Presented by Literary Arts, Malala Yousafzai channels her Oxford-honed intellect into the Finding My Way tour at Newmark Theatre on 11/16. From Mingora’s shadows to global stages, her narrative probes peril and purpose. Grab your tickets today.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The 502s just announced new tour dates, and if you’ve ever wanted to be swallowed whole by a banjo-powered joy explosion, this is it. Get tickets for the Easy Street Tour at Aladdin Theater on November 16.

• Expect crystalline beats, glittering synths, and bass drops sharp enough to slice through steel when future-pop artist Ninajirachi comes to Holocene on January 15.

• Indie-electronic dreamweaver Jai Wolf brings shimmering synths and euphoric drops to 45 East on February 20.

• Breezy indie duo Summer Salt is serving surf-pop daydreams and sunburned nostalgia at Hawthorne Theatre on February 21.

• Suzanne Vega, the folk poet who turned everyday life into timeless songs, will bring her Flying With Angels Tour to Aladdin Theater on February 21.

PUMPKIN PATCH GUIDE

Fall hits different when your weekend smells like hay bales, cider, and slightly rotting gourds. Our Pumpkin Patch Guide maps out the best spots around Portland to pick the perfect pumpkin, get lost in a corn maze, or sip a hot drink while pretending you’re in a Hallmark movie.

TOMORROW

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• Alpenrausch is hosting an Oktoberfest Celebration on October 4. Live polka, pretzel tossing, stein-holding contests, face painting, outdoor grilling, and more await!

• The oldest Polish Festival in the western United States is in Portland! The free fest offers Polish cuisine, polka contests, a beer garden, live music, and more.

• Paint a spooky mug at Breakside Brewery this Saturday to jumpstart spooky season. A black cat in a pumpkin costume? A witch riding a broomstick? Paint anything your heart desires!

• Get tickets for Nuestra Cultura this Sunday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will feature art, music, dance, and food. The location will be unlocked after the tickets are purchased.

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Song of the day: Divine Hammer - The Breeders