Tuesday, May 21
Art
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lovecraft Bar
8 p.m.
21+
Canadian coldwave is some of the best coldwave, honestly.
Film & Theater
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.