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Events Calendar May 21–27

Boyz II Men will be performing at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall. Courtesy of Creative Commons

Tuesday, May 21

Art

“The Guardians”

Blue Sky Gallery

Tue–Sun: Noon–5 p.m., through June 2

Free

In this exhibition by Vladimir Antaki, “Guardians” are shopkeepers Antaki photographed across Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Music

Dandy Warhols

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

7:30 p.m.

$75

Well, it’s a laser show and they’re playing live as it’s happening, so that’s cool?

Film & Theater

Native Gardens

Portland Center Stage

Tue–Sun: 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs: Noon

This play looks at the intersection of gardens, food availability, race and class in all of the most relevant ways.

Community

Network After Work

The Toffee Club

6 p.m.

$15

If you’re looking to make connections with other professionals in a casual setting—a bloody English pub—this event is for you.

Wednesday, May 22

Art

“Like a Train in the Sky”

Stumptown Coffee (downtown)

Mon–Fri: 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat–Sun: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Free

Enjoy new works by John Gnorski while you sip that latte you swore you wouldn’t spend money on.

Music

Insane Clown Posse, MushroomHead, Rittz and more

Hawthorne Theater

6:30 p.m.

SOLD OUT

If you were curious as to how magnets work, ICP will show you. Faygo provided, but the face paint you’ll have to do yourself.

Film & Theater

The Breath of Life

Portland Center Stage

Tue–Sun: 2 p.m., 7:30 pm; Thu: Noon

$25–57

When a conflict between two older women turns into realizations about life for both of them.

Community

Adam Savage

Revolution Hall

7:30 p.m.

$37

Presented by Powell’s, Mythbusters star Adam Savage will be talking about his new book, Every Tool’s a Hammer.

Thursday, May 23

Art

“Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles!”

Oregon Historical Society Museum

Tue–Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun: Noon–5 p.m.

$10 ($8 w/ student ID)

Over 100 pieces of Beatles history is the latest exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society, including Ringo’s jacket from the cover of Abbey Road.

Music

Boyz II Men

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

7:30 p.m.

$50–125,  21+

All you young ones may not remember, but you were likely conceived to Boyz II Men songs.

Film & Theater

Beirut

Shoebox Theatre

Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m.; Sun: 2:30 p.m.

$15–25

A look at the rise of the AIDS epidemic, shown through a contemporary lens.

Community

ALT 102.3’s Quarterly Quarterworld Party

QuarterWorld

6 p.m.

No cover

If you want a chance to win $1000 for your pinball score, this is the night. All proceeds go to Red Nose Day to end child poverty.

Friday, May 24

Art

“Leaves of Resistance”

Roll Up Gallery

Fri–Sat: Noon–5 p.m., through May 31

Free

Poetry and art people alike, this one’s for you. Each piece in this group exhibition is inspired by the works of Walt Whitman.

Music

Seance Crasher, Petit Poucet, Martha Stax

The Fixin’ To

8 p.m.

$7, 21+

Seance Crasher is debuting a new indie rock track called “Charlie,” and it’s surely catchy as hell.

Film & Theater

PDX Rose City Dance Battle

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

6–8 p.m.

$5

Catch the Top 4 All-Stars Battle winners and a 7-To-Smoke battle happen live as contestants pop, lock and krump at the Rose Festival.

Community

Rose Festival Opening Night

Portland Rose Festival

5 p.m.

$5

CityFair is starting with a bang—literally. There will be fireworks. Please leave your dogs at home.

Saturday, May 25

Art

The Best Truth We Got

Adams and Ollman

Wed–Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free

Elias Hansen explores the themes within DIY and punk subcultures in this exhibition.

Music

Gogol Bordello

Crystal Ballroom

6:30 p.m.

$35–40

Back in 2004, they demanded us to “Stop Wearing Purple,” so basically, everyone should wear purple.

Film & Theater

Brilliant Traces

Defunkt Theater

Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m.; Sun: 2 p.m., through June 8

A massive Alaskan snow storm forces the cabin’s captors to face some of their repressed griefs and inner demons.

Community

PDX Trans & Queer Clothing Swap

PCC Cascade Student Union

12:30–3 p.m.

Free

100% volunteer-run, this event is for the LGBTQ+ community to swap clothing for free. Allies are welcome to donate prior to the event at the campus Q Center.

Sunday, May 26

Art

“A Sense of Place”

Waterstone Gallery

Wed–Sat: Noon–6 p.m.; Sun: Noon–4 p.m.

Free

This group exhibition focuses on both physical and spiritual locations and our connections with them.

Music

Death, Worws

Crystal Ballroom

8 p.m.

$32.50–35, 21+

Death is seminal for many reasons, so being able to see them live (and, if you’re there earlier, listen to their Q&A panel) is historic.

Film & Theater

Three Colours: Red

Whitsell Auditorium

4:30 p.m.

$8–10

The third in Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Three Colours trilogy, Red dramatically tells of how relationships build, form and strengthen when you least expect them to.

Community

Portland Flea + Food

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, May 27

Art

“An Inward Gaze”

Blue Sky Gallery

Tue–Sun: Noon–5 p.m., through June 2

Free

This exhibition by Arielle Bobb-Willis and Brittney Cathey-Adams is a response to the “male gaze” seen in art history.

Music

Odonis Odonis, Xibling

Lovecraft Bar

8 p.m.

21+

Canadian coldwave is some of the best coldwave, honestly.

Film & Theater

Booksmart

Division Street

12:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m.

$9

When overachievers decide to underachieve for a night, a messy and chaotic adventure ensues.

Community

Artshitz Monthly Arts & Crafts Bazaar

High Water Mark

6 p.m.

Free

This arts and crafts bazaar is free for all artists to sell their creations. Table space is first come, first serve.

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