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49º | Showers | 84% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:50 a.m. | Sunset 4:40 p.m.
 
🎧 Sound on
The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy sings on darkly lit stage as he plays a guitar with bandmates in the background.
The Decemberists’ name is based on an 1825 insurrection in Imperial Russia. | Photo by Max Goldberg/Iowa State Daily
Every good story needs a soundtrack, and ours is no exception. We could just pick one — but you know we love a deep dive.

Every Noise at Once is Spotify’s algorithmically generated scatter plot of music genres, from “German dark minimal techno” to “neo-trad doom metal” to “classical saxophone quartet,” and literally everything in between.

Here’s where Every Noise sorts some of our favorite local artists, plus national acts from the same genre — perfect for your hike of the month.

The Shins | Portland indie
Spotify recommends:
Aminé | Portland hip hop
Spotify recommends:
Portugal. The Man | Modern rock
Spotify recommends:
Actress Zoey Deschanel sings on stage with guitarists in the background

Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward met on the set of “The Go-Getter” and later formed She & Him.

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Photo by breezy421

She & Him | Indie pop
Spotify recommends:
The Decemberists | Baroque pop
Spotify recommends:
Everclear | Permanent wave
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How did it do? Explore Every Noise yourself and tell us your pick for PDX’s top genres.
 
Meals on Wheels People
 
Events
 
Tuesday, March 21
  • Rock N’ Run Portland | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Movement, 1405 NW 14th Ave., Portland | Free | Take up this open invitation to the club that enjoys running, rock climbing, and beer, in that order.
  • Speed Dating | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | District Portland, 220 SW Ankeny St., Portland | $36 | You never know, it could be love at first sight during this socializing event, which was featured on Bravo TV.
Wednesday, March 22
  • Women’s History Month Happy Hour | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 5-9 p.m. | Freeland Spirits, 2671 NW Vaughn St., Portland | Price of purchase | Mingle with community members, sip Women’s History Month-inspired cocktails, and support local nonprofit Gather:Make:Shelter.
  • Poets & Popcorn | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta St., Portland | Donations encouraged | Writers and literature lovers can gather for this workshop, open mic, and film screening.
Thursday, March 23
  • Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 6 p.m. + 8:30 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St., Portland | $40-$60 | Settle in for a multi-sensory musical experience in a venue lit by candles.
Friday, March 24
  • Portland Winterhawks vs. Seattle Thunderbirds | Friday, Mar. 24 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Portland | $30-$41 | It’ll be all thunder, no lightning from the visiting flock at this avian showdown.
Saturday, March 25
  • The Showdown | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Pioneer Memorial Stadium, 1417 12th St., Oregon City | $10-$100 | This all-day hybrid fitness competition tests overall fitness, speed, strength, and endurance, with participatory elements like a bungee run and obstacle course for those in the crowd.
  • Volunteer Event | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Woods Memorial Natural Area, Portland | Free | Put on your yard work clothes and pitch in with the effort to remove invasive plants from this local natural area.
  • Printmaking with Nature | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland | $45 | Use monoprint techniques to capture the beauty of leaves and ferns and create pieces of art that can be framed or made into greeting cards.
Sunday, March 26
  • Portland Thorns vs. Orlando Pride | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 2 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland | $22+ | Hope your cheering voice is ready — the title defense starts here.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Drink
 
🍸 Shaking up the cocktail scene
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Dim lights and ambiance that’s one-of-a-kind | Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday
This month, Multnomah Whiskey Library raises a glass to Women’s History Month by satisfying people’s thirst with a first. It will contribute $1 or more from every single cocktail listed on every menu, including in The Green Room, to organizations and nonprofits specializing in environmental and social justice.

It’s the biggest expansion yet for the cocktail donation program, which has given more than $55,000 since it started in mid-2021.

The membership-based bar’s current lineup pops with exclusive drinks crafted by eight women, representing Portland’s rising stars and best mixology minds, led by MLW’s lead bartender Cody Mulcahy.

During our visit, we tried the rum and passionfruit forward Midnight at the Oasis; The Forager, crafted with vodka, apple brandy, marionberry, and egg white; Waving, Smiling, a toasted coconut bourbon with hints of date; and Say Quaaaat?! — an Irish whiskey and amontillado sherry concoction. All were delicious.
     
    News Notes
     

    Weather
    • 62º | Mostly sunny | 9% chance of rain
    Sunrise + Sunset
    • Rise: 7:11 a.m.
    • Set: 7:23 p.m.
    Traffic
    • You can now lay eyes on a notorious section of Northwest Cornelius Pass Road before you even get in your car. Two new cameras, accessed via TripCheck, show the steep S-curve between St. Helens Road and Skyline Boulevard. Officials hope it will improve safety in an area often snarled by winter weather. (KOIN)
    Sports
    • As the Thorns approach their NWSL season debut, the league’s commissioner Jessica Berman has announced that the vetting process for the club’s potential new owners is in “advanced stages.” She was also resolute in the fact that neither Portland (nor Chicago) should worry about their franchises moving to a different city. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
    Community
    • Multnomah County Library goers, take note. The North Portland branch will close for renovations (including a new cultural center) on Wednesday, April 5. It joins other locations that recently closed for wide-ranging improvements like the Downtown Central and Albina branches. (OPB)
    • Mark the first Saturday of the next four months; Portland Bureau of Transportation is organizing SW Strolls, a chance for neighbors to get out and get to know each other on a walk. Participants can join the 1.2-mile urban trail on route A, the 1.8-mile paved path of route B, or both.
    Read
    • “My Powerful Hair” is a children’s book about the US’ oppression of Indigenous peoples and their resilience and cultures. On Sunday, March 26, author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Steph Littlebird will make stops at Two Rivers Bookstore and Pittock Mansion, where Littlebird also curated Indigenous art exhibit “This IS Kalapuyan Land.” (Portland Tribune)
    Plan Ahead
    • Serious culinary star power will descend on Willamette Valley wine country this summer. Ōkta chef Matthew Lightner will host several Michelin chefs for a five-course tasting menu on Saturday, June 24, and Solstice in the Fields at the restaurant’s nearby farm the following day. Reservations go on sale Friday, March 31. (Portland Monthly)
    Feel Good
    • Two local dogs did their best cat impersonations last week by falling down holes — in two separate incidents — and coming out no worse for wear. Portland firefighters first responded to a call about a sinkhole in a North Portland yard, followed by an accident involving a manhole misstep. (OPB)
    Wellness
    • What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart.
     
    Vote
     
    🍺 These suds aren’t duds
    A tournament bracket for Portland breweries on a lime green background shows that Great Notion and Wayfinder Beer and Ecliptic Brewing and Gigantic Brewing will face off in the semifinal round.
    Will there be an upset? Of course not, how could we be upset about beer? | Graphic by PDXtoday
    We’ve got some passionate readers... aka beer drinkers. After 231 votes, here are the breweries that moved on to the next round:
    Who will face off in the championship? Raise a glass and cast your votes now through Sunday, March 26.
     
    The Wrap
     
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    Ben McBee
    From the Editor
    Last Friday, I checked off a few bars on the Portland bucket list.

    Our spontaneous night on the town led us to Paddy’s 14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, where we saw Irish dancers, bagpipers, and a pretty convincing Bono lookalike (he sounded great too). Then we went over to Kelly’s Olympian, where we took in the dazzling neon signs and posed for some happy snaps in the photo booth.
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