Are you melting in the summer sun? Allow The New Mastersounds to melt your soul with infectious funk, smooth jazz, and electrifying energy at Wonder Ballroom this November, when you’ll be dreaming of the return of the heat. Enter to win tix!

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• Nice summer weather comes with ice cream cravings. Enjoy 50+ flavors of all-you-can-eat ice cream at Scooped Ice Cream Festival at Esther Short Park on July 19 & 20. Enter to win tickets!*

• Be transported into a world of shimmering synths and infectious melodies with Magdalena Bay at Crystal Ballroom in October. This rising duo is redefining the future of pop music.

• Lose yourself in the beats of Audien, one of the biggest names in the world of electronic dance music. Don’t miss his blend of melodic house and powerful drops at 45 East in October.

• Experience the smooth, soulful sounds of Destin Conrad, the rising star in the R&B scene, whose sound feels both fresh and nostalgic. Catch him at Revolution Hall this October.

• With an electro-punk, new wave, and synth-driven sound, The Faint creates an intense and addictive atmosphere. Hear it live at Roseland Theater in November.

20 UNDER $20

We’re all about affordable fun, which is why we’re constantly searching for budget-friendly events to fill your calendar. Check out 20+ events in Portland that let you enjoy an epic time without breaking the bank!

• HIGH GLOW @ Lollipop Shoppe

• GOTH NIGHT @ The Six Below Midnight

• TRUEBLOOD @ Holocene

• OBEDIENT @ Mississippi Studios

• LIFEGUARD @ Polaris Hall

• CHINESE FESTIVAL @ Pioneer Square

THIS WEEKEND

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• Oregon Jamboree's promoters announced that this year will be the festival’s last. Get tickets so you can say you were there!

• If sharks are your special interest, attend a live presentation and dissection (yes, a real shark) at Crystal Ballroom on July 15!

• Chef Agir, a new Kurdish/Turkish restaurant and bar, opened on Fremont yesterday!

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