WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Nov 21-24

The Last Unicorn returns, Andy Ricker shares his secret chicken wings recipe, Polica brings a buzz-building live show, and the Christmas season starts with a twinkle.

11/20/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff and Nathan Tucker

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to the Village People (Serious)

The kings of disco bring their still-kicking camp to town over Thanksgiving weekend. Families that YMCA together, stay together. (It sure beats arguing over cold turkey.)

11/19/2013 By Nathan Tucker

OPENING WATCH

The Portland Mercado Rises

Hacienda CDC gets ready to break ground for the Portland Mercado, a Latino public market at 72nd and Foster.

11/15/2013 By Nathan Tucker

Article

Stephan Alexandr Makes It Home

The local artist and designer's show at Gallery Zero reflects on a decade of creating in Portland before a big move south to LA.

11/15/2013 By Nathan Tucker

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Your Winter Beer Calendar

Throw on a scarf and get ready for holiday celebrations of the brewed variety—these winter beer events will keep your cheeks rosy all season long.

11/14/2013 By Nathan Tucker

HIT LIST

Wake Up to Portland's Best Breakfast Sandwiches

From classic egg-meat-bread combos to gussied up waffle-based concoctions, we invite you to rise and shine with over thirty takes on the handheld morning meal.

11/14/2013 By Tuck Woodstock, Nathan Tucker, and Roxanne Davis

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Nov 14-17

Green Day takes theater to the suburbs, Margaret Cho slaps you around, and Nine Inch Nails does, well, whatever NIN wants to do. Plus, photos of puppies mid-shake!

11/13/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff Edited by Nathan Tucker

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Nov 7-10

Siren Nation celebrates women in art, NWFC toasts Northwest filmmaking, the galleries glorify First Thursday, and Mortified roasts adolescent angst. The arts get their party this weekend.

11/07/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff Edited by Nathan Tucker

MUSIC

The Doug Fir’s Gospel Brunch: Celebration or Appropriation?

With a soul food spread and the majestic pipes of Linda Hornbuckle, the indie music venue tries to sing the gospel. But does it hit the right note? Nov. 10

11/06/2013 By Nathan Tucker

MUSIC

Q&A: Bill Frisell

The innovative jazz guitarist talks about his new album, his feelings about genre labels, and his history of collaborations. He plays the Aladdin Theater on Nov 9.

11/05/2013 By Nathan Tucker

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct 31-Nov 3

A decapitated head at the opera, a mortifying movie at the Mission, a scary-danceable band at the Roseland—who says Halloween ends Thursday?

10/31/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff Edited by Nathan Tucker

MUSIC

Q&A: Norfolk & Western's Adam Selzer

The multitalented musician talks about his new graphic novel, which chronicles a lonely seven-week tour supporting a Christian rock band.

10/30/2013 By Nathan Tucker

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Oct 24-27

Halloween parties, Kenneth Branagh in 'Macbeth,' The Daily Show's Samantha Bee. Between the gore and the laughs, it's a downright dangerous weekend to go out.

10/24/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff Edited by Nathan Tucker

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell

The two country vets bring decades of chemistry to the Schnitz on November 4th. We've got two tickets waiting for you.

10/24/2013 By Nathan Tucker

RESTAURANT & BAR NEWS

Portland News to Chew

The debut of Oso Market and Bar, Laughing Planet's new grass fed beef options, extra hours at Nong's Khao Man Gai East, and more of the week's food and drink news.

10/22/2013 By Allison Jones and Nathan Tucker

CONCERTS

Review: "Portland's Indies" with the Oregon Symphony

Black Prairie, Holcombe Waller, and Mirah joined the symphony for a sonic celebration of the city's independent music scene.

10/21/2013 By Nathan Tucker

BEER BULLETIN

Ecliptic Brewing Opens to the Public

Local brewing legend John Harris opens the doors at his new brewery in North Portland.

10/21/2013 By Nathan Tucker

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Oct 17-20

Indie bands hijack the symphony, female comics conquer the stage, OBT infiltrates your dreams, and Turkey commandeers Rambo. It's a weekend of artistic invasions!

10/17/2013 Edited by Aaron Scott and Nathan Tucker By Portland Monthly Staff

HIT LIST

A Guide to Portland's Mac & Cheese Scene

Whether you’re a cheese connoisseur, a kimchi nut, a gluten-free vegan, or a big bacon fan, Portland provides your macaroni soul mate.

10/16/2013 By Tuck Woodstock, Nathan Tucker, and Roxanne Davis

RESTAURANT & BAR NEWS

Portland News to Chew

Willem's on Main coming to Vancouver, wine gets the calendar girl treatment, and Oregon brewers win big at the Great American Beer Festival

10/15/2013 By Allison Jones and Nathan Tucker