Willamette Geek: The Week in Geek

Monday, May 21

History Pub: Finding David Douglas
An hour-long documentary by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission about the Scottish botanist David Douglas, who spent much of his career nosing around the Pacific Northwest and for whom the Douglas fir was named. There will also be a Q&A with filmmaker Lois Leonard. Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Free. 7 pm.

Tuesday, May 22

Greg Rucka
Portland author/comic writer Greg Rucka (Stumptown, and the Queen and Country and Atticus Kodiak series) releases his newest novel (and the first in a new series), Alpha. I read it yesterday and it made for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Look out for a review in WW soon(ish). Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. 7 pm. Free.

Wednesday, May 23

The Epic of Gilgamesh Release Party
Portland artist Kristine 'Kinoko' Evans releases The Epic of Gilgamesh #1, a comic book retelling of The Epic of Gilgamesh. She will read from the book, talk about her research and also sign copies. Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St. 6 pm. Free.

Thursday, May 24

An Evening With Joe Sacco
Portland comic journalist Joe Sacco talks about war reporting through comic art. Sacco is always good value—he has a lot to say and he says it well. Mercy Corps Action Center, 28 SW 1st Ave. 7 pm. $10 general admission, $5 students.

Friday, May 25

Mayhem PIGJam
The Portland Indie Game Squad is hosting a weekend long game jam. Teams will be given a "game prompt" on Friday night, then spend the next two days and nights building it. Teams can be formed beforehand or on the night. BYO bedding if you want to camp out all weekend. Art Institute of Portland, 1122 NW Davis St. 7 pm May 25 to 8 pm May 27. RSVP here.

Saturday, May 26

Wonder Northwest
Portland "comics and pop culture expo" (how many of those do we have now?) Wonder Northwest returns for a second year. Sessions include "Star Wars Prop Collecting," "Gays in Comics," "Cosplay for Beginners," "Whedon Trivia," "Kick-ass Horror Films You've Never Heard Of," and "Kick-ass Horror Films You've Never Heard Of," plus gaming sessions, films and vendors. Crowne Plaza Portland, 1441 NE 2nd Ave. May 26-27. $8 one day, $15 both days. wondernorthwest.com.

Sunday, May 27

Geeklesque: Destroy All Humans!
Critical Hit Burlesque's latest geeky burlesque show has a "menace-to-mankind" theme: zombies, aliens... you get the idea. Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E Burnside. 9 pm. $12 advance, $15 at the door, reserved balcony seating $20 advance, $35 VIP.

The listing here are written by WW, but we crib events shamelessly from the Geek Portland calendar. Go there for more events and information.

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