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Alberta Abbey (126 Northeast Alberta Street)
8:00pm11:00pm Friday, September 15, 2023

All Ages | TICKETS: $20 - General Admission Online, $25 - General Admission Door

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.

Two legendary bands come together on one stage for a spectacular night of entertainment you won't forget. Join the holiday celebration & showcase of Latin dance music from Salsa to Cumbia, Bachata to Bolero, Latin jazz & much more! Host MC DJ Osvaldo will keep the party going with all the top international hits we all love to dance to! Experience incredible authentic food vendors plus sponsor cocktails specials as you dance the night away in this new historic community music and arts venue in the heart of the City.

Food Cuisine Includes:

  • Southern Grill - BBQ Grilled Chicken & Smoked Cajun Pulled Pork
  • Cuban, Mexican, Peruvian, Tex Mex & More!

Artist Lineup: 

  • Son De Cuba is a sextet created in August 2015 by musicians from Mexico and Cuba. They play different kinds of genres such as Salsa, Timba, Son, Merengue, Boleros, Cumbia, Bachata, Latin Jazz, etc. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since five of the band members are Cubans, they have roots in Latin, African, and Jazz rhythms. They blend this vast knowledge of different beats together in classic and modern latin songs, exuding energy, happiness, and encouraging you to dance. With only six performers, they have a full sound and will draw a crowd with our energy and love for our music. Dancing is encouraged, they may even join you! 
  • Pura Vida Orquesta is an 8-10 piece Latin band based out of the Pacific Northwest, Portland, OR. The band plays Salsa, Timba, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Latin Jazz, Merengue, Bachata, and Latin Funk. Led by Saxophonist and Vocalist Gabriel (Paquito) Martinez from Costa Rica, Pura Vida Orquesta has been a mainstay in the Portland Latin Music Scene and includes amazing musicians from diverse backgrounds.

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This event is part of the Elevate Unity Benefit Music Series: a collaborative effort created from the necessity to support the arts, reconnect our community, and promote unity through the healing message of music! Their focus is to advocate for inclusion, equality, and support of our local venues, staff, gig workers, and musicians from the lasting effects of our industry shut down from COVID.
Portland Art Museum
8:00pm9:30pm Saturday, September 9, 2023

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.

Portland Art Museum
8:00pm9:30pm Friday, September 8, 2023

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.

Crystal Ballroom & Lola's Room, 1332 W Burnside St
4:20pm Saturday, September 2, 2023

Presented by XRAY.FM, McMenamins, Nanotear, & The Portland Mercury! 

21+ | $39 Advance, $49 Balcony | TICKETS

FULL LINEUP

Doors 3pm, Show 4:20pm

Resurrecting the Infamous Psychedelic Stoner Rock MicroFest! Featuring headliners Yob and Ludicra play with a bill amped up with a variety of regional talent. The Crystal will make use of Lola’s Room on the second floor, presenting a non-stop flow of bands rotating on two stages throughout the day.

A beloved annual favorite of the station, and some of our dedicated volunteers like the folks at Nanotear, we're so thrilled to be back with the fest as it returns from it's pandemic hiatus! 



Duckworth Dock, Eastbank Esplanade
6:00pm9:00pm Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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.




Alberta Abbey (126 Northeast Alberta Street)
8:30pm11:30pm Saturday, August 26, 2023

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.

5 Stages @ SE 48th & Hawthorne
3:00pm Saturday, August 26, 202312:30am Sunday, August 27, 2023

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
Doors at 2:30 pm | Music From 3pm - 12:30 am
  • $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.


Alberta Abbey (126 Northeast Alberta Street)
8:00pm11:00pm Friday, August 25, 2023

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.



Oakshire Beer Hall (5013 NE 42nd Ave, Portland)
7:00pm9:00pm Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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

Duckworth Dock, Eastbank Esplanade
6:00pm9:00pm Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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.




Advice Booth (5426 N Gay Ave, Portland)
7:00pm9:00pm Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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

Tough Luck (1771 NE Dekum St, Portland)
7:00pm9:00pm Monday, August 21, 2023

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

Rose & Thistle (2314 NE Broadway, Portland)
7:00pm9:00pm Monday, August 21, 2023

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

The Sweet Hereafter (3326 SE Belmont St, Portland)
6:00pm8:00pm Sunday, August 20, 2023

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

McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St.)
5:00pm11:59pm Sunday, August 20, 2023

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!



Portland Center Stage @ The Armory
7:00pm10:00pm Saturday, August 19, 2023

All Ages | No Cover | 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Event: 7-10PM | Broadcast: 8-10PM

Experience LIVE radio in person (and on air!) with a standout XRAY show: Welcome to the Neighborhood with DJ Klyph! The live broadcast will serve as a pre-event to Mic Check PDX's 7th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday August 20th which will launch 2023's Portland Hip Hop Week from August 20th to 26th! 

Broadcast Features: 

  • Prize Giveaways
  • WTTN Live Verses
  • Special Guests
  • Artist Meet & Greet




Nico's Cantina (4318 NE Cully Blvd, Portland)
7:00pm9:00pm Friday, August 18, 2023

FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM

Trivia, Tacos, and Tequila. And on a Friday night after this way-too-hot week? Say no more.

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.

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

Duckworth Dock, Eastbank Esplanade
6:00pm9:00pm Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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.




Roseland Theater
8:00pm Saturday, August 12, 2023

TICKETS | $35 General Admission, $45 21+ Balcony

All Ages! 

BadBadNotGood is a Canadian instrumental band and production team from Toronto, Canada. The group combines jazz musicianship with a hip hop production perspective and are well known for their collaborations with artists like Tyler, The Creator, Daniel Caesar, Mick Jenkins, Kendrick Lamar, and Ghostface Killah. For their songwriting and production work, they have been nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning two.

badbadnotgood.com

NW Pettygrove St (Between NW 18th & 19th Ave)
10:00am2:00pm Saturday, August 12, 2023

FREE | All Ages | Well-behaved dogs are welcome!

LIVE ON AIR from 10am-2pm Saturday, August 12th

Your favorite neighborhood veterinary hospital is throwing a block party! DoveLewis has been serving our community with exceptional veterinary care for five decades, and we believe this milestone deserves a momentous celebration.

Celebrate 50 years at a family and pet-friendly block party featuring food trucks, vendors, DoveLewis and pet-themed activities, art activities, and more!

XRAY will be broadcasting live from the event with some of our stellar Saturday DJs including: 



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