Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone's week is off to a good start. Somehow August is already flying by, and I'm trying not to think too hard about how quickly the rest of summer is going to go.

For today's giveaway, we've got tickets to Rose City Comic Con, happening Sept. 11th–13th at the Oregon Convention Center.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Abstract Rude takes over Star Theater on Thursday, Sept. 3rd, joined by King Khazm, DJ Klyph, Mic Crenshaw, Rob the Universe, Rhymewave, The Inspirational Rapper, DJ Gobi, and DJ Neebo for a stacked night.

• After years of writing for artists like SZA, Weezer, and Icona Pop, ill peach is taking center stage. Catch them at Holocene on Monday, Sept. 21st, following the release of their latest album, EAVESDROPPING.

• The Mary Wallopers are headed to the Crystal Ballroom on Tuesday, March 30, bringing their famously rowdy live show all the way from Ireland.*

• You pick the songs, they take it from there. Barrel Room Portland's Dueling Piano show turns requests into a room-wide singalong, with the bartenders occasionally grabbing the mic too.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Emo Nite, Babehoven, and more!

WORTH THE BRAIN FREEZE

There are worse ways to spend a summer afternoon than eating ice cream. I rounded up some of the best spots around Portland for whenever the craving hits.

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• The Apocalyptic Kiki Ball takes over The Get Down on Friday, Sept. 18th. Come ready to see who brings it to the floor when the end-of-the-world theme meets the ballroom.

• Movie night looks a little different at Cinemalesque. The burlesque tribute to film takes over Alberta Rose Theatre on Friday, Aug. 14th, bringing some big-screen favorites to the stage.

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