What to Do in Portland (Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2022)

WATCH: tick, tick…BOOM!

Earlier than he electrified the world with Lease, Jonathan Larson was a younger man struggling to make his mark within the theater. This semi-autobiographical musical appears to be like again at Larson’s life as he seeks his large break, tries to make ends meet whereas working at a diner, and juggles a relationship. Oh, and all of this takes place with a looming milestone: turning 30. Set in 1990 and scored by the music that redefined a style, tick, tick…BOOM! celebrates the facility of discovering your voice and holding on to a dream. Portland Middle Stage on the Armory, 128 NW eleventh Ave., 503-445-3700, pcs.org. 7:30 pm Wednesday-Friday, 2 and seven:30 pm Saturday-Sunday, 2 pm choose Thursdays, via Sept. 18. $25-$98.

VIEW: Garrick Arnold Pop-Up Gallery

Quantum physics, Zen Buddhism and popular culture collide in the newest works by Portland summary artist Garrick Arnold. View his newest sequence titled Particles—brilliant, daring and Pollock-esque work—along side the Pearl District’s First Thursday Artwork Stroll. Jazz pianist Tony Pacini will present the pop-up gallery’s soundtrack, and foods and drinks will likely be accessible for buy from Bar Rione. Bar Rione, 804 NW twelfth Ave., 929-379-7239, artbygarrick.com/popup-gallery-event. 7-9 pm Thursday, Sept. 1. Free.

WATCH: HOME / LAND

Expertise Portland in a complete new method with Hand2Mouth’s newest manufacturing, HOME / LAND. Audiences journey (on foot) via a stay set up, transferring backwards and forwards via time as they soak up tales in regards to the Rose Metropolis. Put on cozy sneakers: The corporate says guests can anticipate to stroll about three-quarters of a mile in the course of the present. Hand2Mouth, 3121 S Moody Ave., Suite 105, 503-235-5284, hand2mouththeatre.org. 7-9 pm Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 1-18. $5-$25.

LISTEN: Andrew McMahon within the Wilderness and Dashboard Confessional

Basic emo band Dashboard Confessional is coming to the McMenamins Grand Lodge, accompanied by one other former icon of the style, Andrew McMahon, of piano-driven One thing Company fame. Rolling Stone calls Dashboard frontman Chris Carrabba “an endearing sleeve-tat dad,” however to many, he’ll all the time be the diminutive emo child with lyrics that would cease your early 2000s coronary heart. Take into account this live performance an more and more uncommon alternative to half your hair method on the aspect, pull on these previous Chuck Taylors, and shamelessly sing alongside till you cry. McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, 503-992-9533, mcmenamins.com. 6:30 pm Friday, Sept. 2. $49.50 prematurely. $55 day of the present.

GO: Artwork within the Pearl

Some say tradition peaked with the traditional Greeks; others say it occurred in the course of the Survivor Season 1 reunion episode. You will discover a 3rd different on the twenty sixth Artwork within the Pearl. The annual occasion has been labeled among the finest arts and crafts festivals within the nation, and it transforms the North Park Blocks into a brief gallery for 130 jury-selected artists from all around the U.S. and Canada. Discover cubicles full of alternative-material jewellery, glass artwork, textile creations and way more, all set to the sounds of roving musicians. North Park Blocks, Northwest Park Avenue from Ankeny to Glisan streets, 503-512-9071, artinthepearl.com. 10 am-6 pm Saturday-Sunday, 10 am-4 pm Monday, Sept. 3-5. Free.

GO: Mid-Autumn Moonlight Market

Grasp with Chang’e the Moon Goddess and her companion, Moon Rabbit, at Lan Su Chinese language Backyard’s Mid-Autumn Moonlight Market. The occasion is likely one of the main Chinese language holidays, held on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunisolar calendar, which is claimed to be the night time the total moon shines brightest in the course of the 12 months. The festivities will embrace an illuminated lion dance, a Moon Rabbit lantern parade, and a bustling market of native Asian-owned companies. Lan Su Chinese language Backyard, 239 NW Everett St., 503-228-8131, lansugarden.org/MidAutumn. 2-9 pm Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4. $10-49.

LISTEN: Lose Yr Thoughts

This occasion began as an amalgam of home exhibits, however over time it has change into one among Portland’s bigger music festivals, drawing larger names each single 12 months. This time round, the 30-plus lineup of bands consists of the Dandy Warhols, so be sure you adorn yourselves within the trappings of city bohemia and prepare for the dreamy drone of atmospheric music. Friends should examine in previous to the beginning of the exhibits (field workplaces are situated at Star Bar and Water Avenue Espresso and can open at 4 pm every day). Varied places, loseyrmind.com. 6 pm Friday-Saturday, Sept. 2-3. $25-$120. 21+.

GO: Arab Mahrajan

One of many nation’s oldest, constantly working amusement parks is ready to host the Arab American Cultural Middle of Oregon’s annual Mahrajan (the phrase interprets to “pageant” in English). The occasion will have a good time Arab tradition with scrumptious delicacies, a bustling bazaar, henna portray, conventional dancing and extra amid Oaks Park’s curler coasters and different basic sights. Come for the normal qasida-style poetry, keep for a journey on the AtmosFEAR 360. Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Means, araboregon.org. 11 am-7 pm Sunday, Sept. 4. Free.