On Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., Bijou Metro will host a free screening of “Rock ‘N Roll Mamas,” a new documentary which explores the lives of three women in indie rock bands struggling to balance a career in the music industry with being a mother. Filmmaker Jackie Weissman followed Zia McCabe of The Dandy Warhols, Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses and Portland hip hop performer, Ms. Su’ad AbdurRafi’ over the course of six years, capturing everything from childcare on tours to breastfeeding.
From Kelly Osbourne to Miley Cyrus, the children of predominantly male rock stars have kept E! True Hollywood Story writers occupied for years. However, this documentary is not a tour into the glitzy world of rock star royalty. Instead, it is a real look at the gritty challenges that come with pursuing a career in the competitive music industry while taking care of a child.
Weissman is a Portland resident and serves as board vice president of the Women In Film Portland chapter. She started working on the film nine years ago and was inspired while struggling to juggle her own career with having a 3-year-old son.
After the screening, there will be a Q&A with the film’s producer, Tara Johnson-Medinger.
Feb. 28 “Rock N’ Roll Mamas”: Bijou Metro (43 W. Broadway), free admission, 7 p.m.
In Eugene
On Campus
Feb. 28-March 1 “The Dinner Party”: See an entirely student-produced production of Neil Simon’s play, “The Dinner Party,” Pocket Playhouse (102 Villard Hall), free admission, $1 suggested donation, 5 p.m.
March 1 Dux In Tux: Get your Gatsby on with dinner and a 1920s-themed dance, open to anyone living in UO’s residence halls, Ford Alumni Center, admission is seven meal points, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 6 p.m. Sign up here.
Off Campus
Feb. 28 Greensky Bluegrass with Tumbleweed Wanderers: See this psychedelic bluegrass band along with the laid back jams of Tumbleweed Wanderers, perfect for concert swaying, WOW Hall (291 W. Eighth Ave.), tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door, doors open at 8 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m.
Feb. 28-March 1 “The Great Gatsby”: See the classic story of glitz, glamour and the collapse of the American Dream, Oregon Contemporary Theatre (194 W. Broadway), tickets $15-$30, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 28 Atomic Junkyard, The Goat Rodeo, Unkle Nancy: Have a beer and enjoy local Eugene band Atomic Junkyard, described as “turbocharged rockabilly,” plus two other bands, Sam Bond’s Garage (407 Blair Blvd.), tickets $5, 9:30 p.m.
March 2 An Afternoon with Bill Cosby: Don’t miss the chance to see one of the most legendary comedians, The Hult Center (1 Eugene Center), tickets $39.50-$63.50, 2 p.m.
In Portland
Feb. 28-March 2 Northwest Classical Theatre Company presents “King Lear”: See one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Shoe Box Theater (2110 SE 10th Ave.), tickets $18-20, 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Feb. 28 Steve-O: Catch this Jackass comedian onstage, hopefully without his goldfish, Helium Comedy Club (1510 SE Ninth Ave.), tickets $25-30, 21 and over, 7:30 and 10 p.m.
Feb. 28 The Led Zeppelin Experience: Think you missed your experience to “get the Led” out? See the popular Zeppelin tribute band, along with 1960s-inspired Fox and the Law, Crystal Ballroom (1332 W. Burnside St.), tickets $10 in advance, $15 day of show, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show.
March 1 Zion I: Get down with this hip hop group’s recently released LP, entitled “Shadowboxing,” along with artists Sol, Tope, ORGNCS and Gums. Hawthorne Theatre (1507 SE 39th Ave.), tickets $16 in advance, $18 day of show, 8 p.m.
March 2 Oscar Party: Watch this year’s Academy Awards in style and join the Hollywood Theater in their annual Oscar Party. Dressing up is encouraged, treats and pizza will be sold and special themed drinks will be concocted. Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.), free admission, doors open at 3:30 p.m., red carpet coverage starts at 4 p.m.
March 2 The Casket Girls: See this trio, along with Stargazer Lilies, Dott and Dreamend for a night of dreamy indie psych-rock. Holocene (1001 SE Morrison St.), $8 in advance, $10 day of show, 21 and over, 8:30 p.m.