33rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
A three-day party with all the food, drink, rides, and dance the city can squeeze into Waterfront Park. Events include face-painting, an artisan village, amateur boxing, a Day of the Dead art exhibit, and more.
May 5-7, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 11 am, $6-10, all ages
3 Kings: Prince, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder
Tribute Night pays homage to a trio of all-time legends with an evening full of hits, b-sides, and remixes from a pair of Motown kings and, of course, a Prince of everything he ever surveyed.
May 5, 9 pm, Holocene, $10
Global Based: Cinco de Mayo
The Cinco de Mayo edition of the underground music and art showcase brings in a set from Los Angeles-hailing producer and Moombahton pioneer, Dave Nada.
May 5, 9 pm, The Whiskey Bar, $10
Louder Than Words: A Benefit for DJ O.G. One
Holocene and XRAY.FM presents a benefit show for David "DJ O.G. One" Jackson in his fight with cancer and post surgery recovery. Many of O.G. One's friends will be on hand to lend their support, with performances by Saeeda Wright, Mike Phillips, Farnell Newton & The Othership Connection, Vursatyl, Mic Capes, Jon Belz, and DJ Juggernaut. Hosted by StarChile.
May 7, 8 pm, Holocene, $8-10
Autonomics, Rasheed Jamal, Small Million
Autonomics traffics in the kind of sloppy, speedy garage-rock meant to bang a few heads and spill a few beers. Witness it tonight when they headline Vortex magazine's third birthday, with help from Rasheed Jamal and Small Million.
May 5, 8:30 pm, Alberta Street Pub, $8
Dana Buoy, Silver Ships, Arthur & the Antics
Dana Buoy's life in Portland has seemed a little quiet for someone whose credentials include being a member of avant-pop group Akron/Family. Despite the little splashes, Buoy's made good on his promise as an artist, making fantastic whirlpools of bubbling pop perfect for the dog days of August and September, but pretty great for any other time, too. RYAN J. PRADO
May 6, 8:30 pm, Alberta Street Pub, $7
Marisa Anderson, Neal Morgan, PWRHAUS
Marisa Anderson brings her distinct and haunting blend of folk, blues, and country to Beacon Sound.
May 5, 8 pm, Beacon Sound, $5-10, all ages
Rilla, On Drugs, Kulululu, Vanity Project
Portland-based dance punk and pop quartet Rilla bring their infectious and energetic sounds to the Local 134.
May 6, 8 pm, American Legion Local 134, $5, all ages
Sugar Town: Queer Soul Shindig
One of the hottest queer dance nights in Portland is also the hottest soul dance night in Portland. It's Sugar Town; an evening devoted to classic ass-shaking soul music, featuring the deep crates of DJ Action Slacks. WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
May 6, 9 pm, The Spare Room, $5
Open Signal: Open House
With classes, training, and equipment, Open Signal gives the people of Portland access to video production and the ability to host cable TV shows. This weekend, its organizers are hosting an open house at their community center featuring performances from local singers and hip-hop artists: Blossom, Alexis Cannard (Ascxnsion), and Neka Perini. It’s free, plus free pizza and booze if you RSVP. CIARA DOLAN
May 6, 4 pm, Open Signal, free