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Events Calendar May 7– May 13

The Supremes were a premier group of Motown records in the 1960’s. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Tuesday, May 7

Art

“I begin with a thin line”

PDX Contemporary Art

Tue–Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m., through June 1

Free

Ellen George’s solo exhibition of paintings are “studies in fragility and exposure.”

Music

Monolord, Usnea, Will

Mississippi Studios

9 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Monolord may or may not be coming out with a new album soon, but we sold out the show in hopes of possible new material.

Film & Theater

‘Hail Satan?’

Cinema 21

$10 ($9 with student ID)

4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m.

Satanism isn’t just about Satan—it’s about doing good for the community, too. How could you hate on devil horns now?

Community

Green Streets Clean Up

Rogue Hall

6:30 p.m.

Free

Join Green Streets to help clean up the streets and bioswales around Rogue Hall. Bonus—Rogue will be providing beer for volunteers after the clean-up.

Wednesday, May 8

Art

Jo Hamilton, Chris Russell, Barry Johnson

Russo Lee Gallery

Tue–Fri: 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free

This group exhibition will feature crocheted portraits, linen paintings and mixed media.

Music

Emily Wells, Topu Lyo

Doug Fir Lounge

8 p.m.

$13–16

It’s experimental art-pop for all the experimental souls out there.

Film & Theater

‘The Lightning Thief’

Keller Auditorium

7:30 p.m.

$30–60

A tale of Greek mythology and the powers of lightning, done in a fantasy-adventure style.

Community

May 8th for Students

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

11 a.m–2 p.m.

Free

Educators, students and supporters will be rallying for more funding for K-12 schools in Oregon. Participants are encouraged to wear red.

Thursday, May 9

Art

“Pansy”

Nationale

Wed–Mon: Noon–6 p.m.

These works by Michelle Blade draw inspiration from the Garden of Eden, portraying feminine strength.

Music

Passion Pit

Roseland Theater

8 p.m.

$37.50–47.50

It’s been a whole decade since Michael Angelakos released his electropop debut Manners, with that undyingly infectious cut “Sleepyhead.” See him do it live.

Film & Theater

‘Sirens of Coos Bay’

Clinton Street Theater

Thu–Sat: 8 p.m.; Sun May 12: 2 p.m.; Fri May 17: 10 p.m.; Sat May 18: 8 p.m.

$15–20

Hans Christian Andersen’s mermaid classic is reimagined as ‘90s grunge tale based in Coos Bay.

Community

Trail Butter Trail Run

10 Barrel Brewing

6 p.m.

Free

Join a guided run from the pub to Pittock Mansion to celebrate the release of Trail Butter’s new IPA-inspired nut butter. How very Portland.

Friday, May 10

Art

“Process Patterns”

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

Bun B

Star Theater

9 p.m.

$22–25, 21+

Bun B is a straight up OG, coming from fronting seminal group U.G.K. and having a thriving solo career.

Film & Theater

Escaped Alone

Shaking the Tree Studio

Thu–Sun: 7:30 p.m., through June 1

$10–30

Making its West Coast debut, this play shadows a group of older women as catastrophe strikes them during a chill tea party.

Community

Women Makers Night Market

Helioterra Wines

5–9 p.m.

$15 in advance, $20 at door

Wine, food, flowers and more from women creators will be at this night market, perfect for a pre-Mother’s Day night out.  

Saturday, May 11

Art

“Objectified”

Froelick Gallery

Tue–Sat: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Free

Paintings by Portland-based artist Stephen O’Donnell will be on display until June 1. O’Donnell will host a discussion and tour at 11 a.m. on May 11.

Music

Stavves, At the Heart of the World, Trow

Gil’s Speakeasy

8 p.m.

$7, 21+

Fierce as fuck black metal blaring from a speakeasy-style pub in the basement of an apartment building. The neighbors are gonna be pissed.

Film & Theater

Body Awareness

Twilight Theater Company

Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m.; Sun: 3 p.m., through May 19

$16–18

A psychology professor is tasked with putting together the Body Awareness Week events at her school, and things get a little emotional.

Community

Doggie Dash 2019

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

7:30–11 a.m.

$50 registration, free for kids 10 and under

This walk/run benefits injured pets and animals without homes. If paying to run isn’t your thing, you can enjoy seeing all the dogs for free.

Sunday, May 12

Art

“Hanging River”

HOLDING Contemporary

Thu–Sat: Noon–5 p.m.

Free

Takahiro Yamamoto and Andy Paiko collaborated on this group exhibition featuring glass works and a live performance.

Music

Andy Human & the Reptoids, Ex-Kids and Cool Flowers

World Famous Kenton Club

9 p.m.

Free

Free punks for all the punks that like free stuff.

Film & Theater

Pebble’

Imago Theatre

Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m.; Sun May 12: 2 p.m.

$10–20

Set at a mental institution, Imago adapts this Carol Triffle play about a puzzle-loving patient whose life is even more rocked by a mysterious guest.

Community

Tiny House Tour

Caravan

3–4 p.m.

$10

Tour and learn more about tiny houses at the world’s first tiny house hotel, Caravan.

Monday, May 13

Art

“Inspirations from Nature: A Mother and Daughter Show”

Multnomah Arts Center

Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m; Sat/Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free

This mother-and-daughter art show features paintings by Rachel Laura and basketry by Debra Carnes.

Music

Motown on Mondays

District

9 p.m.

Free, 21+

Some of the most soulful record collections spun by a rotating selection of soulful DJs, every Monday.

Film & Theater

Visions & Voices: Student Playwriting Showcase

Portland Center Stage

7 p.m.

Free

Every Monday until May 20, high school students will get the chance to have their scripts acted out by professional actors.

Community

Free Compost Days

9325 NE Sunderland Road

Mon–Sat: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free

Thanks to Portland Bureau of Transportation, Portlanders are welcome to pick up some free, unlimited and high-quality compost to start their gardening season.

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