Native Oakland outfit SWMRS showed Portland that punk is in fact not dead, or meek, for that matter. Punk rock is and always has been about passionate, defiant expression. Throughout…
Events Calendar May 7– May 13
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…
Party, preserve and educate
Dance-based cypher culture has been kept pretty underground and hush-hush from the mainstream, only really known by those who participate in the tight-knit scene, especially within Portland. That was until…
Garbage Day
Hollywood seems hell-bent on reminding us that, given the slightest opportunity, nature will murder the shit out of us. While there were a handful of killer animal films in the…
Events Calendar April 30–May 6
Tuesday, April 30 Art Soul Box Project Public Display Multnomah Arts Center 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 30 Free Powerful visual statement showing the effects of gunfire. Each box represents…
Welcome to SPLIFF
The lights dimmed. The crowd quieted. A cloud of smoke is blown out from behind the curtains. Dan Savage arrived to tumultuous applause. “Guys, I can’t, I’m so fucking high…
The Psychedelic Blossom of I Am Not A Witch
In Africa, there are people who believe in the literal existence of witches. They blight crops, bring bad fortune and plague families. While not a true story, “I Am Not…
Taking Back Sunday Takes Us Back
There are two types of Taking Back Sunday fans—those who willingly revelled in the incredible scene-ness of the band and their sounds without shame—and those who for whatever reason chose…
Show me the matcha
Portland has a pretty good matcha scene. You may have noticed the vibrant green drink has been taking over your local coffee shop, your Starbucks menu board and your social…
Events Calendar April 23–29
Tuesday, April 23 Art Christopher Rauschenberg, Willy Heeks Elizabeth Leach Gallery Tue–Sat: 10:30–5:30 p.m. Free Both Christopher Rauschenberg and Willy Heeks have new works on display, the former working with…
A new marijuana-based film festival comes to town
Grab your buds—the human and botanical kind—and make your way to Revolution Hall for the inaugural SPLIFF Film Festival. Hosted by Dan Savage and presented by Portland Mercury and Oregon’s…