From a benefit for breast cancer to a punk reunion concert, there's plenty to enjoy in Portland this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast
From the event description:
Join the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of OR & SW WA for a fun and inspirational morning launching the start of our season. This year we are celebrating 18 years and are excited to make this our best year yet. Our kickoff breakfast is an opportunity to learn what the American Cancer Society is doing for breast cancer patients here locally, meet some of our amazing survivors and find out what you can do to help.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7–8:30 a.m.
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, 319 S.W. Pine St.
Admission: Free
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Kathleen Van De Veere
From the event description:
Listen to Kathleen Van De Veere perform a one-woman show of Broadway music with a live band.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8-11 p.m.
Where: The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave.
Admission: $15–$25
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Health & Hope
From the event description:
Health & Hope is a community conversation about successful strategies for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming populations. Transgender and gender non-conforming (GNC) people experience houselessness and health disparities at a disproportionately higher rate than other vulnerable populations. Outside In’s clinic is the primary care home for more than 1,000 transgender and GNC patients, where they receive gender-affirming care and access to social services. Learn how Outside In experts work together to provide counseling, health care and social services to this unique population.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 6–8 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Church of Portland, Eliot Center in the Buchan Building, 1226 S.W. Salmon St.
Admission: Free
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Catching Flies with support from Devonwho
From the event description:
London-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ Catching Flies will perform live as part of his Silver Linings North American headline tour. Catching Flies’ music draws from a wide-ranging palette of influences including jazz, soul, hip-hop, house and electronica and has previously seen him handpicked by Bonobo to provide support on his World Tour.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St.
Admission: $13–$15
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Treepeople
From the event description:
Treepeople was a punk band from Boise, Idaho, although it spent most of its time and was officially based in Seattle. Treepeople went through a few incarnations and finally disbanded in 1994, having released five albums and a handful of singles. These reunion shows will feature all living original members and Troy Wright on bass, replacing Pat who passed away in 1999.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 9 p.m.
Where: Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St.
Admission: $22
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