It’s Win Stuff Wednesday, and that means, well, you get a chance to win all the stuff, of course! I also have a silly little joke for you today that’ll probably make you groan, but you’re getting it anyway. Hehe.

But first, a NEW giveaway! Enter to win tickets to the 80s + 90s Video Dance Attack Halloween Party at Revolution Hall on Saturday, Oct. 31st!

Okay, ready? How do you know it’s raining cats and dogs?

Answer at the end of the newsletter. No cheating!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• GIVEAWAY: Celebrating its 10th season, Cinema of Horrors is back at Three Rivers Crossing in Kelso with four haunted houses, live scare actors, movie-quality sets, and an outdoor scare zone. Get your scares in on select nights through Nov. 1st!*

• Celebrating over 50 years of music, Los Lobos are bringing their signature blend of rock, blues, R&B, and traditional Mexican music back to Portland. Catch the four-time Grammy winners at the Aladdin Theater on Friday, Feb. 12th and 13th.

• Mississippi singer-songwriter Shannon McNally is bringing her mix of blues, country, and Americana to The Showdown on Saturday, Jan. 9th.

• Rare Americans are hitting the road on their Welcome to Crooked City Tour. Catch the Canadian band at Wonder Ballroom on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd.

• Plus more just-announced shows.

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Ooooo, it’s that time of the week again, and I’m giggly because we’ve got some REALLY good giveaways on the site today. Halloween plans, spooky movies, sports, concerts, you name it! So get on up in there and try your luck, you silly goose.

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THE 10-MINUTE RESPONSIBLE THING

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LOCALS ONLY

• Portland's first-ever Mac & Cheese Week is coming Nov. 2nd–8th! Hosted by The Actual Portland, the weeklong celebration is all about everyone's favorite cheesy comfort food, and local businesses are invited to join in on the fun.

• Living Room Wines and Lombardo’s Pizzeria are teaming up for a pizza party on Saturday, Oct. 17! Stop by Living Room Wines at 5 p.m. for pizza by the slice and a special flight of wines to pair with it. No cover or reservations needed!

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