Events Calendar March 26–April 1

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Tuesday, March 26

Art

“Take Me to a Place I’ve Never Been Before”

Multnomah Arts Center

Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat & Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 2

Free

Dianne Jean Erickson’s mixed media paintings will be on display at MAC until April 2.

Music

Emo Nite at Holocene

Holocene

9 p.m.

$10, 21+

Emo Nite is back at Holocene—MakeDamnSure you’re there.

Film & Theater

Us

Living Room Theaters

Multiple showings from Noon–9:55 p.m.

$6

As a tuesday special, Jordan Peele’s latest horror movie will be playing at Living Room for only six bucks.

Community

Challenging Toxic Positivity and the Cult of Happiness

Taborspace

7 p.m.

Free

This free discussion is presented by Portland’s new neurodiversity club, Reimagining Recovery, and will focus on the repercussions of “good vibes only” culture.

Wednesday, March 27

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 domestic life with the abstract in this solo exhibition.

Music

Lazerwave: A synthwave dance night

The Lovecraft Bar

10 p.m.

Free, 21+

Get down to some retro/synthwave music featuring DJs n0vatron and Starvolt.

Film & Theater

Disney’s Aladdin

Keller Auditorium

7:30 p.m.

$45–100

Broadway Portland will bring you to a whole new world at the Keller Auditorium until April 7.

Community

Trauma, Memory and the Brain

Alano Club of Portland

7 p.m.

Free

Join this discussion of how psychological trauma affects the physical health of the brain, based on research by Dutch psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk and clinical psychologist Peter Levine.

Thursday, March 28

Art

“Every Measure of Zero”

Upfor Gallery

Tue–Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m., through April 12

Free

Ronny Quevedo uses multiple surfaces, patterns and colors in his work addressing marginalization and displacement.

Music

The Lazy Universe, Daily Decay, Dr. Something

Kelly’s Olympian

9 p.m.

$7

Psychedelic stoner-rock meets power pop and melodic chamber pop.

Film & Theater

That Damned Hotel

Sip D’Vine

7:30 p.m.

$10 suggested donation

Supernatural meets comedy in this live reading of a front desk worker faced with a possessed customer.

Community

Transgender Day of Visibility

City Hall

2 p.m.

Free

This day of celebration aims to raise awareness of discrimination of transgender people and will feature acapella performances, a panel discussion and Mayor Ted Wheeler reading the city’s proclamation declaring the day Transgender Day of Visibility.

Friday, March 29

Art

“Natural Deceptions”

Blue Sky Gallery

Tue–Sun: Noon–5 p.m., through March 31

Free

Natalie Krick’s photography exhibition features collaboration with her mother and sister in a series of vibrant portraits exploring female identity vs cultural expectations.

Music

SNAP! Y2K–90s vs 2000 Party

Holocene

9 p.m.

$7, 21+

The SNAP! 90s crew will be bringing you back with their ladies of the 90s night, so be prepared to wanna dance with somebody. No scrubs, though.

Film & Theater

Object Karaoke

Artists Repertory Theatre

7:30 p.m.

Pay what you can

Hear the “siren song of the disco ball” among other sounds of various objects at the farewell performance to Alder Stage before it’s demolished.

Community

Snack Fest

Portland Night Market

4 p.m.

Free

The name of the event should be reason enough to get you down to the Portland Night Market.  

Saturday, March 30

Art

“Catlandia and Flowertopia”

Alberta Street Gallery

Mon–Thu: 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri: 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through April 24

Free

Cats, buildings and flowers will be featured in Mandy Allen and Ancia Woo’s joint exhibition.

Music

James Bay

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

8 p.m.

$27–45.50

Rescheduled from October, English singer-songwriter James Bae—oops, Bay, will be at The Schnitz for his Electric Lights tour. Bring tissues.

Film & Theater

Playback Theater

Resound NW

7 p.m.

Pay what you can

In celebration of Women’s History Month, an all-women identifying cast will be “playing back” stories of womanhood told by audience members.

Community

7th Annual Cherry Blossom Bazaar

139 NW 2nd Avenue

10 a.m.

Free

This rummage sale of eclectic Japanese collectibles and furniture is open to the public and will feature items as low as 25 cents.

Sunday, March 31

Art

Sublimation” opening reception

Fuller Rosen Garden

6 p.m.

Free

Diana Palermo’s solo exhibition focuses on gender and sexual expression, confronting what is acceptable by society.

Music

José Gonzalez and The String Theory

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

8 p.m.

$27.50–55

Folk singer-songwriter and guitarist will be performing both hits and deep cuts with The String Theory orchestra to accompany.

Film & Theater

The NO Play

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center

Thu–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m., through April 14

$18.50–28

Presented by PassinArt, this Jim Crow-era play portrays racially divided North Carolina featuring cultural connections among the “NO” signs all over the south.  

Community

Portland Flea + Food

Rejuvenation

11 a.m.

Free

More than 60 vendors will be at this month’s Flea + Food Market, with tons of vintage and locally made goods.

Monday, April 1

Art

“Agog”

Oranj Studio

Tue–Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free

Abstract works by Renée Zangara will be on display until June 30. The opening ceremony will be held April 6 at 5 p.m.

Music

Spiritualized

Crystal Ballroom

8:30 p.m.

$29.50

The English space-rock band is back after a six-year hiatus.

Film & Theater

The Moth StorySlam

The Secret Society

8 p.m., doors 6:45

$10

The stage is open for storytellers to put their names in a drawing for five minutes to tell a story based on a predetermined theme. This show’s theme is “bamboozled.”

Community

Earthquake Preparation Event

University Place Hotel

5 p.m.

FreePSU students and faculty along with scientists and community members will be discussing the Cascadia earthquake and what to expect. Dinner will be included. Register online.