THURSDAY, AUG. 21
JAMIE XX
[MUSIC] Jamie Smithâs brand of
tripped-out house feels too claustrophobic for the mainstream, but along
with enrapturing festival crowds with the XX, heâs also produced tracks
for the likes of Drake and Alicia Keys, proving his minimalist beats
work as well on Top 40 radio as they do in dark, sweaty clubs. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. 9 pm. $15. 21+.
FRIDAY, AUG. 22
ROCKY BUTTE SUNSET DANCE PARTY PICNIC
[BIKES] You know that big hill in
Northeast Portland? Past the Cully neighborhood? Where XRAY.FM has its
one terrestrial transmitter? Youâre pedaling up it tonight, accompanied
by sound system-equipped cargo bikes. Itâs a hefty climb, but the views
are worth it. Bring a potluck dish to share, as well as bike lights and
whatever libations you favor. Meet at Irving Park, Northeast 11th Avenue and Klickitat Street. 6:30 pm. Free.
BLACK LODGE BURLESQUE
[BURLESQUE] David Lynch-inspired cabaret
is, to the surprise of no one, a big deal in the Pacific Northwest. Host
Vera Mysteria plays the Log Lady as other burlesque and aerial
performers bring Lynch to lifeâbefore stripping down to wire-framed
glasses and cherry pie-shaped pasties. Star Theater, 13 NW 6th Ave., 248-4700. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. 21+.
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
EMO PHILIPS
[COMEDY] Emo Philips gets a lot of
attention for his wispy falsetto, black pageboy âdo and oddball
wisecracks, but his comedy is also weirdly and affectingly humane. Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E Burnside St., 206-7630. 8 pm. $20. 21+.
CRATE DIGGERS PORTLAND
[RECORD FAIR] The online album database
Discogs hosts a pop-up vinyl marketplace, featuring 30 vendors and a DJ
set from L.A. boogie-funk master Dam-Funk. White Owl Social Club, 1305 SE 8th Ave., 236-9672. Record fair is noon-6 pm, after-party is 8 pm-2 am. 21+.
MONDAY, AUG. 25
OBT EXPOSED
[DANCE] Gape at some very bendy human
beings as the dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre take their pointe shoes
downtown for a week of alfresco public rehearsals. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., obt.org. All day. Free.
CAMâRON
[MUSIC] Dust off that bucket hat and pink
mink: The most fashionable member of hip-hop crew Dipsetâthe cause
celebre of early 2000s music bloggersâis back! Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave., 971-230-0033. 8 pm. $20. All ages.
WWeek 2015