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Daily Email - Friday - 5/2/2025

May 02, 2025

Somewhere in the foggy, guitar-strewn land of late-90s San Francisco, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club formed. Win tickets to the 20th Anniversary Howl Album Tour at Crystal Ballroom in September.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Gen Z’s newest pop phenom Charlotte Lawrence brings her Somewhere Tour to Polaris Hall in July! If you’re a fan of Billie Eilish and Lorde, she will be your new favorite artist.

  • Dive into the self-coined movement that’s part post-punk, part R&B, part electronic, all filtered through the kaleidoscopic lens of the African diaspora via the voice of Petite Noir. Get tickets to catch them in July.

  • Ramirez is the Bay Area’s best-kept secret, which is why his tour is called From Frisco With Love. See him live at Roseland Theater on August 1.

  • Grammy-winning singers Wet Leg catapulted to fame after the release of their hit song “Chaise Lounge.” Don’t miss the British rockers at Revolution Hall.

  • Jim Norton’s been slinging punchlines sharper than your ex’s parting words since the early ’90s, and he’s only gotten more fearless. Secure early tickets for his show in November!

FREE STUFF TO DO IN PORTLAND

It’s Free Stuff Friday, Portland! We rounded up the best actually free events happening— from live music to markets to foodie events. No tickets, no stress, just good vibes. See you out there!

THIS WEEKEND

🎤 Basia Bulat

Tomorrow @ The Mission Theater (8PM)

Montreal-based singer-songwriter Basia Bulat can out-charm your favorite indie darling with her dreamy synths and vintage references.

🪩 Korine

Tomorrow @ Mississippi Studios (8PM)

Korine isn’t just another retro act trying to cash in on your 80s nostalgia. Pretend Depeche Mode and The Cure got trapped in a neon-lit elevator with Robyn, and you’ve painted a pretty accurate image.

🎸 Friko

Sunday @ Mississippi Studios (7PM)

Friko makes the kind of fuzzed-out garage anthems that make you want to dig out your old flannel and pretend you’re in a ‘90s coming-of-age movie.

🔥 Nao

Sunday @ Roseland Theater (7PM)

Time-warping, soul-slinging singer-songwriter Nao coined her own “wonky funk” style. If your playlist isn’t already sprinkled with her cosmic grooves, are you even living in 2025?

🫧 Chloe Moriondo

Sunday @ Aladdin Theater (7PM)

Chloe Moriondo’s music is for anyone who’s ever felt too weird for the cool kids, too cool for the weird kids, and just right for the internet.

LOCALS ONLY

  • The grand opening for Washington Park Reservoir is on June 14—and you’re invited! For the first time in decades, the site will be open to the public and include walking paths, a wildlife habitat area, reflecting pools, and more.

  • The Crux Fermentation Project is hosting a Spring Market on May 18 featuring vendors, craft beer, food, and more.

  • Warm weather = BBQ season. Enter to win a $100 gift card to Botto’s BBQ when you enter on our Instagram!

Song of the day: Heroes - David Bowie