The annual International Night event hosted by Portland State’s Organization of International Students on May 4 in the Karl Miller Center brought dance, music and culture from around the world…
Punk is alive and well
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…
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…
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…
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 Sight to Behold
For those familiar with Animal Collective, the introverted, mental mechanics of their songs are usually experienced within the private confines of headphones. Rarely does the occurrence of Animal Collective and,…
Events Calendar April 16–22
Tuesday, April 16 Art “Caramels” Stephanie Chefas Projects Tue–Fri: Noon–6 p.m. Free Kristin Texeira’s first solo exhibition is a series of abstract works following ten years of her ideas and…
Come Out from the Shadows
Post-punks are dedicated people. Not just to music, but to the aesthetically defined yet mentally and emotionally ambiguous lifestyle that accompanies it. It takes time to develop your character into…
Events Calendar April 9–15
Tuesday, April 9 Art “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” Nationale Mon & Tue: Noon–5 p.m., Thu–Sun: Noon–6 p.m., through April 23 Free Portland-based painter and sculptor Shohei Takasaki combines…