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Events Calendar Jan. 29–Feb. 4

Solo exhibition: EGO PLACEBO by artist Wiley at Fullerson Gallery. Courtesy Fullerson Gallery

Tuesday, Jan. 29

Art

“The Habitual and the Novel: Magic”

Ford Gallery

9 a.m.–6 p.m. through Feb. 21

Free

This dual exhibit features the theses of Lindsay Martin and Ellen Petruzzella while at the Oregon College of Art and Craft, using poetic memoir and imagery to stimulate the senses.

Music

Young Culture, The Happy Alright, No Plug

Post 134

6:30–10 p.m.

$8–10

Indulge in some pop-punky tunes at this all-ages show.

Film & Theater

Pandora’s Box on 16mm

Clinton Street Theater

8 p.m.

$10

This melodramatic silent film about the archetypes of love, filth and humanity will be accompanied by desert-doom band Abronia playing the film score live.

Community

Ending Gender-Based Violence is Men’s Work

YWCA of Greater Portland

6:30–9 p.m.

Free

Hosted by Seattle collective Women of Color Speak Out, this workshop will discuss the many ways men can put forth the effort in eliminating gender-based violence.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

Art

“Ego Placebo”

Fuller Rosen Gallery

Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or by appointment

Free

This new collection of work by Kayla Wiley explores her personal experience living within two different cultural identities.

Music

Psyche Lifeline, Wave Action, Moon Shy

Holocene

8:30 p.m.

$8, 21+

Psyche Lifeline is the newest endeavor from Ghost Ease vocalist/guitarist Jem Marie, joined by the scuzzy dream rock of Wave Action and Moon Shy.

Film & Theater

Rerun Theater: Bionic Man vs. Bigfoot

Hollywood Theatre

7:30 p.m.

$9 ($7 with student ID)

All you need to know about this: Lee Majors as Steve Austin in the Six Million Dollar Man and Andre the Giant as Bigfoot. Epic.

Community

Chuck Palahniuk Fight Club 3 Signing

Things from Another World

Noon–8 p.m.

Free

Pacific Northwest hero Chuck Palahniuk is making an appearance to promote and sign copies of the next installment of his Fight Club series.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Art

“Who Are We?”

Westminster Presbyterian Church

9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Free

Prepare to be moved by this emotional collection of photographs shot from the point of view of Portland’s houseless community, captured by Mark Danley.

Music

MØ–Forever Neverland World Tour: Chapter 2 with Mykki Blanco

Roseland Theater

8 p.m.

$25

MØ is definitely great and all, but Mykki Blanco, though.

Film & Theater

“a dangerous joy”

Lincoln Performance Hall

7:30 p.m. through Feb. 2

$15

Part of the Fertile Ground festival, this one-act play is a stage reading of the Terry Lomax play based on the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Community

Shanrock’s Triviology

EastBurn

7 p.m.

Free

Trivia Jock ShanRock tries her hardest to stump you. If she loses, you win!

Friday, Feb. 1

Art

“Together Brothers” Opening Reception

Stephanie Chefas Projects

7–10 p.m.

Free

It’s the first day of Black History Month, and this personal and reflective collection of works from Jeremy Okai Davis is one way to show honor and respect to Black culture.

Music

Interpol, Sunflower Bean

Keller Auditorium

8 p.m.

$34.50–59.50

The fact that Interpol is still making music is so delightful. See them perform their newest album Marauder live.

Film & Theater

Set It Off

Women’s Resource Center

4 p.m.

Free

In this much-needed February Film series, the Women’s Resource Center is aiming to show films that humanize Black people. First in the series is Set It Off.

Community

Flashback Friday Skate

Oaks Amusement Park

7 p.m.

$8 entry, $2–5 skate rental

Everyone loves some good flashback tunes and First Friday skating at Oaks Park is giving that to us until May.

Saturday, Feb. 2

Art

“Withdrawn”

Roll Up

Friday and Saturday: Noon–5 p.m. and by appointment

Free

Jayna Conkey’s newest collection shows the transformation of old photos from library books through natural wear and her own artistic flair.

Music

Cabin Fever: Mic Capes, Bocha, Mal London, Zyah Belle

The Fixin’ To

9 p.m.

$10, 21+

If you feel like you haven’t gotten out in awhile, check out this Cabin Fever showcase headlined by beloved St. Johns’ lyricist Mic Capes.

Film & Theater

The Lindworm

Artists Repertory Theatre

7:30 p.m.

$10 ($8 with student ID)

Long lost lovers, mythology, abuse and witches make the plot of this debut play by Madison Mondeaux. This staged reading is part of the Fertile Ground festival.

Community

Hidden History of Albina

Meet at Little Big Burger (Mississippi)

Feb. 2, Feb. 3, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 17, Feb. 23, Feb 24: 11 a.m., 3 p.m.

$13–55

Hosted by Know Your City, this Black-led walking tour teaches participants about all of the Black history held within the Boise neighborhood.

Sunday, Feb. 3

Art

Abstract Showcase

Gallery 903

Mon–Sat: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun: Noon–5 p.m.

Free

For the whole month, the gallery will be celebrating the creative freedom of abstract art with a collective exhibition of various artists.

Music

Cool American, Mo Troper, Brette Irish

Mississippi Studios

9 p.m.

$5, 21+

Enjoy a night of melancholic art punk and power pop from these three local favorites at a low price.

Film & Theater

Jesus Christ Superstar

Brunish Theatre

Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. until March 3

$45 ($26 with student ID)

Jesus’ tale set up as a rock opera. No wonder it’s been around for 40 years.

Community

Salvage Sunday

Community Cycling Center

Noon–2 p.m.

Free

Every Sunday, the Community Cycling Center allows community members to rummage through their recycling cage and salvage parts for only 50 cents a pound!

Monday, Feb. 4

Art

“Rhythm and Rest”

Multnomah Arts Center Gallery

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

Free

This duo exhibition of monotypes and ceramics by Ahuva Zaslavsky and Elisabeth Walden is on display until Feb. 26.

Music

Metal Monday

Star Bar

10 p.m.

Free

Cure the Monday blues with a little headbanging.

Film & Theater

Tosh Berman, Kevin Sampsell

Powell’s Books on Hawthorne

7:30 p.m.

Free

Kevin Sampsell will have an open and intriguing conversation with Tosh Berman on his book Tosh and his life living with the experimental filmmaker Wallace Berman.

Community

Monday: The Gathering

Tonic Lounge

7 p.m.

Free

If you’re a Magic: The Gathering master, join in on this communal play night. This week it’s at Tonic Lounge.

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