Weekend Roundup - March 6, 2020

Welcome to another installment of Curbside's events roundup, giving you a peek at some of the coolest art events happening near you this weekend.

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Portland

Flannelfest: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, STP tribute bands - $20

Saturday, March 7th - 8 pm

Aladdin Theater - 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave.

This weekend, pull out your best flannel and go listen to some great tribute bands! There will be three bands playing at the Aladdin Theater: Washed in Black, a Pearl Jam tribute, Superunknown, a Soundarden tribute, and Plush, a Stone Temple Pilots tribute band. Get for some sweet, 90’s rock tributes.

Tickets: $20 advance, $26 Day Of | All Ages

6th Annual SheBrew Beer Festival - $25

Sunday, March 8th - 11 am

Castaway Portland - 1900 NW 18th Ave.

Join the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the Oregon Brew Crew for the 6th annual SheBrew Beer Festival. This is an inclusive event which means all genders and ages are welcome. Come out and support female-identified community members and simultaneously support the LGBTQ+ community in Oregon.

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Salem

Adult Evening of Stand Up- FREE

Friday, March 6th - 9 pm

The Yard Food Park - 4106 State St.

Need a night away from the kids? Maybe you just love stand up comedy. Either way, this free event will feature four local comedians: Ty Boice, Darin Thompson, Jaren George and the headliner Pedro Andrade. Come out and get a few laughs in.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Party

Saturday, March 7th - 6 pm

Archive Coffee & Bar - 102 Liberty St NE, Ste 120

Get your masks out and come down to the Archive Coffee & Bar for their Mardi Gras Masquerade Party! There will be good fun, good drinks, and plenty of masquerading.

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Eugene

Saucy: A Late Night Drag Show (21+) - $5 Suggested Donation

Friday, March 6th - 11 pm

Slice Pizzeria & Bar - 325 Blair Blvd.

Hosted by Manhattan Brown Productions, a Eugene based events group, and Slice Pizzeria & Bar, this is a 21+ drag show that will include an audience lipsync battle that includes a prize for the winner.

Window Smashing Job Creators, Clyde McGee, Foraging - $5 ($10 at Door)

Sunday, March 8th - 7:30 pm

The Campbell Club - 1670 Alder St.

Have you ever wanted to listen to some “Libertarian Communist Blues” music? Well that is how the Window Smashing Job Creators describe themselves. Catch their show, plus Clyde McGee, a bluesy punk singer, and Foraging, which describes themselves as an “Indian-American genderfucker trying to make anarchy pretty on stolen Duwamish land (Seattle)”. This sounds like a truly punk night.

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Bend

Nightlight (21+) - $12

Friday, March 6th - 6 pm

The High Desert Museum - 59800 S Highway 97

This 21+ Burning Man inspired event happening at the High Desert Museum looks incredible. With camp-inspired food and drinks, a DJ, and wild lights, this event will be the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Steampunk style outfits are encouraged!

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, March 6th - 5 pm

Downtown Bend

Come out to the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend and enjoy local art, community, food and drinks and more!

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The Coast

Beachcombing Explorience

Saturday, March 7th - 2 pm

Explore Lincoln City - 801 SW Highway 101, Ste 401 - Lincoln City, Oregon 97367

Explore and experience (hence "explorience") the beautiful beaches of Lincoln City and find treasures along the way. Join the local guides, as they help you identify the rocks, minerals, and random things you find on the coast.

Astoria Underground Tour - $20

Saturday, March 7th - 6:30 pm (Recurring Event)

Astoria Underground Tours - 1125 Marine Drive - Astoria, Oregon 97103

Join the Astoria Underground Tour as they help you explore the tunnels of Astoria and learn the history. The guided tour will include humor, history, personal anecdotes and so much more! Let’s be honest, underground tunnels are cool and you should totally go on this tour.

Live Jazz at Angelo’s

Friday, March 6th - 6 pm

Angelo's Italy - 130 Chicago Ave SE - Bandon, Oregon 97411

There are few things as relaxing as jazz and food. Come on down to Angelo’s and enjoy to some great music, food, and drinks.

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