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From our sponsors at The Goodfoot:
Scott Law Reunion Band w/ Erskine, Kleiner & Fulero
Every Tuesday In February 2012
9 p.m. | FREE | 21+

The Goodfoot
2845 SE Stark Street
More Info: thegoodfoot.com

Virtuoso guitar slinger Scott Law has collaborated with everyone from The Dead to The String Cheese Incident on the electric side to a miles long list of bluegrass giants on the acoustic side. For the month of February we are honored to have his SLRB filling in for The Scott Pemberton Trio (who is on a month long hiatus).

This all electric quartet will ably rock the room and you should do what you can to catch all four of these extremely rare appearances by a truly astonishing band of musicians.

From our sponsors at Oregon Symphony:
A Tribute to Benny Goodman
Saturday, February 11 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 @ 3 p.m.
Tickets start at $21
Purchase Tickets at www.orsymphony.org/goodman

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1111 SW Broadway

A tribute to the King of Swing himself – the great dance band leader who launched so many careers and took jazz and swing to Carnegie Hall. Remember Let’s Dance, I Got Rhythm and Sing, Sing, Sing? You’ll love this show.

Not quite sure who Benny was? You’ll love finding out! Featuring conductor Jeff Tyzik and clarinetist Dave Bennett.

We are giving away a pair of tickets to attend Sugar Does Portland on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Refuge PDX. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, February 10.

FREE PORTLAND EVENTS: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at Refuge:
Sugar Art & Fashion Show
Friday, February 10
8 p.m. | 21+
$15 Door | $20 show
Purchase Tickets at www.sugarartandfashionshow.com

Refuge PDX
116 SE Yamhill
More Info: www.refugepdx.com

The Sugar Art and Fashion Show is taking America by storm in search of the freshest emerging and underground female talent out there with Portland being next on the list!

Sugar is a night of collective artistry supporting emerging and underground female talent, gathering different genres of artists from music, fashion, photography, fine, and graffiti art into one venue in an innovative and non traditional manner.

On Friday, February 10th, Sugar will rock and shock at Portland’s very own the Refuge Warehouse! Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to attend the Midnight Serenader’s Valentine’s Day Swinging Sweethears Show on Saturday, February 11. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, February 10.

FREE PORTLAND DANCING: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at Midnight Serenaders:
The Midnight Serenaders Swinging Sweethearts Show
Saturday, February 11
9 p.m. | $10 | 21+
More Info: www.midnightserenaders.com

Secret Society Ballroom
116 NE Russell Street

Portland’s very popular retro swing sextet the Midnight Serenaders know how to throw a party, and this year they’re putting together a Valentine’s themed event and calling it their Swingin’ Sweethearts Show 2012 to be held at the seductively gorgeous Secret Society Ballroom in NE Portland.

In addition to the Midnight Serenaders delicious Hawaiian flavored jazz and swing, there will be captivating performances by the Portland Rhythm Shakers all-female vintage dance troupe. Bring your lover(or meet one), drink, eat, spoon in the corner, and listen and dance to the sweet and lovable sounds of the Midnight Serenaders.

From our sponsors at Jack London Bar:
Stumptown Stories: Jazz Divas
Tuesday, February 7
7:30 p.m. | FREE | 21+

Jack London Bar
529 SW Fourth Avenue
More Info: rialtopoolroom.com

For Stumptown Stories “First Ladies of Jazz” talks, we will be looking at the lives, careers, and recorded legacies of four women who set the gold standard for jazz singing during the swing, bebop, and post-bop eras – Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Dinah Washington. Billie and Ella will be the focus for our first talk.

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Bob moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1985, where he earned a B.A. in Music from the University of Puget Sound and a Master’s Degree in Musicology from the University of Washington. As Portland Opera’s Resident Historian and Lecturer, Bob successfully engages audiences through his highly popular series of pre-performance talks, and during the season he teaches classes on a wide array of opera-related topics in conjunction with the company’s Studio Artist program.

Bob has also appeared as a frequent guest speaker for the Portland Opera Guild, Oregon Symphony, and Chamber Music Northwest. His research interests include Broadway musicals, 1940s Hollywood film scores, and the history of recorded sound.

From our sponsors at OVO:
OVO By Cirque Du Soleil
Opens Thursday, April 5
All Ages Welcome
Purchase Tickets at Cirque Du Soleil

Portland Expo Center
2060 N. Marine Drive

This Valentine’s Day say “I love you” with a gift from Cirque du Soleil.

With exciting offers on show tickets and a wide selection of gift items in our boutique, Cirque du Soleil is where you’ll find spectacular ways to show how much you care.

Buy the one you love a show ticket for OVO in Portland and get your ticket for free*! OVO opens on April 5 at the Portland Expo Center. DISCOVER THE OFFERS by or heading to tinyurl.com/OVOPDXPipeVday. Please note this offer is only valid until February 14.

*Some restrictions apply. Service and delivery fees apply to all tickets during the purchase process. Read the rest of this entry »

From our sponsors at Oregon Symphony:
Hugh Laurie & The Copper Bottom Band
Friday, June 1
7:30 p.m. | All Ages
Tickets start at $25
Purchase Tickets at www.orsymphony.org/hugh

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1111 SW Broadway

Just added to the Oregon Symphony’s schedule: You may know him as Dr. House on FOX Network’s hit series, House. But the world now knows him as one heck of a blues singer with his recent CD release—Let Them Talk!

A powerful evening with an Englishman who simply fell head over heels with American Blues. A one night only concert not to be missed! Read the rest of this entry »

The 2012 Super Bowl is this weekend and there are several places in Portland having watch parties, food and drink specials. Below you will find places in North, NE, SE, SW, and NW Portland. All events are free to attend.

Not interested or looking for something to do before the game (doesn’t start until 3:30)? Check out the Bargain Hunting Sale @ Crystal Ballroom. It’s free to attend, has 50+ Portland Boutiques, and cocktails.

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Portland Super Bowl Beer Sale @ Hawthorne & 15th Ave Hophouses | 20+ Craft Beers

Back by popular demand, we will hold a SuperBowl Beer Sale this upcoming weekend. Growler fills are $10/fill (all kegs save a few exceptions), beginning Saturday at noon and ending on Sunday afternoon at Superbowl kickoff. As a special bulk incentive, we also offer a multiple fill/growler discount – buy five fills and get the sixth free (must be one customer,at one time, on one bill). Tap Lists & More info: oregonhophouse.com

FREE TICKETS: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top events in Portland.  Join our email list if you like free stuff

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Portland Super Bowl 2012 Watch Parties:  Read the rest of this entry »

The weekend is finally here and once again we have a great list of Portland events and and tons of free tickets including music, art, film, and more.

FREE TICKETS: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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Win Portland Tickets

• Win Tickets: FRESH Electronic Innovation w/ Free The Robots @ Holocene | Dance Party, Jazz, Psych(Feb. 3, $16)
• Win Tickets: Cowboy Little’s Big Wild West Show @ Funhouse Lounge | Stories, Songs Sketches (Feb. 3, $70)
• Win Tickets: Mother Hips & The True Spokes @ Mt. Tabor Theater | California Soul, Rock, Pop (Feb. 3, $30+)
• Win Tickets: BOOTY BASSMENT @ Holocene | Rap-Based Dance Party  (Feb. 4, $25)
• Win Tickets: ANDAZ w/ DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid @ Rotture | Bhangra/Bolly/Kolly/Tollywood Dance Party(Feb. 4, $35)
• Win Tickets: 35th Annual Portland International Film Festival | Over 100 Screenings, Opening Night Party(Feb. 9, $50)
• Win Tickets: NYC to PDX: A Dance Party @ Holocene | Electronic Music From New York City(Feb. 9, $10)
• Win Tickets: Mark Farina ‘Hearts & Bones @ Refuge PDX | Electronic Music, Live Art, Food(Feb. 11, $30)
• Win Tickets: Valloween Portland Valentine’s Day Spectacular @ Bossanova Ballroom | Music, Acrobats, Contortionists (Feb. 11-12, $30)

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Portland Thursday Events, February 2

• Featured: MANY Portland First Thursday Events: Pearl, Old Town Chinatown, NW, SW 
• Featured: (I Am Still) The Duchess of Malfi @ Artists Repertory Theatre | World Premiere Adaptation of John Webster Classic
• Featured: Rex Navarrete @ Helium Comedy Club Portland | Lopez Tonight, Hella Pinoy
• Featured: Spark! @ Jack London Bar | FREE, Portland Technology & Design Group
• Featured: DJ Nick Dean Industry Night @ Vault Martini | $2 drafts, $4 Jameson From 10-11 p.m. (More Info/Website)
• Featured: Portland First Thursday @ Sequential Art Gallery w/ Carolyn Main | Art, Drinks, Zombie Blood Splatter Panties
• Featured: Heeb Remixed w/ Weinland, Gideon Freudmann of Portland Cello Project @ Holocene | Jewish Musicians & Songwriters
  
• Featured: First Thursday Phunktion w/ Philly’s Phunkestra @ The Goodfoot | Funk, Soul, Bluegrass (Win Tickets, $20+)
• Featured: Trivia Night @ Blitz NW 21st & Blitz 99W | FREE, Starts at 8 p.m. (More Info/Website)
• Featured: Watch Portland Trail Blazers @ Sacramento Kings: Preview, Food & Drink Specials
• Featured: ShanRock’s Triviology @ La Merde | FREE, Trivia, Prizes
• Featured: ShanRock’s Triviology @ Bare Bones | FREE, Trivia, Prizes

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• NE Portland: Lower Albina/Lloyd Center Plan Open House @ Lloyd Center Mall | FREE, All Ages, Urban Planning
• Downtown: Portland First Thursday Employee Art Show @ Voodoo Doughnut | Music, Art, 8 Year Celebration
• Downtown: Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series @ Portland Central Library | FREE, Series To Develop & Increase Professional Skills
• Downtown:  First Thursday Art Events & Openings: Pearl, Old Town, SW, NW
• SW Portland: Celebrate Chinese New Year in Portland @ Lan Su Gardens | Year Of the Golden Dragon
• All Month: Free Movie Nights in Portland

More Portland Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Upcoming Events Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is once again giving away many Portland music and event tickets this weekend including the Portland International Film Festival, Valloween at Bossanova Ballroom, Holocene music events & more.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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Win Tickets: FRESH Electronic Innovation w/ Free The Robots @ Holocene | Dance Party, Jazz, Psych (Feb. 3. $16)
FRESH. is a forward-thinking dance party every first Friday at Holocene. Headlining this month’s edition is LA’s genre-hopping wizard FREE THE ROBOTS! To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Cowboy Little’s Big Wild West Show @ Funhouse Lounge | Stories, Songs Sketches (Feb. 3, $70)
You don’t have to go back in time to enjoy a bit of old-time Western entertainment. Cowboy Little’s Big Wild West Show delivers music and comedy with a cowboy theme. Enjoy songs and stories of the wild West, performed by a variety of area actors and musicians. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Mother Hips & The True Spokes @ Mt. Tabor Theater | California Soul, Rock, Pop (Feb. 3, $30+)
The Mother Hips have flown under the radar as true indie music pioneers for two decades. Hailed by critics for their “rootsy mix of 70s rock and power pop” and for their unflinching ability to “sing it sweet and play it dirty”, The Hips’ signature sound rings more genuine and relevant than ever before. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: BOOTY BASSMENT @ Holocene | Rap-Based Dance Party  (Feb. 4, $25)
World domination, butts, drank, money, records, but mostly butts. From its humble beginnings in 2002 as a small birthday party for a few friends, Booty Bassment has grown to one of California’s best rap-based dance clubs. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: ANDAZ w/ DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid @ Rotture | Bhangra/Bolly/Kolly/Tollywood Dance Party (Feb. 4, $35)
Pipeline is giving away tickets for you and four friends to attend ANDAZ Bhangra/Bollywood dance party with DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid at Rotture on Saturday. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: 35th Annual Portland International Film Festival | Over 100 Screenings, Opening Night Party (Feb. 9, $50)
Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to attend opening night at the 35th Annual Portland International Film Festival on Thursday, February 9. The tickets include admission to an after-party following the film screening. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: NYC to PDX: A Dance Party @ Holocene | Electronic Music From New York City (Feb. 9, $10)
Red Bull Music Academy brings two of New York’s finest to us. Legendary disco DJ and Liquid Liquid vocalist/percussionist Sal P. headlines the bill. He’s joined by Morgan Geist, one-half of live electronic duo Metro Area. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Mark Farina ‘Hearts & Bones @ Refuge PDX | Electronic Music, Live Art, Food (Feb. 11, $30)
Join us for a special evening with Mark Farina on Saturday February 11th with Dj Sappho, Mr. Wu and Mercedes. Big Room Sound, Interactive Lighting, Live Art, Live screen printing by Rythmatix and lot’s of good food, music and dancing. To win, comment on this post here.

Win Tickets: Valloween Portland Valentine’s Day Spectacular @ Bossanova Ballroom | Music, Acrobats, Contortionists (Feb. 11-12, $30)
Valloween combines Halloween tricks and treats with Valentine’s Day fancy. Join us as our protagonists Danny and Meredith journey through a magical land of graveyard monsters and mystical creatures. To win, comment on this post here.