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A Funniest Five Standup Showcase, Holiday Market and 9 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Nov. 28-Dec. 4

The 11 Portland events we’re most excited about.

Kali Uchis, a Goth Fashion Show and 12 Other Things to Do and See In Portland Sept. 12-18

Zombies, fashion goths, singing waitresses and other events we’re excited about this week.

Margaret Cho, a Sidewalk Vinyl Sale and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Aug. 29-Sept. 4

Harrison Ford punching Nazis, tiny James Bond kicking kneecaps and other events we’re excited about this week.

Princess Nokia, Blade Runner and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Aug. 22-28

MFNW’s parking lot party, the nanny on drugs, and other events we’re excited about this week.

Portland’s Funniest Person, a Jazz Festival and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland July 18-24

Where we’ll be seeing the future of portland music and watching old movies this week.

Gorging on Pizza, Greek Easter and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland April 4-10

Get busy.

Willamette Weekend: A Satanic Video Compilation, X-Rated Blues Songs and 11 Other Things To Do and See in Portland, Feb. 9-11

It’s a great week for catching big-league rock stars in small rooms. Dan Auerbach’s side project is at the Crystal (see below), and Alabama Shakes leader Brittany Howard is playing the Aladdin with her brand-new three-piece, whose gentle, harmony-rich sound underscores her knockout voice.

Get Busy: Frankie Simone And 13 Other Things To Do and See in Portland, Jan. 17-23

Where we’ll be serenaded by South-African choirs and Tuvan throat singers this week.

Comedian Shane Torres Isn’t Just a Defender of Jimmy Eat World and Guy Fieri

Seeing Torres’ raw and candid new act in the town where his comedy career began will be interesting—the biggest way that Established 1981 differs from his shows here is that it’s more confessional.

Funniest Five: Tim Ledwith’s Idea of Sex Was Formed By A Windows 95 Screen Saver

“If you have nuance, if you find beauty in life, and you think it’s really strange and absurd, and you also carry the burden of trauma, you can represent yourself in a more balanced way.”

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