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4 things to do on the cheap in Portland this week

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Published on November 26, 2019
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Want to get out and about this week, without breaking the bank? Here are four ideas for what to do in Portland for $20 or less.

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Jake William Capistran

From the event description:

A raucous night of full-band folk, soul and rock n' roll celebrating the release of Jake William Capistran's debut full-length album. Jake William Capistran is a Portland-based singer and multi-instrumentalist whose live performances are as dynamic as his records, spanning the distance from bombastic pop to intimate singer-songwriter.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8-11:59 p.m.
Where: Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St.
Admission: $12
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SNAP! Y2K: '90s vs '00s Dance Party

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Join the SNAP! '90s crew every last Friday at Holocene for a nostalgic trip back to all your favorite music from the early '90s to the early '00s. Spanning genres from hip hop to house to alt rock to modern re-edits, you will feel like you are back in middle school.

When: Friday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m.- Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 a.m.
Where: Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St.
Admission: $6 (General Admission); additional options available.
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Hillstomp, The Weather Machine

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Junkbox blues duo Hillstomp is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. With its strong ties to the region, The Weather Machine roots itself firmly in a Pacific Northwest folk aesthetic, but holds on tight to a hard-hitting love for alt-rock. 

When: Friday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m.- Saturday, Nov. 30, 11:59 p.m.
Where: Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St.
Admission: $20
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Hit Machine

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Created by Bart Hafeman, the energy projected from this five-piece band is highly contagious to say the least. The band plays hits from all eras, as it’s not uncommon to here Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees), Kiss (Prince), Dynamite (Taio Cruz), You Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC) all in the same set.

When: Friday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m.- Saturday, Nov. 30, 1 a.m.
Where: Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, 10350 N. Vancouver Way
Admission: $10 (General Admission); additional options available.
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