Arts & Culture

CLASSICAL

Review: Portland Opera’s "Rinaldo"

The whimsical new production feels like Terry Gilliam got hold of Handel’s masterpiece to create "The Adventures of Rinaldo Munchausen," starring Prince. Thru March 23

03/17/2013 By Aaron Scott

CULTUREPHILE

Blind Pilot Goes Symphonic

The indie-folk band teams up with the Oregon Symphony.

03/15/2013 By Aaron Scott

MUSIC

Review: The Thermals' Desperate Ground

The adrenaline-fueled pop trio’s sixth album digs deep into the heart of aggression.

03/15/2013 By John Chandler

EVENTS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Mar 15-17

Provocative art, jazz hands, and stripped-down blues are on our calendar.

03/14/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff

COMEDY

Bridgetown Comedy Fest is Coming!

It's another full-to-bursting lineup of comic giants at the sixth annual festival of funny on SE Hawthorne.

03/14/2013 By John Chandler

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Josh Ritter

The highly touted troubadour plays with the Royal City Band at the Crystal Ballroom on March 21.

03/14/2013 By Aaron Scott

FASHION FRAMED

20 First-Rate Photographs

Swanson Studio publishes their third annual 20/2 series with first-rate photos for viewing pleasure.

03/13/2013 By Eden Dawn

VISUAL ART

PICA's “New Arrangements”

PICA pairs sculptors Michihiro Kosuge and Ned Colclough—a seeming odd couple with elusive but beautiful overlap. Closes May 11.

03/13/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

St. Paddy's Day Picks

We've assembled a list of St. Patrick's Day diversions for your weekend Irish itinerary.

03/13/2013 By Alex Gamez

VISUAL ART

Critical Art Ensemble Likes Helicopters, Hazmat Suits, and Beer

The multimedia ensemble hosts an exhibition and block party at PNCA that pushes the lines between art and activism. March 13–June 2

03/12/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Martha Wainwright with Thomas Lauderdale on Tuesday!

Wainwright is joined by Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale on Tuesday at the Doug Fir. AroarA opens.

03/10/2013 By Aaron Scott

ARTS NEWS

The “Book of Mormon” Returns to Portland

Broadway Portland's 2013/2014 season includes the return of the blasphemous hit, as well as Chicago, Evita, Once, and more. Season tix now available.

03/08/2013 By Aaron Scott

EVENTS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Mar 8-10

We've got the weekend rundown on everything from Morrissey to a sit-com version of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.'

03/07/2013 By Alex Gamez

VISUAL ARTS

March First Thursday Picks

Magic realism at Blue Sky; psychedelic precision at Leach; haunting, empty frames at Froelick; and all-you-can-eat pancakes tempt you to hit the galleries. Oh, and the sun.

03/07/2013 By Aaron Scott