Sometimes, a large crowd can be stressful and claustrophobic. If you’re looking for a more intimate concert this summer, I think we have just the one for you!

Countryside Ride at Griffin House is basically a Pinterest board come to life — views for days, wine in hand, and zero emails in sight. Win tickets on us!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Eccentric artist Oliver Tree is bringing the Love You Madly, Hate You Badly World’s First World Tour to Roseland Theater this August. Yes, the wig will make an appearance.

• Los Angeles melodic punk band Death Lens brings their new album, “What’s Left Now?” to Polaris Hall this August.

• Emmy-nominated composer Bear McCreary has soundtracked your favorite films, TV shows, and video games. Catch him at Roseland Theater in September.

• Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard also makes music! Get tickets to hear his debut album at Hawthorne Theatre in October.

• If you’ve ever wanted to hear “Cars” while questioning your entire existence, get tickets to see music legend Gary Numan at Revolution Hall in November.

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Every Wednesday, we’re handing out free concert tickets like we’re trying to make you the friend with the best plans (because we are). It takes two seconds to enter, and suddenly you’ve got something to look forward to besides your group chat dying mid-convo.

• MAY 17: THE ULTIMATE TWIN PEAKS CINEMADVENTURE

• MAY 30: THE BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL

• JULY 24: CAKE

• AUGUST 8: JERRY’S MIDDLE FINGER

• OCTOBER 6: BILLY STRINGS

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• Dating is hard; there’s no way around it. Sometimes you have to get creative. Love Isn’t Blind: A Comedy Dating Show Where Men Can’t Speak is this Friday at Sentinel Hotel.

• Portland Plaza Projects is on the hunt for artists to reimagine Portland’s public spaces. You’ll receive a $10,000 commission, and the deadline is June 1!

• The Bloom Tour is back and about to make your camera roll unbearable (in a good way). From May 21 to June 8, downtown turns into a full-blown floral fever dream with wild installations, artsy storefronts, and another way to get your steps in.

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