If you’re searching for some comedic relief, don’t forget we have tickets to comedian Bryan Callen at Helium Comedy Club. He is one of the original cast members of MADtv, so you won’t be disappointed by the quality of the material.

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• Award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian Aziz Ansari will deliver his Hypothetical Tour at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on March 13. Win tickets!*

• Shoegaze pioneers Slowdive return to the PNW with a show at Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene on May 14. If you’ve never listened to their formative album, Souvlaki, prepare for a spiritual experience.

• Bartees Strange is a musical alchemist, blending genres with the finesse of a master mixologist, creating sonic cocktails that defy easy categorization. Get tickets to see him live at Wonder Ballroom on May 15.

• Multifaceted star Coco Jones has gracefully pirouetted from Disney darling to Grammy-winning diva. Don’t miss the Why Not More? Tour at Roseland Theater on May 31.

• Portland’s own Pink Martini, or “little orchestra,” serves up a fusion of genres, mixing classical, jazz, and pop with a dash of global flair. Get tickets to their 30th anniversary tour at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in June.

50 THINGS TO DO IN MARCH

It’s not “Too Little Too Late” to make March plans! Find all of the top events this month and start smashing that “buy tickets” button. It’s always nice to have something to look forward to, right? From pop singer JOJO to true-crime comedy podcast And That’s Why We Drink, it was definitely a challenge to only choose 50 things to do in March.

• JOJO @ Roseland Theater

• RUPAUL @ Aladdin Theater

• HEART @ Moda Center

• KELSEA BALLERINI @ Moda Center

• AND THAT’S WHY WE DRINK PODCAST @ Revolution Hall

• THE LINDA LINDA’S @ Crystal Ballroom

THIS WEEKEND

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• If you love RuPaul’s Drag Race and live in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, head to Bar Carlo every Friday night for a watch party!

• Chicago pizza and winemaker Wood Brow is hosting a pizza party at Company Bar on March 6. Don’t worry, you’ll get a more significant piece than you did at your school pizza parties.

• Portland’s shortest race will cover 400 feet from Mill’s End Park (also the smallest park in the world) and end at Paddy’s Pub tomorrow. Once inside, join a Gigantic Brewing release after-party, win prizes, and don’t forget to dress up!

• Don’t forget the Mardi Gras Ball at Crystal Ballroom is tomorrow! This year’s theme is Enchanted Forest, so dress to impress and dance the night away with live music and a slice of King Cake in hand.

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How’s everyone enjoying false spring?