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Portland’s “Ticket to Dine” offers patrons scratch-off tickets and a chance to win big prizes for 10 days in March.

More than 400 second-generation Japanese American (Nisei) soldiers from Oregon served in the U.S. military during WWII. They played a pivotal role in both Europe and the Pacific at the same time that many of their families were incarcerated in concentration camps back home. A Long Road to Travel tells these soldiers’ stories and their…

An Indigenous theater-maker journeys across geographic borders, personal history, and cultural legacies in search of a place to belong. In 2015, Achokayis, a Mohegan theater-maker, moves to England to pursue a Ph.D. in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the…

Young Americans takes us on two road trips, 20 years apart. In one, an exhaustingly upbeat father and his stressed-out, college-bound daughter depart on a trip across the country. Their journey mirrors another trip the father took decades earlier with her mother — as near strangers, full of fresh hopes and dreams, on their way…

Franklin, Tennessee’s Colony House make driving, often uplifting guitar-based rock. This heartfelt rock sound often finds the band working in surf and retro-lounge influences, and several of their tracks have broken through to become multi-million streaming underground anthems. Colony House went deeper into surf elements on 2023’s nostalgic and personal album The Cannonballers.

With her alluring, bilingual mixture of hip-hop, house, and pop, Korean-American producer, songwriter, and DJ Yaeji instantly gained an adoring fan base and widespread critical acclaim when her first two EPs appeared in 2017. She quickly became a mainstay at music festivals and clubs throughout the world, and following collaborations with Charli XCX and Robyn,…

Memphis-born rapper Key Glock delivers cold, stark, uncompromising verses about sex, guns, and money. Updating the woozy, narcotic style of Memphis greats that came before him, like Three 6 Mafia, he found success with critics, fans, and on the charts with projects like 2020’s Yellow Tape and two Dum and Dummer releases with Young Dolph….

DRAMA is a duo from Chicago consisting of producer Na’el Shehade and vocalist/songwriter Via Rosa (born Lluvia Rosa Vela). Often described as a blend of R&B and dance, their music spans various genres, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, bossa nova, and electronic.

Hayden Capuozzo, better known by his stage name Kayzo, is an American DJ based in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for remixing songs and incorporating trap and hardstyle genres into his remixes. His collaboration with Riot “Wake Up” received over 200,000 plays in less than 24 hours.

From the Academy Award-winning writer of Moonlight comes this exhilarating story about Pharus, a young, gay student leading the gospel choir at his elite, all-boys prep school. Can a rigid institution that prides itself on producing “strong, ethical black men” contain Pharus, who is a quiet rebel at his core? Or can Pharus inspire the…

New England’s Shadow of Intent employs a lethal blend of punitive melodic deathcore and depressive symphonic death metal that utilizes the dense mythologies inherent in the popular military science fiction video game franchise Halo for its lyrical themes. Taking its name from an assault ship in the series, the project began as an online enterprise…

Rollicking California ska-punk band the Interrupters are West Coast torchbearers for the uptempo variation on the classic Jamaican sound. Combining the taut energy of SoCal punk with the skanking rhythms of contemporary ska, the Interrupters’ potent attack and instrumental strength come from the precision of brothers Kevin, Justin, and Jesse Bivona, with vocalist Aimee Interrupter…

A dynamic and hard-hitting American metalcore crew, Wage War emerged in 2013 with a sound that blends punk’s raw vitality with melodic hardcore’s sleek power. They found mainstream success with their 2017 sophomore effort, Deadweight, and continued to push against the boundaries of modern hardcore with the releases of Pressure (2019) and Manic (2021).

Under the name French Kiwi Juice, or FKJ for short, Paris-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Vincent Fenton creates mellow tunes that sometimes utilize live looping techniques and blend jazz, soul, and electronic experimentation into new forms. A live looping style became one of FKJ’s calling cards with 2017’s “Tadow,” a completely improvised collaboration with Masego that…

San Antonio’s Nothing More employs a powerful blend of twisty progressive rock, explosive heavy metal, and soaring, radio-ready alt-rock. The band broke into the mainstream in 2014 when their eponymous fourth long-player became an active rock radio hit. They earned three Grammy nominations for their 2018 follow-up, The Stories We Tell Ourselves, and continued to…

Prestige Wrestling returns to the historic Roseland Theatre for ROSELAND 5. VIP tickets include early entry, a VIP laminated show pass, a VIP limited edition show poster, meet and greet/autograph opportunities, crowd-free merch shopping and a night of great professional wrestling action.

George Virden Watsky, better known by his surname, is an American hip-hop artist, author, actor, and poet. Like so many rappers before him, Watsky owes a few thanks to Def Jam founder Russell Simmons. Still, unlike the others, this slam-poet-turned-rapper was introduced to the world via the HBO television series Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry….

Champagne Drip, the newest musical incarnation of Los Angeles-based producer Sam Pool, was born from a philosophy that innovation springs from inspiration. Rooted in jungle and bass music and built around elements of blippy 8-bit sounds, arpeggios, and lush 80s synths, Champagne Drip launched as a decidedly tropical and uplifting-sounding project. Operating at first in…

D.C. rapper Shy Glizzy grew out of strutting early street singles and raw mixtapes into more refined material as the years passed. He began building an audience with the infectious, youthful arrogance of 2014’s Awwsome, and from there, went on to chart success and worldwide fame with albums like 2018’s atmospherically trappy Fully Loaded and…

An influential Detroit rapper and hip-hop artist, Peezy, born Phillip Glen-Earl Peaks, rose to prominence in the early 2010s as part of the Motor City’s Team Eastside rap collective. Known for his defiant lyrics and abrasive flow, Peezy began making waves as a solo artist in 2015 with the release of his third album, Mud…

The cultural influence of groundbreaking American rapper, record producer, media personality, philanthropist, and entrepreneur WARREN G (born Warren Griffin III) remains as urgent today as his 1994, multi-platinum-selling smash “Regulate.” Recorded with childhood friend and iconic superstar Nate Dogg, the track would define the rap genre and a generation. For three decades, Griffin has sold…

Half Alive is an American band from Long Beach, California. The band was formed in 2016 and consists of lead singer Josh Taylor, drummer Brett Kramer and bassist J. Tyler Johnson. The trio are best known for their single “Still Feel” and its choreographed music video. Their first EP, 3, was released in 2017, while…

Following buccaneering German pirate metallers Running Wild, Scotland’s Alestorm emerged in 2007 with a boozy blend of power metal and hard rock that looked to the high seas for inspiration. Their humor and swashbuckling melodies, which often evoke sea shanties and traditional English, Irish, and Scottish folk songs, first found favor with European audiences, with…

Detroit’s Black Dahlia Murder, named for the infamous 1947 slaying of Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia, specializes in blackened Scandinavian-style death metal replete with blastbeats, guttural vocals, and blindingly fast guitar chops. Emerging in 2002, the band issued their debut LP, Unhallowed, to acclaim in the metal press one year later. 2007’s Deflorate placed…

From the early days of fighting to having MMA legally recognized in Oregon to producing many amateur MMA champions, the FCFF/Rumble at the Roseland is Oregon’s oldest and most respected fighting organization.

Shifting from haunting ambient collages, hallucinogenic soul, dazzling rock, and more in a fluid, surrealist manner, Yves Tumor is an unparalleled musical chameleon. The experimental roots they established on early releases for labels like Dog Food served them well on albums such as 2016’s spiritual, sensual Serpent Music, which highlighted the R&B and psychedelic elements…

Love and Rockets comprised guitarist/vocalist Daniel Ash, bassist/vocalist David J, and drummer Kevin Haskins, all former members of the pioneering goth band Bauhaus. However, the group didn’t sound very similar to its first incarnation. Instead, Love and Rockets emphasized the strains of psychedelia and glam rock that appeared underneath Bauhaus’ gloomy drone, adding elements of…

Kings, queens, fairies, lovers, and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of mistaken identities, misguided passions, love potions, and magic spells. Fall in love all over again…

Rapper Larry June draws on aspects of both his West Coast roots and Atlanta upbringing for a rap style that is as gritty as it is dreamily smooth. Prolifically releasing projects throughout the 2010s, June’s laid-back flows and sunny instrumentals graced multiple mixtapes and studio albums like 2020’s collaborative effort with Harry Fraud, Keep Going,…

In 1968 Salvador Dali was commissioned by Samuel Shore, the head of Shorewood Publishers, to create a series of artworks on the theme of the renewal of the Jewish people. “Aliyah, the Rebirth of Israel” comprises 25 mixed media paintings, including gouache, watercolors, and Indian ink on paper. They were reproduced as photolithographs and published…

INZO, real name Mike Inzano, is a Chicago-based electronic music producer and DJ. In July 2018, INZO released the masterpiece “Overthinker.” A year and a half later, the song has racked up over 7.5 million plays on Spotify, and it grew rapidly every day. INZO began learning piano at four, quickly becoming a musical prodigy….

As Grandson, Jordan Benjamin combines bluesy hard rock guitars, trap-influenced beats, EDM production, and lyrics that closely inspect addiction, mental health issues, and the struggles of everyday life. Through his music and his partnerships with nonprofit organizations, he confronts social issues and raises awareness about mental health, social justice, and voter suppression, among other topics….

A pensive singer/songwriter who draws inspiration from contemporary R&B and gospel, Ruel broke through in his native Australia as a teenager with “Golden Years,” a remarkably mature single that led to a deal with RCA in 2017. In a matter of a few years, Ruel comfortably outgrew his rank as a pop prodigy by winning…

Between the Buried and Me are a thinking man’s metal outfit from Raleigh, North Carolina. Their ability to move seamlessly from death, prog, technical, death, and math metal to the blues is unique. On 2003’s The Silent Circus they ground through the warehouse of extreme music’s subgenres. They referred to 2007’s Colors as “a 65-minute…

Electric Callboy is a German electronicore group known for their eclectic and danceable sound and relaxed, often comedic approach to the post-hardcore genre. The group operated for a decade as Eskimo Callboy before adopting their current moniker in 2021. Tekkno, their chart-topping sixth long-player and first under the Electric Callboy banner, was released in 2022

An acclaimed fusion-influenced jam band, Snarky Puppy have built a loyal following with their adventurous blend of jazz, rock, and funk. Led by bassist Michael League, the Texas group emerged in the mid-2000s and garnered buzz with albums like 2006’s The Only Constant, 2010’s Tell Your Friends, and 2013’s Family Dinner, Vol. 1, which took…

Guitar-bending instrumental group Polyphia have distinguished themselves as prog rock mavericks, playing a style that falls somewhere between blisteringly fast metal-god virtuosity and pure pop. They first grabbed attention in 2013 after the track “Impassion” went viral. Since then, albums like 2014’s Muse and 2016’s Renaissance have found them further honing their technically brilliant instrumental…

Celebrating David Bowie is a global concert series with Bowie’s friends, bandmates, and other world-class performers greatly influenced by him giving stunning live performances without pre-recorded tracks since 2016.

British indie singer/songwriter Declan McKenna first emerged in 2015 with the shimmering, politically charged single “Brazil,” which directly addressed the corruption scandal then engulfing soccer’s governing body, FIFA. The teenaged Hertfordshire native had only a handful of self-released tracks on Bandcamp to his name. Obsessed with Bowie and with an attitude recalling the Libertines and…

Siddhartha is an American band formed in 2003, led by singer-songwriter Marlon Hauser continued the tradition of Detroit garage icons such as the MC5, The Stooges, and The Gories.