Willamette Weekend: 11 Things to Do and See in Portland Dec. 23-29.

FRIDAY, DEC. 25

The Hateful Eight in 70 mm

[TARANTINO FILM] Merry motherfucking Christmas, in Ultra Panavision. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., 493-1128. $15.

DJ Keys & X-Mas Flicks

[NON-FAMILY HOLIDAY] Transplants, dissenters and the uninclined can drink and watch holiday movies on the projector with DJ Keys and Da Booger Elves all night. Swift Lounge, 1932 NE Broadway, 288-3333. 7 pm. Free.

Scrooged

[A VERY MURRAY X-MAS EVE] Join Bill Murray in sending the holidays off with a little love and a lot of nut shots in Scrooged. Kennedy School. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 25-27.

SATDAY, DEC. 26

Tea Time

[PINKY UP] While Grandma is visiting, you might as well get teatime out of it. Formal service includes Townshend's Teas and bites of precious things like macarons, quail eggs in prosciutto, and tea sandwiches. Pix Patisserie, 2225 E Burnside St., 971-271-7166. 2 pm. $34

Farnell Newton and the Othership Connection

[HORN FUNK] Fresh off touring with Bootsy Collins, two of Portland's finest brass artists lead one of the region's finest jazz-funk jam bands. Trumpet player Newton and trombonist Kyle Molitor have bold musical voices that speak loudly. The Goodfoot Lounge, 2845 SE Stark St., 239-9292. 10 pm. $8. 21+.

Ducky Pig

[RARE BREED] Local supergroups are scarce—blame it on scheduling conflicts and "creative differences"—but they certainly aren't unheard of. Take Ducky Pig, for instance. The roots-rock act comprises some of the more prolific established players in the Portland Americana scene, including prominent guitarists Lewi Longmire and Scott Law, as well as the father-son rhythm section of Roger and Tye North. What this essentially amounts to is a night of extended, groove-laden cuts spanning their collective discographies, as well as covers of Neil Young, Merle Haggard and whomever else they deem fit for a Boxing Day celebration of the twangiest caliber. BRANDON WIDDER. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 231-9663. 9 pm. $10. 21+.

Classical Revolution's Bachxing Day

[CLASSICAL REMIX] Although classical music is often misconstrued as "stuffy," Classical Revolution defies that stereotype. A national grassroots organization, Classical Revolution strives to bring chamber music to the most unlikely places, in order to prove that it can be accessed by anyone. The Portland chapter, which first organized in 2007, is the second-oldest in the country. This Boxing Day, Classical Revolution Portland presents its ninth annual Bachxing Day concert, featuring the work of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The ensemble performs his Orchestral Suite No. 2 as a group, and welcomes any local classical musicians interested in joining, even those who wish to sight-read on the day of the event. Individual instrumentalists will also play solo works inspired by Bach and his legacy. HILARY SAUNDERS. Vie de Boheme, 1530 SE 7th Ave. 7:30pm Saturday, Dec. 26. 7:30 pm. Donations suggested. 21+.

Matt Braunger

[COMEDY] One of Portland's most important comedic exports is coming home for the holidays. Co-founder of the seminal Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Matt Braunger is both an elite comic actor and a top-shelf standup comedian. Braunger has appeared on Maron, The Pete Holmes Show and the Late Show with David Letterman, and his newest special, Big Dumb Animal, is currently available on Netflix. Check him out for a special one-night engagement that is sure to be the highlight of your Christmas weekend. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Ave., 889-0090. 9 pm Saturday, Dec. 26. $18-$20. 21+ .

SUNDAY, DEC. 27

Redwood Son

[SLOW-DANCE COUNTRY] Redwood Son serves as a subtle reminder that country music does exist in this town, and not just in the form of Willie Nelson covers. The twangy outfit has catchy rock-'n'-roll sensibilities, making it come off as a romantic, rural version of Ben Harper or Spearhead. It's feel-good and somewhat cheesy, but it comes from a place more genuine than the aforementioned bands. There's plenty of embellishment and cliché subject matter, but hey, that's what pop country is all about. MARK STOCK. The White Eagle, 836 N Russell St., 282-6810. 7 pm. Free. 21+.

Empire

[CIRCUS] If you've ever experienced the artistry and wonder of a Cirque du Soleil performance, you are in no way prepared for the mindfuck that is Spiegelworld. Alternately astounding, hilarious and truly fucking bizarre, the Spiegelworld cast will push you to the absolute limit of what you're comfortable with—and well fucking beyond. If you are the kind patron who enjoys balls in your face, chewed-up banana in your mouth and other forms of depravity paraded as entertainment, you're in for a treat. PENELOPE BASS. Rose Quarter Benton Lot, 542 N Broadway, 1-800-745-3000. 7 pm. $25-$99.

The Miracle Worker

[THEATER] This Miracle Worker grabs your insides long before Sullivan cracks her tempestuous charge, though. The veteran cast riffs on Gibson's minimal dialogue, adding brawls and well-timed comedy for a surprisingly gripping ride. Flashbacks add a ghostly effect, staged behind a curtain that only turns translucent when it's backlit. And just before the break, we get a chase scene that rivals Bond. Only this one involves a ceramic water pitcher and Sullivan wearing a bustle as she fields blows from the egg-spattered, explosive Helen."You feel better about the world when the play is over," Artistic director Dámaso Rodriguez says. "They should install tissue boxes on every row," half-joked a millennial on opening night. "The Miracle Worker: brought to you by Kleenex." ENID SPITZ. Artists Repertory Theatre, 1516 SW Alder St., 241-1278. 2 pm. $48.

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