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Daily Email - Tuesday - 11/4/2025

November 04, 2025

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs is back and making synth-pop that hits like heartbreak on the dancefloor. We’ve got free tickets to the show — all you have to do is enter (no fossil knowledge required).

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The Perritos are going global (or at least nationwide). DoKnow, Concrete, and Jerry Garcia are hitting the road with jokes, vibes, and full-on cultural chaos. Catch them at Crystal Ballroom on November 21.

  • From DMC champ to Fool’s Gold founder, A-Trak’s sets are part rave, part history lesson, and all heat. Get tickets for The Get Down on December 19.

  • Rainbow Girls sound like a campfire sing-along that accidentally turned transcendent. Enjoy folk-rock energy in January at Mississippi Studios.

  • It’s riot grrrl, punk sludge, and pure unfiltered rage. Don’t miss Die Spitz at Wonder Ballroom in April.

  • It’s a full-circle feelings fest: O.A.R. is hitting the road with Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb. That’s jam-band anthems, piano-man heartbreak, and acoustic 90s perfection all in one night. Get tickets for next year’s August concert lineup.

WHERE TO EAT THANKSGIVING DINNER

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No time to cook? No problem. We rounded up the best local spots serving up Thanksgiving feasts — whether you’re looking to dine in style or grab a full spread to-go.
From classic turkey dinners to unexpected sides and pies that slap, these Portland restaurants have your holiday handled.

THIS WEEK

😂 Nate Bargatze

November 8 + 9 @ Moda Center (7PM)

If you like your comedy slow-burn, Southern, and sneakily brilliant — this is your shot. Get last-minute tickets to Nate Bargatze.*

🎸 Born Ruffians

Tomorrow @ Polaris Hall (9PM)

Born Ruffians make indie rock that’s twitchy, shouty, and weirdly comforting — like if your anxiety started a band and learned to have fun.

🎛️ The Faint

Tomorrow @ Roseland Theater (7PM)

The Faint brings synths, sweat, and full-body freakouts to the floor. Goth club energy meets early-2000s electro panic.

👺 Claudio Simonetti's Goblin

Tomorrow @ Aladdin Theater (8PM)

Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin summons music from the crypt. Live scores to cult horror classics, razor-sharp prog riffs, and enough atmosphere to fog up your brain.

🎤 Kamala Harris

Tomorrow @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (7PM)

Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road for her new book tour — and Portland’s on the list. Expect stories, conversation, and a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that shaped her path.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Want to spend your money more ethically this holiday season? Support Indigenous and Black businesses during the two-day marketplace at SE Uplift on November 28-29.

  • Beloved local venue Lollipop Shoppe has announced that it will be closing around Thanksgiving after three years in business. There will be a few farewell shows, so make sure to support before they are gone!

  • Get tickets for a pre-holiday wine pairing at Living Room Wines. Learn from the experts what wine to pour with your Thanksgiving feast this year!

  • The Portland Book Festival takes place this Friday, featuring over 100 events spread throughout the city, including workshops, lectures, and interviews.