Happy almost St. Patrick’s Day. Is green anyone else’s favorite color? I prefer more of a forest green, does that count? Maybe some of you have already begun celebrating at one of the St. Paddy’s events around town!

GIVEAWAY

Admittedly, I have not seen Heated Rivalry (am I committing a sin?), but the Canadian sensation has gripped enough viewers to call for a Heated Rivalry Rave at Crystal Ballroom on April 3. Enter to win tickets!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Belgian producer Netsky is bringing his high-energy brand of drum & bass to the decks at 45 East on May 1.

• This one is bound to sell out! Texas Is the Reason — one of the most beloved names in ’90s emo — is bringing their soaring guitars and heart-on-sleeve anthems to Polaris Hall.

• The Head and the Heart make indie folk that makes a whole crowd sing at the top of their lungs. From “Rivers and Roads” to “Lost in My Mind,” the Seattle band has a way of turning huge choruses into shared moments with thousands of fans.

• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire is rolling into the Moda Center, bringing oversized trucks, insane stunts, and a full arena of glowing, fire-blasting chaos.

• Behind massive hits like “Walking on a Dream” and “We Are the People,” Empire of the Sun blends shimmering synths, surreal visuals, and theatrical costumes. Get tickets for next October!

PORTLAND JOB OPPORTUNITIES & LOCAL NEWS

Our Local News & Job Listings roundup keeps you in the loop on community updates, new opportunities, and stories shaping Portland right now. From fresh job openings to neighborhood news you might’ve missed, it’s a quick way to stay connected to what’s happening in the city.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• This weather is giving Twin Peaks. Lucky for you, Clinton St. Theater is launching a year-long program to screen the entire cult TV show, starting with the first three episodes in one sitting.

• Public radio’s most recognizable voice is hitting the stage. Ira Glass, creator and host of This American Life, is bringing a live evening of storytelling to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on March 28, pulling back the curtain on how the iconic program comes together.

WIN STUFF

FEATURED