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• If Jai Paul and Kaytranada had a SoundCloud baby and raised it on strobe lights and heartbreak, you’d have Yuuf. Get tickets for Mississippi Studios in April.

• Go Kurosawa (of Kikagaku Moyo) is crafting cosmic solo soundscapes that feel like dreams you forgot but still miss. Trip out at Polaris Hall in April.

• The punchline-happy, rapid-fire Connecticut rapper Chris Webby has built a cult following with mixtape-era energy. Secure tickets for Crystal Ballroom in April.

• Ashes to Amber’s hazy, heartfelt alt-pop just hit new highs. Fresh tracks out now — hear them live at Polaris Hall in April.

• Audrey Hobert’s voice cuts through like a cold wind. Honest, haunting Americana you’ll want to live inside. Get tickets for the Staircase to Stardom Tour in August.

BEST DAY TRIPS NEAR PORTLAND

One of the best parts about Portland is how easy it is to escape the city. In just a couple of hours, you can be standing beneath waterfalls, sipping wine in the valley, or walking along the coast. Whether you’re after nature, culture, or just a change of scenery, these day trips prove adventure is always close by.

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• The largest and most comprehensive print fair on the West Coast will bring the top 16 art dealers to Portland Art Museum this weekend, and it’s free!

• Get tickets for PAM Cut’s 1990: The Year in Videos to see what life was like before iPhones, AI, and before you needed generational wealth to buy a house.

• Portland has until February 2 to nominate names for the 2nd annual Snowplow Naming Contest!

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