a run for its money with epic titles and quality cinema being released nearly every week…
Events calendar: March 28–April 3
FEATURED EVENT SYMPHONY Game of Thrones Concert Experience Sunday, April 2, 8 p.m. MODA Center $39–165, all ages The hit HBO series’ musical composer, Ramin Djawadi, conducts a live orchestra and choir…
Smash Bros gaming tournament draws 200 to PSU
Portland State hosted SmashNest v14, a competitive Super Smash Bros. gaming tournament, on March 25. SmashNest was organized by Cascadia Associated Collective of Aspiring Winners, or CACAW Gaming, a competitive smash…
Fancy finals week pasta
My thoughts on wine are best summed up by, It’s great if I’m already drunk because if I’m already making questionable life decisions, I might as well keep the trend…
Film review: ‘Sophie and the Rising Sun’
Sophie and the Rising Sun is a compelling drama featuring a love story between a white woman and a Japanese man in the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. The film,…
Professor of violin performs at the Noon Concert Series
On March 16, Portland State’s School of Music featured Dr. Tomas Cotik, a professor of violin, for the Noon Concert Series in Lincoln Hall. Watch highlights from the concert. Video…
Event Calendar: March 21–27
Featured Event Xiu Xiu, Force Publique, Mattress Wednesday, March 22 8:30 p.m. Holocene $13–15, 21+ Xiu Xiu is somewhat ironically notable for their ever-changing, sometimes wildly experimental sound, which can…
LARP it up, suckers: How to die at the end of my magic missile
LARP IT UP, SUCKERS: HOW TO DIE AT THE END OF MY MAGIC MISSILE Live-action roleplaying, or LARP, is the fine art of boffing a PC to death in a…
A serious laundry crisis
Crisis of Faith writes: My mom and I both have anxiety, and I’ve found a great way to combat mine that’s more natural than pills. CBD oil is really helping…