Jam freaks Dogs in a Pile are tearing through Wonder Ballroom on January 24 with psychedelic riffs, jazz detours, and more musical U-turns than your GPS on acid. Enter to win tickets!*

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• McMenamins Ringlers Annex is celebrating the holiday season in the form of themed cocktails during the Nightcap Before Christmas holiday pop-up bar.*

• Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones are sharing a stage, which is kind of like getting struck by lightning and seeing a double rainbow. Get tickets for two nights at Revolution Hall in February.

• The Belly of the Beast Tour dives headfirst into politics, identity, and the absurdity of it all, straight from the guy who trolled dictators on live TV. Get tickets to see Bassem Youssef at Newmark Theatre in March.

• Field Medic delivers enough emotional damage to power a small indie label, and he’s bringing his lo-fi folk magic to Polaris Hall in May.

• Dance with the Dead and Magic Sword are joining forces for a night of cinematic, post-apocalyptic, neon-drenched mayhem. Secure tickets for Revolution Hall in May.

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We’re loading up the sleigh with free tickets, and this haul is stacked. From wild NYE parties to mosh-heavy sets with Don Broco, scream-alongs with shame, and soul-baring ballads from Ruston Kelly, it’s a full-blown feelings fest. Steve Poltz is on deck too, plus a bunch more shows you’ll want in your calendar ASAP.

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• A new deli blending classic Jewish and Italian traditions has opened in the Richmond neighborhood. Head down to Dream Deli to try everything from Jewish Wedding Soup, corned brisket, rugelach, fresh-baked bread, local wines, and much more.

• Of course Portland has a hipster Santa, are you surprised? Catch him at Washington Square Mall tomorrow and again on the 18th from 4 PM to 7 PM.

• Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo dive deep into the beauty industry with dazzling guests serving looks, laughs, and live breakdowns of what beauty really means. You won’t regret getting tickets for The Bald and the Beautiful show at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

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