XRAYFM Concert Calendar - 02/20/2026 Latest Episode
No Requests: Ladies First (5th Sunday Special Edition)
Presented by KlyphWorks & DSTRCT9
Sunday, March 29 • 6:00–9:00 PM
White Eagle Saloon • Free • All Ages
No Requests returns for a special 5th Sunday edition with Ladies First—a celebration of women in Hip Hop.
DJ Klyph and DJ Ambush deliver a curated, all-vinyl style experience highlighting female emcees across eras—from foundational voices to contemporary artists—blending classic cuts, underground gems, and modern releases.
Known for its intentional format—2 DJs, 4 decks, no requests—the night centers the music, the culture, and the shared experience on the dance floor.
No Requests typically takes place on the 4th Sunday of each month, but this March edition lands on a 5th Sunday.
Free and open to all ages.
DJ Ambush and DJ Klyph bring Dill La Soul back to the White Eagle, celebrating two of the great contributors to Hip Hop. Paying tribute to J Dilla and also to Dave of De La Soul. A night of beats and rhymes from artists that helped shape the sound of an era.
Vibes for you and a friend (or three). It's a place to build community while listening to No Requests DJs curate the evening at this Free event.
DJ Ambush and DJ Klyph are back for the New Year. Celebrating Hip Hop's Golden Era with classics and inspired cuts, remixes and edits. Pull up and build community at this early evening event. "It's not a party, it's a vibe".
No cover.
WHEN - Saturday, January 3rd
TIME - 8 pm to the Midnight Hour
WHERE - The World Famous Kenton Club
ADMISSION - $15 (cash or Venmo)
Get
$5 off of the admission at the door (the Do-Good Discount) if you've
donated money to any of the following over the past 6 months:
➡️ XRAY.FM
➡️Food Bank or Food Justice orgs
➡️ Immigrant rights or immigrant support orgs
➡️Trans rights or Trans support orgs
Pull up, Portland - Global energy at White Owl. 
Connecting people to cultures around the world through rhythm and dance. Featuring hypnotizing melodies and drum heavy sounds to make you move, with mashups, edits and originals from around the globe.”
DJ 8Flat x DJ Ambush
White Owl Social Club
12/19 | 10–Late
Afrobeats • Amapiano • Baile Funk • Dancehall • Latin
21+
A swingin' affair you shouldn't miss
Adorn yourself in holiday cheers
And dance amongst the glitzy queers
Soul'd Out Presents
HOW THE GROUCH STOLE CHRISTMAS TOUR: LIVING LEGENDS
with Souls of Mischief, Cunninlynguists, DJ Wicked
Roseland Theater
21 & Over with valid photo ID
🎧 No Requests: For the Children – Wu-Tang Tribute & Holiday Toy Drive
🗓 Sunday, November 23rd
🕕 6–9pm
📍 McMenamins White Eagle Saloon | Portland, OR
🎟 Free | All Ages 'til 8pm
🎁 “Wu-Tang is for the children!” This November, No Requests DJs return with a special edition dedicated to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan—celebrating the beats, bars, and legacy of one of the most iconic collectives in hip-hop history.
From Shaolin to St. Johns, we're turning up for a cause with a Holiday Toy Drive to support families in need. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and step into the cipher of community and culture. Expect rare cuts, solo joints, classic bangers, and that raw energy only the Clan can provide.
💥 2 DJs • 4 Decks • No Requests
🧸 Donations encouraged | All love appreciated
🖤 Powered by KlyphWorks + Dstrct9 Creative Solutions
🎉 BORN-DAY VIBES LOADING… 🎉
We’re celebrating the one and only @djambush at the next #NoRequestsPDX — and you already know it’s gonna be a vibe.
🗓️ Sunday, Sept 28
🕕 6–9PM
📍 White Eagle Saloon
🎧 2 DJs • 4 Decks • No Requests
🎂 Born-day set from DJ Ambush himself
💥 Classic hip-hop, underground gems & community energy
No cover all night
All ages ‘til 8PM | 21+ after
Presented by @norequestsdjs
Powered by @klyphworks + @dstrct9cs
#DJAmbush #KlyphWorks #Dstrct9 #GoldenEraHipHop #HipHopLives #PDXevents #NoRequests #BoomBap #UndergroundVibes
PDX INDIE ART WALK / MAKING INDIE TRAXX TOUR
Abstract Rude
Vursatyl
Propaganda
Rhymewave
Rob the Universe
Myhrrlin
The Inspirational Rapper / DJ Gobi
Freestyle Cypher with Krow and Adam Cedar
Open Beat Cypher, Open Mic
Art Walk/Vendors 2-5pm
Music/Cyphers 5-10pm
Sunday Sept. 28th @ The Haven PDX
2505 NE PACIFIC ST PORTLAND, OR
2-10PM
All Ages
$15 presale / $20 doors
For those who miss my pre-pandemic era recurring dance party Club Nitty Gritty, you'll want to be sure to show up for the next edition of FLAME World Famous Kenton Club!
It's the Nitty Gritty edition of Flame featuring gritty rhythm 'n' grooves of the 1950s & 1960s (mostly).
R&B
Garage
Soul
Blues
Latin (mambo, boogaloo, etc)
Roots Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry, Ruth Brown, Otis Redding, Tina & Ike Turner, Perez Prado, Yma Sumac, The Fabulous Wailers, Koko Taylor, Howlin' Wolf & SO much more!
Get ready to get DOWN and GRITTY on the dance floor!
21+ // Doors 7:30 PM // Tickets $18 DoS
Denver-based lyricist and producer Deca brings the Growing Young Tour to Portland for a night of thought-provoking rhymes and immersive beats. Catch him live on Wednesday, September 10th at Twilight Café, delivering cuts from his latest project alongside fan favorites that showcase his signature blend of introspection and boom bap.
Featuring special guests:
Spinitch – bringing raw energy and lyrical sharpness
No Requests DJs – setting the vibe with Golden Era heat and head-nod classics
Pull up early, catch the full lineup, and tap in with real ones.
🎤 It’s not just a show—it’s a vibe.
No Requests presents: Native Tongues – A Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: McMenamins White Eagle Saloon, 836 N Russell St, Portland, OR
Admission: Free | 21+
Celebrate the legacy of the Native Tongues collective—A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, and more—with an all-vinyl tribute set by Portland’s own No Requests DJs, DJ Klyph and DJ Ambush. Expect golden era hip-hop classics, deep cuts, and a community vibe in one of the city’s most intimate venues.
Presented by No Requests DJs, KlyphWorks, and DSTRCT9 Creative Solutions.
21+ // Doors 7 PM // $12 DoS
DJ Wednesday spinning tunes before, during and after the show. An evening filled with post-punk, shoegaze an darkwave in partnership with XRAY FM
Shadowlands – Dark postpunk dreamscapes by members of Murderbait and former members of Phantom Lights and the Minds. Post-punk, dark-wave, shoegaze, from Portland Oregon.
Kallai – formed in the summer of 2023 by members of Trance to the Sun, Luscious Apparatus and Lost Echoes. While inspired by the post-punk, shoegaze and doom acts of the past few decades, Kallai’s perspective is evolving with those scenes and seeking to spin sounds that unfold throughout time. Portland, Oregon
Hawks Do Not Share is dream-pop band from Portland, Oregon.
🎙️ Live Recording of the Klyph Notes Podcast
Presented by KlyphWorks
Join DJ Klyph for a special live edition of the Klyph Notes Podcast featuring Portland-based filmmaker Devin Boss — a visual storyteller known for capturing authentic narratives that uplift Black culture and community through film.
🗓️ Saturday, August 2nd
📍 Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
🎧 Part of the Black Podcast Festival PDX
🎟 No Cover | 👥 All Ages Welcome
Be part of the conversation as we explore creativity, culture, and purpose through Devin’s lens. Pull up and experience the Klyph Notes Podcast live and in the moment.
MonsterBox Comedy, Portland's hit standup comedy show, returns to Alberta Street Pub, Thursday, July 31st at 8pm with headliner Raphael Chestang (Netflix, CBS, ABC, Dropout)!
About the headliner:
Raphael Chestang is a comedian, actor and writer seen on Netflix, CBS, ABC, and the streaming service, Dropout. Some of his credits include Young Sheldon, The G Word With Adam Conover, 9-1-1, and Pretty Smart.
Before touring the country as a standup comic, Raphael was a CollegeHumor cast member from 2017-2020 where he wrote and starred in hundreds of viral videos, including those featuring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and John Cena.
Joining Raphael is another hilarious lineup of comedians, including:
Jaren George!
Danny Meyerend!
David Tveite!
Andy Iwancio!
Hosted by Adam Pasi and Imani!
With music by DJ Klyph and DJ Ambush, the dynamic, hip-hop DJing duo of No Requests!
Advance tickets $15/ $18 at the door.
21+ only. Alberta Street is located at 1036 NE Alberta Street, Portland, 97211.
About MonsterBox Comedy: MonsterBox Comedy is produced by Jason Lamb, formerly of the standup show Minority Retort, and continues to be inspired by its co-founder, the late Raishawn Wickwire, renowned for producing the popular comedy show No Pun Intendo. The show’s goal is to bring together the best of local and national comedic talent, offering a fresh, hilarious and diverse comedy experiences that push the boundaries of standup and delivers unforgettable performances.
Follow @monsterboxcomedy on Instagram for updates about upcoming shows and more!