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April 29, 2015
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A Night of Wonder -- Ste-
vie Wonder is coming to
Portland to celebrate his 65th
birthday and is hosting an exclu-
sive party as a benefit
for Self Enhancement, Inc., the
Portland non-profit organization
and public charter school that
supports at-risk urban youth.
Benefit will include food, drink
and wonderful soul music and
takes place Friday, May 8 at the
Embassy Suites Hotel. For tickets and more infor-
mation, visit selfenhancement.org.
Saturday Market --
Portland Saturday Mar-
ket in Old Town has
opened for the 42nd year
bringing some of Or-
egon’s best handmade
products, good eats and
live entertainment from
street musicians and other artists. Located next to
the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, Sat-
urday Market is also open every Sunday through
Christmas Eve.
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Thrilling Tap and the Blues -- White Bird presents
“The Blues Project” featuring thrilling tap dance
and live blues music with the Dorrance Dance com-
pany and blues singer and composer Toshi Reagon
and her 5-piece band, BigLovely, Wednesday, April
29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall,
downtown.
Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents
spoken word, live music and featured artists on the
second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8
p.m. at E’Njoni Café, African-Mediterranean cui-
sine at 910 N. Killingsworth St.
Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester
and his band plays Friday, May 1 at Clyde’s; Sat-
urday, May 2 at the Spare Room; Tuesday, May 5
at the Cinco de Mayo cel-
ebration at Waterfront Park;
Friday, May 8 at the Rogue Pub
in North Plains; and Saturday, May
9 at Gemini Bar and Grill in Lake Oswego.
Essential Gus Van Sant -- The Northwest Film
Center is currently showing a series of films by Gus
Van Sant, the Portland director honored as one of
the most talented and imaginative filmmakers of the
indie film renaissance. The series, which includes
such notable successes such as “Drugstore Cow-
boy,” “My Own Private Idaho,” and “Elephant,”
along with other movies that influenced Van Sant’s
film practice, runs through June 5.
Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R.
Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance! Port-
land’s Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Step-
pin’ classes at the Rockwood Community Center
in Gresham and the Colwood Golf Center in north-
east Portland. All levels are welcome. No partner is
needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee
includes both locations. For an event schedule, an-
nouncements and more information, visit the web-
site groovinhighsteppers.com.
Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Mil-
lennium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live per-
formances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to
meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule.
Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and fam-
ily variety comedy show in a Saturday Night Live
format with local recording and performing artists,
bands, dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes
place each fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at
Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The
free event is open to the community.
Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m.
to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the Riv-
er Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover
or minimum purchase. For more information, visit
pdxjazz.com.
Oregon Black History -- The Black Museum of
Oregon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. at 420 N.E. Mason St. For more information,
call 503-284-0617.
Discount Admission -- OMSI visitors pay only $2
per person for general admission on the first Sunday
of each month as well as discounted admission of
$5 to the Planetarium, OMIMAX Theater and USS
Blueback submarine.
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