Tuesday, April 16
Art
Stephanie Chefas Projects
Tue–Fri: Noon–6 p.m.
Free
Kristin Texeira’s first solo exhibition is a series of abstract works following ten years of her ideas and emotions.
Music
Earl Sweatshirt, Liv.e, MIKE, Black Noise
Crystal Ballroom
9 p.m.
$27.50–40
Earl has been making so much of a bigger name for himself outside of Odd Future, and we love him for it.
Film & Theater
Holocene
7 p.m.
$10
The stage is open for storytellers to put their names in a drawing to tell a five-minute story based on a predetermined theme. This show’s theme is “blunders.”
Community
Redefining Masculinity: A Panel Discussion
Peter Stott Center
6:30 p.m.
Free
Inspired by the documentary The Mask You Live In, this panel discussion will look at what “masculine” really means.
Wednesday, April 17
Art
Waterstone Gallery
Wed–Sat: Noon–6 p.m., Sun: Noon–4 p.m.
Free
Nancy Wilkins’ metal sculpture exhibition consists of works using repurposed metal the artist found in a junkyard.
Music
A 30th Anniversary For The Pixies’ Doolittle
Mississippi Studios
9 p.m.
$5, 21+
The Pixies’ seminal album came out three whole decades ago, and now Melt and the Prixies will help us celebrate it.
Film & Theater
Ellyn Bye Studio at The Armory
Wed–Fri: 7:30 p.m., Sat: 2 p.m. through April 20
$25
Dael Orlandersmith’s one-woman show pulls from her interviews in and around Ferguson following the shooting of Michael Brown.
Community
Heartless Heathers vs. High Rollers Roller Derby Game
Rose City Rollers Hangar at Oaks Park
7 p.m.
$15–22, 21+
Roller skates are cool and all, but they’re better when people are getting shoved while wearing them.
Thursday, April 18
Art
Botanical Craft Night: Ink & Watercolor Drawing
Blendily
6:30 p.m.
Free, donations welcome
Hit up Blendily for a night of drawing botanicals with other artists. Supplies are limited, so bring your own if you have them.
Music
Post Punk Discotecque with Over and Visions
Killingsworth Dynasty
8:30 p.m.
Free, 21+
It’s a disco but the disco ball is probably made of spikes and goth tears.
Film & Theater
Revolution Hall
7:30 p.m.
$10, 21+
Whether you want to tell your own story or just listen to others, those who sign up have seven minutes on stage to tell a story about “courage.”
Community
“Meaning(s) of Blackness”
Native American Student and Community Center
Noon–2 p.m.
Free
Part of this year’s “Rethinking Democracy” series of talks, this one looks at how the African Diaspora interacts with blackness as a term. Lunch will be provided!
Friday, April 19
Art
Wolff Gallery
Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free
Small Talk Collective is a group of seven women photographers that formed in 2015. Catch their exhibition “Rumors” through April 28.
Music
Crystal Ballroom
Doors at 6:30 p.m. through April 20
$35–40
It’s freaking Taking Back Sunday and you better “MakeDamnSure” you try to catch one of their two sets.
Film & Theater
Triangle Theatre
Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. through April 27
$20
This play about a U.S. senator’s controversial comments being leaked on Twitter right before his reelection has been called “simultaneously funny, heartbreaking and uplifting.”
Community
“Governance, Democracy & Human Rights”
Cramer Hall 265
Noon–1 p.m.
Free
Another lunch-provided “Rethinking Democracy” event, which looks at how all human rights are affected by the bigger mechanisms at work.
Saturday, April 20
Art
Portland Pataphysical Society
Noon–5 p.m., through May 18
Free
San Francisco-based artist Ken Lo explores the phenomenon of death in this solo exhibition.
Music
Kelly’s Olympian
4–11:30 p.m.
$8
Get really high and come be a #sadkid for the first ever Bummer Pop Fest and compilation release, featuring bands like Second Sleep, Starover Blue and The Hague.
Film & Theater
Revolution Hall
6 p.m.
$20, 21+
A film festival made by stoners, for stoners. Happy 420!
Community
Modern Times Belmont Fermentorium
Noon
$25
It’ll be totally tubular, dude.
Sunday, April 21
Art
Tonic Lounge
7 p.m.
$5–15 suggested donation, 21+
Make some cool shit while having a brew with fellow artists. What could be better?
Music
Rontoms
8 p.m.
Free, 21+
It’s local hip hop at its finest, with a secret special guest to open up the night with a surprise.
Film & Theater
Shoe Box Theater
Thu–Sat: 7:30 pm, Sun: 2 p.m.
$20, $10 w/ student ID
A young man’s life is cut short when he’s shot in the back, and a cast of six diverse women show what happens in the aftermath.
Community
Sanctuary
5–8 p.m.
21+
It’s a pretty hush-hush, unconventional way to celebrate Easter. Dress as a bunny, give to charity. Make it sexy.
Monday, April 22
Art
Soul Box Project Public Display
Multnomah Arts Center
9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 30
Free
This exhibit by the community is a powerful visual statement showing the effects of gunfire. Each box represents an injury or death by guns.
Music
King Dude, Kate Clover, Dancing Plague
Tonic Lounge
8:30 p.m.
$13, 21+
King Dude’s voice will make you feel like you’re in a Sons of Anarchy episode.
Film & Theater
McMenamins Mission Theater
5:30 p.m.
$4
That one French rom-com everyone has to see.
Community
Gerding Theater at the Armory
7:30 p.m.
$12–65
Bibliophiles, this one’s for you.
