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The Dandy Warhols Will Stream a Concert Film Shot at the Wonder Ballroom Later This Month

Around this time of year, the veteran psych-pop group would be preparing for its annual Christmas shows at one of the city’s bigger theaters. That’s not happening. But the band is digging into its vault for what’s being a called a “global streaming event.”

A Month into Their Redemption Tour, Portland Fans Seem to Have Forgiven Pinegrove

Though Hall has been transparent about his attempts to make amends, there’s not exactly a marked road to redemption for bands after an allegation of sexual misconduct.

Bunk Sandwiches Has Sold Its North Portland Location Under Wonder Ballroom

Bunk owners Tommy Habetz and Matt Brown have turned the location over to longtime manager Josh Luebke and his wife, Sierra Kirk-Luebke. Starting tomorrow, it’ll be known as Cliff’s—a tribute to Luebke’s grandfather. And while the Bunk staples will no longer be sold there, several of Luebke’s specials that frequently popped up on the menu, like the smoked fried chicken and smoked beef sandwiches, will now be available full-time.

Wonder Ballroom

Wonder Ballroom has the size and booking caliber of a seated music hall but the atmosphere of a club venue.

One Day in Boise-Eliot

In the ’50s and ’60s, this neighborhood was home to the heart of the African American community, where its own Cotton Club drew every Portlander with an ounce of rhythm to North Vancouver Avenue.

Oregon Beer Awards, Wizard World and 9 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Feb. 20-26

The 11 Portland events we’re most excited about this week.

At His Portland Show, Toro Y Moi Debuted His Most Danceable Album Yet

On Bear’s latest album, Outer Peace, he comes off as a wise dance-floor guru commenting on the social milieu. It’s a role that fits him like a pair of old jeans. Judging by both the sold-out record-release show and the nonstop boogying of the audience Jan. 18 at Wonder Ballroom, Outer Peace has already connected with Toro fans.

Toro y Moi’s New Album Attempts to Find Peace in the Internet Age

Chaz Bear is accustomed to change. Much of his career as a musician, and a great deal of his adult life, has been dedicated to continuous evolution. Bear changes addresses—Columbia, S.C., to Berkeley, Calif., to Portland and back to the Bay Area—seemingly as often as he changes his musical identity under his moniker Toro y Moi—chillwave godhead to guitar-slinging indie-rocker to heady jazz guy to funk and R&B maestro. Bear’s latest form finds the artist back in the Bay Area and on the precipice of releasing “Outer Peace,” his finest and most joyous record to date.

A Cider Fest, Yoga With Cats and 9 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Jan. 16-22

The 11 Portland events we’re most excited about this week.

A Dance Party at a Plane in the Woods, Comic Con and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Sept. 5-11

Swifts vs. hawks, Iceman vs. Cobra Kai, ravers on a plane and other events we’re excited about this week.

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