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dear good people,
sure it’s post valentine’s day and officially presidents’ day, but happy random act of kindness day (seriously) and belated national tater tot day. with that in mind, i prompted myself to let a few things meander (like sending this newsletter earlier in the month) and that it’s all good. despite my relentless pursuit of focus (see below for more), we’ve recently been reminded to enjoy time with friends and family, (re)discover old/new habits and expand our emoji repertoire.
thanks for spreading the word about this monthly newsletter. feel free to send me names to add to the distribution list and please let me know if you have suggestions for upcoming concerts or events. on the other hand, just reply if you would like to unsubscribe.
music share
playlists are intended for a spectrum of surroundings and moods.
good people music share (updated on the first day of every month)
playlists from previous months can found in the archives.
notable clicks
considering the times, here are some highlights from the world-wide-web that keep me believing in the qi of the world.
read
did you experience this on sunday?
“there is something distinctly modern about the anxiety many people feel on the eve of a workweek.”
a small step in the right direction.
keep diverse company.
some shows are worth the wait.
particularly when suffering from streaming service overload.
a place where “i’ll be home in 15" is actually true.
“make paris a place where everyone can reach their work, home, and any amenity within a 15-minute bike ride.”
make the most of public meetings.
“the problem of misrepresentation at public meetings, neighborhood councils, and other such hyper-localized public forums stems from their design.”
join the sustainable-contact-lens-wearer club of america.
recycle your pack/foil/lens
decisions must be made. use good judgement.
“a lot of ink has been spilled in the effort to understand what good judgment consists of.”
king james continues to diversify his court.
“his bike bona-fides are quite sound.”
our fashion footprints contribute to hundreds of pounds of carbon annually.
calculate your impact.
watch
“learning to surf is…what the hell do I know.”
“your humble narrator” is an acclaimed “sculpture artist/junkman” catching waves and failing with joy.
hybrid sports are on the rise.
a lot can happen in eight years, like a grammy.
aspiring musicians take note.
out-and-about-in-pdx
there’s something cool about being informed.
every month-ish, i pop into 11:11 supply to mull over “office supplies and organizational tools designed to boost productivity and happiness in your daily tasks” and wish that i had superior notebook penmanship. while it sometimes feels like self-help opportunities are endless, the founder (paloma) and shop/project coordinator (sibee) create really tasteful and effective brick and mortar, along with group and digital experiences, such as an online/in-person “build-a-notebook” tutorial.
feed personal or professional curiosities in the right environment so checkout their masterclasses in 2020 (boundaries & assertiveness, influence & persuasion for nice people, brain-friendly feedback), become a club eleven member or watch paloma’s tedx portland talk.
to learn more about what’s happening in portland, sign up for bridgeliner and “live like you live here.”
notable upcoming PDX shows//events
i’ve highlighted my monthly picks. give them a listen/look and consider going to the show/event. maybe we’ll see each other there. and for those not living in portland, keep an eye on these artists since many of them are on tour.
february
17 - ZZ Ward @ Revolution Hall
18 - Oregon Beer Awards @ Revolution Hall
18 - Palace @ Doug Fir Lounge
19 - Metronomy @ Wonder Ballroom
19 - Dashboard Confessional @ Crystal Ballroom
19 - Yola @ Aladdin Theater
19 - Patrick Droney @ The Old Church Concert Hall
19 - WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series - Gen. H.R. McMaster @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
20 - Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn @ Newmark Theatre
20 - Ghost-Note @ Revolution Hall
20 - Lane 8 @ Wonder Ballroom
20 - Donny Benet @ Holocene
20 - Iamjordan @ Hawthorne Hideaway
20 - You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters @ Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing
20-23 - Portland International Auto Show @ Oregon Convention Center
20-23 - NW Black Comedy Festival @ Harvey's Comedy Club & Restaurant
20 - PDX Jazz Festival (thru March 1) @ Various venues
21 - The Jungle Giants @ Doug Fir Lounge
21 - Destroyer @ Aladdin Theater
21 - Atmosphere @ Roseland Theater
21 - Mark Giuliana @ Jack London Revue
21 - Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @ Crystal Ballroom
21 - The Movement with Josh Heinrichs and For Peace Band @ Star Theater
21 - Blazers vs. Pelicans @ Moda Center
22 - Sudan Archives @ Doug Fir Lounge
22 - Bone Thugs-n-Harmony @ Roseland Theater
22 - Portland Mardi Gras Ball @ Wonder Ballroom
22 - Brazilian Carnaval Ball @ Crystal Ballroom
23 - Blazers vs. Pistons @ Moda Center
23 - Salami Rose Joe Louis @ Jack London Revue
23 - The Stone Foxes @ Doug Fir Lounge
23 - An Evening with Branford Marsalis @ Newmark Theatre
23 - Portuguese through Music Workshop @ Favela – Brazilian Cafe
24 - Andy Shauf @ Revolution Hall
24 - We Shall Overcome @ Newmark Theatre
25 - Tove Lo @ Roseland Theater
25 - Abbey Road @ Newmark Theatre
25 - Devin Phillips with Chris Brown @ Jack London Revue
25 - Vacationer @ Doug Fir Lounge
25 - Beatles vs. Stones @ Newmark Theatre
25 - David Sanborn Jazz Quintet @ Revolution Hall
25 - Portland Mardi Gras Day Parade @ Mississippi Avenue
25 - Blazers vs. Celtics @ Moda Center
26 - Terrace Martin @ Star Theater
26 - Lyle Lovett @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
26 - Siren and the Sea with Blossom @ Mississippi Studios
26 - The Get Ahead @ Doug Fir Lounge
26 - Terrace Martin @ Star Theater
26 - Dan Pfeiffer @ Powell’s City of Books
27 - Raphael Saadiq @ Crystal Ballroom
27 - Sarah McLachlan @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
27 - Yacht Rock Revue @ Revolution Hall
27 - Eric Gales + Ron Artis II @ Aladdin Theater
27 - Korn @ Moda Center
27 - Peter Bjorn and John @ Doug Fir Lounge
27 - Rapsody @ Star Theater
28 - moe. @ Revolution Hall
28 - Umphrey’s McGee @ Crystal Ballroom
28 - William DuVall @ Hawthorne Theatre
28 - Stanton Moore Trio @ Aladdin Theater
28 - Oregon Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (thru March 1)
28 - KairosPDX Spread the Love @ The Nines
29 - Donavon Frankenreiter @ Aladdin Theater
29 - Echosmith @ Hawthorne Theatre
29 - Thundercat @ Crystal Ballroom
29 - Lawrence @ Wonder Ballroom
29 - Echosmith @ Hawthorne Theatre
29 - Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead @ Jack London Revue
29 - Joshua Radin & Friends with Ben Kweller & William Fitzsimmons @ Revolution Hall
29 - Monster Trucks @ Moda Center (thru March 1)
29 - Bricks Cascade (convention for LEGO builders) @ Oregon Convention Center (thru March 1)
march
1 - Kenny Garrett Quartet @ Revolution Hall
1 - Brandon Coleman @ Jack London Revue
1 - Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC @ Providence Park
1-2 - Cake @ Aladdin Theater
1-31 - Portland Dining Month @ Restaurants citywide
2 - Tim and Eric: Mandatory Attendance Tour @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
2 - Best Coast @ Wonder Ballroom
2 - National Geographic Live @ Newmark Theatre
2 - Colony House @ Star Theater
3 - WorldOregon’s Future Global Leaders Voices f. Julian Castro @ Newmark Theatre
3 - Brothers of a Feather @ Doug Fir Lounge
3 - The Bachelor Live on Stage @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
3 - Little Jesus & Los Walters @ Hawthorne Theatre
3-4 - Marchfourth @ Crystal Ballroom
4 - Saint Motel @ Roseland Theater
4 - Pepper @ Wonder Ballroom
4 - Marchfourth @ Crystal Ballroom
4 - Super Whatevr @ Lola’s Room
4 - WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series - Nadia Murad @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
4 - Blazers vs. Wizards @ Moda Center
5 - Free First Thursday @ Portland Art Museum
5 - Prince Royce @ Moda Center
5 - Matoma @ Roseland Theater
5 - Anamanaguchi @ Hawthorne Theatre
5 - Mountainfilm on Tour @ Revolution Hall
5 - Write Around Portland 10-Week Workshop @ Powell’s City of Books
5 - 311 @ Crystal Ballroom
5-19 - Portland International Film Festival @ Various venues
5-22 - Frozen @ Keller Auditorium
6 - DRAMA @ Wonder Ballroom
6 - Keane @ Roseland Theater
6 - Marc E. Bassy @ Crystal Ballroom
6 - A Conversation with Senator Jeff Merkley @ 907 Northwest Irving Street
7 - Asgeir and Khushi @ Doug Fir Lounge
7 - Eric Nam @ Wonder Ballroom
7 - Yeti Film Tour
7 - Blazers vs. Kings @ Moda Center
8 - Timbers vs. Nashville @ Providence Park
8 - Phora @ Hawthorne Theatre
8 - Regina Carter Plays Four Sisters @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
9 - Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America @ Powell’s City of Books
10 - PUP @ Roseland Theater
10 - Amanda Shires @ Aladdin Theater
10 - Blazers vs. Suns @ Moda Center
11 - The Lone Below @ Revolution Hall
11 - Young M.A. @ Hawthorne Theatre
11 - Boundaries & Assertiveness @ 11:11 Supply
12 - The Wood Brothers @ Crystal Ballroom
12 - Palehound @ Doug Fir Lounge
12 - Jamestown Revival @ Aladdin Theater
12 - Third Eye Blind @ Roseland Theater
12 - Anders Osborne and Hayes Carll @ Revolution Hall
12 - Blazers vs. Grizzlies @ Moda Center
13 - Grace Potter @ Crystal Ballroom
13 - Caroline Shaw & Oregon Symphony @ Alberta Rose Theatre
14 - Lil Mosey @ Roseland Theater
14 - Leslie Odom Jr. @ Hawthorne Theater
14 - 90s Dance Flashback @ Crystal Ballroom
15 - Gill Landry @ The Old Church Concert Hall
15 - Who Can Sleep @ Alberta Street Pub
15 - slow caves @ Doug Fir Lounge
15 - Glass Animals @ Aladdin Theater
15 - Shamrock Run - Half Marathon, 15K, 8K, 5K @ Tom McCall Waterfront Park
15 - Blazers vs. Rockets @ Moda Center
16 - Avi Kaplan @ Revolution Hall
17 - Blazers vs. Timberwolves @ Moda Center
18 - Pussy Riot @ Wonder Ballroom
18 - Verite @ Hawthorne Theatre
18 - Rebecca Solnit in conversation with Cheryl Strayed @ Revolution Hall
19 - Nas and Oregon Symphony @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
19 - Dan Deacon @ Wonder Ballroom
19 - Blazers vs. Mavericks @ Moda Center
19 - Artist Talk: Michael Lazarus @ Portland Art Museum
19 - The Corrido of the San Patricios @ Milagro Theatre (thru April 11)
20 - Lewis Black @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
20 - G. Love & Special Sauce @ Hawthorne Theatre
20 - Snoh Aalegra @ Roseland Theater
20 - Incognito @ Third Rail Repertory Theatre (thru April 11)
20 - Gladie @ Mississippi Studios
20-21 - Drive-By Truckers @ Wonder Ballroom
20 - Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival @ 33814 S. Meridian Road, Woodburn (thru May 3)
21 - Galactic f. Anjelika Jelly Joseph @ Crystal Ballroom
21 - Jo Koy @ Moda Center
21 - La Roux @ Roseland Theater
21- Wye Oak @ Aladdin Theater
21 - Ezra Weiss @ The 1905
21-29 - Whale Watching Week @ Oregon Coast
22 - The Tesky Brothers @ Wonder Ballroom
22 - Built to Spill @ Aladdin Theater
22-23 - Bikini Kill @ Crystal Ballroom
23 - flora cash @ Doug Fir Lounge
23-24 - Wilco @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
24 - Xiu Xiu, Emperor X, AJJ @ The Bossanova Ballroom
25 - Nap Eyes @ Doug Fir Lounge
25 - Sasha Sloan @ Wonder Ballroom
26 - Vanishing Twin @ Doug Fir Lounge
25 - Sasha Sloan @ Wonder Ballroom
26 - Anna Meredith @ Holocene
26 - Summer Heart @ Kelly’s Olympian
26 - United States of Distraction @ Powell’s Books on Hawthorne
27 - Baby Shark Live @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
27 - Joan Osborne and The Weepies @ Revolution Hall
27 - Grouplove @ Roseland Theater
27 - Ripe @ Wonder Ballroom
27-31- Portland Women’s Film Festival @ Various venues
28 - Allen Stone @ Crystal Ballroom
28 - Adam Green @ Star Theater
28 - Ilana Glazer @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
28 - The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds @ Revolution Hall
28 - Shingo2 & The Chee-Hoos @ Wonder Ballroom
28 - Olivia O’Brien @ Hawthorne Theatre
28 - Portland vs. Philadelphia Union @ Providence Park
28 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar @ Winningstad Theatre
29 - Thorns vs. Chicago Red Stars @ Providence Park (preseason)
30 - Holy F*ck @ Lola’s Room
30 - How to Be a Conscious Eater @ Powell’s City of Books
30 - Stuff You Should Know @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
30 - Mayoral Debate @ 6941 North Central Street
31 - Jordan Mackampa @ Doug Fir Lounge
april
1 - Thorns vs. U.S. U-23s National Women's Team @ Providence Park (preseason)
1 - Tennis @ Wonder Ballroom
1 - Tate McRae @ Holocene
2 - Tiger Army @ Wonder Ballroom
2 - James Supercave @ Doug Fir Lounge
2 - Blazers vs. Jazz @ Moda Center
2 - Free First Thursday @ Portland Art Museum
2-3 TechFestNW @ PSU
2-4 - The Illusionists @ Keller Auditorium
3 - Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Cinema 21
3 - 80s Video Dance Attack @ Crystal Ballroom
3 - State of the County with Deborah Kafoury @ 1300 SE Stark Street
3 - Rebirth Brass Band @ Revolution Hall
4 - Andrea Gibson @ Hawthorne Theatre
4 - Thorns vs. Reign FC @ Providence Park (preseason)
5 - Blazers vs. Grizzlies @ Moda Center
6 - Action Bronson @ Roseland Theater
6 - Porches @ Wonder Ballroom
7 - Mod Sun @ Hawthorne Theatre
7 - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
7 - Dancing with the Stars Live @ Keller Auditorium
7 - Letterkenny Live @ Revolution Hall
7 - Blazers vs. Cavs @ Moda Center
8 - Beabadoobee @ Holocene
8 - Orville Peck @ Crystal Ballroom
8 - Influence & Persuasion for Nice People @ 11:11 Supply
8-12 - Shen Yun @ Keller Auditorium
9 - White Denim @ Wonder Ballroom
9 - Blazers vs. Nuggets @ Moda Center
10 - Soft Kill @ Doug Fir Lounge
10 - The Frights @ Wonder Ballroom
10 - Andrew Santino: The Red Rocket Tour @ Aladdin Theater
11 - King Krule @ Roseland Theater
11 - Timbers vs. FC Dallas @ Providence Park
11 - Black Marble @ Wonder Ballroom
11 - UFC Fight Night @ Moda Center
12 - Code Orange @ Hawthorne Theatre
12 - Camilo Septimo @ Doug Fir Lounge
13 - Celine Dion @ Moda Center
13 - The Flaming Lips with The Oregon Symphony @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
13 - The Chats @ Crystal Ballroom
14 - Dan Mangan @ Mississipi Studios
15 - Little Big Town @ Keller Auditorium
15 - Blazers vs. Clippers @ Moda Center
16 - Carley Rae Jepsen @ Roseland Theater
16 - Kristin Chenoweth @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
16 - Jacob Collier @ Crystal Ballroom
17 - Jim Jefferies @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
17 - Louis Cole @ Star Theater
17 - The Darkness @ Wonder Ballroom
17 - Kuinka @ Doug Fir Lounge
18 - POLIÇA @ Wonder Ballroom
18 - Joey Diaz @ Keller Auditorium
18 - The Expendables @ Hawthorne Theatre
19 - Boogie on the Bayou @ Aladdin Theater
19 - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard @ Crystal Ballroom
20 - Oh Wonder @ Roseland Theater
20 - Palaye Royale @ Hawthorne Theatre
21 - Milky Chance @ Crystal Ballroom
21 - Mika @ Roseland Theater
22 - Alice Cooper @ Keller Auditorium
22 - Mura Masa @ Crystal Ballroom
22 - Steve Aoki @ Roseland Theater
23 - Drum Tao @ Keller Auditorium
23 - Tech N9NE @ Roseland Theater
23 - Squarepusher @ Wonder Ballroom
23 - Diggin’ Dirt @ Doug Fir Lounge
23 - Josh Ritter @ The Old Church Concert Hall
24 - David Spade @ Revolution Hall
24 - Poolside @ Roseland Theater
24 - Alec Benjamin @ Crystal Ballroom
24 - Lovett or Leave it @ Keller Auditorium
24-25 - Portland Night Market @ 100 SE Alder Street
25 - Soul Queens and Blues @ Aladdin Theater
25 - Timbers vs. LA Galaxy @ Providence Park
25 - Anna Burch @ Bunk Bar
25 - Rage Against the Machine and Run the Jewels @ Moda Center
26 - Soccer Mommy with Emily Reo @ Wonder Ballroom
26 - Alice Bomba @ Star Theater
27 - Joan Osborne & The Weepies @ Revolution Hall
28 - Erika Lee: America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
29 - Benee with Remi Wolf @ Holocene
29 - Allan Rayman @ Aladdin Theater
30 - TOPS @ Doug Fir Lounge
30 - Beats Antique @ Crystal Ballroom
30 - Marc Cohn @ Aladdin Theater
30 - Leo Islo @ Holocene
30 - The Living Life of the Daughter Mira @ Milagro Theatre (thru May 23)