WITH SPECIAL GUEST: OPEN MIKE EAGLE
21+ // Doors 8PM // Show 9PM
TICKETS: $20 Advance & Day of Show
"Armand Hammer raps from another dimension, it's on us to catch up" - NPR
"The rappers are superb foils for one another" - Pitchfork
Haram is a mercurial collaboration between incendiary rap duo Armand Hammer, and living legend The Alchemist. For the first time ELUCID and billy woods have crafted an album with a single producer and the result is extraordinary. With their unmatched penchant for stirring imagery and incisive storytelling, the two rappers dive into an ocean of Alchemist’s creation: warmly inviting on the surface, black and bonecrushingly cold at depth. Haram is a collection of the profane and the pure; a reminder that that which is forbidden is also sacrosanct.
The artists are joined by their friends and fellow travelers on this journey. KAYANA’s golden voice upps the wattage on “Black Sunlight,” while Fielded’s sultry alto gets chopped and screwed on “Aubergine”. Earl Sweatshirt makes a sun-soaked appearance, while Curly Castro and Amani mix like ice and salt on Brooklyn sidewalks and Quelle Chris, as always, finds a pocket all his own. Still, there is a natural rapport that belies the New York-to-Los Angeles-and-back nature of the project, allowing Haram to be more than the sum of its parts, however impressive those parts may be. This isn’t just the genre’s most insistent contemporary voices paired with arguably its best producer. This is when you buy a beautiful house only to discover, hidden behind a heavy bookcase, a stairway twisting up and away into the darkness.
Humor can conceal and alleviate the pain of trauma, but no joke will erase it. Even Wu-Tang Clan told you that tears come after laughter. Relief comes only from opening every emotional and psychological wound.
Open Mike Eagle spent the 2010s finding comedy in rap music and American nightmares. On albums like Brick Body Kids Still Daydream and Dark Comedy, he delivered hilarious socio-political insights via half-sung verses laid atop progressive production. Acclaim from publications like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and NPR coincided with headlining solo tours and top-billing at events like Adult Swim Festival. Between studio sessions, Eagle co-founded The New Negroes, a standup-meets-music variety show that explores perceptions of blackness. He and co-founder Baron Vaughn brought the show to Upright Citizens Brigade, Comedy Central, and venues around the U.S. Since founding his record label Auto Reverse Records, though, Eagle has scaled back the jokes. He’s finally unpacking his traumas and acknowledging their impact.
With over a dozen solo and collaborative projects to his name, Eagle has spent his career redefining and expanding the parameters of “art rap,” the term he coined as a shorthand for leftfield and avant-garde rap music. On Dark Comedy, which Pitchfork called “one of the most compelling indie-rap listens of [2014],” he chronicled everything from smartphone addiction to the realities of being an indie artist in the streaming era with self-deprecation and side-splitting absurdity. 2017’s Brick Body Kids Still Daydream (Mello Music Group) marked Eagle’s shift toward examining trauma. Here he waded through the rubble of Chicago’s demolished Robert Taylor Homes, where several family members once lived. Part documentary and part tribute, BBKSD b lended powerful fantasy and grim reality. It illustrated the strength and vulnerability of a community afflicted by institutional racism and the enduring pains of life in the projects. There were few jokes but decades of survival.
Anime, Trauma, and Divorce is Eagle’s first full-length album on Auto Reverse and the most personal project of his career. On the verge of middle age, reeling from the collapse of his marriage, he probes the darkness of his past and searches for lights to guide him forward. This is the sound of a broken man sifting through the pieces while trying to rebuild, the struggle to self-critique while practicing self-care. Do you disassociate by envisioning yourself as the lead in your favorite anime, or do you reflect on your headass behavior? Tattoos and beer or push-ups and smoothies? Executive produced by renowned rock producer Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M.), the album’s few features include Auto Reverse artist Video Dave and Eagle’s son. Anime, Trauma, and Divorce finds Eagle virtually alone, doing his best to reject the humor that will not cure his ills. All is not well, but he’s never been better.
THIS EVENT IS 21+
VALID U.S. ID OR PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
MOSTLY STANDING / LIMITED BALCONY SEATING
Doors 7:30PM | Show 8pm | Ages 21+ | Tickets
Proof of COVID vaccination or negative COVID test required for entry. FREE onsite testing available.
Catch Mipso touring in support of their new self-titled full length album, with bonus b-side tracks and new official videos recently released. Watch Mipso perform their single Big Star to get a feel for how this Carolina-bred four-piece’s layered harmonies captivate audiences and go swimming in space in three digitally authentic full-color dimensions with the "Big Star" music video. You can catch Mipso playing at Mississippi Studios on Saturday, September 18th.
FREE, No Tickets Required | 6:30pm
Kickstand Comedy is proud to present Comedy in the Park, Bringing FREE live stand up shows back to Portland audiences all summer long. Featuring your favorite comics from Portland and beyond in one of the city's most beautiful spaces — Laurelhurst Park. Hundreds of Portlanders have been showing up each week to remember what laughter sounds like, so come early to claim your spot on the lawn! Bring your pup and whatever Summer bevvy you'd like to sip on. Blankets drop at 6pm, and the show starts at 6:30pm.
Comedy in the Park: Portland’s #1 Comedy Show of all time… in a public dog park
Kickstand Comedy is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to curating live comedy with a focus on quality, community, and unique voices. An all-inclusive space for Portland’s comedy scene to perform, collaborate and learn.
We'll see you there!
September 7, 8, 9, 2021 | 8:30 PM (doors open at 7:30 pm)
TICKETS: $35 General Admission, $30 Senior (65+), $10 Students (w/ valid ID), $5 Arts-for-All (available at box office only)
Gentrification in Portland and the city’s redlining past go under the microscope in Darrell Grant’s jazz chamber opera, Sanctuaries, a new work commissioned and produced by Third Angle New Music.
Blending elements of jazz, spoken word, and devised theatre, Sanctuaries aims to speak to the experience of displaced residents of color in Portland’s historically Black Albina district. Sanctuaries debuts at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum Pavilion on September 7th, with two additional performances on September 8th and 9th, all beginning at 8:30 pm.
This world premiere, jazz chamber opera is composed by critically acclaimed jazz pianist Darrell Grant (who ‘Gramophone’ has called “a composer of substance”), with libretto by two-time National Poetry Slam Individual Champion and Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani and stage direction by LA-based opera director Alexander Gedeon.
For more information and tickets, visit the Third Angle website at Third Angle.org.
September 7, 8, 9, 2021 | 8:30 PM (doors open at 7:30 pm)
TICKETS: $35 General Admission, $30 Senior (65+), $10 Students (w/ valid ID), $5 Arts-for-All (available at box office only)
Gentrification in Portland and the city’s redlining past go under the microscope in Darrell Grant’s jazz chamber opera, Sanctuaries, a new work commissioned and produced by Third Angle New Music.
Blending elements of jazz, spoken word, and devised theatre, Sanctuaries aims to speak to the experience of displaced residents of color in Portland’s historically Black Albina district. Sanctuaries debuts at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum Pavilion on September 7th, with two additional performances on September 8th and 9th, all beginning at 8:30 pm.
This world premiere, jazz chamber opera is composed by critically acclaimed jazz pianist Darrell Grant (who ‘Gramophone’ has called “a composer of substance”), with libretto by two-time National Poetry Slam Individual Champion and Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani and stage direction by LA-based opera director Alexander Gedeon.
For more information and tickets, visit the Third Angle website at Third Angle.org.
September 7, 8, 9, 2021 | 8:30 PM (doors open at 7:30 pm)
TICKETS: $35 General Admission, $30 Senior (65+), $10 Students (w/ valid ID), $5 Arts-for-All (available at box office only)
Gentrification in Portland and the city’s redlining past go under the microscope in Darrell Grant’s jazz chamber opera, Sanctuaries, a new work commissioned and produced by Third Angle New Music.
Blending elements of jazz, spoken word, and devised theatre, Sanctuaries aims to speak to the experience of displaced residents of color in Portland’s historically Black Albina district. Sanctuaries debuts at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum Pavilion on September 7th, with two additional performances on September 8th and 9th, all beginning at 8:30 pm.
This world premiere, jazz chamber opera is composed by critically acclaimed jazz pianist Darrell Grant (who ‘Gramophone’ has called “a composer of substance”), with libretto by two-time National Poetry Slam Individual Champion and Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani and stage direction by LA-based opera director Alexander Gedeon.
For more information and tickets, visit the Third Angle website at Third Angle.org.
FREE, No Tickets Required | 6:30pm
Kickstand Comedy is proud to present Comedy in the Park, Bringing FREE live stand up shows back to Portland audiences all summer long. Featuring your favorite comics from Portland and beyond in one of the city's most beautiful spaces — Laurelhurst Park. Hundreds of Portlanders have been showing up each week to remember what laughter sounds like, so come early to claim your spot on the lawn! Bring your pup and whatever Summer bevvy you'd like to sip on. Blankets drop at 6pm, and the show starts at 6:30pm.
Comedy in the Park: Portland’s #1 Comedy Show of all time… in a public dog park
Kickstand Comedy is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to curating live comedy with a focus on quality, community, and unique voices. An all-inclusive space for Portland’s comedy scene to perform, collaborate and learn.
We'll see you there!
All Ages | 7pm Doors, 8pm Show | $15 Advance, $20 Day Of
Celebrated northwest crew Boom Bap Project headlines the return of Mic Check to a live audience. It's the Portland album release event for "Return Flight", their first project in 15 years. The night will feature performances from:
BOOM BAP PROJECT
JABEE
COOL NUTZ
HANiF
KUNU
Surprise special guests:
Mic Check is partnering with local non-profit Hip-Hop Fighting Cancer and is honored to donate a portion of proceeds of the event to them.
We'll be recognizing DJ Ambush for the work he's done for the scene providing platforms, support and encouragement through his work with XRAY FM and The Numberz FM.
Featuring sets by DJ OG One
Hosted by DJ Klyph, of Welcome to the Neighborhood Saturday Nights on XRAY
TICKETS // GA: $20 per person // VIP: $30 per person (includes VIP seating, parking, food & drink voucher)
Kids 5 & under are free.
Open Air CINEMA AT OMSI
Enjoy great movies, food, drinks (including beer, wine, cocktails) & spectacular waterfront sunsets!
Food and beverages available for purchase. Music from XRAY DJs begins once doors open and films begin at dusk. A limited number of chairs are available on a first-come basis, so feel free to bring a chair or blanket, along with a light sweater or jacket.
FAQS AND SUMMER MOVIE GUIDELINES
SCHEDULE:
Weekend 1 – The Deep Search
- July 1 Life Aquatic, DJ Bobby D of Night School
- July 2 Wonder Woman, DJ Emoji Heap of Radio UwU
- July 3 Nomadland, DJ Bob Ham of Double Bummer
Weekend 2 – Tiger Beat! The Heartthrobs of Gen X
- July 10 Beetlejuice, DJ Bob Ham of Double Bummer
- July 11 Say Anything..., DJ PHNM of Phenomenal Disco
Weekend 3 – ‘90s Slumber Party Weekend
- July 17 House Party, DJ Honest John of Savage Beat
- July 18 Clueless, DJ Honest John of Savage Beat
Weekend 4 – Shake It Dance-Along
- July 25 Zola, DJ Serious Moonlight of Intuitive Navigation
Weekend 5 –Solve The Mystery Movies!
- July 31 Knives Out, DJ Womb Service of Much Finer
- August 1 Sherlock Holmes, DJ Kyle Reese of VCR TV
The following events have been moved to the OMSI Bridge Lot.
Weekend 6
- Thu, September 9th, Valley Girl, DJ Bob Ham of Double Bummer
- Fri, September 10th, Dirty Dancing, DJ Nate C of Heavy Metal Sewing Circle
- Sat, September 11th, Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, DJ Bob Ham of Double Bummer
Weekend 7
- Thu, September 16th, The Dark Crystal, DJ Nate C of Heavy Metal Sewing Circle
- Fri, September 17th, The Green Knight, DJ Ambush of Eastern Standard Time, The Numberz, & News with my Fiance
- Sat, September 18th, Shrek, DJ Chancie of Welcome to Your Good Day
Weekend 8
- Thu, September 23rd, Brokeback Mountain, DJ Ryan Bunao of Radio UwU
- Fri, September 24th, Selena, DJ James Dineen of Sessions from the Box
- Sat, September 25th, Mars Attacks, DJLX of DiaspoRADIO Show
The Numberz and XRAY present our 5th Annual Juneteenth Teach-In, once again taking over the airwaves on Saturday, June 19th from 7 am-7 pm!
In its 5th year, we're thrilled to see this teach-in return to the XRAY airwaves straight from its thriving home with many of the folks that made it happen on XRAY from 2016 on, through our sister station. The Numberz, 96.7 FM, is The Black Music Experience Curated by Black Portland and we couldn't be more proud to champion their voices on our airwaves. Tune in to hear community leaders, thinkers, activists, artists, and more take over the airwaves in celebration of their work towards a more equitable society and celebrating Black excellence in Portland.
*Detailed schedule forthcoming
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Salty's annual Santa photo event has become a tradition in the community, and they want that to continue. While an in-person photo shoot will not be possible this year, they're excited to offer some virtual holiday cheer.
Pick your favorite festive background and provide them with a photo of your pet. Santa will do all the rest!
This year, in addition to a high-quality photo, you will also receive a special holiday video featuring your pet to share on social media.
Your donation will help support two important organizations that help the Portland community: Brown Hope and The Pongo Fund.
More information and a full spread of Santa photos available at https://www.portlandpetstores.com/
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Portland State University's Sonic Arts and Music Production's Laptop Ensemble will be live streaming several new compositions including Portland 2020, created in collaboration with PSU's School of Film Experimental Production. In addition to the group collaboration, individual filmmakers partnered with members of the ensemble to create original scores for their short films.
The Laptop Ensemble is an ensemble of humans, laptops, controllers, and speakers. Ensemble members both compose and perform in the ensemble, exploring computer-mediated instrument design, sound synthesis, programming, and live interactive performance. The Experimental Filmmakers work with archival found footage, 16mm direct animation, original live action digital and computer generated images to provide the visual elements of the program. The short films represent a range of approaches reflecting and responding to our present social and political conditions.
#psusample #laptopensemble
STREAM INFO:
Streaming on our Twitch and YouTube channels starting at 12 noon:
Twitch: twitch.tv/holoceneportland
YouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeHolocenePortland
DONATION INFO:
Donations encouraged and appreciated, with all donations split between Holocene staff and the local youth music advocacy non-profit Friends of Noise. You can make a donation at this Eventbrite link in advance, or during the stream on one of the following channels:
Venmo: @holoceneportland
Cash App: $holoceneportland
PayPal contact@holocene.org
Learn more about Friends of Noise at: friendsofnoise.org or in the Willamette Week Give!Guide.
Streaming on our Twitch and YouTube channels starting at 8pm:
The Portland Black Music Expo is a multi-day entertainment experience and cultural conversation which unifies and reflects the richness of Black people and their culture. This production combines live entertainment in a variety of Black-influenced genres, informative panel discussions, and a hub for community resources. The Expo highlights artistic elements of the Black experience in an inclusive space intended to promote, uplift, and empower patrons from diverse backgrounds both personally and professionally. This year’s event will use the platform of music to highlight the importance of voting in our upcoming presidential election.
The Portland Black Music Expo was founded by Tony Ozier and David Jackson (aka DJ O.G. ONE) with the intention to recognize the artistic contributions of Black individuals in the Rose City and beyond.
Portland Black Music Expo
October 17-18, 2020
Featuring...
Mike Phillips
Mic Check presents..
DJ O.G. ONE
Sunday Gospel Sermon by
Marlon Irving aka Vursatyl
Panel discussions on Portland's Black Music History & beyond
Streaming Live at
portlandblackmusicexpo.com
Cover: None!
Oct 11th, 2020
6 PM to 11 PM
Live from Curious Comedy Annex!
Streaming: www.youtube.com/c/PrideNorthwest and XRAY.FM
We are here, to celebrate Queer!
You need a laugh. Put this one on your calendar. Space is limited, especially for VIP "No Mitch" ticket packages! Buy a ticket to see Portland's top comedians like Amanda Arnold, Nathan Brannan, Susan Rice, and Art Krug!
Tickets available here.