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GO: The Ocean Hates You
Marine biologist-turned-standup comedian Forrest Shaw’s one-person show, The Ocean Hates You!, is an insider’s commentary on just how hard we effed up our precious ocean ecosystems and why we’re all doomed because of it, albeit delivered via deliciously digestible comedy chops. Note: Don’t get it twisted, Shaw brings not just the wagging finger of doom, but also advice from a biologist on how our actions can still reverse some of that damage. Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St., albertarosetheatre.com. 7 pm Wednesday, Aug. 26. $31. All ages.
HEAR: Late Lyrics: Hip Hop Open Mic
This monthly Portland hip-hop and R&B open mic is hosted by Shrista and features special guest Mic Crenshaw, as well as all manner of independent artists performing over sounds by DJ Rappy on the Beat. Bonus: The night’s top-voted performer will receive a $50 cash prize, free studio time, radio play on PDX Radio and Late Lyrics Radio. Mississippi Pizza and Atlantic Lounge, 3552 N Mississippi Ave., mississippipizza.com. 8 pm Thursday, Aug. 27. $6.50. 21+.
SEE: Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye, Fun & Slutty) comes to Portland for a night of standup comedy, harrowing true tales of gay media and generally fierce, cunty behavior as they dismantle patriarchy for an hour of amazing hair flips. All are welcome, as long as we keep the hair-flipping tributes respectful. Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St., revolutionhall.com. 8 pm Friday, Aug. 28. $46–$93. 18+.
SHOP: Jade International Night Market
Every August, Portlanders from all corners of the city gather in Southeast Portland to celebrate the Jade District’s diverse AAPI immigrant community at the Jade International Night Market. For the uninitiated, night markets are an integral part of Asian culture, and Portland’s diverse Asian community of vendors, performers, orgs and activities makes for an elite summer bucket-list experience. Portland Community College, Southeast Campus, 2305 SE 82nd Ave., jadedistrict.org. 4–10 pm Friday, Aug. 29. Free. All ages.
EAT: Cookin’ Up the Culture: The Flavor Games
Cookin’ Up the Culture: The Flavor Games is a youth-led food festival and community food championship hosted by youth mentorship org Vibe Lab, which is rooted in culinary workforce training. Expect local food tastings, live music, games, raffles, a dunk tank, and the ability to vote for your favorite competitors to win a cash prize. Parkrose Plaza, Northeast 106th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, vibelabpdx.com. 3 pm Saturday, Aug. 29. Free. All ages.
GO: GossNight
GossNight is a live game of telephone where one true story is passed between seven performers and the audience gets to experience just how fast a game of telephone can become an entire social experiment. Expect absurdity, but also moments of recognition in the misunderstandings that will ideally leave you wondering how any of us ever get any story right, ever. The Siren Theater, 3913 N Mississippi Ave., sirentheater.com. 7 pm Sunday, Aug. 30. $20. 21+.
GO: Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel
For the uninitiated, Duane Betts is the son of Southern rock legend Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Following in Pop’s boots, the junior Betts brings his own band, Palmetto Motel, to the Alberta Rose for a night of blues guitar and improvisational jams that would surely make the elder Betts radiate with pride from beyond the veil. Wear your dancing shoes (or cowboy boots) and make sure to stretch for what could possibly be a rollicking night of shaking, rattling and rolling with a true rock and roll legacy. Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St., albertarosetheatre.com. 7:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 1. $42. 21+.
