Wednesday Nov 7
Community
Diane Williams
Powell’s City of Books
7:30 p.m.
Free
Diane Williams is founder and editor of literary magazine, NOON, and Powell’s is celebrating her new book release, The Collected Stories of Diane Williams, with an in-house signing.
Music
Local H
Doug Fir Lounge
9 p.m.
$16–18, 21+
’90s alternative rockers, well-known for their 1996 hit single, “Born to be Down,” will appear at the Doug Fir Lounge for a special Wednesday night gig celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Pack Up the Cats.”
Film & Theater
Wild in the Streets
Hollywood Theatre
7:30 p.m.
$7–9
The Hollywood Theatre and KBOO.FM present a special screening of this ‘60s protest movie.
Art
MAC Instructors Showcase
Multnomah Art Center
9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Free
Multnomah Art Center instructors will exhibit some of their latest works tonight and all week at the MAC.
Thursday Nov 8
Music
J Mascis
Aladdin Theater
8 p.m.
$28.50–30
Singer and lead guitarist of popular power-rock group Dinosaur Jr. will be performing solo at the Aladdin Theater this week. British artist James Elkington will support.
Film & Theater
SuicideGirls: “Blackheart Burlesque”
Crystal Ballroom
9–11 p.m.
$25, 21+
The internationally-known burlesque troupe brings a revamped version of its self-proclaimed “sexiest show on the planet” to the Crystal Ballroom.
Art
“The Spectral Divide”
Stephanie Chefas Projects
Noon–6 p.m.
Free
“The Spectral Divide” is a new exhibition of photography and short film works by Mako Miyamoto.
Community
The Allusionist Podcast
Mississippi Studios
7:30 p.m.
$25–28
Helen Zaltzman’s award-winning linguistics podcast comes to Portland for a special live recording.
Friday Nov 9
Community
OryCon 40
Red Lion Hotel
9 a.m.
$35–70
The annual fan-run sci-fi convention will take place at the Red Lion Hotel all weekend. Artist Jeff Sturgeon will be Guest of Honor.
Art
“Factitious Matter”
Eutectic Gallery
10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Free
Visit the Eutectic Gallery for a viewing of new sculptural works that explore overarching themes of banality and everyday life.
Music
Sadistic Intent
Tonic Lounge
9 p.m.
$18, 21+
L.A. thrash icons Sadistic Intent storm the Tonic Lounge this Friday. Portland’s own Petrification will support.
Film & Theater
Brian Posehn
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
$20–26, 21+
Actor, comedian and avowed metalhead Brian Posehn visits Portland once again for a few sets of hilarity at Helium this Thursday.
Saturday Nov 10
Art
George Johanson: “The Artist at 90: A Retrospective”
Augen Gallery
Noon
Free
Join painter George Johanson for a special artist talk at the Augen Gallery this Saturday at noon.
Film & Theater
The Shape of Things
Headwaters Theatre
7:30 p.m.
$10–20
The Missing Link Theatre Company puts on Neil LaBute’s dark rom-com about four Midwestern teens.
Music
Plastic Weather
Green Noise Records
5 p.m.
Free
These “bratty synth punks” from Portland will play a free show at Green Noise Records in North Portland with Rilla and Dreckig. Consider supporting your local record shop with a purchase.
Community
Northwest Food & Wine Festival
Oregon Convention Center
5 p.m.
$75
Enjoy a night of the best regional wines, beers and gourmet foods from in and around the Pacific Northwest.
Sunday Nov 11
Art
“Migrations”
Antler Gallery
Noon–6 p.m.
Free
Josie Morway and Scott Listfield’s joint exhibition at the Antler Gallery is an exploration of wildlife and the biosphere through painting.
Film & Theater
Cloth
New Expressive Works
2:30 p.m.
$15–25
Portland’s Contemporary Ballet performs their new Richard Yates-inspired existentialist dance piece that questions the coming-of-age process we all experience.
Music
Skipping Bedtime w/ DJ Rescue
White Owl Social Club
6 p.m.
Free, 21+
Dance (most of) the night away and enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage (if you prefer) with DJ Rescue at PDX’s monthly dance party for parents and other tired people.
Community
Holiday Food & Gift Fest
Oregon Convention Center
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
$10
One of the largest holiday festivals in the Northwest returns for a whole weekend of shop-’til-you-drop holiday antics.
Monday Nov 12
Community
Idra Novey & Leni Zumas
Powell’s City of Books
7:30 p.m.
Free
Those Who Knew is Novey’s new novel on corrupt politics and the group that aims to fix things will be one focus of tonight’s discussion with author and PSU professor, Leni Zumas.
Art
“Flowers Above, Flowers Below”
Stumptown Coffee 1
6 a.m.–7 p.m.
Free
Stop into Stumptown Coffee 1 and check out Zachary Marvick’s new series of watercolor, gouache and India ink paintings over a fresh cup of java.
Music
Yndi Halda
High Water Mark
9 p.m.
$8, 21+
The British post-rock group visits Portland for a night of cinematic soundscapes at the High Water Mark. Staghorn and the Mighty Missoula will open the show.
Film & Theater
Let’s Talk About Sex
Jack London Revue
7 p.m.
$5
A group of bawdy jokesters share the stage and dish on humanity’s oldest and most fun pastime.