BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - portland-or (music) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:underscores DTSTART:20260625T033000Z DTEND:20260625T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001088-1782333000-1782333000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Origin stories reenact familiar myths\; this one begins with a kid alone in a bedroom\, trying to make something no one has heard before . Hailing from San Francisco\, Filipino-American artist April Harper Grey started making music as underscores in middle school\, sharing a steady st ream of SoundCloud one-offs and building a community of like-minded fans. The 2017 skin purifying treatment EP pulled her project out of its solitar y origins\, and by 2021\, her debut album fishmonger (recorded in that sam e childhood bedroom during the pandemic) launched underscores from recordi ng vocals in a car to opening for 100 gecs on their US tour. Since then\, underscores has played main stages at Lollapalooza\, Electric Forest\, FVD ED in the Park\, and Corona Capital CDMX. + opened up for Porter Robinson & Danny Brown. \nNow signed to Mom+Pop\, she’s garnered over 42 million global streams and continued releasing adventurous\, genre-defying music\,   including the concept album Wallsocket and collabs with Oklou\,  Yaeji and more. The world eagerly awaits the new underscores music  knowing it will jolt us out of reverie. That is\, after all\, underscores’ ethos: “When people listen to underscores\, I want their initial reaction  to be\, ‘This is ridiculous.’ But the more they listen\, they should hear   the nuance and the heaviness-and I hope they connect with it on  some kind of emotional level.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260625T170000Z DTEND:20260625T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001120-1782381600-1782381600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dance Gavin Dance DTSTART:20260627T013000Z DTEND:20260627T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001056-1782498600-1782498600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 26th at Crystal Ballroom in Portland\, OR LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Menopunkapalooza DTSTART:20260628T000000Z DTEND:20260628T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001090-1782579600-1782579600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 27th at Crystal Ballroom in Portland\, OR LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260628T170000Z DTEND:20260628T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001119-1782640800-1782640800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260702T170000Z DTEND:20260702T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001164-1782986400-1782986400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shafty – Portland’s Tribute to Phish DTSTART:20260704T030000Z DTEND:20260704T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T001731Z UID:10001113-1783108800-1783108800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:14 years later\, we’re still upside down! Since February 201 2\, Shafty – Portland’s Tribute to Phish has brought masterful improv to the stage using the decades-deep Phish catalog as a trampoline for crea tive expression. Their faithful recreation of Phish’s light-hearted prog ressive rock has enamored fans across the country\, despite staying close to home for live performances in cities of the Pacific Northwest. Shafty ’s audience knows to expect the band riding waves of steamy dance jams\, while dropping surprising twists and turns in every set. The band has bee n found threading Neil Young\, Spice Girls\, and Lil’ Jon songs (this is a small taste) among a maze of Phish originals! With a catalog of Phish ’s original music spanning 1983 to 2026\, and sneaking in anything from the rest of the music world as fair game\, Shafty leaves audiences freely guessing at the songlist and questioning their sanity\, while they boogie on long after the moment ends! LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T001731Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260705T170000Z DTEND:20260705T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001163-1783245600-1783245600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Cosacchi at Less and M ore Coffee DTSTART:20260707T190000Z DTEND:20260707T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22389-1783425600-1783429200@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Cosacchi will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtow n’s transit mall! \nCosacchi is an Indie Rock band from Portland\, OR. I t was created by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Conor Adams i n 2020. Their sound is heavily influenced by American Folk-Rock and Jazz m usic. Adam’s distinctive voice is a soothing element of the music\, toge ther with the harmonies provided by vocalist Alena Bagoly they create a un ique blend that comforts the listener. Songs range from laid-back talksing songwriting\, to high energy/guitar driven anthems. With Cosacchi\, there is truly a sound for every occasion. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:Less & More Coffee\, 1003 SW 5th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, Un ited States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jinjer DTSTART:20260708T020000Z DTEND:20260708T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001071-1783450800-1783450800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 7th at Crystal Ballroom in Portland\, OR LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260709T170000Z DTEND:20260709T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001162-1783591200-1783591200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Gabe Hess at Big Pink DTSTART:20260709T190000Z DTEND:20260709T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22395-1783598400-1783602000@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Gabe Hess will be performing at Big Pink on Downtown’s Trans it Mall! Gabe Hess is a singer/songwriter\, composer\, and arranger based out of the Pacific Northwest. Gabe first began working in the music indust ry during his college years\, performing in clubs in Boise Idaho with seve ral different bands and collaborations. In 2018\, Gabe released his first EP titled “Working” which was comprised of an eclectic group of origin al songs spiced with styles from country to classic soul. \nFor more infor mation\, CLICK HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:Big Pink\, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260712T170000Z DTEND:20260712T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001161-1783850400-1783850400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Hayley Lynn at Pioneer Place @ David Yurman DTSTART:20260714T190000Z DTEND:20260714T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22397-1784030400-1784034000@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Soulful Singer-Songwriter Hayley Lynn will be performing at Pi oneer Place in front of Nike on Downtown’s Transit Mall! \nFor more info rmation\, CLICK HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:Pioneer Place @ David Yurman\, 700 SW 5th Ave #2105\, Portland\, 97204\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Streetlight Manifesto DTSTART:20260715T030000Z DTEND:20260715T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001110-1784059200-1784059200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Of all the various compliments Streetlight Manifesto have rece ived from fans over the years\, there is one in particular that seems to r esonate most with the members of the band. After a show\, a kid in torn je ans and a Pantera shirt\, sporting ridiculous facial hair\, will find one of the Streetlighters outside of the club and say hello\, followed by “M an\, I don’t listen to this kind of music\, in fact I hate most ska band s\, but you guys are something else.” Or it will be a jazz fan\, sitting in the back of the venue during the set\, bobbing his head\, eyes closed while the band does their thing on stage. Or one of the club’s stagehand s will comment\, while helping break down the lighting rig\, that he actua lly enjoyed a band he was working for for once\, despite having heard thou sands of bands on the job over the years. And therein lies Streetlight Man ifesto’s appeal. \nSeven guys\, seven different musical backgrounds\, se ven different personalities\, one band\, one unique and unmistakable voice . Formed four years ago in New Jersey as an ad hoc group intended to put o ut one album and disappear\, one thing lead to another and within a few mo nths of their debut release\, Everything Goes Numb\, Streetlight Manifesto were officially a full time touring band\, traveling the world\, spreadin g their infectious and energetic tunes to all who would listen. One part r ock\, one part ska\, with influences from latin\, klezmer\, folk\, world\, funk\, jazz and classical thrown in\, the band redefined what most people expected from a “ska” band. Three albums later\, and after countless worldwide tours\, the guys are still at it\, still performing live to sold out shows filled with sweat drenched fans\, all dancing and singing along at the top of their lungs. And the Streetlight boys wouldn’t have it an y other way. \n  \n\nFacebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SManifesto\n \nW ebsite:\nhttp://streetlightmanifesto.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sharksploration with Big Fish LabShark Presentation & Dissection DTSTART:20260716T020000Z DTEND:20260716T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T181142Z UID:10001144-1784142000-1784142000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a shark exhibit\, a presentation and an in-person shark dissection at Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room – all courtesy of Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab. Don’t miss out on this incred ible opportunity to meet Oregon’s shark scientists and learn about the i mportant work they do. And we’ll be projecting the dissection onto the b ig screen\, so you won’t miss any of the details. \nOur recommendation: Hit up Ringlers Pub or Hal’s Café for dinner before the presentation\, then peruse the shark exhibits in Lola’s Room before getting your seat f or the big show! \nThe DetailsShark exhibits * Lola’s Room * Opens at 6p mPresentation * Crystal Ballroom * 6pm doors\, 7pm startShark dissection * Crystal Ballroom * 8pm \nPlease note: Crystal Ballroom has very limited f ood options\, but Ringlers Pub and Hal’s Café – both located just ste ps from the venue – will be open and serving their full menus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T181142Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260716T170000Z DTEND:20260716T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001160-1784196000-1784196000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – The BrazilTones at Six th+Main DTSTART:20260716T190000Z DTEND:20260716T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22400-1784203200-1784206800@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The BrazilTones will be performing at Sixth+Main on Downtown ’s transit mall! \nThe BrazilTones are Deborah Bayardino on vocals\, Ron nie Robins on guitar and vocals and Brian L. Davis on percussion. They emb race the beauty\, poetic lyrics and rhythmic wonder of Bossa Nova\, Samba and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). They also perform original songs com posed by Robins. \nFor more information\, CLICK HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:SW 6th Ave & SW Main St\, Portland\, OR 97205\, SW 6th Ave & SW M ain St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Club Curfew: The 00's - A Happy Hour Dance Party DTSTART:20260716T230000Z DTEND:20260717T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T002455Z UID:10001166-1784217600-1784217600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly Happy Hour Dance Party with DJ Gregariou s\, where your night and your weekend starts EARLY! Each month is a differ ent FUN theme with drink specials\, and this month is the 00’s with the most danceable-no-brainer-obvious hits\, and most importantly all your bes t requests. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T002455Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TUFF (PDX Debut) Pride DTSTART:20260718T040000Z DTEND:20260718T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001106-1784322000-1784322000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:TUFF\, North America’s largest and most beloved leather and fetish party\, comes to Portland for the first time this Pride Weekend. \n For one night only\, Crystal Ballroom transforms into a dark and sweat soa ked playground of house\, techno\, and electro inside Portland’s largest dancehall. Thousands will enter\, but only those who show up will underst and why TUFF has become one of the most talked about nightlife experiences in the world. \nPicture a Tom of Finland drawing come to life. A modern l eather bar fantasy at massive scale. Think muscles\, hairy pecs\, leather\ , latex\, pups\, gear\, sweat\, and a dancefloor packed wall to wall with fetish enthusiasts from across the scene. \nHeadlining the night is a rare Portland appearance from legendary London collective Horse Meat Disco\, b ringing their iconic blend of disco\, house\, and queer dancefloor energy to TUFF for a special Pride weekend takeover. \nExpect bold energy\, world class DJs\, hypnotic lighting\, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps peo ple talking long after the lights come on. A room full of leather dads\, l ads\, nightlife creatures\, and beautiful strangers under the red light. \ nThis is not the party you hear about the next day wishing you had gone to . \nPortland Pride is about to get TUFF. \nTickets are moving fast. Secure yours now. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gaylabration Presents: RADIANCE DTSTART:20260719T040000Z DTEND:20260719T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001061-1784408400-1784408400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Q Care+ \nEvery Pride needs one night where the w hole city shows up to dance. This year\, it glows. \nGaylabration RADIANCE is Portland Pride’s Saturday night main event\, landing July 18th at Mc Menamins Crystal Ballroom. Doors at 9\, lights up at 3\, and everything in between belongs to you and a few thousand of your closest strangers. \nTh e headliner is Matt Suave\, a global house DJ who went from the Chicago un derground to the WorldPride main stage and his EDC Las Vegas debut. His so und is euphoric and disco-soaked\, built on big vocals and bigger bassline s\, and it is made for a room like this. Founder DJ PoundStar opens to get the party started. Venture down to Lola’s Room\, where Sappho and Bro H oe spin obscure disco edits and house bangers in their own glittering worl d. The peak of the evening aerialist MirCat takes it skyward\, and through out the night Revol Artists hoopers and gogos keep the energy. \nHere is t he part many parties cannot say: this one means something. Gaylabration is a nonprofit\, and every dollar of profit goes straight to Pride NW\, Casc ade AIDS Project\, and New Avenues for Youth. The dancing is the donation. The community gets the encore. \nBring your glitter\, your gear\, your fe athers\, your favorite people\, and the version of yourself that only come s out under the lights. Tickets are going fast. \nPortland Pride. Saturday night. RADIANCE. \nCRYSTAL BALLROOM:  Headliner – Matt SuaveOpener – PoundStar Revol ArtistsLasers by Laseronics  Effects/Production by Port land Productions \nLola’s Room:  Bro HoeSappho   \nMore info @ Gayla bration.org \nFollow @Gaylabration / @Gaylabration (BlueSky) LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260719T170000Z DTEND:20260719T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001159-1784455200-1784455200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Tyler Waltner Trio at Less and More Coffee DTSTART:20260721T190000Z DTEND:20260721T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22403-1784635200-1784638800@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Tyler Waltner Trio will be performing at Less and More Cof fee on Downtown’s Transit Mall! The Tyler Waltner Trio plays heavy blues \, swing\, bebop\, hard-bop\, Latin\, funk\, and modern jazz influenced tu nes featuring complex rhythms and abstract harmonies to put together a uni que fabric of music\, sound\, and textures that only a fraction of musicia ns their age can accomplish. \nFor more information\, CLICK HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:Less & More Coffee\, 1003 SW 5th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, Un ited States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chance Peña DTSTART:20260723T033000Z DTEND:20260723T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001014-1784752200-1784752200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in East Texas\, Chance Peña is a 25-year-old artist\, songwriter\, and producer whose music bridges traditional storyte lling with modern sonic influences. After signing with Secret Road Music P ublishing at 17\, he quickly gained traction with early placements like “Up\, Up & Away” in the film Five Feet Apart and later earned a Grammy nomination for co-writing John Legend’s song “Conversations in the Da rk.” Peña has since released three EPs\, numerous singles\, and his 202 4 debut album Ever-Shifting\, Continual Blossoming\, amassing over a billi on Spotify streams to date and selling out tours across the US\, UK\, and Europe. He’s collaborated with artists across various genres\, from work ing with KYGO and Julia Michels on 2024’s “Louder\,” to joining coun try-rock singer/songwriter Sam Barber for the duet “Better Than the Floo r.” \nPeña’s work radiates a contagious warmth\, and his latest Colum bia Records release When I Change My Mind I Don’t Mean It (2025) marks h is most ambitious project yet. The 14-track album is a soul-searching coll ection written in a remote California cabin\, steeped in the immersive ind ie-folk that’s made him one of the most magnetic voices to emerge in rec ent years. He is currently on the road supporting Tom Odell in Europe/UK a nd just wrapped a tour with one of his earliest influences\, The Lumineers \, on their 20-date Automatic World Tour. “It’s been so cool to watch the music connect with people live\, and to hear them sing with me\,” he says. “I like to say music is a remedy for reality\, because no matter what you’re going through – whether it’s happy or sad\, good or bad – you’re not alone in that.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260723T170000Z DTEND:20260723T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001158-1784800800-1784800800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Sasa Fox at Big Pink DTSTART:20260723T190000Z DTEND:20260723T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22406-1784808000-1784811600@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Sasa Fox will be performing at Big Pink on Downtown’s Transi t Mall! Portland based songwriter Sasa Fox brings a splash of color to the dreary Northwest with clever pop songs written about the spectrum of emot ions and experiences that are integral to being human. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:Big Pink\, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:idobi Radio Summer School w/ Honey Revenge & more DTSTART:20260724T030000Z DTEND:20260724T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001062-1784836800-1784836800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 23rd at Crystal Ballroom in Portland\, OR LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Line 'em Up - Queer Line Dancing DTSTART:20260725T020000Z DTEND:20260725T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T000053Z UID:10001151-1784919600-1784919600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join Stomptown\, Portland’s LGBTQ+ Country Western dance hub \, for an exhilarating night of non-stop line dancing. Multiple lessons th roughout the night! No skills required.  \n\nWebsite:\nhttps://www.stompt own.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T000053Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best of 90s & 2000s GLOW Night DTSTART:20260726T030000Z DTEND:20260726T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001132-1785009600-1785009600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This July we’re throwing a huge… \n“90’s & 2000s Glow Party” upstairs in the Crystal Ballroom! \nA whole night full of not hing but hits and crowd favorites…. with a few “songs of the summer” sprinkled in. \nThis event is a GLOW NIGHT!! \nWe will hand out glow accessories to everyone at the door. So put on your favorite 90s gear\, 20 00s outfit or anything that glows. Help us light up the ballroom…as we d ance all night to the Best of the 90’s and 2000s! \n$15 advanced ticket s/ $18 day of \n21 and older LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260726T170000Z DTEND:20260726T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001157-1785060000-1785060000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Sadie Gregg at Sixth+M ain DTSTART:20260728T190000Z DTEND:20260728T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22408-1785240000-1785243600@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Opera singer Sadie Gregg will be performing at Sixth+Main on D owntown’s Transit Mall! Sadie Gregg has been commended by the press as “a mezzo-soprano with a rich\, flexible instrument\,” and as “a stan dout” whose “amber-toned mezzo-soprano sounded strong across her full range.” Performances include Seattle Opera\, Portland Opera\, Boston Lyr ic Opera\, Odyssey Opera\, Oregon Mahler Festival\, Tualatin Valley Sympho ny\, and Bravo! Concerts Northwest. \nFor more information\, CLICK HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:SW 6th Ave & SW Main St\, Portland\, OR 97205\, SW 6th Ave & SW M ain St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260730T170000Z DTEND:20260730T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001156-1785405600-1785405600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – JoAnna Lee at Pioneer Place DTSTART:20260730T190000Z DTEND:20260730T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T203708Z UID:22410-1785412800-1785416400@www.thesquarepdx.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Pop singer-songwriter and guitarist JoAnna Lee will be perform ing in front of YSL at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall! JoAnna brings a unique array of influences to her rootsy soul sound. When all her friends in grade school were getting into N’SYNC and Britney Spears\, h er mother was introducing her to Stevie Wonder. Surrounded by a family ful l of cousins who all played instruments\, she took naturally to incorporat ing R&B (her original dream was to be a Motown singer) with her acoustic g uitar. \nFor more information\, CLICK HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T203708Z LOCATION:Pioneer Place Main Entrance\, 700 SW 5th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97 204\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Square X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Essie and The Hum DTSTART:20260801T020000Z DTEND:20260801T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001148-1785524400-1785524400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Essie and The Hum craft ethereal indie-folk rock shaped by the magic of live performance. Based in Portland\, OR\, their sound drifts fr om intimate\, slow-burn ballads to full-throttle rock moments\, pulling li steners into a wormhole they won’t want to leave. \n \n\nWebsite:\nhttp s://www.essieandthehum.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Video Dance Attack vs Poison Arrow: Ultimate 80’s Summer Dance P arty DTSTART:20260802T030000Z DTEND:20260802T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001127-1785614400-1785614400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate 80’s Summer Dance Party: From the Biggest HITS to the DEEPEST Cuts \nCrystal Ballroom VS Lola’s Room \nTEAM POP /TEAM PURPLE: KittyRox: Host of Video Dance Attack\, Portland’s longest runnin g and biggest 80’s dance night\, has raised the bar so high we can only look up and admire..  \nVERSUS \nTEAM ALTERNATIVE/TEAM RED: DJGregarious: Founder of Portland’s very first 80’s night (Shutup&Dance).  \nPoiso n Arrow with VJ Disorder is Portland’s newest 80’s dance night combini ng videos and visuals into one immersive hi-energy party. \nDress in Red t o show support you’re a new waver \nDress in Purple to show support you ’re a top40 STAR! LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Long Strange Trip History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260802T170000Z DTEND:20260802T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T001732Z UID:10001173-1785664800-1785664800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us for a very s pecial Crystal Ballroom tour as we take you on a Long Strange Trip through our psychedelic era\, including the very special two-day concert the Grat eful Dead Performed here in 1968. \nThis tour may require standing for lon g periods of time and is mostly accessible via elevator. One stop on the t our\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nP assport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola ’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experie nce stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T001732Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260806T170000Z DTEND:20260806T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002322Z UID:10001184-1786010400-1786010400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002322Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Pretty Reckless DTSTART:20260808T030000Z DTEND:20260808T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001070-1786132800-1786132800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 7th at Crystal Ballroom in Portland\, OR LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jerry's Middle Finger DTSTART:20260809T030000Z DTEND:20260809T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001063-1786219200-1786219200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Three decades after the loss of Jerry Garcia\, a close-knit ba nd of musicians are carrying the torch for his distinctive blend of soul\, guitar\, and eclectic American music. Jerry’s Middle Finger do more tha n celebrate the Jerry Garcia Band’s catalog\; they also broadcast it to a new generation\, upholding Garcia’s dedication to camaraderie and comm unity-building by creating their own family-like experience onstage. \nHow sweet it is\, to experience the joy of JGB’s music in a live setting. A concert by Jerry’s Middle Finger is a connective\, cathartic event: a f usion of artist and audience\, where everyone’s a fan of the same catalo g and experience. Those concerts began in 2015\, when bandmates Garrett De loian\, Rodney Newman\, Son Vo\, Jon Gold\, Halina Janusz\, and Lisa Malsb erger were drawn together by a love of the Grateful Dead and its iconic le ad guitarist. As the years progressed\, the band’s audience grew. Dive bar gigs in JMF’s hometown of Los Angeles gave way to performances at bu cket-list venues across the country\, including jam-band destinations like the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco\, the Troubadour in Los An geles\, The Ardmore in Philadelphia\, and Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatr e in Port Chester\, NY. \n“This isn’t just a cover band – it’s a b and that genuinely honors the music Jerry made and the community he built\ ,” says Newman\, the group’s drummer and co-founder. “We’ve studie d these songs: the guitar tones\, the vocal arrangements\, the keyboard so unds. We play them the way Jerry did\, and we connect with the audience in an interactive\, open-hearted way. It’s an approach that transcends the perfection of a performance or the spectacle of a light show\, because we ’re not really about that. We’re about the music\, the feeling\, and t he communal experience.” \nDouble albums like Live at the Chapel San Fr ancisco\, May 30th\, 2025 capture that experience\, shining a light on JMF ’s striking ability to play Jerry Garcia Band’s music – a blend of b lues\, reggae\, Motown\, gospel\, and psychedelic rock\, performed from th e early 1970s up until his passing in 1995 – with sincere reverence for the original material. Deloian’s vocals and guitar fretwork are steeped in Garcia’s in?uence\, evoking the same balance of composition and impro visation that made his music so special. Gold’s keyboard solos channel t he timeless sounds of Melvin Seals while at times incorporating the delica te touch of Keith Godchaux and the e-piano explorations of Nicky Hopkins. Janusz and Malsberger (a?ectionately known as “The Lady?ngers”) take t he audience to church with their striking\, gospel-inspired vocal harmonie s. \nFor all six members of JMF\, performing such timeless music feels l ike a full-circle return to their days as young Deadheads\, attending Grat eful Dead shows whenever possible\, watching in awe as Jerry Garcia’s mu sic ?ooded the venue with emotion. Now\, they’re the ones occupying the stage\, communicating the same melodies and messages to those in the crowd . It’s a shared celebration of everything that Garcia stood for. “Bob Weir has talked about the cyclical energy of playing for an audience that truly cherishes the experience\, and we’re lucky to be part of that\,” Newman notes. “When we perform this music\, there’s a transference of energy between the band and the audience. It requires everybody.” \nFoc using on the music Jerry Garcia made outside of the Grateful Dead\, JMF pe rform a wide-ranging mix of rarities and audience favorites. The setlist c hanges with every show\, including everything from JGB classics like “De al” and “Cats Under The Stars” to deep cuts from side projects like Legions of Mary and Garcia’s collaborations with Merl Saunders. “We li ke to dig in and keep things fresh\,” Newman explains. That mentality al so applies to songs that appeared throughout Garcia’s career in di?erent arrangements\, like “Midnight Moonlight.” “We’ll default to an ea rly ’80s style of that song\,” adds Newman\, “but occasionally we’ ll shift gears and play it the way he did in 1978 or 1989. We just let Jer ry be our guide. He’s our musical director.” \nOutside of Jerry’s Mi ddle Finger\, the bandmates have chased down their own horizons\, too. Del oian\, a versatile guitarist capable of replicating other players’ tone\ , has toured heavily with GRAMMY-winning blues artists. Newman has release d indie-folk music as a solo artist. Gold has collaborated with musicians like Danny Elfman as a member of The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo\, the surrealist group that became Oingo Boingo. Janusz and Vo have been ban dmates for years in a number of groups\, most notably Mother Jones. Malsbe rger has been a lead vocal ?xture in the SoCal jam band scene for decades in multiple beloved ensembles. Working together as JMF\, these musicians p ursue a more collaborative mission\, breathing fresh life into a catalog t hat sounds as vital today as it did decades ago. Modern-day audiences have n’t had the opportunity to experience this music in a live setting for y ears. Now\, Jerry’s Middle Finger are bringing it back to the stage\, pa ying tribute to Garcia – and the community he built – with every note. \n\nWebsite:\nhttps://jerrysmiddlefinger.com/ \n \nInstagram:\nhttps://w ww.instagram.com/jerrys_middle_finger\n \nFacebook:\nhttps://www.facebook. com/JerrysMiddleFingerBand LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260809T170000Z DTEND:20260809T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002322Z UID:10001183-1786269600-1786269600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002322Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Die Spitz DTSTART:20260810T030000Z DTEND:20260810T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050141Z UID:10001060-1786305600-1786305600@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:When the Venn diagram of passion\, friendship\, identity\, and artistry collide\, it can feel as if fighting words are spitting from yo ur veins. And as postmodern society crumbles\, Die Spitz giddily bounce b etween a dozen different ways to push back. If the world of rock music wer e an i ce cream shop\, the Austin quartet have sampled each flavor\, flipp ed the freezer over\, and started dancing with the employees they helped unionize. On their debut album\, Something to Consume (due Sept 12 via Th ird Man Records)\, Ava Schrobilgen\, Chloe De St. Aubin\, Eleanor Livings ton\, and Kate Halter fight against the inescapable consumption that surro unds life. \n “There’s a political side to it\, but addiction and love can also be all-consuming\,” Livingston says. And as the foursome trad e off instruments\, swapping songwriting and vocal duties\, and generatin g powerful songwriting in concussive bursts\, Die Spitz have created their own little pocket of the world where we can all stand on the edge togeth er. That unity comes in part from the deep bonds between the 22-year-olds . All four are Austin natives\, with Schrobilgen and Livingston having me t in preschool\, befriending Halter in middle school\, and immediately br inging De St. Aubin into their inner circle when they formed the band i n 2022. Though they’ve only been playing together a few years (not to ment ion Halter only l earning to play bass to start the band)\, Something to C onsume shows a maturity and technical prowess always wielded in service o f their profound friendship. \n The group settled on the name Die Spitz ov er a “brown bag of Fireball”\, opting for the feminine German definit e article in place of the English. “It reminds me of the Grim Reaper spi tting\,” Livingston jokes. At their first live shows\, they paired orig inals with covers from some of their i nspirations: Black Sabbath\, Pixies \, Mudhoney\, PJ Harvey\, and Nirvana. The beguiling “Pop Punk Anthem ” somehow encapsulates elements throughout that large musical swath\, bu ilding from roiling verses to a growled chorus. “It may sound like a lo ve song at first\, but when the beat kicks in it’s the obsession that t akes over\,” Schrobilgen says. “The words ‘you’re a part of me’ sound loving but it can be an insane emotion and privilege over someone e lse’s life.” \n As if their closeness as a band weren’t enough\, the members of Die Spitz have also i ntermittently been roommates and still l ive near each other. “We call it sitcom life\,” Livingston l aughs. Th at said\, the Die Spitz TV show would have a significantly different sound track to your usual sitcom fare. The Austinites express their ideas throu gh a blend of classic punk\, hardcore\, metal\, alt rock and more. The gr oup have become known for their riotous live shows\, where dueling cartwh eels\, Halter playing bass mid-crowdsurf\, Schrobilgen unleashing a growli ng bark\, and Livingston posing with the microphone on top of the venue ’s bar or climbing into the rafters could happen at any moment. Pairing their mind-melting gigs with even more impressive songs has led to stint s opening for (and rivaling the energy of) bands like OFF!\, Amyl and the Sniffers\, Viagra Boys\, and Sleater-Kinney. \nThat shapeshifting streng th comes into full view on the explosive “Throw Yourself to the Sword” \, a song that raises a righteous fist of empowerment over thrash guitar. “Throw yourself/ To the sword\,” the start-stop chorus begins\, befo re taking a more modern turn. “What’s it like knowing/ None of you bit ches can compete?” Livingston sees the song as an important reminder to let go of insecurities and embrace the power you have over yourself-somet hing that unifies the Die Spitz catalog. “Be the bad bitch you are amon gst the mundane and use your voice as a young person\,” she says. “Do n’t let these old fools tell you you can’t do anything.” \nWhether o n the punk chug of “RIDING WITH MY GIRLS” or the syrupy grunge of “G o Get Dressed”\, Something to Consume moves with rapturous conviction t hanks in part to the deft production hand of Studio 4’s Will Yip. Thoug h only recently in their 20s\, Die Spitz’s impressive musicianship ties them clearly to a long lineage of frustrated people hoping to inspire cha nge. “Some people aren’t interested in being political activists via music\, but it weighs on me heavily and I feel misaligned with my calling if I don’t\,” De St. Aubin says. “The four of us are free spirits with multiple interests\, and there’s no limit or power dynamic that can derail us.” \nThe thrumming “Voir Dire” embodies that expressive st rength\, an acoustic-driven jam that airs frustrations with American glob alism. “Unless we’re part of the few in power\, we’ll someday be vi ctimized and regret that we didn’t act now\,” De St. Aubin adds. “Am erica brings war on marginalized people in our own country and other land s\, and being complacent will not be comfortable forever.” Elsewhere\, the grimy and pained “Punishers” explores the frustration and ache of a relationship that just won’t work despite best intentions-two people punishing each other instead of just letting go. But even when they’re tackling these sort of impactful themes\, Die Spitz infuse the proceeding s with a golden warmth. These aren’t songs of vicious mockery\, but cha rged rallying calls-which in turn ties back to the band’s origin story. “It was a joke that went too far\,” Halter smirks. “We never though t it was going to be a real thing.” \n Across 11 tracks\, Something to Consume contains multitudes and yet feels of a singular piece\, an expans ive and expressive set unified in its camaraderie and freedom. “We depen d on our freedom-freedom to do what we want\, present the ideas we want\, make the music we want\,” Livingston says. “Whether it’s based in metal or something soft\, no matter which of us wrote the song\, we all c ontribute and work together. As a person\, I don’t have a strong ego or voice\, but within this band each one of us is capable of so much more. ” LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050141Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260813T170000Z DTEND:20260813T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002322Z UID:10001182-1786615200-1786615200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002322Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Club Curfew: The 70's DTSTART:20260814T230000Z DTEND:20260815T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T182004Z UID:10001174-1786723200-1786723200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly Happy Hour dance party with DJ Gregariou s\, where your night and your weekend start EARLY! \nEach month is a diffe rent FUN theme with drink specials\, and August 14th is the 70’s with mo st danceable Yacht Rock\, Pop and Disco hit songs and videos… and most i mportantly all your best requests (don’t worry\, he won’t play the lam e ones) LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T182004Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260816T170000Z DTEND:20260816T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002322Z UID:10001181-1786874400-1786874400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002322Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hulvey DTSTART:20260820T020000Z DTEND:20260820T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T061412Z UID:10001092-1787166000-1787166000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Knowing God plays a central role as both a catalyst and medium in Hulvey’s personal and creative growth. The Brunswick\, GA native’s music delves into themes of thankfulness\, maturity and comfort that refl ect the peace of mind he currently inhabits. In the five years since signi ng with Reach Records\, Hulvey has released his debut\, self-titled album\ , Christopher\, to widespread acclaim and toured nationally – welcoming a season of newfound success filled with transformative moments. His rever ence for God is inextricably linked to his upbringing in Southeast Georgia \, where Hulvey was steeped in an all-encompassing church life. After bein g saved at age 4\, his spiritual journey started to take form. From then o n out\, Hulvey made a conscious effort to seek God in all of his experienc es and direct every fiber of his being to developing a deeper understandin g of his Creator. In doing so\, he naturally surrounded himself with peopl e who have similar values\, which led to a fortuitous run-in with a gentle man by the name of Doug. This alignment marked a pivotal turning point in Hulvey’s life when a bible verse resonated with him unlike any other\, J ohn 17:3 – “This is eternal life\, that they may know you\, the only t rue God\, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” Hulvey went on to attend college before deciding to drop out and pursue a career in music full-tim e. And so far it has worked out for him. To date\, he’s released a pleth ora of compelling singles\, five EP’s and his aforementioned debut album \, which made waves across the music industry and debuted at #8 on Billboa rd’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart\, and #19 on the Top Rap Albums c hart. 2023 was no different\, evidenced by the runaway success of his imme nsely popular singles such as “Used By You\,” “Love Like That\,” “Fly Away\,” and “Altar.” The latter was remixed by Grammy Award-w inning R&B-pop star Ciara\, and the original version peaked at #25 on Bill board’s Hot Christian Songs\, with seven total weeks on the chart. Addin g to the excitement\, Hulvey was awarded an RIAA Gold certification for “Altar\,” which has garnered 100M+ streams since its release. He conti nued fortifying his catalog in 2025 with songs like “BRING HEAVEN DOWN\, ” “RAIN ON ME\,” “JESUS IS LORD\,” and his critically-acclaimed third studio album\, CRY. Then\, Hulvey parlayed that momentum into a stan dout guest verse on Brandon Lake’s King Of Hearts LP (“Right In The Mi ddle”) before joining him on the Summer Worship Nights Tour alongside Ph il Wickham. Hulvey’s impressive versatility and ability to draw connecti ons across the ever-growing musical landscape is a testament to the reach of faith-based rap. With more music and major moves on the horizon\, he’ s squarely positioned to bring people closer to God with his now-signature blend of nuance\, effort\, intentionality. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T061412Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260820T170000Z DTEND:20260820T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T002322Z UID:10001180-1787220000-1787220000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T002322Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Greensky Bluegrass DTSTART:20260821T030000Z DTEND:20260821T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T181142Z UID:10001066-1787256000-1787256000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:For two decades now\, Greensky Bluegrass have been building an empire\, brick by brick.  They are widely known for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule\, but that is only the tip of the complex tale of the five musicians that make up Greensky Bluegrass: A nders Beck [dobro]\, Michael Arlen Bont [banjo]\, Dave Bruzza [guitar]\, M ike Devol [upright bass]\, and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin].  The five are con nected through a deep bond\, just as they are seasoned road warriors\, the y’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs\, personal and collective highlights\, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. These are real people having real experiences. As with traditional bluegrass\, they write about their own contemporary da y-to-day happenings\, emotions\, and experiences in the modern world. \nTh e band’s underground die-hard fans pack out venues across the country. T hey travel in droves and sell out multiple-night show runs at iconic venue s like Red Rocks and The Ryman.   \n“As songwriters and musicians\, we have a need for people to be on board\,  we’re not just regurgitating the same shit\,” explains Bruzza.   \nHoffman adds\, “we aren’t a band all for money. We did it for romantic reasons such as love\, catharsi s\, and because it mattered to us and the listeners. It would be easy to m ake decisions based on our needs to eat or the desires of others\, but tha t’s not doing it for love. We love what we do\, and we’re grateful for the love we receive in return from the people listening.” \nBruzza cont inues\, “I hope they know we’re doing this for us and them.” \n\nWeb site:\nhttp://www.greenskybluegrass.com \n \nFacebook:\nhttps://www.facebo ok.com/greenskybluegrass\n \nYouTube:\nhttp://www.youtube.com/user/Greensk yBluegrass\n \nInstagram:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/greenskybluegrass/\n \nSpotify:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/33bzrYoIWLx5uox3y0VtHn?si=0724 731d5a624477&nd=1&dlsi=38546b33f2324f86 LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T181142Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260823T170000Z DTEND:20260823T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T181602Z UID:10001179-1787479200-1787479200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T181602Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rabble Rouser DTSTART:20260823T193000Z DTEND:20260823T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T000504Z UID:10001149-1787488200-1787488200@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Show up. Speak out. Pushback. \nAfter a sold-out first year\, RabbleRouser returns to the Crystal Ballroom for an even bigger night ofmo vement-building\, skill-sharing\, and radical joy. Join activists\,organiz ers\, artists\, advocates\, and everyday people ready to fight for ourcomm unities\, democracy\, and planet. \nThis year\, we’re thrilled towelcome back climate activist and drag artist Pattie Gonia as our specialguest em cee and keynote speaker for the entire evening. Pattie will guideus throug h a night of bold conversations\, hands-on workshops\, joyfulresistance\, and community connection. Stick around for a show-stopping dragperformance to close out the evening! \nEveryone keeps telling usto stay informed and involved. Rabble Rouser goes one step further: we’ll showyou how. \nWhe ther you’re brand new toorganizing or already deep in the work\, Rabble Rouser is designed to help youplug into movements fighting for people and the planet while building thecommunity we need to sustain ourselves for th e long haul. \nExpect practicalskill-building\, powerful storytelling\, cr eative energy\, and plenty ofopportunities to connect with organizations a nd fellow rabble rousers fromacross the region. \nRabble Rousers\, are you ready to get into good trouble? We’ll see you on August 23rd! LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T000504Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260827T170000Z DTEND:20260827T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T062029Z UID:10001178-1787824800-1787824800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T062029Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Stranger DTSTART:20260828T030000Z DTEND:20260828T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T180322Z UID:10001104-1787860800-1787860800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Philadelphia and now based in the vibrant city of Charleston\, SC\, alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (Kevin and John S hields\, no relation but best friends) have spent years honing their signa ture sound and perfecting their version of the “organized chaos” that a Little Stranger live show entails. In an era where genre is increasingly irrelevant\, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop gar nering comparisons to newer artists like Remi Wolf\, Still Woozy\, and Mar c Rebillet but also the golden age of hip hop running into pop epitomized by early 2000s Timberland\, Gorillaz and NERD. Between John’s melodic si nger-songwriter magnetism\, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery\, and an overa ll undeniable groove the duo has become known for their unique sound\, – garnering millions of streams\, playing countless sold-out shows and majo r festivals like Lollapalooza\, Governor’s Ball\, Hangout Fest\, BottleR ock\, Levitate Music & Arts Festival\, and more.  \nTheir new album Sat A round Trippin (out June 28 on Ineffable Records) was written and recorded from the duo’s home studio in Charleston for the most part\, but started at a remote cabin in Bat Cave\, NC with the boys’ shared goal of disapp earing a bit and recalibrating their creative minds after months on the ro ad. Several of the tracks on the album were spawned there in those small m agical windows of time when late nights became early mornings and creativi ty didn’t have to vie for their attention. Lead single “Kama Sumatra ” was written in response to the political drama surrounding transgender rights and features a tropical melody complete with the marimba. The sing le sends a message of acceptance and reminder that yourself is the best th ing you can be.  \nSlinky hip-hop/reggae single “Fly Guy” is a cheeky track that pokes fun at old habits\, “I used to be a fly guy\, used to smoke but now I get too high.” The song was written while looking back o n a past version of themselves while also looking ahead to the ideal versi on of themselves they can become in time.  \nFeel good gospel inspired fo cus track “God at a Festival” featuring Andy Frasco was written in col laboration with Andy as well as Ross Bogan (keyboard player of Doom Flamin go\,) and Damn Skippy out of the duo’s home studio in Charleston. A uniq ue mix of rap and soul\, the track encompasses the feeling of freedom and self-expression one gets from live music and the atmosphere of a festival.   \n“Nobody Like Me” sees Little Stranger lean into their rock side w ith punk guitars\, screams\, and a killer bass line for this high-energy a nthem. The track explores feeling lonely in a society where status is king .  \nSat Around Trippin is largely self-produced and is an album that you can lay back and kick it to\, whether you are 18 or 81 showing the band ’s ability to connect with anyone regardless of age. Sat Around Trippin serves as the follow up to cult favorite Trip Around Saturn\, which featur ed Del the Funky Homosapien and The Elovaters among others.  \nThis summe r\, Little Stranger is staying busy joining Stick Figure on the road\, rel easing new music\, playing festivals like Governor’s Ball\, Hangout Fest \, Electric Forest\, and more. Following their summer tour and festival ru n\, Little Stranger is bringing their electric live show to various cities across the U.S. on their Fall headline tour kicking off September 26. Men tal health is something the duo have been actively speaking about for year s from firsthand experience. For their upcoming tour with Stick Figure\, L ittle Stranger has partnered with Backline\, a mental health fund for musi cians\, to donate $1 of every ticket sold on the tour. In Little Stranger ’s live shows\, these lifelong road dogs offer a chance to lose yourself \, be yourself\, and be accepted as part of a community (the “Strangerve rse”)\, all while leading with love\, getting loose and putting the fan experience first.  \n\nWebsite:\nhttps://littlestrangermusic.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T180322Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crystal Ballroom History & Art Tour DTSTART:20260830T170000Z DTEND:20260830T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T181503Z UID:10001177-1788084000-1788084000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Tour will meet outside the Box Office  \nJoin us as we explor e the rich history of the Crystal Ballroom\, including police raids\, visi ts by silent screen idols and Beat poets\, psychedelic light shows\, R&B a nd rock legends\, dancing throughout the decades and narrow escapes from r uin.  \nThis tour may require standing for long periods of time and is mo stly accessible via elevator. One stop on the tour\, the balcony\, can be seen but not accessed\, except by stairs.  \nPassport holders: This tour is eligible for the Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room location stamps and the Attend a History Sponsored Event experience stamp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T181503Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OSEES FT. BRIGID DAWSON DTSTART:20260901T030000Z DTEND:20260901T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T180236Z UID:10001017-1788206400-1788206400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The 12 tracks on ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST. are a pummelin g\, maniacal\, and propulsive attack on the senses-a fitting reaction to a world suffering from genocide\, environmental collapse\, state sanctioned violence\, progressing technocracy\, and more. “Well this album just ch anneled out of the mist of atrocities swirling around the planet right now \,” songwriter John Dwyer explains. “AI empathy\, genocides\, social m edia data collection & addiction\, the alignment of tech billionaires with the fascist overlords and their armada of dogs\, civilians being kidnappe d by bootlicking thugs\, the death of due process…the list goes on and o n. It’s been a long year already.” \nABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST and its singles have received acclaim from Stereogum\, Aquarium Drunkard (revi ew)\, FLOOD Magazine (review\, premiere)\, Brooklyn Vegan\, The Line of Be st Fit\, Northern Transmissions\, RIFF Magazine\, and many more. The LP wa s recorded by Enrique Tena Padilla\, Mario Ramirez & Dwyer\, mixed by Padi lla and Dwyer\, and mastered by JJ Golden.   \nOSEES are John Dwyer (voc als/guitar/synths)\, Tom Dolas (guitar/samples/keys)\, Tim Hellman (bass)\ , and Dan Rincon (drums)  \n\nWebsite:\nhttps://www.theeohsees.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T180236Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haley Johnsen DTSTART:20260905T030000Z DTEND:20260905T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T061623Z UID:10001194-1788552000-1788552000@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Haley Johnsen is a Portland-based Americana artist blending al t-pop edge with powerhouse vocals and emotionally charged songwriting. Oft en compared to Brandi Carlile and Bonnie Raitt\, she delivers heart-forwar d storytelling wrapped in bold\, anthemic hooks and an electrifying live p resence. Haley has toured with and opened for artists including Allen Ston e\, KT Tunstall\, Joseph\, The Talbott Brothers\, and Liam St. John\, and performed at the nation’s largest festival. Summerfest\, last year in Mi lwaukie\, WI. Her 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest submission featuring her sing le “Lyin’ Man” marks a bold new chapter of new music dropping May 20 26. With millions of streams worldwide via the Virgin Music Group\, sponso rships with Fender and Breedlove\, and a headline slot at Seattle’s Frem ont Fair Festival this summer\, Haley Johnsen is bringing the Pacific Nort hwest’s freshest sound to the world\, one unforgettable performance at a time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T061623Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Slayyyter: WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR DTSTART:20260906T030000Z DTEND:20260906T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T182222Z UID:10001084-1788638400-1788638400@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5th at Crystal Ballroom in Portland\, OR LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T182222Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bikini Kill DTSTART:20260907T030000Z DTEND:20260907T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T062222Z UID:10001039-1788724800-1788724800@www.crystalballroompdx.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that started in Olympia\, WA\, and later moved to Washington\, DC. The band was active from 1990 to 1998. Although they sometimes switched instruments\, the primary lineup wa s Kathleen Hanna on vocals\, Tobi Vail on drums\, and Kathi Wilcox on bass . Billy Karren joined on guitar after the band had played several shows as a three-piece. Bikini Kill is credited with instigating the Riot Grrrl mo vement in the early ’90s via their political lyrics\, zines and confront ational live shows. \nBikini Kill started touring in June 1991. In additio n to touring the US several times\, they also toured Europe\, Australia an d Japan. In The band recorded and released a demo tape\, two EPs\, two LPs and three singles. With the exception of their demo tape\, which was self -released\, all their records were released by the Olympia-based record la bel\, Kill Rock Stars. In 2011\, the band cut ties with Kill Rock Stars an d began rereleasing their albums through their own label\, Bikini Kill Rec ords. \nBikini Kill believed that if all girls started bands the world wou ld change. They actively encouraged women and girls to start bands as a me ans of cultural resistance. Bikini Kill was inspired by seeing Babes in To yland play live\, and attempted to incite female participation and build f eminist community via the punk scene. They used touring as a way to create an underground network between girls who played music\, put on shows and made fanzines. This informal network created a forum for multiple female v oices to be heard. \n\nWebsite:\nhttp://bikinikill.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T062222Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Crystal Ballroom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.crystalballroompdx.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR