It's Monday, and thanks to the guide I made today, I'm going to have the NFL song stuck in my head ALL week!! And before I see a single one of you respond to this email, I didn't include Fire on the Mountain because there's no guarantee they'll have the game on, OK? I like their wings, and I'm not trying to be a hater. 🙂‍↕️

Anyways, there is a lot going on in Ptown this week, so let's see what you'll be making plans for! But first, a giveaway for Educated Guess: Food Science at OMSI tomorrow night, 11/10! Enter to win.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Apparently Krampus has plans this December, and they involve a dance floor. Witch, Please! is bringing its Queer Krampus Dance Party to Twilight Cafe and Bar on December 3rd, with DJ Blanche Deverheaux on the decks. A little weird, a little festive, and definitely not your average holiday party.

• Beer under the big Christmas tree? Don't mind if we do! Portland Holiday Brew Fest is back at Pioneer Courthouse Square December 11th–12th with 40+ winter beers and ciders, vinyl DJs, German food, and plenty of fire pits to cozy up around. Plus, there'll be local vendors for a little holiday shopping between sips!*

• If you know “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” you already know Elvin Bishop! He’s bringing The Hell Raisin’ Revue to Roseland Theater on January 16th, and at 84, he's still getting out and hitting the road.

• Remember when “Mr. Loverman” and “Line Without a Hook” were EVERYWHERE? Well, Ricky Montgomery is heading to the Crystal Ballroom on May 3rd for The Monty Tour!

• Plus other just-announced shows!

FOOTBALL, WINGS & QUESTIONABLE REF CALLS

Sundays are for football, another round of wings, and pretending you could've made that catch. Whether you're rooting for your team or just showing up hungry, we've rounded up some of the best spots around Portland to catch the game and get your wing fix.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Think you're a good speller? Time to prove it! Sandy Hut is hosting its 2nd Adult Spelling Bee on Thanksgiving Eve (NOV 25TH), and this one's holiday-themed! Sign-ups start at 5 pm, the spelling starts at 5:30, and there's $200 up for grabs. Bring your friends, bring your grandma, and maybe brush up on those tricky words beforehand!

• Ever find a cool venue and then spend the next 20 minutes figuring out where it is, how to get there, or where to park? We've made that part easier! Our redesigned venue pages put all those little details in one place, so you can spend less time Googling and more time checking out somewhere new. Because finding a new favorite spot shouldn't feel like homework.

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