Tuesday, April 2
Art
Upfor Gallery
Tue–Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment, through April 27
Free
Ronny Quevado’s first solo exhibition found its inspiration from the experiences of marginalized communities.
Music
We Came As Romans, Crown the Empire, Erra, Shvpes
Hawthorne Theatre
6:30 p.m.
$25–30
It’ll be like a Hot Topic company party in there, so make sure your scene hair is on point.
Film & Theater
The Academy Theater
4:35 p.m., 9:25 p.m.
$4
Seriously, one of the greatest movies of all time. John Carpenter captured the ills of capitalism and mind control perfectly in this ‘80s classic.
Community
National Geographic Live–Beauty and the Bizarre
Newmark Theatre
7:30 p.m.
$27.25–52.25
The next in the Nat Geo lecture series shows everything gross, gruesome and visually fascinating in the insect and animal world.
Wednesday, April 3
Art
Ford Gallery
Fri–Mon: 9 a.m.–6 p.m., through April 24
Free
For lovers of street art, muralists and tight graffitti, featuring work from Mad One, Dump la rock, Voxx Romana and more.
Music
Wonder Ballroom
8:30 p.m.
$23–25
Tender New Zealand indie pop with a slight groove to it.
Film & Theater
Hollywood Theatre
7:30 p.m.
$9 ($7 with student ID)
Musicians James Taylor and Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson shine in this B-movie type film about Americana life.
Community
Rape Myths Through Time: An Inter-Generational Dialogue
PSU Women’s Resource Center
Noon
Free
An eye-opening and important dialogue on the role rape myths have played throughout the generations. Sensitive subject matter will be discussed.
Thursday, April 4
Art
“Us” opening reception
Littman Gallery
6–8 p.m
Free
This isn’t that Jordan Peele cut, but it’s still centered around creative works by people of color–our Artists of Color Collective to be exact.
Music
Tonic Lounge
7 p.m., through April 6
$15–45
Three days of post-punk and coldwave to chill all your dark hearts.
Film & Theater
BodyVox Dance Center
7:30 p.m., through April 20
$30 ($24 with student ID)
BodyVox Artistic Directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland opened up their stage to artists who have never choreographed a performance before to attempt bringing their visions to life with improvised physical movement.
Community
Challenging the Both Sides Narrative
Cider Riot
7 p.m.
Free
Just in case you don’t know by now, this open lecture and discussion by Dr. Stanislav Vysotsky will go over the intricacies and differences between Trump-era fascist and anti-fascist movements.
Friday, April 5
Art
Alberta Street Gallery
Tue–Sat: Noon–7 p.m., Sun: Noon–6 p.m.
Free
Based on the name, it’s safe to say this joint exhibit by Ancia Woo and Mandy Allen probably has to do with cats and flowers.
Music
Doomed & Stoned Presents: Wizzerd, Grim Earth, LáGoon, Stoner
Kenton Club
9 p.m.
$7, 21+
We’re all doomed, and most of us are stoned, but at least we’ve got some doom metal to soothe us.
Film & Theater
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 p.m., 10 p.m., through April 7
$33
Whether you remember him from The Office, Hot Tub Time Machine or wherever, you don’t want to miss his comedic genius.
Community
Pioneer Courthouse Square
11:30 a.m.
Free
This will undoubtedly be one of the funniest things you’ll experience this month.
Saturday, April 6
Art
Ampersand Gallery & Fine Books
Wed–Sat: Noon–6 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free
A mixture of print photographs and film clips by John Kayser that include a lot of butts.
Music
Moda Center
7 p.m.
$32–350
Let’s hope it’s mainly older stuff and not a grip of tracks from Weezer’s cover album.
Film & Theater
Imago Theatre
7:30 p.m.
$15–30
Clowns, clay and a bit of Mad Max apocalyptic imagery.
Community
Lagunitas Community Room
5 p.m.
$30–40, 21+
Downing pizza, garlic knots and beer and winning prizes for the sake of animals? Yes, please! Proceeds go to the nonprofit Animal Aid.
Sunday, April 7
Art
“When is a bowl of fruit just a bowl of fruit?”
White Gallery
Mon–Wed: Noon–5 p.m., Thu & Fri: Noon–6 p.m., through April 12
Free
Hiromi Lee and Prithvi Chauhan’s duo exhibition juxtaposes styles and elements to challenge what is expected of artists of color.
Music
Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Horse Head, Mirsy
Paris Theater
6:30 p.m.
$16
Talk about some goth aesthetic.
Film & Theater
CC Slaughters
8 p.m.
Free
One of the longest running drag variety shows in town keeps getting livelier and more fun.
Community
Exiled to Nowhere: A Symposium on the Rohingya Crisis
Oregon Historical Society
Noon
Free
From survivors to internationally known experts on the topic, this symposium is meant to give a better understanding of and provide possible resolutions for the Rohingya crisis in Burma.
Monday, April 8
Art
Oranj Studio
Tue–Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. through June 30
Free
Renée Zangara uses Oregon’s wetlands as inspiration for these large and colorful works.
Music
Flying Fish Cove, Bed Bits, Tough Boy
Firkin Tavern
8 p.m.
21+
Jangly, lo-fi bedroom pop to warm your hearts.
Film & Theater
Living Room Theaters
Various times
$11 ($8 with student ID)
Part of the Queer Film Festival, this ode to ‘70s murder mysteries involves a sick score by M83 and beautifully and stylishly shot scenes.
Community
Changing Course: Short Stories from Designers + Creatives
Holocene
6 p.m.
$8, 21+
Entertaining and educating short stories from nine designers on their journeys, processes and experiences throughout their careers.
Cervanté Pope is a music and culture journalist whose work has been included in various publications around Portland including Willamette Week, the Portland Mercury and the Portland Observer, as well as a couple of creative nonfiction anthologies. When she's not tackling a giant mountain of deadlines she can be found headbanging at a metal show, advocating for animal rights or trying to scheme a way to get on Family Feud.
