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Daily Email - Thursday - 9/4/2025

September 04, 2025

Carlos Ballarta is bringing razor-sharp standup, wild stories, and those iconic shades to the stage. Dark, biting, and absolutely hilarious. We’ve got free tickets to see his new comedy special — enter to win!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Thrown just announced a show at Hawthorne Theatre on October 4 with hardcore breakdowns sharp enough to crack concrete. Perfect for anyone who thinks catharsis should come with a side of whiplash.

  • Warren Miller’s legendary ski film “Sno-ciety” is back next month, dropping jaw-dropping powder runs, big mountain chaos, and enough stoke to carry you through winter.

  • Olivia Block, Pete Swanson, and Seth Nehil are colliding in a night of experimental soundscapes, drones, and noise that’ll bend your brain in slow motion in November.

  • Umi brings soul-soaked vocals and R&B grooves that feel like a warm hug wrapped in incense smoke to Crystal Ballroom in December.

  • Zara Larsson is serving up pure pop fireworks with vocals built for stadium singalongs and hooks that stick harder than glitter. Get tickets to the Midnight Sun Tour in February.

TRIBUTE SHOWS & DANCE PARTIES

Tributes and dance parties are taking over — from a soulful Nina Simone tribute to a glitter-soaked Labyrinth drag night, an 80s throwdown, Sabrina Carpenter night, and plenty more excuses to lose your voice.

THIS WEEKEND

😂 Please Don’t Destroy

Tomorrow @ Aladdin Theater (9PM)

Please Don’t Destroy is stepping out from SNL sketches and onto the stage with chaotic bits, absurd tangents, and the kind of dumb genius that makes you snort-laugh.

🎸 Nasalrod & HELP

Tomorrow @ Polaris Hall (8PM)

Nasalrod and HELP are teaming up for a night of unhinged punk energy, blistering riffs, and stage dives that feel like demolition derbies.

🎤 Anamanaguchi

Saturday @ Wonder Ballroom (7PM)

Anamanaguchi are blasting back with neon-soaked chiptune anthems that turn every room into a video game boss fight.

🔥 Wyatt Flores

Saturday @ Crystal Ballroom (8PM)

Wyatt Flores is bringing heart-on-sleeve country songs that hit like late-night confessions on a front porch.

🎧 Valentino Khan

Saturday @ 45 East (10PM)

Valentino Khan is about to drop basslines so filthy they should come with a warning label. Expect sweat, chaos, and mustache-powered dance floor destruction.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Carnival rides, tarot readings, live music, and more await you at Double Mountain’s Hood River Block Party this Saturday!

  • Loyal Legion Beer Hall is also hosting a block party this weekend on Sunday to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Expect music, games, beer collabs, hot dogs, and even a dunk tank!

  • The ultimate B-movie horror double feature, Killer Klowns From Outer Space and Terror Vision, will be shown at 99W Drive-In on September 11.

  • The Hood River Harvest Festival will bring autumnal vibes from October 10-12 featuring vendors, a farmers market, kids zone, craft beer & cider, and more.