Icebreaker: A music festival benefiting Friends of Noise ft. Vursatyl, Alana Rich, Serenity, Burbya, DJ Aspen – All Ages!
Join Friends of Noise for their annual winter break concert & Give!Guide fundraiser, ICEBREAKER!The event features a multi-generational spectrum of artists, featuring fresh local talents and headlined by the legendary Vursatyl. This is an all ages and dry event (no bar). Don’t miss the hottest show of the holiday season! FEATURING: VursatylAlana RichSerenityBurbyaVibes by DJ Aspen
Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA – 21+ event
ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW SOLD OUT. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM NIGHT OF SHOW!$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation
Arden Jones – Early Show! – ALL AGES – w/ Pardyalone
21-year-old Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Arden Jones captures unforgettable, serotonin-filled California summers into a perfect blend of pop, hip-hop, and alt that, while familiar, is undeniably his own. His clever rhymes and witty lyricism paint heartfelt, relatable sentiments that beautifully juxtapose his infectious hooks and euphoric, nostalgia-inspired beats. From a young age, Arden’s love of skating and surfing came second only to his love of music, successfully teaching himself to play an array of instruments including upright bass, mandolin, guitar, piano, and ukelele. His musical household introduced him to legends like The Avett Brothers, Bright Eyes, and 50 Cent, but it wasn’t long before he began forging his own musical identity inspired by J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Mac Miller. A prolific user of Garageband and SoundCloud, Arden posted his internet-beat smash “Parallel Parking” on TikTok at the end of 2020 where it caught the attention of newly minted label, vnclm_, and eventually into the hearts of 14 million Spotify listeners. Since the song’s release, Arden continues to pave his own way into the music world. Following a series of hit singles (including rollercoaster, SMILE, either way) and performances to screaming fans across the country, Arden was determined to reward his die-hard fanbase in 2022, dropping a new three-song EP at the beginning of every month to immense critical acclaim. With millions of streams independently and an unrelenting work ethic, Arden Jones proves that he really is “just trying to make you smile.”with support from Pardyalone!
Quarters of Change – All Ages – w/ Late Night Drive Home, Deaf Dreamer
Quarters of Change is the Lower-East-Side quartet leading the charge on New York City’s rock resurgence. Composed of Ben Acker, Attila Anrather, Jasper Harris, and Ben Roter, the band has made waves online (and on the road) with their authentic brand of alternative rock. After receiving co-signs from stars like Joe Jonas, Lewis Capaldi, and Fred Durst – the band made their major label debut in July of 2022, and tapped Mikey Freedom Hart (Bleachers) and Tom Lord-Alge (U2, The Rolling Stones, Blink 182) for finishing touches on what was otherwise a self-produced project. Quarters of Change then embarked on a full North American tour supporting Bad Suns (Epitaph Records), stopping at radio stations and gracing playlist covers along the way, and now prepares for their biggest year yet. Listen to Into The Rift (Deluxe) out now on Elektra Records (Warner Music Group)With support from Late Night Drive Home and Deaf Dreamer
CANCELED – SNAP! – Ugly Xmas Sweater Party – ’90s vs ’00s Dance party! – 21+
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. ALL TICKET BUYERS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REFUNDED. Join us for SNAP! Y2K 90s vs 00s party this month at HOLOCENE on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23RD for an Ugly Sweater Xmas Party! Break out your ugliest sweater for a chance to win prizes! We have something for everyone! EXPECT TO HEAR Hip Hop, Rock, West Coast Rap, R&B, Rave, Pop and everything in between from the early 90s to the early 00s. And don’t forget to step into our gaming area to play all your favorite Nintendo games. SNAP! Y2K crew brings the party 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. Resident DJ’sColin JonesIntrocut “Like” and Follow us!TikTok: @snap90spartyInstagram: @snap90spartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SNAP90s/
Daisy the Great: All You Need Is Time Tour – Early Show! – ALL AGES – w/ Olive Klug
As Daisy the Great, Kelley Nicole Dugan and Mina Walker make folk-inflected indie rock that spans a multitude of moods—capable of being clever, devastating, or both simultaneously, spanning harmony-laden folk pop to powerhouse indie rock balladry—and has attracted quite the following as a result. The pair first met as acting majors at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where they began co-writing a musical about a fictional band before realizing they could make it happen in real life. Once they formed their new collaborative & creative bond, the pair set out as Daisy the Great, eventually growing into a 6 piece rock outfit currently featuring Matt Lau on guitar, Bernardo Ochoa on bass, Matti Dunietz on drums, and Brie Archer on additional vocals. They recorded a Tiny Desk Concert submission of “The Record Player Song” in 2017, the same year the single was officially released. It’s since racked up over 20 million streams and had multiple viral moments on TikTok. Daisy the Great’s debut LP I’m Not Getting Any Taller soon followed in 2019 on Paper Moon Records, a full-length exploration of the anxieties of entering adulthood that also marked the first time Kelley and Mina fully collaborated on an entire release together. Since then, Daisy the Great released the quarantine-born Soft Songs EP in 2020, as well as the recent “Persephone” / “Scarborough Fair” single, a two-tracker released on San Fermin member Alan Tate’s record label that features the pair’s take on the classic Simon & Garfunkel tune. Then there’s the summer 2021 collaboration with AJR, “Record Player,” which originated after the band expressed admiration for Daisy the Great’s infectious tune: “Jack heard ‘The Record Player Song’ on TikTok and reached out to us about collaborating on it,” Kelley recalls. “We teamed up and went into the studio to write some new verses with AJR to pair with our original hook, and we ended up creating this new song together.” After a full summer of shows and festivals, including Lollapalooza and Firefly, Daisy the Great put out their sophomore album All You Need is Time in the fall of 2022. According to the band, “the record is about self-perception, love, growing up, patience, purpose, change.” Recorded in Brooklyn by rising producer/engineer Torna, with additional production from Gabe Goodman, the new record ”captures the dichotomy of feeling time slipping through your fingers while you’re waiting for your life to start.” It’s a freeing thoughtfulness that defines Daisy the Great’s music, as well as their creative mission. “Our music is generally pretty introspective, and we are often interested in the complexities or ironies we see within ourselves” she states. “That’s something we love about writing—you can say something small and delicate and true that maybe feels scary to say, but once you put it out there, it can turn into a comfort for anyone that might also be feeling that way.” Their new album All You Need is Time, is out now on S-Curve Records.
LAFFY TAFFY Twerk / Trap / Dancehall / Reggaeton party w/ DJs BNick & Special guests: Madd Chill & DJ Jack – 21+
Alpha Pack Presents: Laffy Taffy – Twerk In all Ass-sorted Flavors Twerk | Trap | R&B | Dancehall | Reggaeton Nonstop sounds that are guaranteed to keep you sweating on the dancefloor. Laffy Taffy features resident DJ BNick (Blow the Whistle/Solid Gold/The Get Down/AirPlane Mode); featuring monthly rotating guests. Music will have NO boundaries, but it will be ALL fuego!!!! Heavy hitting Twerk 808s, ratchet Trap anthems, pulsating Dancehall favs, and GROUNDBREAKING Reggaeton bangers!!! This party will not disappoint. Advance tickets and Before 11pm at the door: $10 After 11pm at the door: $15 Resident DJ: BNickGuest DJs: Madd Chill & DJ Jack
The Beautiful Street x Madd Chill present: GROUND UP: STREET & CLUB STYLE DANCE BATTLES – All Ages!
Join us for street and club style dance battles, judged by a talented lineup of internationally respected dancers. Come and listen to fresh cuts by our DJs. Open to all to compete, spectate and dance! This is an all ages event, but the bar will be open for 21+. Doors: 1:00 PM Battles: 2:00 PM Main Event: 5:00 PM 1v1 Open Styles Battle 1v1 Popping Battle $300 PRIZE (each category) 1v1 Open Styles Judges: Jesse Smith Hypegirl Queen of Litefeet CrysStyle 1v1 Popping Judge Lady C DJ Buttahfly Boi Blues Northern Draw MC: Cazimi Houdini Madd Chill Tickets: $12 until 12/3 // $20 at door (Youth 6 and under free) Ticket price is the same for general admission or battle entry. Sign up to Battle at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrUE00Dc8D3F0nFzIulLK-jFvEW0jzLbsIurn5oKm12VOi-A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Opal Underground presents: A Nightmare Before… An Anti-Holiday Party featuring Baby Spit – 21+
Opal Underground presents: A Nightmare Before… An Anti-Holiday Party featuring Baby Spit 🎤🎧 Live Performance: Baby Spit – Portland’s very own Parasitic Superstar: Baby Spit is a musician, designer and event producer that is breaking molds in the scene. She is a queer electro industrial pop sensation who is ready to leave her mark & an everlasting impression. Expect to be blown away by the premiering of new music, costumes and visuals by Baby Spit at this super special Opal Underground. 🎧Special Guest DJs: Longstocking (Seattle) birthdaygurl Detour Dan Host & MC : Atlas Photographer: Mykl Fstr THE SOUND: If you love electro and tech-house performed and curated by some of the best queer djs in the PNW PLUS Baby Spit you will not want to miss this Anti-Holiday Party. THE CROWD: This is a queer-run event that centers the safety and needs of Portland’s LGBTQ+ communities. Supportive and respectful allies are welcome. 🦺Consent: Anything other than yes means no. Consent is never coerced or forced. Incoherent people can not give consent. Consent is negotiated through each interaction. If you experience any hate or harassment, please report it immediately to Holocene’s security staff. For LGBTQ+ community members experiencing economic hardship, a dedicated tier of discounted tickets is available. Please send an email to info@opalunderground.gay for more information.
Global Based presents: Noche de Perreo: 5 Year Anniversary w/ BEMBONA (NYC) – 21+
Celebrating 5 years of Global Based, we’ve put together a special night with all things that make our parties one of a kind. Were excited to celebrate another year with our community and appreciate the continued support! Reggaeton- Dembow- Guaracha- Moombahton y más Sounds by: BEMBONA (NYC) Support: Tremenda Diosa (SEA) Francis MXS (PR) MIJO HOSTED BY THE SUCIXS Free Quesadillas + Photobooth $15 ADV – $25 DOOR *Voted best Latin Night via Willamette Week*