How do you love to spend your time? For us, it’s celebrating all the passions that make up our lives–the inspiration that drives each of us, all the time. It’s when we have access to the things that matter to us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that we are most fulfilled–we are our best self.
That’s why we created the Quarter Note. It’s a seasonal offering of the experiences that we crave, in the city that we chose – Portland. These quick, curated “notes” are here for a moment and then gone, folded into the melodies of our lives. Whether you’re visiting the Rose City for the first time or call this place home, we want to help you find your moment. Take a look and see what fuels the things you love.
January
The Sun Ra Arkestra
The Sun Ra Arkestra
The Sun Ra Arkestra's music touches on many styles—big-band jazz, avant-garde, space chants, exotica, and more. A leading proponent of the Afrofuturism movement, the Arkestra puts on a legendary kaleidoscopic show incorporating dance, elaborate costumes, and light shows.
Join Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant as they get to the bottom of odd questions, like how Twinkies work and if zombies exist. Join them in Portland for a unique dose of education and entertainment.
Lavender Country, visiting Portland this January, is an American country music band formed in 1972, whose self-titled 1973 album is the first known gay-themed album in country music history.
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two aging fathers – one a king, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. This live broadcast from London starring Ian McKellen is a can't-miss.
Artist Jesse Reiser showcases his latest photographic series for the first time, documenting the shift from brick-and-mortar retail by capturing imagery of the facilities that make e-commerce possible.
Featuring over 200 custom, classic, concept and rare motorcycles from all over the world. But more than that, it’s a cultural gathering for all types of folks: young, old, mild and wild.
Luz Elena Mendoza's story is one sung to her ancestors and humanity, exploring a faith that is greater than just religion, and a life of metamorphosis and awakening.
The “I, Anonymous” column is a dumping ground for the weirdest rants and confessions in town. At the I, Anonymous Show, host Kate Murphy reads some of the most absurd and hysterical submissions. Murphy will be joined by panelists Corina Lucas, Mohanad Elshieky, and Dan Weber.
"Everybody's been acting badly over the last few years so we made a record about it," vocalist Ryan Lindsey says of Bad Behavior, the bands latest album.
Bridgetown Trivia sets up shop at the Toffee Club and serves up a night of trivia based around George RR Martin's epic fantasy novels and their accompanying HBO show. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite characters.
"On her fifth album, Sharon Van Etten conjures tempests and explores their subsequent calms. It is the peak of her songwriting and her most atmospheric, emotionally piercing album to date." - Pitchfork.com
Circa 33 hosts their 8th annual Prohibition Party to celebrate the era of prohibition with craft cocktails, live music, speakeasy gin-joint festivities, and 1930s costumes.
MarchFourth celebrates its 16th anniversary with three shows at the Crystal Ballroom. The 20-member ensemble’s live performances combine vaudeville theatrics, stilt-walkers, circus acrobatics, and brassy, New Orleans-inspired big-band sounds.
Fresh off the release of his first book On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope, Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson brings his weekly podcast exploring news, culture, social justice, and politics to the Revolution Hall stage for a special live taping.
Multnomah County Library, The Library Foundation, and Literary Arts present a lecture with the Nigerian-born artist, author, poet, and playwright focusing on her book-length essay We Should All Be Feminists and her 2013 novel Americanah.
"At each of Highball’s locations, you’ll find specially crafted cocktails that are available only to Highball participants. Even better? Each of these fantastic, sanity-saving cocktails will be available ALL DAY (not just during happy hour!) and cost you a mere $5!" Portland Mercury
The Siren presents an evening of stand-up with the much-beloved Denver-hailing comedian, Adam Cayton. Known for heading up The Grawlix comedy troupe, he co-created the TruTV show Those Who Can't alongside Andrew Orvedahl and Ben Roy.
"Jose Gonzalez’s music instantly recalls other mellow introspective folk-rockers like Elliott Smith and Nick Drake, but the singer’s significant South American influence sets him apart." - Rolling Stone Magazine
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