Arts & Culture

Thesis Statement

How the Thesis Became Portland’s Premier Hip-Hop Showcase

The Thesis—like everyone else—is trying to figure out how to survive as a digital entity.

06/01/2020 By Donovan M. Smith

What Now?

Cinema Unbound: How Filmmaking Is Changing Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Amy Dotson, director of NW Film Center, on the future of filmmaking.

06/01/2020 With Conner Reed

Portland Pride

Pride, Like Everything Else, Looks Different This Year

How does it feel to be proud in private, with nowhere left to gather?

06/01/2020 By Conner Reed

Nostalgia

Today’s Internet Artifact Is This 20-Year-Old ‘Portland Mercury’ Music Calendar

Some musicians have died, some have retired, and some would still have gigs this week if not for COVID-19.

05/30/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 27

The Portland Monthly staff shares the non-pandemic content keeping us sane this week.

05/28/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Animation

Laika Joins Your Little Cousin by Going Viral on TikTok

The stop-motion studio racked up two million views over the holiday weekend with its Fight Challenge entry.

05/26/2020 By Conner Reed

How We’re Coping

This LaurelThirst Co-Owner Has Swapped Pub Life for a Grocery Delivery Van

Musicians know how to show up on time, says Lewi Longmire, and they definitely know how to pack a van.

05/25/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Pomo Picks

What to Watch, Read, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 20

The Portland Monthly team shares the non-pandemic content keeping us sane this week.

05/21/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 13

The Portland Monthly staff shares the non-pandemic content getting us through the week.

05/14/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Television

Aminé Makes His HBO Debut

Yes, that was the Rose City rapper you saw on Insecure explaining the branches of US government.

05/12/2020 By Fiona McCann

Q&A

A New Book Aims to Provide Alternatives to Talk Therapy

Amid coronavirus, 'How to Heal' helps us understand and release our trauma.

05/09/2020 By Gabriel Granillo

Interview

Clementine Is an Oregon-Made Coming-of-Age Thriller That Lingers

The film hits virtual cinemas May 8.

05/07/2020 By Conner Reed

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 6

The Portland Monthly team shares the non-pandemic content getting us through the week.

05/07/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Drop Everything And Read

Demand for E-Books and Audiobooks Has Gone Bonkers at the Multnomah County Library

Tops on Portlander's list of required pandemic reading? Cozy old favorites, how-to and self-help tomes, and wise words from Michelle Obama.

05/01/2020 By Julia Silverman

Good Ideas

Get a Drag Queen Performance Delivered to Your House

Order a drag queen delivery that supports Our House Portland. Plus there's wine!

04/30/2020 By Eden Dawn

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of April 29

The Portland Monthly staff shares the non-pandemic content getting us through the week.

04/30/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

PoMo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of April 22

The Portland Monthly staff shares the non-pandemic content getting us through the week.

04/23/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Wine

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Are Making an Oregon Pinot for Coronavirus Relief

The Willamette Valley “Quarantine,” which Kunis and Kutcher announced in a surreal fever dream of an Instagram video, is now available for preorder.

04/22/2020 By Conner Reed

Arts News

Executive Director Michael Greer to Leave Oregon Ballet Theatre

Greer assumed his post in 2017.

04/15/2020 By Conner Reed

Pomo Picks

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of April 15

The Portland Monthly team shares the non-pandemic content keeping us sane this week.

04/15/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

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Arts & Culture

How the Thesis Became Portland’s Premier Hip-Hop Showcase

Cinema Unbound: How Filmmaking Is Changing Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Pride, Like Everything Else, Looks Different This Year

Today’s Internet Artifact Is This 20-Year-Old ‘Portland Mercury’ Music Calendar

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 27

Laika Joins Your Little Cousin by Going Viral on TikTok

This LaurelThirst Co-Owner Has Swapped Pub Life for a Grocery Delivery Van

What to Watch, Read, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 20

What to Read, Watch, and Listen to to Take Your Mind Off the Apocalypse: Week of May 13

Aminé Makes His HBO Debut

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