TICKETS | $50 General Admission, All Ages
Doors 7:15PM, Show 8PM
Directed and Performed by Sam Green
Composed and Performed by JD Samson, with Michael O’Neill
32 Sounds is an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground, A Thousand Thoughts) featuring original music by JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound. The film is a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. The film will be presented in its “live cinema” form, featuring live narration by Sam Green and live original music by JD Samson.
32 Sounds weaves together a series of 32 vignettes, each about a specific audio recording that hits an emotional, political or conceptual note. These notes reflect a broad range of sonic and cultural experiences for a meditation on the ephemeral nature of sound, its relationship with time and perception, and importantly, the subtle yet radical politics that arise from being present in one’s body.
32 Sounds will provide headphones for every audience member to create an incredible binaural sound mix and add a new, deeply immersive element to the live documentary form.
In collaboration with Mississippi Records, The Grand Yoni of The IMPACT! Sound presents a FREE all-day outdoor, All Ages DJ showcase!
Featuring selections from:
- The Grand Yoni (The IMPACT! Sound, Sat 1-2pm)
- Beaches Crew (Beaches, Sat 12-1pm)
- Wayward Girls Soul Club (The 'IN' Crowd, Sat 2-3pm)
- DJ Action Slacks (Travlin' the Tracks, Sat 3-4pm)
- Rasclat
- DJ Dumptruck
- Nomad
- DJ Cuica
- Golden Wilson
- DJ Slouch
TICKETS | $50 General Admission, All Ages
Doors 7:15PM, Show 8PM
Directed and Performed by Sam Green
Composed and Performed by JD Samson, with Michael O’Neill
32 Sounds is an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground, A Thousand Thoughts) featuring original music by JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound. The film is a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. The film will be presented in its “live cinema” form, featuring live narration by Sam Green and live original music by JD Samson.
32 Sounds weaves together a series of 32 vignettes, each about a specific audio recording that hits an emotional, political or conceptual note. These notes reflect a broad range of sonic and cultural experiences for a meditation on the ephemeral nature of sound, its relationship with time and perception, and importantly, the subtle yet radical politics that arise from being present in one’s body.
32 Sounds will provide headphones for every audience member to create an incredible binaural sound mix and add a new, deeply immersive element to the live documentary form.
Presented by XRAY.FM, McMenamins, Nanotear, & The Portland Mercury!
21+ | $39 Advance, $49 Balcony | TICKETS
Doors 3pm, Show 4:20pm
FREE!
Blankets Drop: 6PM | Show Starts 6:30PM
All ages welcome but content may occasionally range from PG-13 to R, so it’s at a parents discretion to bring children!
Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corral, Comedy in the Park features curated, diverse, lineups packed with hilarious and unique voices in comedy. Attendees will join hundreds of Portlanders claiming their spot on the lawn each week to share laughs, snacks, and sunshine. Pups and summer beverages welcome!
**No show 7/21 due to conflicting event in Laurelhurst Park
More info @ kickstandcomedy.org
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
TICKETS: Aug 26
TICKETS: Aug 27
$30-$50
PHAME is thrilled to announce Stop Making Sense, a multimedia rock n’ roll event at Revolution Hall on August 26 and 27, 2023. Inspired by Talking Heads’ 1984 concert film of the same name, this colorful, joyful show will feature PHAME artists sharing the stage with professional musicians and well-known special guests (TBA).
Stop Making Sense will showcase the vast talent of PHAME artists. In addition to the vocalists, iPad musicians, and dancers appearing live on stage at Revolution Hall, PHAME visual artists, photographers, actors, and videographers will collaborate on content for eleven original videos to be featured throughout the show. PHAME artist JJ Ross is developing original choreography and is reimagining classic solo dance sequences from the film. Longtime PHAME collaborators Jason Rouse and Jessica Dart are co-producing and directing.
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8:30
All Ages | $20 advance, $25 Day-of-Show | TICKETS
The Alberta Abbey is a non-profit venue nurturing the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable studio and performance spaces and diverse programming for the community.
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ORQUESTRA PACIFICO TROPICAL
Orquestra Pacifico Tropical is comprised of 11 homies who get together to share their boundless love and respect for the genre of Cumbia and what that means to them, living in the city of Portland, Oregon. Reconstructing & reimagining those gorgeous archaic jungle rhythms that span from México to Peru and to Colombia, the ensemble brings an onslaught to any stage across the nation with their own reinterpretation of this magnificent sound
PSYCHOTROPIKA
The Portland-based husband and wife duo, Psychotropika, ignites dance floors with electronic beats and mesmerizing visuals. With stylistic influence of Tropical Bass, Tribal Trap, and Psychedelic Cumbia, Psychotropika merges ancestral sounds with heavy bass lines and futuristic soundscapes. Their live performances are elevated through curated video projection, where archival footage collides with intricate patterns in hypnotic repetitions. The duo, Cris Osorio, and Rio Collier, first crossed paths in Bolivia in 2015 and have since performed in the USA, Latin America, and Asia. Their most recent release Q’Bacilon is out now on all streaming platforms.
ESPINA LETAL
Native to the Pacific NW with family descending from Sonora, Mexico, Carolina Arvizu better known as Espina Letal meaning “Lethal Thorn” is a DJ, mixed media artist, small business owner, and founder of Nunca Siempre, a local event production highlighting focus on BIPOC & Queer artists making connections up and down the west coast giving space, honor and representation for all people of Latin America, Mexico, and Chicano Cultures coming from 20 years in the punk & metal scene with curated cumbia punk DJ nights and mercados/markets to hip hop, psyche rock, lowrider culture, drag shows with perreo to curated art shows. They say a rose grown from concrete can use her thorns for more, and this young woman has been making an impact bringing many elements of not only chicano/latin culture but a true diverse collection, giving a sense of home and heart to so many BIPOC all around through a lifelong passion of music and art.
TICKETS: Aug 26
TICKETS: Aug 27
$30-$50
PHAME is thrilled to announce Stop Making Sense, a multimedia rock n’ roll event at Revolution Hall on August 26 and 27, 2023. Inspired by Talking Heads’ 1984 concert film of the same name, this colorful, joyful show will feature PHAME artists sharing the stage with professional musicians and well-known special guests (TBA).
Stop Making Sense will showcase the vast talent of PHAME artists. In addition to the vocalists, iPad musicians, and dancers appearing live on stage at Revolution Hall, PHAME visual artists, photographers, actors, and videographers will collaborate on content for eleven original videos to be featured throughout the show. PHAME artist JJ Ross is developing original choreography and is reimagining classic solo dance sequences from the film. Longtime PHAME collaborators Jason Rouse and Jessica Dart are co-producing and directing.
58 Bands, 5 Stages, 1 Full Day of Punk Rock Debauchery
Locations:
- Bar of the Gods - 4801 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Space Room - 4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd,
- Quarterworld (All Ages Stage) - 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Tanker - 4825 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Trough - 4815 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- $20 for All Day Wristband (21+ Only)
- $10 for Quarterworld (All Ages Stage) Only
- Happy Hour: $15 wristband available between 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tickets are first come, first served day of the event. They will be available for purchase in person at the block party.
More Information can be found here.
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8:30 | All Ages
TICKETS | $25 advance GA, $28 Day-of-Show GA, $30 Reserved Seating, $50 VIP w/ Prefixe Meal Day-of-Show
The Alberta Abbey is a non-profit venue nurturing the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable studio and performance spaces and diverse programming for the community.
Saxophonist Eldon T Jones will be joined by the original members of the N Touch band for a play-it-back concert in the old neighborhood! N Touch was one of Portland’s most beloved groove jazz bands that propelled these musicians to where they are today. For the first time since their 2018 reunion concert, they will take the stage to perform a spectacular show!
Eldon T Jones – saxophoneAnthony Jones – drumsChristopher V. Turner – keyboardPatrick Cooper – pianoDavid Allen – guitarDarius Fentress – percussion
Vocalists Linda Tellis-Kennedy and Ruby Jones and N Touch brothers from past and present Matthew Minnieweather (keys), Ben Jones (bass), Torry Ward (bass), and other special guests will also perform.
R&B/Soul duo The Manny x LANE Show will open the special night of music.
FREE!
Blankets Drop: 6PM | Show Starts 6:30PM
All ages welcome but content may occasionally range from PG-13 to R, so it’s at a parents discretion to bring children!
Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corral, Comedy in the Park features curated, diverse, lineups packed with hilarious and unique voices in comedy. Attendees will join hundreds of Portlanders claiming their spot on the lawn each week to share laughs, snacks, and sunshine. Pups and summer beverages welcome!
**No show 7/21 due to conflicting event in Laurelhurst Park
More info @ kickstandcomedy.org
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring a special performance by the stunning Lylac!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors or street side.
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring special performances by both Drag Raptress Slutashia AND Jenna DeMeco!
Featuring some extra yummy cocktail specials, trivia, and tacos too! Plus, the entire XRAY Staff will be forming our own team to flex our trivia might this night. This crew of radio nerds with far too much niche random knowledge will surely be crushing the competition, but c’mon over and see if you can beat us, we don’t bite!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors, outdoors on the covered and heated patio, or street side.
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring a special performance by the stunning Lylac!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors or outdoors on wraparound patio (much of which is covered and heated).
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Great food, full bar, and trivia hosted by the amazing Amanda-Jean!
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring an exceptional drag performance from the one and only Valerie DeVille with trivia by Beau & Yensi!!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors or in the large patio garage (outdoors and covered).
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
All Ages | Doors 5pm, Show 6pm | $20 Advance, $25 Door | TICKETS
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop~
Hosted by DJ Klyph (Welcome to the Neighborhood Sat 8-10pm on XRAY)
Music by DJ O.G. One (formerly of The Groove Theory Mix Show & In These Streetz on XRAY)
A Hip Hop showcase based in Portland Oregon, providing a platform for artist in an environment designed to help grow the culture. Mic Check began as the vision of emcee and promoter STARCHILE in 2016, and quickly grew into a monthly event where you could find some one the best emcees on the stage or in the audience. The original team of STAR (R.I.P.) as host, Trox as resident DJ, René Lopez and photographer and DJ Klyph behind the scene helping as curator built an event that continues to represent the culture in PDX.
In 2023, Mic Check PDX celebrates it's 7 year anniversary while also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. This event also kicks off Portland Hip Hop week!
To see all the events for this year, check out the PDX Hip Hop Week event calendar.
More official events are added as the event gets closer.
Featuring XRAY's very own DJ Klyph of Welcome to the Neighborhood (Sat 8-10pm) and station alumni DJ OG One previously of In These Streetz & The Groove Theory Mix Show on XRAY, but best known for DJ-ing for the Portland Trailblazers.
About PDX Hip Hop Week: Portland Hip Hop Day was founded in 2015 to address concerns and conflicts between the city's Hip Hop scene and various agencies. The primary aim was to bring together divided communities through the platform of Hip Hop. The collaboration between the city and the Hip Hop community has led to successful annual events. In 2018, Hip Hop Day was extended to a week-long celebration from August 20th to August 26th. Our goal is to UNIFY, AMPLIFY, EDUCATE, & ELEVATE the Hip Hop culture.