Tuesday, May 14
Art
“Household”
Portland State Art Building
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free
This family exhibition features works by Jack Featherly and Laura Hughes along with their children, Leven and Iris Featherly.
Music
High on Fire, Holy Grove, Glory in the Shadows
Tonic Lounge
9 p.m.
SOLD OUT
Tonic Lounge is closing in August, but Sleep’s Matt Pike is using his own band High on Fire to send them out properly.
Film & Theater
Revolution Hall
$29
7:30 p.m.
It’s like all the inner workings of a magazine played for you in person.
Community
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
6 p.m.
Free
Hosted by Portland Bike Gear, this ride begins at the waterfront and ends at Breakside Brewery, because nothing is more Portland than bikes and beer.
Wednesday, May 15
Art
Upfor Gallery
Wed–Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free
Heidi Schwegler and Quayola’s joint exhibition focuses on the fragmentation of objects as they age.
Music
William Tyler, Dolphin Midwives
Polaris Hall
8 p.m.
$16–18, 21+
Dolphin Midwives is what really makes this. Her intricate and delicate harp, pedalboard and vocal work is a strangely heavenly thing to witness live.
Film & Theater
Crush Bar
8:30 p.m.
$8
A drag nod to all the shows you’ve Netflix and chilled to, though it’ll be more lively and less stony and sensual (probably).
Community
Buckman Coffee Factory
10 a.m–Noon
Free
Cupping is the process of tasting and smelling of brewed coffee, and you can try it for free at this event hosted by Genuine Origin.
Thursday, May 16
Art
Northern Lights: Ceramic Art of Hokkaido Revisited
Portland Japanese Garden
Tue–Sun: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Mon: Noon–7 p.m.
Included with garden admission
This showcase of ceramics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hokkaido Pottery Society.
Music
The Fixin’ To
8 p.m.
$5, 21+
If a blend of doom metal and country sounds right up your alley, then this is the show for you.
Film & Theater
Portland Playhouse
Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m.; Sun: 2 p.m. through June 16
$20–36
Inspired by real-life interviews, this play looks at the resilience of human nature through a healthcare lens.
Community
Picnic PDX
6:30 p.m.
$5 suggested donation
Poets are invited to share up to two poems lasting three minutes at this open mic, which will be followed by a poetry slam.
Friday, May 17
Art
Eutectic Gallery
Fri–Sat: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun: Noon–5 p.m.
Free
These ceramic pieces by Kat Hutter and Roger Lee are inspired by the colors and patterns seen living in Southern California.
Music
The Faint, Choir Boy, Closeness
Star Theater
9 p.m.
21+
The Faint are bringing back dance-punk, and it’s about goddamn time.
Film & Theater
Siren Theater
Fri & Sat: 8 p.m., through May 25
$18–28
It’s the freakin Lost Boys, one of the greatest ‘80s movies ever, performed right in front of your eyes.
Community
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
6–10 p.m.
$15–40, 21+
Have you ever wanted to explore Portland’s famed science museum without the enormous number of children? This is your chance.
Saturday, May 18
Art
Froelick Gallery
Tue–Sat: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Free
Portland-based photographer Susan Seubert’s exhibition features images of handkerchiefs created through the process of ambrotype.
Music
Polaris Hall
5:30 p.m.
$10–12
Post-punk isn’t usually abrasive, but Moaning has a different take on it.
Film & Theater
‘The Living Library’
Echo Theater
1 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
$10–25
Artists from the ages of 7–14 act out the lives of books, and it’s interesting.
Community
Widmer Brothers Brewing
2–8 p.m.
$1 pours of Hefe all day
Usually the only beer you can get for $1 is Pabst or Rolling Rock—read: water—so take advantage and celebrate one of Oregon’s most famous craft beers.
Sunday, May 19
Art
Wolff Gallery
Wed–Sun: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free
Artist Rachel Mulder used mediums from etching to even human hair to create this exhibition.
Music
Rontoms
8 p.m.
Free, 21+
The Hugs make indie pop, Ghost Frog makes spacey punk, and they’re both dishing it out for free.
Film & Theater
Tonic Lounge
5 p.m.
$10
It’s the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court’s annual ball, and this year’s theme involves scary scientists and naughty nurses.
Community
Opal 28
1–4 p.m.
Free
This one-day, pop-up cake shop seeks to encourage conversation on mental health, featuring gray baked goods donated by local bakers.
Monday, May 20
Art
Littman Gallery, SMSU 250
Mon–Wed: Noon–5 p.m.; Fri–Sat: Noon–6 p.m.
Free
The 7th annual juried exhibition is a showcase of art by Portland State students and will be on display until May 22.
Music
Church
8 p.m.
Free, 21+
Every Monday, we get to worship our scene gods in a different kind of church.
Film & Theater
Bauhaus Spirit: 100 years of Bauhaus
Whitsell Auditorium
7 p.m.
$8–10
It’s not a film about the beloved band, but about the German Weimar-era school of design that inspired them.
Community
Senate
7 p.m.
Free
Hosted by Stumptown Trivia, this all-ages trivia night is complete with a raffle and a full bar.