Tuesday, March 26
Art
“Take Me to a Place I’ve Never Been Before”
Multnomah Arts Center
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat & Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 2
Free
Dianne Jean Erickson’s mixed media paintings will be on display at MAC until April 2.
Music
Holocene
9 p.m.
$10, 21+
Emo Nite is back at Holocene—MakeDamnSure you’re there.
Film & Theater
Living Room Theaters
Multiple showings from Noon–9:55 p.m.
$6
As a tuesday special, Jordan Peele’s latest horror movie will be playing at Living Room for only six bucks.
Community
Challenging Toxic Positivity and the Cult of Happiness
Taborspace
7 p.m.
Free
This free discussion is presented by Portland’s new neurodiversity club, Reimagining Recovery, and will focus on the repercussions of “good vibes only” culture.
Wednesday, March 27
Art
“Where Did You Sleep Last Night?”
Nationale
Mon & Tue: Noon–5 p.m., Thu–Sun: Noon–6 p.m., through April 23
Free
Portland-based painter and sculptor Shohei Takasaki combines domestic life with the abstract in this solo exhibition.
Music
Lazerwave: A synthwave dance night
The Lovecraft Bar
10 p.m.
Free, 21+
Get down to some retro/synthwave music featuring DJs n0vatron and Starvolt.
Film & Theater
Keller Auditorium
7:30 p.m.
$45–100
Broadway Portland will bring you to a whole new world at the Keller Auditorium until April 7.
Community
Alano Club of Portland
7 p.m.
Free
Join this discussion of how psychological trauma affects the physical health of the brain, based on research by Dutch psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk and clinical psychologist Peter Levine.
Thursday, March 28
Tue–Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m., through April 12
Music
The Lazy Universe, Daily Decay, Dr. Something
Kelly’s Olympian
9 p.m.
$7
Psychedelic stoner-rock meets power pop and melodic chamber pop.
Film & Theater
Sip D’Vine
7:30 p.m.
$10 suggested donation
Supernatural meets comedy in this live reading of a front desk worker faced with a possessed customer.
Community
Transgender Day of Visibility
City Hall
2 p.m.
Free
This day of celebration aims to raise awareness of discrimination of transgender people and will feature acapella performances, a panel discussion and Mayor Ted Wheeler reading the city’s proclamation declaring the day Transgender Day of Visibility.
Friday, March 29
Art
Blue Sky Gallery
Tue–Sun: Noon–5 p.m., through March 31
Free
Natalie Krick’s photography exhibition features collaboration with her mother and sister in a series of vibrant portraits exploring female identity vs cultural expectations.
Music
Holocene
9 p.m.
$7, 21+
The SNAP! 90s crew will be bringing you back with their ladies of the 90s night, so be prepared to wanna dance with somebody. No scrubs, though.
Film & Theater
Artists Repertory Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Pay what you can
Hear the “siren song of the disco ball” among other sounds of various objects at the farewell performance to Alder Stage before it’s demolished.
Community
Portland Night Market
4 p.m.
Free
The name of the event should be reason enough to get you down to the Portland Night Market.
Saturday, March 30
Art
Alberta Street Gallery
Mon–Thu: 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri: 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 24
Free
Cats, buildings and flowers will be featured in Mandy Allen and Ancia Woo’s joint exhibition.
Music
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
8 p.m.
$27–45.50
Rescheduled from October, English singer-songwriter James Bae—oops, Bay, will be at The Schnitz for his Electric Lights tour. Bring tissues.
Film & Theater
Resound NW
7 p.m.
Pay what you can
In celebration of Women’s History Month, an all-women identifying cast will be “playing back” stories of womanhood told by audience members.
Community
7th Annual Cherry Blossom Bazaar
139 NW 2nd Avenue
10 a.m.
Free
This rummage sale of eclectic Japanese collectibles and furniture is open to the public and will feature items as low as 25 cents.
Sunday, March 31
Art
“Sublimation” opening reception
Fuller Rosen Garden
6 p.m.
Free
Diana Palermo’s solo exhibition focuses on gender and sexual expression, confronting what is acceptable by society.
Music
José Gonzalez and The String Theory
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
8 p.m.
$27.50–55
Folk singer-songwriter and guitarist will be performing both hits and deep cuts with The String Theory orchestra to accompany.
Film & Theater
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m., through April 14
$18.50–28
Presented by PassinArt, this Jim Crow-era play portrays racially divided North Carolina featuring cultural connections among the “NO” signs all over the south.
Community
Rejuvenation
11 a.m.
Free
More than 60 vendors will be at this month’s Flea + Food Market, with tons of vintage and locally made goods.
Monday, April 1
Art
Oranj Studio
Tue–Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free
Abstract works by Renée Zangara will be on display until June 30. The opening ceremony will be held April 6 at 5 p.m.
Music
Crystal Ballroom
8:30 p.m.
$29.50
The English space-rock band is back after a six-year hiatus.
Film & Theater
The Secret Society
8 p.m., doors 6:45
$10
The stage is open for storytellers to put their names in a drawing for five minutes to tell a story based on a predetermined theme. This show’s theme is “bamboozled.”
Community
University Place Hotel
5 p.m.
FreePSU students and faculty along with scientists and community members will be discussing the Cascadia earthquake and what to expect. Dinner will be included. Register online.
