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GO: See Ernie Button's Cerealism at Camerawork Gallery, 2255 NW Northrup St., 9 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday. thecameraworkgallery.org. See more of Button's work at erniebutton.com.
Headout Picks
WEDNESDAY FEB. 6
SOUNDGARDEN
[MUSIC] Grab that crusty flannel from the bottom of the hamper, grow out your soul patch and re-up on the methadoneâgrunge is back! Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, 248-4335. 8 pm. $70.50. All ages.
FRIDAY FEB. 8
THE BOX MARKED BLACK
[THEATER] Kunta Kinte as a sock puppet? Weâre sold. Damaris Webb presents a solo show about growing up mixed-race in Portland. Ethos/IFCC, 5340 N Interstate Ave., 283-8467. 7:30 pm. $10-$15.
GEORGE SAUNDERS
[BOOKS] Short-story master George Saunders has a new collection of work, Tenth of December. The collection touches on themes of war, love, sex and loss. Powellâs City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St.,
228-4651. 7:30 pm. Free.
228-4651. 7:30 pm. Free.
WHY ARENâT THERE MORE BLACK PEOPLE IN OREGON?
[HISTORY] That is an excellent question. Walidah Imarisha breaks it down in this interactive presentation. Belmont Library, 1038 S.E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., 988-5382. 2 pm. Free.
SUNDAY FEB. 10
WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE
[BIKES] Thousands of Portlanders don
crazy outfits and bike through inclement weather...but with doughnuts.
The 16- and 45-mile rides start and end at the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub,
with beer and bread at the finish. The 16-miler has treats every four
miles. 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd., worstdayride.com. 9 am. $36.50.
TUESDAY FEB. 12
THE MELODIANS
[MUSIC] Although overshadowed by Jimmy
Cliffâs contributions, âRivers of Babylon,â the Jamaican trioâs most
well-known track, is one of the standouts from the legendary The Harder They Come soundtrack, and among the most soul-stirring songs in reggae. Mt. Tabor Theater, 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 360-1450. 8 pm. $10 advance, $15 day of show. 21+.
FAT TUESDAY
[DRINK] Aside from the annual charity
auction at St. Francis Church, Portland isnât much for Mardi Gras
traditions beyond vomit-speckled Old Town sidewalks. We suggest you
start a classier one: a traditional Hurricane cocktail from the
drink-geeks at Hale Pele. Hale Pele, 2733 NE Broadway, halepele.com. 5 pm. $10 for Hurricane.
ITâS NOT ME, ITâS YOU
[STORYTELLING] Portland storytellers
share cringe-worthy tales sure to make your life look like a Nicholas
Sparks novel. This event may make you swear off dating forever.
Abstinence anyone? Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 467-7521. $18 advance, $20 at door. 7 pm. 21+.
WWeek 2015