FRIDAY

They call it ferocious rhythm and blues— and after a performance on Letterman this week, The Strypes are in Portland this weekend. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. * 6:30 pm doors, 7 pm show * $12 * all ages 

Kurt Braunohler is preforming at Helium Comedy Club this weekend. Fri: 7:30 pm 10 pm Sat: 7:30 pm 10 pm * $20

Recently opening up for Tool, YOB, a doom-metal trio from Eugene, is at Branx. YOB, Graves at Sea, Hot Victory & Death Grave Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave * 9 pm * $17.50 

SATURDAY

At The Blue Monk Saturday night: Brother Elf, Damn Librarians, Noble Firs, Tiananmen Bear (acoustic set from Robert Duncan Gray) & Guests. 3341 SE Belmont St * 9 pm * $5 

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmorons are at Doug Fir with locals I can I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch In The House. Doug Fir, 725 E Burnside * 8 pm doors, 9 pm show * $12 – $40 

Left Coast Country are at Laurelthirst Pub. 5115 NE Sandy * 9:30 pm * $5