We made it through our first week without Olivia. Was it easy? No. Did someone accidentally send a Slack message to the wrong channel and blame grief? Absolutely. Anyway, the show must go on, and thankfully, Desi Banks is here to help.

Your Favorite Cousin hits Revolution Hall on Friday, 12/11. Enter now to win tickets and witness one of the internet’s funniest humans live in Portland!

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• Blonde Aid: Dance For Democracy turns Alberta Abbey into a full-blown ‘80s dance riot this Saturday, 5/16 with BlondeNeon, Wanna Be-52’s, DEVOtees, and more. Best part? Every dollar supports immigrant families across Oregon through the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition.*

• Portland, it’s your turn. Join Champs Sports Run Club at Rood Bridge Park this Saturday, 5/16 for a guided 5K powered by HOKA, plus breakfast, recovery, and giveaways. Register now.*

• Madeon presents Victory Live at Roseland Theater this fall. The Grammy-nominated producer brings his immersive electronic world-building and massive live visuals back to Portland in September. Tickets drop tomorrow!

• Rising country star Cameron Whitcomb made both Spotify and Amazon Music’s lists of 2025 Artists To Watch. Catch the Kingdom of Fear Tour at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom on Tuesday, 10/13! Get tickets.

• There’s a whole generation of artists who grew up online, and Glaive somehow turned that experience into an actual sound. Hyperpop, emo, internet burnout, oversharing – it’ll all be there live at Wonder Ballroom this October.

WHERE TO GET MATCHA IN PORTLAND

AANHPI Heritage Month feels like the perfect time to stop pretending gas station coffee is enough for you. Portland’s best matcha spots are serving earthy pours, creamy lattes, and tiny moments of peace before you immediately check your notifications again.

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NEWS. WITHOUT MOTIVES. THAT’S 1440

I don’t watch traditional news channels and haven’t in years. They don’t report the news but create it. I was tired of not being in the know, and then I found 1440. Finally, an unbiased news source!*

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• Not to sound desperate, but… we’re hiring. If you’re obsessed with Portland, constantly out doing stuff, and want to help people discover the city’s best live events, you should probably apply before someone cooler beats you to it. 

• Portland’s updating its Tree Code, which means now’s your chance to fight for the leafy canopy that keeps this city cute. Learn more at the Urban Forest Commission meeting on Thursday, 5/21, and help shape Portland’s greener future.

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