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Pipeline has a pair of tickets to attend the Atlas Global Bass Dance Party on Saturday, May 14 at Holocene. To win, comment on this post why you would like to attend . Winner will be drawn and emailed on Friday, May 13.

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From our sponsors at Holocene:
Atlas Global Bass Dance Party
Feat. Poirier, DJ Anjali, ER & The Incredible kid
Saturday, May 14
9 p.m. | $5 | 21+

Holocene
1001 SE Morrison Street
www.holocene.org

The global bass dance party welcomes the genre-hopping urban rhythms of Montreal-based Poirier! The night will also feature a special Cubaton set from The Incredible Kid from 9-10pm.

Drawing from a wide range of tropical riddims and urban electro, the power of Montreal-based DJ/producer Poirier’s bass blasts through any flimsy attempt to classify his music. Pinpointing the bits and pieces of dancehall beats, soca energy and Read the rest of this entry »

By Nathalie Weinstein
If you’ve ever suffered the injustice of a false promise, or miss the days of the boombox and Hammer Pants, Miracle Theater has a show for you.

Based on a 16th century picaresque novel, Lazarillo brings you into the mean streets of the Bronx during the late eighties and early nineties in this hilarious interpretation by Carlos Alexis Cruz. Cruz also stars as Lazarillo, a young Puerto Rican boy abandoned in American, whose only desire is to survive.

Miracle’s production combines the graffiti and hip-hop culture of the Bronx in the early nineties with the physical comedy of Commedia dell’arte , a surprisingly delightful combo. The story follows Lazarillo’s trials and tribulations trying to get a meal and a roof over his head in America after he is abandoned by his grieving mother. On the way, he meets a rotating cast of seedy characters looking to exploit his youthful optimism. From a televangelist to a blind beggar man, the small cast rotates through dozens of characters, often switching out costumes and Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline has a pair of tickets to see Jujuba at The Goodfoot Lounge on Saturday, May 14. To win, comment on this post why you would like to attend . Winner will be drawn and emailed on Friday, May 13.

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From our sponsors at The Goodfoot:
Jujuba feat. Nojeem Lasisi
Saturday, May 14
9 p.m. | $8 | 21+

The Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark Street
thegoodfoot.com

The Goodfoot Lounge loves JUJUBA! When they take the stage and unleash those beats and notes the entire place bounces! If you have seen Jujuba at the Goodfoot we’ll see you Saturday night! If you have not seen Jujuba at the Goodfoot then you had better get down here with your dancing shoes on and get down with Nojeem and the rest of the band!

About Jujuba:

Jujuba delivers a funky, danceable style of Nigerian Afrobeat and Juju music.  The strength of the eleven-piece revolves around its energetic cohesion between percussion, rhythm and horn sections. More about Jujuba + Video after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »

The Oregon Humane Society’s 24th Annual Doggie Dash takes place this Saturday. Its a great event that raises money for OHS, and also a great people/pet watching event for dog lovers big and small. Expect to see some floppy ears on the MAX Saturday; TriMet is allowing Doggie Dash participants to ride the train with their pooches until 2 p.m.

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From the Doggie Dash website:
Doggie Dash 2011
Saturday, May 14
7:30 a.m. | FREE for onlookers | $25-30 race registration
Register Online
www.oregonhumane.org

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
SW Naito Parkway and Pine Street

Now entering its 24th year, Doggie Dash is Portland’s most popular event for animal lovers. Last year, more than 6,000 animal lovers came to Waterfront Park, raising over $230,000 for animals in need.

On-site registration opens at 7:30 am; runners leave at 9:00 am; walkers begin at 9:15 am for the Bridge-to-Bridge route and at 9:30 for the “Classic ” route around Waterfront Park.  Doggie Dash activities continue until 1 pm with fun for all. More about Doggie Dash Races, Contests and Live Music after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »

From our sponsors at Helium:
Bruce Bruce @ Helium Comedy Club
SE Ninth and Hawthorne

Thursday, May 12 @ 9 p.m.
Friday, May 13 @ 7:30 and 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 @7:30 and 10 p.m.
Tickets are $25-30
For tickets and more information, please visit www.heliumcomedy.com/portland or call 888-64-FUNNY.

Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills and larger than life comedic style. Bruce’s steady style of comedy has been showcased across the country and he has been entertaining audiences young and old from all walks of life for years. His wit, spontaneity and dazzling personality sets him apart from other standup comedians.

Although Bruce is known for his adult comedy, he prides himself on Read the rest of this entry »

From our sponsors a The Goodfoot:
Future Beat Session
w/ Jeffrey Acciaioli of Jellyfish Brigade
Saltfeend, Business Mayne
Wednesday, May 11
9 p.m. | $3 | 21+

Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark Street
thegoodfoot.com

It’s been a serious half year of fun times downstairs at The Goodfoot. We’ve hosted some amazing local + regional beat talent, thanks to a rad cross section of wildly creative producers, DJ’s, rappers & musicians.

Keeping it heavy + vibrant as we move into spring/summer party season, the FB collective have invited some of our favorite locals making crazy waves through Portland + beyond with their music, hard-work and general bad-assery. We expect this evening to be extremely eclectic! Read the rest of this entry »