POP AND PUPPETRY #8!: The Apricots, Dakota Theim, Spooky Boys with live puppet show accompaniment! – 21+

Holocene presents…. POP + PUPPETRY #8 AN IMMERSIVE ONE-NIGHT, THREE-BAND LIVE CONCERT THAT DARES ASK THE QUESTION: BUT WHAT IF THERE WERE PUPPETS? The Apricots w/ PDX Puppet Collective Dakota Theim w/ puppeteers: Kelly Campbell, Liz Ghiz, Doug Dean, and Kaila Searl Spooky Boys w/ puppeteers: Allie Menzimer, Jeff Desautels, and Matthew Hopkins Holocene and Bogmonster Events present the 8th edition of POP + PUPPETRY, an interdisciplinary extravaganza for the eyes and ears! 3 puppeteer teams of diverse styles will be paired with 3 inventive Portland-based pop/rock groups. Each puppeteer will present an original puppet show created especially for this event and synced to the band’s music. The results should be dazzling, and help to elevate the experience of both artistic mediums when combined.

ARCY DRIVE

with special guests hey, nothingThis event is All Ages Click HERE to stay up-to-date on all Holocene Covid policies + information. OFFICIAL TICKETS:Etix is the official ticketing source and partner of Holocene.

Home Is Where – w/ Awakebutstillinbed, Your Arms Are My Cocoon – presented by Mammoth NW – All Ages

Florida band Home Is Where’s I Became Birds is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about fifth wave emo albums of the year, and it’s one of the most unique too. Dedicated “to anyone & everyone who has struggled / is struggling with their gender identity,” I Became Birds is only six songs long, but it feels complete, and it covers more musical ground in its brief running time than albums that are four times its length. Each song flows right into the next, as the album moves seamlessly between Neutral Milk Hotel style chamber folk, Dylan-esque harmonica-fueled folk, TWIABP-y post-rock, raw ‘90s-style screamo, driving Midwest-style emo-punk, and more, and it sometimes does two or three of those things at once. Tying everything together is vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Brandon Macdonald, whose unique, emotive voice and conversational yet contemplative lyrics add even more depth to these songs, and make for rewarding repeated listens.

Candi Pop – A bubblegum pop dance party – 21+ event

New Here (EP release show!) w/ Heaven Skate, Simple Shapes – 21+

NEW HERE – CELEBRATING THEIR EP RELEASE TONIGHT!: A queer and sincere pop punk band with quick-witted, gut-punch lyrics. A fresh take on early 2000’s emo, New Here songs celebrate feminine rage and queer joy.HEAVEN SKATE:Heaven Skate is a Skate / Punk / Country outfit from Portland Oregon that specializes in turning it up and having a good time. Tunes to line dance and get rowdy too. SIMPLE SHAPES ‘Kinda moody, kinda groovy’ Portland-based indie rock outfit Simple Shapes walk the line between a revival of classic late 90s/early 2000s indie rock and modern pop-rock production.

BRAT-WORST: An ‘All-Male’ DJ night + live drag king performances presented by Hussycrew and Bass in the Bassment- 21+

Featuring:Longstocking Cat Wolf c0smic j0ke Mienne Are you as tired of all-female DJ lineups as we are? Then come on out to this bonafide sausage fest: BRAT-WORST, a celebration of all-male DJ dance parties! Hussycrew and Bass in the Bassment aim to please with an all-star PNW lineup of DJs who won’t let their music be described as having “feminine energy”: You’ve never seen a cast of ALL-MALE, ALL-BEARDED, ALL-TSHIRTED DJs quite like THIS – for one night only! 😉 ** This evening truly is a party for your butts, eyes, and ears as we’ll also be hosting skilled and sexy Drag Kings. Bring your tippin’ dollahs and be ready to WOOO! Drag King performances by: Lark | Phallus Johnson | Baba Jan Gender bending is encouraged but not required! Come wiggle with us and celebrate Pride Month. 🙂 Friends bringing a donation from the Raphael House wish list get a free prize at the door!! https://raphaelhouse.com/item-donation/**yes, it’s satire ;)Our lovely DJs will be in drag for the evening$15 advance and before 11pm at the door$20 after 11pm at door

KLUB NOCTURNO (80s/ Rock en Espanol / Cumbia / Post-Punk dance party): ROCKERO NIGHT – 21+

Presenting the Portland debut of Klub Nocturno: the one and only Rockero Night!A heavy mix of 80s/ Rock en Espanol / Cumbia / Post-Punk

GLOBAL BASED PRESENTS: QUIERO ROCK! w/ SPYDAT.E.K, GITANOS, MUERTITOS – 21+

You a rocker foo? A night dedicated to our inner Rockerx, expect all your favorite Rock in Español bangers + classics all night featuring the return of Global Based legend, SPYDAT.E.K! Don’t forget to invite your Mom, Dad, Tios & Tias, this night is a tribute to the music we all grew up listening to 🤘🏽 Sounds by: SpydaT.E.K (3 HOUR SET) Support: Gitanøs Muertitos $15 ADVANCE TIX – $25 DAY OF SHOW CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND HOLOCENE

Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA – 21+ event

ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM NIGHT OF SHOW.$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation

Leanna Firestone: The Least Favorite Only Child Tour – w/ Abby Cates – presented by Mammoth NW – All Ages

Leanna Firestone is an impressive artist and talented musician from Nashville, Tennessee. While attending Recording Industry school, Leanna entered the professional world of songwriting by fusing her writing with the community of anime stans she found when she first joined TikTok. Ultimately, this led to a short snippet of what would become her first release, “Strawberry Mentos” which reached 5M streams. Then, in 2021, her next track “Least Favorite Only Child” reached 4M streams, while her EP Y/N peaked at #8 on the US singer-songwriter iTunes Charts. One of her songs was also featured during an episode of Love Island UK. In early 2022, she released her first full album Forward / Slash, featuring “Diet Coke”, “Gambling Addiction” and “Smitten.” Currently, Leanna is signed to Frtyfve Records out of London.with support from: Abby Cates

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