Author Leo Tolstoy once defined art as a "means of union among men, joining them together in the same feelings.” As we seek more human connection in a world of technology, you can always find it in art! There’s art all around Portland, and we have the first place for you to look.

Celebrate 15 years of Pancakes & Booze at Hawthorne Theatre on May 15 — free pancakes included. One of the nation’s largest pop-up art movements is on tour, and we have a pair of tickets to give away!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• UK power pop and rock band Bad Nerves are taking over Revolution Hall on August 2. Get tickets if you want to hear the lovechild of The Ramones and The Strokes.

• Minimalist pop duo DWLLRS is bringing their One Of Those Nights Tour to Polaris Hall in August.

• Bluegrass went to therapy, read some philosophy, and pushed out Punch Brothers. Get tickets to the Grammy-winning band at Revolution Hall in October.

• Get ready to let out some pent-up energy when The Menzingers’ Everything I Ever Saw Tour comes to Revolution Hall in October.

• Postmodern Jukebox takes your favorite songs, throws them in a time machine, and somehow makes them hotter. The Future Is Vintage Tour is all jazz hands, killer vocals, and appreciation of past decades.

PHOTO BOOTHS IN PORTLAND

Because every good night out deserves photographic evidence (and at least one chaotic group shot). We rounded up the best local photo booths so you can strike a pose, grab the print, and immediately lose it in your jacket pocket.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Uncanny Bar is closing for good this Saturday. Go grab one more Dinger’s Deli sandwich and a cocktail to say goodbye!

• You have a few more days to catch The Phantom of the Opera at Keller Auditorium. Considered to be one of the most spectacular productions in theater history, it’s a great choice for both newbies and resident theater kids.

• Portland really loves its food-themed weeks. James Beard Public Market is taking submissions for the 4th annual Strawberry Shortcake Week in June.

• Flock Food Hall is launching an outdoor summer pop-up market! The first one is on June 13. Enjoy the usual food carts plus local vendors, art, community, and more.

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