The Tonic Lounge

This neighborhood mainstay has always been The Tonic, no matter what the sign out front said. In this month’s Know Your Venue feature, we welcome back The Tonic Lounge and explore its owners’ future plans.

‘Wild & Reckless’ at Portland Center Stage at The Armory

Tonight, catch the final staging of Blitzen Trapper’s electrifying theater collaboration with Portland Center Stage. Our Brandy Crowe reviews the production and talks to the show’s creators.

Big Freedia @ Dante’s 4/21/2017

Get ready to sweat, get ready to move, and thank the gods above that you get to share the room and energy with the Queen Diva, Big Freedia.

Show Review: Jain at Doug Fir

See photos and read a review of French pop artist Jain’s show last Sunday night at Dour Fir.

The Know (Revisited)

Full show calendar, full menu, still your friendly neighborhood bar. We revisit The Know in its new location and find that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Show Review: Jens Lekman at Revolution Hall

Read our coverage of Jens Lekman’s Friday show at Revolution Hall.

Know Your Venue: Fremont Theater

The Fremont Theater may be the new kid on the block, but it fits right in with its sleek, new architecture, topshelf cocktails, and an eclectic mix of storytelling and music performances for everyone big and small.

Show Preview: Jens Lekman at Revolution Hall

Swedish songsmith Jens Lekman tours his first album in a half-decade — the eclectic and sensual “Life Will See You Now” — to Portland’s Revolutionary Hall this Friday.

Show Review: Devendra Banhart at Wonder Ballroom

Freak-folk songwriter Devendra Banhart drifted into Wonder Ballroom last month. Read our coverage and see photos of the show here.

Analog Cafe & Theater

Operated by Portland pop-punk band Smoochknob, The Analog Cafe & Theater hosts more than 500 shows a year across two stages. Learn more about its guest chef, burlesques and upcoming winter shows in February’s Know Your Venue feature.