Chat, WE DID IT! It's officially Friday! And I will indeed be crying in the pit at Slow Pulp tonight. I've been waiting to see them live again since they played the Aladdin what, three-ish years ago? To say I'm excited is an understatement. Usually I'd be photographing the show, but I needed to enjoy this one as a fan.

If you've got a little FOMO from tonight's sold-out show, don't worry! There's a lot happening around town tonight, and I'm a little bummed I'll miss some of it. Anyways, let's get into those weekend plans!

BUT FIRST, a giveaway! We're giving away tickets to the 80s + 90s Video Dance Attack Halloween Party at Revolution Hall on Saturday, October 31! Enter to win!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Art, booze, and all-you-can-eat pancakes? Sounds like a pretty good night to me! The Portland Pancakes & Booze Art Show is back at Hawthorne Theatre on Saturday, November 7th, with local artists, live DJs, and plenty of free pancakes while you check out the art.*

• Indie rock favorites Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are back with their seventh album, Burned, exploring loss, heartbreak, and finding hope again. Catch Alec Ounsworth and company at Mississippi Studios on Friday, April 16th.

• Craig Morgan. The Ryman. You and a guest. Win a Nashville trip for his 11/07 show, with round-trip flights, a Fairlane Hotel stay, and a meet & greet included. Enter to win.*

• Portland's own Growing Pains have been making their way through the local music scene since 2018, and now they're playing Wonder Ballroom! Come show some love to the hometown four-piece on Friday, November 20th.

• Plus more shows just announced!

FARMERS MARKET WEATHER ISN'T OVER YET!

The weather is still being pretty nice to us, so we might as well take advantage of it while we can! Grab a coffee, wander through a farmers market, and stock up on fresh produce, flowers, and little treats before the rain really settles in. We've rounded up some Portland favorites to check out!

TONIGHT

YOUR GLASSES CALLED. THEY’RE READY FOR RETIREMENT.

If your glasses have survived one too many drops, scratches, or early morning scrambles, it might be time for a refresh. Zenni has more than 2,500 styles that fit real life without the eye-watering price tag. Most pairs are under $80, and you can take an extra 10% off with code DOSTUFF. Grab Blokz for long screen days or Zunnies for your weekend runs. Zenni accepts HSA and FSA dollars, so hurry before they expire.*

LOCALS ONLY

• Mushroom lovers, this one's for you! Higgins' Feast of the Forest is back with a six-course, vegetarian-friendly mushroom tasting menu, complete with Oregon wine pairings. Enjoy a night of good food for a good cause on November 4th–6th at Higgins, with proceeds benefiting the James Beard Public Market.

• The Portland Cheese and Meat Festival returns November 14th at Montgomery Park! Enjoy an all-inclusive tasting experience featuring anything you’d find on a serving platter and the items that pair with it.*

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