Featured Events in Portland in June 2025 (June Updated)

Post Malone is set to bring his highly-anticipated "BIG ASS Stadium Tour" to Portland at Providence Park on June 28, 2025. Located at 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97205, the venue promises to provide an unforgettable experience for fans of the chart-topping artist. Get ready to witness an electrifying performance by Post Malone in the vibrant city of Portland. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to see one of the biggest names in music live in concert.

Post Malone Presents: Big Ass Stadium Tour featuring Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell (select dates)! The highly anticipated Post Malone Presents: Big Ass Stadium Tour is coming to Providence Park on June 28, 2025.

WAVY DAYS BEER FEST IS BACK FOR YEAR 4 ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH 2025! Mast Landing Brewing Company’s Wavy Days Festival is a multi-day celebration that brings together exceptional breweries from across North America. The weekend centers around Wavy Days Beer Fest on Saturday, June 28th from 12:00pm-4:00pm at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine. our ticket includes an unlimited* sampling of beers from 60+ breweries, a special Wavy Days tasting glass, access to food trucks, live music, local vendors and more! Announced guest breweries pouring in-person at Wavy Days: Trillium Bissell Brothers Foam Brewers 450 North Brewing Co. Ology Brewing Co. Brasserie Du Bas-Canada (CA) Dancing Gnome Hop Butcher (For The World) River Roost Brewery Resident Culture Brewing Co. Xul Beer Co. The Veil Brewing Co. Drowned Lands Brewery Tin Barn Brewing Boreale (CA) Drekker Brewing Co. Deciduius Brewing Co. Barrel Theory Beer Co. The Seed Vitamin Sea Brewing Phase Three Brewing Co. Magnify Brewing Pontoon Brewing Belleflower Brewing Tripping Animals Brewing Tactical Brewing Co. Charles Towne Fermentory Inner Voice Modist Brewing Co. KCBC MiLuna Brewing Co. Southern Grist Schilling Beer Co. Bluejacket Garrison City Absolem Messorem (CA) Boss Rambler Hopfly Tilted Barn Widowmaker Brewing Finback Sand City Stellwagen Beer Co. Barreled Souls Orange Bike Brewing TBBC (Tampa Bay Brewing Co.) Handshake Aslin Beer Co. Apres Foundation Brewing Brewskey (CA) Hoof Hearted Brewing Other Half Prison City Brewing Le Ketch (CA) Lawson's Finest Liquids The Send Brewing Co. Modestman Orono Brewing Trinken Brewing Co. + more! Stay tuned as we announce more guest breweries that will be pouring at Wavy Days 2025! All attendees must be 21+ to enter. Sorry, no children of any age or pets. Chairs and empty water bottles are OK. Wavy Days Beer Fest is rain or shine. Parking at Thompson’s Point: Thompson’s Point has limited parking on site, and we recommend that all guests explore alternate modes of transportation when planning their visit with us. Centrally located within the City of Portland’s Libbytown neighborhood, Thompson’s Point is easily accessible using the Portland Trails system’s walking and biking routes, the Portland Transportation Center’s Amtrak Downeaster and Concord Coach terminals, a site specific Portland METRO stop and ride-share options like Uber and Lyft . We offer motorcycle, scooter and e-bike parking on site and multiple bike lock locations for the convenience of our guests. For those guests who do need to drive, we highly encourage carpooling, both to minimize environmental impacts and to safely reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles on our campus. To find out more about alternative travel options, visit our website, Get to the Point . *While supplies last. Attending brewery list subject to change without notice. Information Source: Mast Landing Brewing Company | eventbrite

The Portland Salsa & Bachata Congress is a premier event in the vibrant city of Portland. Hosted at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, located at 8235 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220, this exciting congress will take place from June 20 to June 23, 2025. Attendees can expect a dynamic program filled with workshops, performances, social dancing, and more. With ticket prices ranging from $35 to $180, this is an event not to be missed for dance enthusiasts of all levels. Join dancers from all over for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Portland.

Imagine being a fly on the wall at the birth of a musical movement that would change indie rock forever. In early 2000's in Toronto, a group of young creative musicians collectively known as, Broken Social Scene, got together and soon became a worldwide phenomenon. IT’S ALL GONNA BREAK is an electrifying and intimate documentary about the indie rock that redefined the sound of a generation. Filmmaker and longtime friend Stephen Chung was there from the beginning, capturing the chaos, creativity, and camaraderie that fueled their rise and caught on camera the making of the iconic “You Forgot It In People.” With never-before-seen archival footage and new interviews with Kevin Drew, Leslie Feist, Brendan Canning, Emily Haines, Amy Millan, and more, the film traces the band’s evolution from raw basement jams to global stages like Lollapalooza and The Late Show with David Letterman .  A love letter to independent music, IT’S ALL GONNA BREAK is a vibrant time capsule of a pre-digital era and a moving reflection on friendship, art, and the freedom to create on your own terms.  Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

New PDX DRINK & DRAW with GALLERY GIRLS at the Sanctuary ClubIn Person in Portland & Online (Live Streamed or Recorded) with live models! Fun Music - 5, 10 & 25 min posesWe will also ZOOM the Event LIVE! DATE: Tuesday, May 27, 2025TIME: 7:00 to 9:30pm Pacific timeDoors open at 6:30pm - Come set up, get a drink and mingle. MODEL: Rebecca @wildbriar_Buy your tickets now.... https://SanctuaryDD.eventbrite.com IN PERSON: $20 prepaid / $25 on the day ONLINE: $10 RECORDING: $20 (get a link to watch later) Please TIP or pay extra for Photos (Average $10-$20) Pay at the Door or Prepay https://SanctuaryDD.eventbrite.com_____________ Live at the Sanctuary Club @pdxsanctuary Sanctuary Club33 NW 9th Ave,Portland, OR 97209(Upstairs or Elevator - above the bar) Come buy some drinks and appitizers. ____________________________ Mark your calendar… usually the 4th Tuesday May 27 - Rebecca @wildbriar_June 24 - Zbu @zbu_hoopismJuly 22 - Adera @shewhogiveslifeAugust 26 - Momo @dreamydahlia1September 23 -October 28 -November 25 -____________________________ Presented by the Gallery Girls www.gallerygirls.com Girls@gallerygirls.com 818-535-5761 Information Source: Gallery Girls | eventbrite

Pacific Northwest College of Art and the LRCW program are thrilled to welcome visiting artist Leanne Betasamosake Simpson for a lecture on her work and practice. / / Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg musician, writer and academic, who has been widely recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of her generation. Her work breaks open the boundaries between story and song—bringing audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity. Working for two decades as an independent scholar using Nishnaabeg intellectual practices, Leanne has lectured and taught extensively at universities across Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Europe and has over twenty years experience with Indigenous land based education. She holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba and is a member of Alderville First Nation. Leanne is the author of eight books, including A Short History of the Blockade and the novel Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies, which was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award for fiction and the Dublin Literary Prize. Her collaboration with Robyn Maynard, Rehearsals for Living is a National Bestseller and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction. Leanne is also a musician. Her latest release Theory of Ice was named to the Polaris Prize shortlist, and she is the 2021 winner of the Prism Prize’s Willie Dunn Award. Leanne’s new work, Theory of Water, was released i April from Alchemy at Knopf Canada and Haymarket Books in the US. leannesimpson.ca / / FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Pacific Northwest College of Art In the first-floor Lemelson Gallery 511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209 / / Register to receive a link and a reminder. Information Source: Pacific Northwest College of Art | eventbrite

Portland Pickles Game with the Wisconsin Alumni PDX Chapter! Join us at the Portland Pickles Game! The Wisconsin Alumni will have our own bleacher section to cheer on our local fan fav baseball team as they play against the Portland Gherkins! Get ready to paw-ty with us at Corgi Night + Woof Wednesday with the Portland Pickles, where the cutest pups and the best baseball collide in a night of tail-wagging fun! RSVP for our Founder's Day Spring Event and YOUR GAME TICKET IS FREE! Looking forward to seeing you at both events! First Pitch at 7:05pm RSVP for our Wisconsin Founder's Day Event on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wisconsin-founders-day-celebration-portland-chapter-tickets-1302776332079?aff=oddtdtcreator All alumni, friends, and family are welcome to join us! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1016059806655249 Information Source: Wisconsin Alumni Portland Chapter | eventbrite

“Roz is the heroine you need to see in this terrible and trying time! Her voice is essential, hilarious, profane and profound!!!!! She is my drug.” -Margaret Cho Roz Hernandez (she/her) is a transgender comedian based in Los Angeles. In 2023 she starred in an 8 episode tv series on Hulu called “Living for the Dead” with Kristen Stewart. In 2024 New York Magazine’s Vulture named her one of the “Comedians You Should and Will Know”, she was the opening act for Bob the Drag Queen’s US tour, Apple Podcasts named her comedy podcast “Ghosted!” their Pick of The Month, and she was featured in the Netflix documentary about LGBTQ standup called “OUTstanding: A Comedy Revolution”. Roz performs all over the world in comedy venues and as a regular comedian on Atlantis Gay Cruises. In 2025 Queerty nominated her for their comedian of the year category at their annual award show. RozHernandezTour.com “I toured with Roz and I could say a lot about her, but I'll just say that she is hilarious. I won't comment on her personality. “ -Bob The Drag Queen -SEATING IS VERY LIMITED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. -All tickets include a free meet and greet after the show with Roz, exclusive merch available. -THERE IS NO VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING ALLOWED DURING THE PERFORMANCE. -No children allowed, no exceptions. -No assholes allowed. -Any venue specific questions, please contact the venue directly by phone/email. -Since this venue is known for it's fabulous drag shows, Roz wants to honor the environment by accepting cash tips during her performance. -Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. Information Source: Roz Hernandez America Tour 2025 | eventbrite

The knife is arguably our most important tool. For thousands of years, people have used knives made of metal and stone to cut, scrape, carve, dig, gouge, and separate various materials for consumption or other use. In the modern world, however, many of us have forgotten how to use knives anywhere outside the kitchen. In this workshop, you will learn how to use a knife to carve your own pair of wooden chopsticks. We’ll cover the basics of safety, techniques, and good wood carving form. You’ll be able to put those chopsticks to good use on light dim sum hors d’oeuvres in the garden, and MJM Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle, who spent years living and traveling in Japan, China, and Taiwan, will be on hand to discuss the history of chopsticks and the Jewish obsession with Chinese food. About the Instructor: Zack Rouda is the Director of Rewild Maine , a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of small-scale, place-based living skills. With a passion for hand tools and organic art, Zack leads initiatives that focus on reintroducing native species, practicing homesteading and survival skills, and enhancing ecological resilience across the state. Information Source: Maine Jewish Museum | eventbrite

Headliner - Lakeview Tattooed, rural, and blue-collar country duo Lakeview (Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy) are among Nashville’s hottest newcomers. Garnering 130M+ streams and amassing a loyal following of 550K+ across social media, these “weekend warriors-turned-Music Row favorites” (The Tennessean) have managed to carve their own, niche lane in the country genre – thanks to a hard-charging, signature sound that effortlessly bridges the gap between metal-core and mainstream country. Fresh off the release of their self-titled debut album, Lakeview has been busy crisscrossing the nation, opening for the likes of Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Chase Matthew, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mitchell Tenpenny, and more. Coming up, the breakout duo will kick off 2025 touring with their “Blue Collar Country” headline tour. Fans can keep up with what’s to come by visiting lakeviewofficial.com or downloading the “Lakeview Crew” app. Opener - Austin G Alt-pop country artist AUSTIN (Austin Gee) is forging his own path within the country genre with music as authentic as he is. Born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and a graduate of Murray State University, Austin found early inspiration in the radio leading to involvement in church choir and theater throughout school. Moving to Nashville in 2017, he quickly gained success as half of the duo SixForty1 — opening for the likes of Brantley Gilbert, Eli Young Band, Michael Ray, Walker Hayes, Muscadine Bloodline, and garnering millions of streams. AUSTIN is anticipating the release of his debut solo project produced by Matt Geroux. Introducing his unique alt-punk, country-synth sound that nods to influences like Machine Gun Kelly, Rascal Flatts and HARDY, the project gives listeners a deeper look into who he is. He’s managed by Morris Higham. Get more info on Austin G by visiting his Instagram ! Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show! We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show! See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill! Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. Learn more and book your room here . Event Policies: ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations. Support acts are subject to change. No re-entry permitted. 21+ event. If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert. Questions? Check out the FAQs on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions. Information Source: Ponderosa Lounge and Grill | eventbrite

It's all about what you Relish and finding someone to Relish those things with. If you're tired of online dating, exhausted by meeting someone only to discover they're nothing like their profile - we offer an alternative. Bringing together comfortably chic venues with a cosmopolitan sensibility. A sophisticated no frills approach to singles events. We've done away with the whistles, name-tags and over the top party trimmings. Unparalleled service and personable hosts all in an environment - just your speed. A fresh alternative to typical events that seem more like a job fair than a relaxed way to connect. Whether it be a romantic dinner, wine tasting, concert or festival - bar crawl or fitness class - maybe even a Mud Run! Do what you Relish with whom you Relish. Speed Dating @ Mother's Bistro & Bar – June 26th 2025 Ages: 25-39 | 7PM 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 For more information visit us at: DoRelish.com Or email us at: info@dorelish.com http://www.dorelish.com We think the best relationships are forged when we are comfortable, relaxed and free of pressure. Preferring instead to think of the evening as a casual night out where one can truly be themselves. We do not use traditional 'speed dating' offerings such as bells, whistles and name-tags. Instead we focus on creating an atmosphere conducive to meeting others; a great venue, a personable host and a staff to assist. Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, log-in to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you wish to meet again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Should you have any questions - feel free to ask away. Take the time before the event starts to settle in - have a beverage if you would like and mingle should you wish. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Don't fret about figuring out if the person is the one or the perfect person for you. Consider it the date before the date. If you choose someone and they chose you - it's a match. You will be given each others first name and email address. The rest is up to you. ----- For those that prefer the same simplified experience in Matchmaking, we offer our 'Date-Nights' free of contracts and commitments. With packages ranging from $595 to $945. For more information; Click Here! Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. Information Source: Relish Dating | eventbrite

Sophisticated Simplicity Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable. It's what we call cheeky-chic! Meet a partner to attend concerts, music festivals, bar crawls or fitness classes. Someone who shares your passions and interests - from sports to yoga - all in a setting just your speed. - Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile MyCheekyDate ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, login to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you fancy meeting again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. It's where Cheeky meets convenience! You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Paper scorecards are just so 2010! The night has arrived! Go to the venue at the published start time for the event. There is no official start time to the speed dating portion of the evening - we like to wait for all daters to arrive, to have a moment to settle in with a refreshment and mingle should they wish. Our personable hosts will assist you with your MyCheekyDate 'Smart-Card’ Scorecard. Flirty and fun, your mobile scorecard is just the beginning. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Offering uncompromising value with unparalleled service. Lovely venues and our lovely Hosts to assist you with anything or anyone. ----- If you are interested in reading about our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please click here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. --- Speed Dating @ Mother's Bistro & Bar – June 26th 2025 Ages: 25-39 | 7PM 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 http://www.mycheekydate.com MyCheekyDate Information Source: MyCheekyDate | eventbrite

Marketers Meet Up at Kaya Cocktail Bar! Join us for an evening of networking and knowledge sharing at our Monthly Marketers Meet Up Series . This in-person event will occur on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time). Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting, this meet-up is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals in a relaxed environment. This month's event will be held at Kaya Cocktail Bar in NE Alberta Arts District. This black-owned bar is a sexy, elevated street style cocktail bar offering sophisticated and inventive drinks and creative twists on your favorite bar bites by owner, Katya Suh . Grab your business cards and come prepared to expand your network. Reserve your spot today and get ready for an evening of marketing inspiration and great conversations! AMA PDX Members and Non-Members are all welcome! Secure your spot today! Sign up today! Information Source: American Marketing Association of Portland, OR | eventbrite

About Untitled Houdini Project by Jen Silverman:In the winter and spring of 1926, Harry Houdini was summoned to a hearing before the House of Representatives, to testify on behalf of a new bill that would make acts of fortune telling illegal. The newest project by playwright Jen Silverman takes as its starting point the exact transcript for these Congressional hearings, while weaving in thrilling theatrical séance sequences, and the growing complexity of Houdini's relationship with Rose Mackenberg, Houdini's chief investigator. Are we to be a country of cold hard facts, scientific data, and honesty? Are we to be a country of comforting possibilities, where the boundary between the living and the dead is crossable if the right guides are permitted to take you? What does it mean to argue over the character of a nation in 1926 And, of course, what does it mean to do that right now? ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Playwright Festival:What was it like being the first to hear early drafts of Angels in America? Or Fences? Or The Glass Menagerie? Or Twelfth Night? At Profile's Playwright Festival, you’ll know. Last year’s Playwright Festival gave audiences the opportunity to meet with, and see early drafts of new work from Tony Award-nominated playwright Kristoffer Diaz and two-time Sundance Fellow christopher oscar peña. This year, you’ll be the first to welcome the visionary 2025-2027 Featured Playwrights, Jen Silverman & Mike Lew, and see early drafts of the plays commissioned for our 2025-2027 cycle. You’ll enjoy two workshopped readings, and close the weekend off with a catered Artist Salon with the playwrights. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Featured Playwrights, and to discuss their work, their process, the state of their art, and the state of the world. At Playwright Festival, our audiences and artists build the future of live theatre together. Profile Theatre's Playwright Festival runs June 26 - 28. All events will be held at The Ellen Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR. Information Source: Profile Theatre | eventbrite

Immerse Yourself in a 2-Day Midsummer Extravaganza at the Nordic Northwest Campus in SW Portland! Tickets grant access to both Friday evening and Saturday festivities. Friday, June 27th: 5pm - 9pm (beat the crowds on this dance filled Saint John's Eve with a bonfire, entertainment, food, vendors, and kids crafts - no flower crown making this evening) Saturday, June 28th: 10am - 5pm (pole raising and more traditional entertainment, flower crowns, food, vendors, kids area) Location: Nordic Northwest , 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223 Tickets may sell out and will be more expensive at the door. Bask in the warmth of the midnight sun as we commemorate the end of the cold winter months with the Oregon Midsummer Festival - a delightful fusion of friendship, food, and drinks, transcending the boundaries of Scandinavian ancestry. This family-friendly celebration, steeped in centuries-old traditions, extends a warm welcome to all! Thank you to our sponsors:Scan Design Foundation, LeafGuard, Smith Brothers Farms, Krogstad Aquavit, Portland Waldorf School, Your Home Improvment Company, and TVG-Medulla, LLC/Chiro One Wellness Centers. This event is funded in part by Explore Tualatin Valley. Immerse in Captivating Live Performances Revel in the eclectic mix of entertainment, featuring traditional dances and lively music that capture the spirit of Scandinavian culture across the Pacific Northwest. Friday evening sets the stage for music and dancing near a bonfire (weather permitting), while Saturday showcases the traditional Midsummer pole raising. Tickets are valid for both days! Friday Schedule 5:00 PM - Doors 6:00 PM - Liam Barnes duo 7:00 PM - Dan Schlesinger euphonium+ 9:00 PM - End Saturday Schedule 10:00 AM - Renvontuli 11:00 AM - Vasa Rosebuds youth group dancers 12:00 PM - Portland Nordic Chorus 1:00 PM - Midsummer Pole Ceremony with Vasa Rosebuds and Fossegrimen 2:00PM - Tug of War 2:00 PM - Fossegrimen 3:00 PM - Dan Schlesinger euphonium+ 4:00 PM - Granstrom. Rogers and Admund 5:00 PM - End Savor Delectable Nordic Fare & Beverages Satisfy your cravings with delectable Nordic cuisine and refreshing beverages from our beer & wine garden. Tempt your taste buds with offerings from Broder Söder, Swedish pancakes from Harmoni Lodge (Saturday), Karelian Dogs from Finlandia's "Helsinki Cafe", ice cream from Dairy Hill Ice Cream, grilled cheese from Easy to Please LLC, and Chinese food and lingonberry drinks from Mama Chan's Kitchen. Explore sweets from Carina's Bakery, Jamie’s Kafferep (Saturday), and Hygge Chocolates. Experience Nordic beer on tap from Ridgewalker Brewing, spirits from Rolling River and Stillweather Spirits, and relish drinks served by Nordic Northwest and Broder Söder. Thank you to Smith Brothers Farms for sponsoring our food area. Discover Treasures at Unique Nordic Booths Stroll through the venue and discover an array of Nordic vendors from across the Pacific Northwest. Explore vintage treasures, artisan crafts, and Nordic gear, while also learning about non-profit organizations that promote Nordic programming in the region. With a plethora of unique items and gifts on offer, you're sure to find something special! Nordic Northwest will be selling merchandise, and members get 10% off! Join and become a member today by selecting the ticket at checkout. Vendors include the following. Norrdesign Drawn Hungry Sed Ferro Press Laura Heckman's Scandinavian Soapery Darkmoon Faire Charmed Repurposed Wood Studio Tokerud Designs Aiti Workshop Secret Dragon Collectibles Karlsson's Scandinavian Designs Swedish Dream Cards by Connie Hygge Chocolates Norskwear Cleban & Daughters OnGrade Studio BAETH The Gilded Ghost Secret Dragon Collectibles Shooting Star Design Viking Krafts and Sable Fleur Designs Stillweather Spirits Rolling River Spirits Daughters of Norway - Frida Hansen #37 Swedish Roots in Oregon Astoria/Junction City Midsummer Oran Mor Artisan Mead, LLC Magical Fairy Hair Portland Waldorf School Cardboard Army Barnyard Balloons Portland Axe INKBUS Tattoo Harmoni Lodge #472 Mama Chan's Kitchen Dairy Hill Ice Cream Bert's Chuckwagon BBQ Jamie's Kafferep Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific Chapter Carina's Bakery Easy to Please LLC Smith Brothers Farms Leafguard TVG-Medulla, LLC/Chiro-One Wellness Centers Your Home Improvement Company Ridegewalker Brewing The Swedish School in Portland View Larger Image Craft Enchanting Floral Crowns The fresh summer greenery of nature is said to contain magic. Embrace the enchantment of nature by crafting your own floral Midsummer crown, a centuries-old Scandinavian tradition believed to harness the magic of summer greenery and ensure good health. Create a stunning crown using vibrant flowers, verdant leaves, and delicate birch branches. Legend says that girls who pick seven flowers and put them under their pillow will dream of the person they will marry. Please consider making a $5 suggested donation when making flower crowns, or bring some of your own flowers! Flowers crowns are available to make Saturday only until supplies run out. Revel in the Time-Honored Midsummer Pole Raising Engage in the jubilant dance around the Midsummer Pole when the sun reaches its zenith, heralding the arrival of the summer season. Adorned with blossoms and birch, the majstång stands as a symbol of the festivities. Don't miss the parade and gathering, the highlight of Saturday's celebration – let summer begin! Thank you to LeafGuard for sponsoring the Midsummer pole. Delight in Whimsical Lawn Games & Crafts Unleash your inner child with fun-filled lawn games and crafts for all ages. Test your strength in a friendly tug-of-war (Saturday), or try your hand at the traditional game of Kubb. Enjoy facepainting by Nicole's Face Painting, Saturday 11am-4pm. There is a fun gnome scavenger hunt on the campus! 10 gnomes are hidden, take a picture of 5 of them to get a prize at the NNW table. Thank you to the Portland Waldorf School for sponsoring the kids' area. Encounter the Thrilling World of Vikings Marvel at the impressive 20-foot replica of a Viking ship featured in the Starlight Parade. Experience the Charm of Fogelbo, a National Historic Treasure Travel back in time as you explore Fogelbo, around the grounds of the log house adorned with walking trails and structures reminiscent of a charming Swedish village. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in July 2020, Fogelbo was built by Henry Steiner and his son, with Steiner known as one of the chief carpenters behind Timberline Lodge. Feel free to wander and discover the enchanting grounds and trails. Join us in celebrating the festival that attracts audiences and vendors from across the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Midsummer Festival is an important event for the entire Portland Community regardless of heritage. See the traditions of the region that make up 10% of the population of Oregon’s ancestry. This two day event is one of the many ways Nordic Northwest, along with the Nordic organizations that make up our community, demonstrate and celebrate their Nordic heritage. More information is available at oregonmidsummer.com Parking Nordic Northwest (8800 SW Oleson Rd) parking lot is reserved for ADA/limited mobility parking with parking. You may park at West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (8470 SW Oleson Rd), Fairway Center (9115 SW Oleson Road after 5pm Friday or all Saturday), or Les Schwab (after 5pm). Limited street parking is available on nearby roads such as SW Taylors Ferry Rd, SW 89th, SW 90th, and SW 91st. Please see map below. We recommend Uber/Lyft or TriMet. Bus line 45 - Garden Home stops in front of the venue. To volunteer for the festival please go to https://signup.com/go/RvdFmQS To sponsor the event please email shawnm [at] nordicnorthwest [dot] org Staying overnight? Our partner DoubleTree by Hilton, has exclusive rates for Nordic Northwest event attendees. Information Source: Nordic Northwest | eventbrite

Experience an evening of thought-provoking theater at the Playwright Festival Day 2 featuring "Alpha Asians" by Mike Lew. The event will take place at the Ellyn Bye Studio Theater in Portland on June 27, 2025. Join the audience for a captivating exploration of Asian identity and culture, brought to life by talented performers. Tickets are available for $17.79, offering a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary storytelling in a vibrant theatrical setting. Don't miss out on this engaging and insightful theatrical experience in the heart of Portland.

Join Mechanics' Hall and Print: A Bookstore in presenting entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino for the release of her debut novel, Sunny Side Up . From body acceptance advocate and MEGABABE founder Katie Sturino comes a heartwarming and hilarious debut novel. Sunny Greene is thirty-five, recently divorced, and about to have a meltdown in the Bergdorf Goodman swimsuit department dressing room. But isn’t rock bottom the perfect place to start a climb? She decides it’s now or never. Sunny has her PR empire, her gorgeous Chelsea apartment, her two dogs, and her loyal best friends. She decides it's time to love her body and accept herself for who she is, and with this new confidence, her journey begins. Who says a plus-sized divorcee can’t put herself first, feel beautiful, and date up a storm? Is fate knocking at her door with Dennis, the charming and down-to-earth mailman, or should she be with Ted, the business tycoon who seems ready to make her size-inclusive swimsuit brand a reality? And what should she do about her ex, who shows up unexpectedly, eager to reconnect? With the same candor and confidence her followers love, Sturino brings us Sunny Greene, a Carrie Bradshaw for the next generation, and her tribute to the trials and triumphs of dating, friendship, and finding yourself. Saturday, June 28 at 6:00 PM (doors 5:30 PM), approximately 60-minutes followed by a Q&A ABOUT THE AUTHOR Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate. Through her personal platforms @katiesturino, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non-toxic, solution-oriented products that allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. With her book Body Talk , an illustrated workbook released in 2021, and her debut novel Sunny Side Up (Celadon Books, 2025), Katie leans into her signature candor and humor to tell stories that empower women to improve the relationship they have with their body. PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Mechanics’ Hall is located at 519 Congress Street. Our main entrance is between Loquat Shop and the Art Mart. The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B . Parking is available at the Arts District Garage , which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street. ACCESSIBILITY To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step or use a modular wheelchair ramp . There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the third-floor ballroom. If you have a particular accessibility question or request please contact us at programming@mainemechanics.org . Information Source: Mechanics' Hall (Maine) | eventbrite

🏒🔥 Welcome to the Siren Cup! 🔥🏒 Date: June 28th, 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: William B. Troubh Ice Arena, Portland, ME Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of fierce competition and community spirit at the 2025 Siren Cup charity event! Join us as we gather at the William B. Troubh Ice Arena for a thrilling showdown on the ice, all in support of a great cause. Charity Beneficiary: Portland Fire Fighters Children's Burn Foundation Event Description: The Siren Cup brings together the courageous members of the Portland Fire Department and the Lewiston Fire Department for an epic clash for the ages. Whether you're a player or a spectator, this event promises to deliver excitement and adrenaline as these brave firefighters vie for victory over the bridge. Purpose: All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the Portland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation. Their mission is to provide relief to burn survivors and their families, to prevent burn injuries through education and training, and to help facilitate education about burn injuries and burn recovery to the people and fire and medical professionals in the State of Maine. Join Us: Come out and show your support for our local heroes while enjoying a thrilling display of skill and determination on the ice. Bring your friends, family, and fellow hockey enthusiasts for an afternoon filled with action-packed fun! Tickets: $8 adults $4 kids (10 and under) Who will emerge victorious and claim the Cup? Don't miss your chance to find out! Mark your calendars and be part of this historic event. See you there! Information Source: IAFF Local 740 | eventbrite

A Woven Journey: Summertime Runner In this two-day workshop, Margaret B. Russell and Betsy Martin take the beginning weaver, or weaver who would like a refresher, through the entire weaving process, start to finish. We will begin with learning about the weaving equipment, tools, and even the language used. Each student will measure fibers on a warping board, dress a loom (prepare the loom for weaving), and then weave their piece. We will end with discussing finishing techniques. Use of a 4-shaft table loom, weaving tools, and materials are included in the cost. About the instructors: Margaret B. Russell is a self-taught handweaver with over 40 years of experience, a weaving teacher for close to 30 years, and a lifetime appreciation of making items by hand. She grew up in a home where, what could be handmade, was handmade. From clothing to furnishings, there were always constant examples that spoke to filling a need but also to the pure satisfaction of making something, anything yourself. Margaret’s early exposure to making set a lifelong path for her and through her teaching she likes to help others realize all the possibilities we have within us to create. Betsy Martin is passionate about many of the fiber arts, but these days her primary focus is on weaving and teaching. Her weaving experience spans nearly three decades during which she has shared her love of “all things fibery” with hundreds of students. Betsy has studied with several of the weaving greats of this era – Deborah Chandler, Jason Collingwood, and Tom Knisley – but she is quick to credit the women of her family for instilling an early and abiding love of textiles. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

AAAH's HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class Come join us at African American Alliance For Homeownership for our informative HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class ! This class is focused on first-time homebuyers, with small class sizes, so you have the opportunity to get all of your questions answered. Our experts will cover everything you need to know about the home buying process, from budgeting to closing. All materials, refreshments, snacks, and lunch provided. Information Source: African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH) | eventbrite

Headliner - The Lowdown Drifters The Lowdown Drifters are a hard living, hard loving and hard leaving group of Ft. Worth based musicians blending country, rock and Americana into a sound of their own; the epitome of a rock band with a fiddle problem. With heartfelt and sincere melodies crafted by their accurately named frontman Big John Cannon, the Drifters live show is a high energy experience, highlighting their songs that capture the highs and lows of the human experience. The Drifters have been propelled to over 500,000 monthly listeners and 50 million total streams by their wildly successful album Last Call for Dreamers which has led them to share the stage with artists including Randy Rogers, Koe Wetzel, LeAnn Rimes and Zach Bryan. The Lowdown Drifters look forward to a packed 2024 with several singles currently in production and a full album to follow with Grammy Award nominated producer Wes Sharon (Turnpike Troubadours, American Aquarium, John Fulbright) and Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul) as well as a national supporting tour to follow. Get more info about The Lowdown Drifters by visiting their website ! Opener - Whip Wilson American singer/songwriter hailing from the Laguna Mountains of Southern California, Whip Wilson’s smoky tenor and style of writing inspired by the likes of Gary Allan, Ward Davis, and George Strait. His performances are a mix of intimacy and power, with his songs covering three main pillars of Country Music: Love, Loss, and Living. Learn more about Whip Wilson by visiting his Facebook Page ! Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show! We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show! See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill! Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. Learn more and book your room here . Event Policies: ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations. Support acts are subject to change. No re-entry permitted. 21+ event. If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert. Questions? Check out the FAQs on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions. Information Source: Ponderosa Lounge and Grill | eventbrite

AAAH's HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class Come join us at African American Alliance For Homeownership for our informative HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class ! This class is focused on first-time homebuyers, with small class sizes, so you have the opportunity to get all of your questions answered. Our experts will cover everything you need to know about the home buying process, from budgeting to closing. All materials, refreshments, snacks, and lunch provided. Information Source: African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH) | eventbrite

Welcome to Rose City Runs for Tigray! Lace up your sneakers and join us at Dawson Park for a powerful day of movement, community, and purpose. Whether you're running the 5K, taking a gentle 2.4K walk or run, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is for everyone. All proceeds go toward building the first Tigrayan Community Center in Portland , a space dedicated to culture, connection, and collective support. Let’s make every step count—see you there! Group Admission (10 or more participants) Custom group bibs Professional group photo 10% discount on admissions Register by June 6, 2025 to guarantee your swag while supplies last! Information Source: Tigray Community of Oregon | eventbrite

Whether you are new to your camera, new to photography, or just looking to brush up on your skills and expand your capabilities, this course is designed to help you take your photography skills to the next level. We will help you identify key controls, design shortcuts based on your camera kit, and maximize your results based on how and what you like to shoot. This class is broken up into two parts. A 5 hour in-person portion and a 1-2 hour (depending on class size) virtual follow-up a few days later. Part 1: First we’ll identify the key controls for each students specific camera, learn how to interpret the camera’s exposure evaluation tools, and understand any A.I. implementations. Then, we will practice correctly setting two major systems in photography, exposure control and focusing, based on the subject matter, lighting conditions, and your desired in-camera effects. Part 2: After having a few days with your camera to apply new techniques from the class, we’ll invite the group to join an open discussion follow-up via Google meet. We’ll review images from each student, and offer suggestions while reviewing some of the photographs technical metadata as well as the creative design of each person’s images. About Mike Vraneza Nearly 20 years ago, Mike Vraneža took what was then a hobby, went back to art school, and jumped into the deep end… What started as a passion for photography and curiosity for the world turned into an ever-evolving career with countless commercial photography and video assignments that have spanned the continent, shooting an immense range of assignments along the way. With over 10 years of teaching experience at both the workshop and college level, he has helped countless students take their photography to the next level. He brings an enthusiasm for photography to the classroom with a conversational teaching style meant to empower students in their visual arts journey. Mike has extensive experience working at macro scale, both in commercial and personal work, in the field and in creating staged tabletop sets. Check out Mike's work on his WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM ! ABOUT REGISTRATION By, registering for this event, you also agree to receive future emails from Pro Photo Supply on new events, promotions, and tips on photography. You can unsubscribe at any time. This multi-part workshop is limited to 15 spots with a minimum of 5 registered attendees needed. In the event the minimum isn't met, the session will be canceled and registered attendees will receive full refunds. This event has limited space, as a result, registration is required for each attendee. If you are on the waitlist for this event, you will receive a notification, via email, if a space becomes available for you. PRICING, FEES & REFUNDS In the event of a refund, Eventbrite Fees are not refundable. Eventbrite fees are only refunded if an event is canceled. Refunds are only available until 24 hours before a planned workshop. Refunds are unavailable post-event date. Information Source: Pro Photo Supply | eventbrite

Please join us for our 20-Year Reunion! It’s the perfect chance to reconnect, catch up, and celebrate two decades since we walked the halls of Westview together. We’ve reserved the back patio at Mad Greek Deli for a fun, casual evening with classmates. Your ticket includes a full Greek-inspired dinner (gyro bar, salad, and Greek fries) plus two drink tickets. The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM—swing by, say hi, and reconnect with familiar faces! This evening event is adults-only, but we’re working on a daytime gathering that will be kid-friendly—stay tuned! Tickets are per person. Information Source: Stacey Bruce, Greg Bailey, Casi Hough | eventbrite

About the Artist Salon & Reception:Profile's 2025 Playwright Festival will culminate with a catered afternoon salon with 2025-2027 Featured Playwrights, Jen Silverman & Mike Lew. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Featured Playwrights, and to discuss their work, their process, the state of their art, and the state of the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Playwright Festival: What was it like being the first to hear early drafts of Angels in America? Or Fences? Or The Glass Menagerie? Or Twelfth Night? At Profile's Playwright Festival, you’ll know. Last year’s Playwright Festival gave audiences the opportunity to meet with, and see early drafts of new work from Tony Award-nominated playwright Kristoffer Diaz and two-time Sundance Fellow christopher oscar peña. This year, you’ll be the first to welcome the visionary 2025-2027 Featured Playwrights, Jen Silverman & Mike Lew, and see early drafts of the plays commissioned for our 2025-2027 cycle. You’ll enjoy two workshopped readings, and close the weekend off with a catered Artist Salon with the playwrights. At Playwright Festival, our audiences and artists build the future of live theatre together. Profile Theatre's Playwright Festival runs June 26 - 28. All events will be held at The Ellen Bye Studio at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR. Information Source: Profile Theatre | eventbrite

Movement Meetup #2 Powered by On x Rev’d Cycle Portland Community. Connection. Sweat. We’re back for the 2nd installment of the Movement Meetup Series powered by On, and this time we’re turning up with our friends at Rev’d Cycle Portland. At Rev’d, fitness isn’t just about the individual — it’s about the collective energy of a like-minded community, pushing each other to new levels and inspiring greatness in every athlete. What to Expect: ✅ A mix of both a fun run and an indoor cycling session ✅ All fitness levels welcome ✅ A chance to connect, build community, and get a sweat in ✅ Post-workout snacks, good vibes, and raffle giveaways Schedule: 9:00AM – 10:00AM → Workout: Run + Ride 10:00AM – 11:00AM → Connection Hour: Snacks + Raffles Before You Join Us: 👉 Please create your Rev’d account This step is required to reserve your spot! Spots are limited — lock yours in and come ready to move. Information Source: Rajiv Harry | eventbrite

Music for sleeping and waking, walking and driving, hunting and fishing, for loitering outside a roadhouse on the haunted tundra. Okay in elevators, not great for dinner. On Caveman Wakes Up Friendship’s new album and second for Merge Records, the band’s historically capacious definition of country music grows wider still. Shambolic guitars are offset by flute pads, bleary poetry is set against a Motown rhythm section, a song about Jerry Garcia and First Lady Betty Ford fades out with a drum solo, like if Talk Talk came from a dingy Philadelphia basement, and was fronted by James Tate. Songwriter Dan Wriggins’ ragged baritone cuts through eleven murky, swirling country-rock songs with profound lyrical substance and sincerity. Like an alarm clock incorporated into the edge of a dream, Caveman Wakes Up belongs equally to the conscious and subconscious mind, fraught with background, steeped in reference and experimentation, delivered casually and as a dire warning, dedicated, above all, to music’s creative soul. Over the years, dedication has paid off. Friendship has become a kind of reverse supergroup, wherein the band itself and each individual member is located centrally in an increasingly prominent scene of young folk and country musicians and songwriters. Drummer Michael Cormier O’Leary leads the instrumental collective Hour and, along with bassist Jon Samuels, run Dear Life Records, home to friends and peers who count Friendship as a major influence, including MJ Lenderman, Florry, and Fust. (Samuels also plays lead guitar in MJ Lenderman and the Wind). Guitarist Peter Gill’s band 2nd Grade records prolifically. Wriggins began writing the songs of Caveman Wakes Up on a downtuned classical guitar of Lenderman’s, and finished on a barely-tuned piano in an apartment he shared with Sadurn’s G DeGroot. In the summer of 2023, Wriggins had just left the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where his love for poetry and mistrust for the academic poetry world grew in tandem. A relationship fell apart, and Wriggins crashed for several weeks at Lenderman’s and Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman’s home in North Carolina, where he recorded the first demos of “Resident Evil,” “All Over the World,” and “Love Vape.” Wriggins returned to Philadelphia, and the band got to work on new ideas, finally tracking the album in five days with engineer Jeff Ziegler (Mary Lattimore, War on Drugs). Wriggins recorded vocals with Love the Stranger engineer Bradford Kreiger, and organ, violin (Jason Calhoun), and flute (Adelyn Strei) were recorded by Lucas Knapp in a West Philadelphia church. Lyrically, Caveman Wakes Up covers familiar Friendship ground — the sacred is profaned and the profane sanctified. On “All Over the World,” a landscaper “[feels] the beating heart of God/ laying down a roll of sod.” Characters complain about work and marvel at love. Here, however, we get Wriggins’ first real confrontation with depression, in “Hollow Skulls,” “All Over the World,” and “Resident Evil,” where the soul wages its perpetual war against darkness and stagnation. It often loses. The verses of Hollow Skulls are punctuated by passages of musical emptiness, a single suspended chord and brushes on a snare drum. When Wriggins complains about a roommate, shouting “who’s that shithead in my living room/ playing Resident Evil,” it’s abundantly clear there is no roommate, that the evil resides within. Caveman Wakes Up showcases Friendship’s particular genius for visionary arrangement, indebted equally across generations to to the folk-rock canon of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and Emmylou Harris, to Indie stalwarts like Yo La Tengo and Merge labelmates Lambchop, to contemporaries like Lomelda and ML Buch. Several of the songs employ fade-outs, jokingly referred to in the lyrics of “Love Vape,” and there are other elements lifted from Motown and 70s ballads: locked-in drum patterns, bass intervals, sentimental string arrangements. Each reference is pushed past genre, swirling and repeating, into something new and squarely belonging to the Friendship sound. On “Free Association,” “Artex,” and “Wildwood in January,” the groove is established so that other sounds can come and go seamlessly; mellotron patches, piano flurries and stabs, and clean guitar melodies, teeming textures disguised in unity. As a work of music production, Caveman Wakes Up is Friendship’s most advanced work yet, another testament to the band’s devotion and care. A droning chord calms nerves. A surreal poem moves us not because it’s familiar, but because it grows, stirs up the stagnant waters. A sizzle in the brain stem. Negative capability. Caveman Wakes Up is dreamy, luscious new growth for a band that has become an increasingly verdant oasis in the crescent of indie country civilization. Sure to excite and mystify, to continue growing, to cause new life. Get off work. Get on the subway, maybe your bicycle. Put your earbuds in. A pop song only lasts a couple minutes, but can create a universe. 2nd Grade’s new 23-track album, Scheduled Explosions , is another entry in Philadelphia songwriter Peter Gill’s rapidly expanding catalog, and simultaneously his most focused and expansive work yet. Scheduled Explosions was home-recorded with friend and engineer Lucas Knapp (who recorded 2nd Grade’s breakthrough album Hit to Hit ); it’s an odyssey of 60s-inspired dream logic driven by melody, charted through an environment of ambient violence and existential dread, and touching down in a pantheon of prolific pop weirdos like Robert Pollard, Alex Chilton, Lily Konigsberg, Chris Weisman, and Nate Amos. The work of a visionary at the height of his worldbuilding powers, Scheduled Explosions is a heat-seeking missive addressed to the past, present, and future of rock & roll. Quinnisa Kinsella-Mulkerin recorded her first song at five years old with her parents, who comprise the adventurous Maine band, Big Blood. Ever since the age of five, she was writing songs, banging on chimes, strumming guitars, and clanging together whatever else she could find. Improvisation was natural, and she stuck to the approach. Quinn brings this innate sense of songwriting to The Wickies , a duo she formed with Aiden Arel a year ago at age 16, whose chill approach and fluid delivery belie true inventiveness in the underneath mechanics. Now a four-piece with friends Josie on bass and Noah on drums, the expanded band makes their live debut at SPACE. Inspired by seventies folk icons like Stevie Nicks, Krautrock bands like Can, and modern indie-rockers like Alex G, The Wickies feel like an amalgamation of these decade-spanning sounds, but uniquely their own. Quinn’s voice croons like a seventies folk star, but it possesses a great and controlled tone. Her vocals feel like another instrument within the mix, building and growing each song to its fullest sound, leaving no detail within the mix unheard. Their use of echoing guitar lines recalls sixties psych, a springboard for their unique take. Quinn’s lush, free-flowing lyrics, created on the spot, complement Aiden’s fleshed out backing instrumentation and over-dubbing. Quickly, the pair created more material than they ever needed, allowing them to mold their recordings into a self-titled debut album. Like a painter crafting the perfect exhibition of their finest work, Aiden and Quinn condensed their improvisations to all the best parts. Tracks like “Campfire Song” and “Skipping Pond,” exemplify the ethereal and lackadaisical atmosphere of their sound. “I keep finding these weird, obscure bands from the seventies that have one album and nothing else, which is awesome,” Quinn said, “I want my music to sound like somebody found it in a record store that no one has ever heard of and uploaded it to YouTube. I want it to sound a little strange.” Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Mobilize voters in advance of the 2025 midterms - we have 1000 postcards (from the organization Postcards to Swing States) to write to registered democrats in New Jersey. Supplies will be provided - this includes pens, postcards, and a script. Come when you want within the two hour window and write as many postcards as you'd like - and bring a friend or two along. It doesn't cost anything to attend, but I will have my Venmo available at the event if anyone wants to contribute to purchasing stamps! Information Source: eventbrite