Who needs a big, heavy hardcover to lug around this summer? Have a look at our paperback picks for the best reads of the season: “My Absolute Darling” by Gabriel Tallent Our favorite book of 2017 is a dark coming of age tale set on the Mendocino coast. A year later and we still talk […]
David Sedaris
Out of Town 6/26-7/3
portland friday 27 David Sedaris Known for his self-deprecating autobiographical essays and uncanny ability to make life’s awkward moments laugh-out-loud funny, David Sedaris is a national treasure. Nominated for the 2014 Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album (read: best audio book) for his most recent collection of essays, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls—among such heavyweights […]
Out of Town 11/6 – 11/14
portland friday 8 Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Front man of Pavement, one of the most influential bands to emerge from indie-ist of indie ’90s lo-fiers, Stephen Malkmus has been praised as a genius by more music critics than just about anyone. This one-off show is a rare opportunity to see The Jicks in the […]

