It's Friday!! I'll be out of town this weekend, but I can't wait to see what everyone gets up to while I'm gone. If you end up catching a show at Pioneer Courthouse Square, you'll have to fill me in when I get back. Or, if singing your heart out is more your speed, I rounded up some killer karaoke bars around town.

For today's giveaway, I'm sticking with the movie theme. Enter for a chance to win tickets to Alice (1988) at Whitsell Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 29th.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Support chimpanzee conservation at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19th, at Avenue Portland. The evening includes dinner, auctions, drinks, and a presentation from founder Dr. Sheri Speede about the sanctuary's work in Cameroon.*

• Skip the awkward dating app small talk and let the comedians take over instead. Conversational Lube comes to Al's Den on Friday, Oct. 9th, pairing real singles on blind first dates while comedians keep the conversation (and the laughs) flowing.

• Fresh off the release of Mask Lady and Late Night Girl, Marci heads to Show Bar on Friday, Nov. 6th. The TOPS member's latest solo album blends glossy pop, '80s arena rock, and Y2K nostalgia into a collection of late-night anthems.

• Temples brings The BLISS Tour to Mississippi Studios on Friday, Sept. 25th. Touring behind their fifth album, Bliss, the band leans into electronic influences while keeping the psychedelic sound that's defined them from the start.

• Plus other just-announced shows from Cupcakke, Jeffrey Martin, and more!

OFF-KEY & LOVING IT

Whether you're ready to steal the spotlight or just here to cheer on your friends, Portland has a karaoke spot for every kind of singer. From private rooms to live-band karaoke and dive bar favorites, here's where to grab the mic.

TONIGHT

LOCALS ONLY

• Step aboard the Titanic without leaving Portland. OMSI's Titanic: The Virtual Reality Experience runs through Oct. 18th, offering a new way to explore the legendary ship.

• The wizarding world arrives at Keller Auditorium with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning tomorrow, Aug. 7th.

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