Happy Tuesday! Is anyone else struggling with Halloween costume ideas this year? So far, I've been invited to a couple of costume-mandatory parties, and the only idea I've managed to come up with is a frog. Yeah, a frog. It might not be my year this year.

Anyway, we're getting close to hosting friends and family season, so I've put together a guide on where to take your out-of-town guests when they come to Portland!

But before we get into that, today's giveaway! Enter to win tickets to see the Portland Winterhawks take on the Vancouver Giants at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, Oct. 28th.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Doss and CFCF are teaming up for a night of electronic music and DJ sets at Holocene on Thursday, November 5th. Expect plenty of dreamy dance tracks and late-night energy.

• The Hugs are bringing their indie rock to Holocene on Sunday, January 3rd, with Brites and Tradie joining the lineup. Catch all three bands starting at 7 p.m.

• Blending indie-alternative with contemporary R&B, Christian Kuria is hitting the road in support of his new album EAST. Catch the Bay Area singer-songwriter and guitarist at Polaris Hall on Friday, March 12th.

• Four acts are coming together for a night of live music at Swan Dive on Saturday, Nov. 7th. Catch Sea Moss, Fruit Loops, V1deoboy, and Kye Alive all on one bill.

• Plus other just-announced shows!

YOUR FRIENDS ARE VISITING PORTLAND. NOW WHAT?

Suddenly you're the designated tour guide, and everyone expects you to know where to go. From the classics to some of our favorite ways to spend a day, we put together a guide to showing your out-of-town friends around Portland.

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LOCALS ONLY

• The Courts is celebrating its 2.0 Grand Opening on Saturday, Oct. 17th, from noon until late! Head to 2038 SW 4th Ave. to check out the revamped skate spot, with support from ASICS Skateboarding.

• Belmont Station is celebrating National Apple Month with three days of cider tastings from over a dozen cideries! Stop by Oct. 13th–15th from 4–6 p.m. to sample some favorites and find something new to sip on.

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