Mike Posner’s new album, At Night, Alone, consists of 10 original tracks and six remixes. Posner originally found fame after his single “Cooler Than Me” took off as an international hit from his first album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff. After the stardom he earned from success, Posner dealt with mental health issues and scrapped two upcoming albums as he wrote music for other artists. Six years later, At Night, Alone serves as a personal project without censorship. 

The opening interlude of the album is 10 seconds long, during which Posner states, “This album is best listened to at night, alone.” The general themes for the album are heartbreak, solitude and recovery.

The first track on At Night, Alone is “I Took A Pill In Ibiza.” It’s a heartbreaking acoustic track about the fame and pressure of past success. This is not the hit SeeB remix you’ve heard that’s been topping the charts for months now, but it is worth a listen if you’re more into indie acoustics than electronica.

“Not That Simple” continues to introduce us to Posner’s unique raspy voice and new acoustic sound. His distinctive voice intrigues you to listen to each song without judgement.

In songs like “Jade,” there’s also a country vibe that is completely different from his first album, and gospel harmonies ring through “Only God Knows.”

According to his interview with Billboard, Posner was actually inspired by his friend Luke Bryan and the country music genre. Posner appears to be straying far away from his old image, save for a few of the remixes on the second half of the album, selected by Posner himself.

Martin Terefe, a Swedish record producer and songwriter, also contributed to much of the album’s production and remix choices. Other notable names in the album credits include Big Sean and Labrinth; however, these two featured artists do not seem to enhance or detract from the overall album. It is really about Posner and his journey in music over the past few years.

Overall, this new album is a five-year chronicle of Posner’s rises and falls romantically, artistically and emotionally as he distances himself from his past.

Check out Posner’s acoustic version of “I Took A Pill In Ibiza” from At Night, Alone, below:

McMenamins’ 17th Annual UFO Festival

This weekend, the 17th Annual UFO Festival will arrive at Hotel Oregon (310 N.E. Evans St.) in McMinnville, just south of Portland. Speakers include eyewitnesses of the Phoenix Lights, a Phoenix city official, Navajo Federal Rangers, and seasoned “UFO investigators.” Phoenix Lights are described by witnesses as a massive boomerang-shaped object that moved silently and slowly over parts of Arizona and Mexico, and could not have been a man-made aircraft. The speakers will discuss their own personal experience from that day nearly two decades ago.

The massive festival, which claims to be “the second-largest alien festival” in the country, kicks off with a speaker event on Thursday, followed by live music and a live broadcast of the “Ground Zero” radio show. Friday consists of multiple speaker events and film screenings. Saturday is the UFO parade, alien pet costume contest and an alien costume ball, and Sunday is breakfast with a speaker. Participants are encouraged to try the specially brewed McMenamin’s Alienator India Pale Ale and participate in the UFO Abduction Dash 5K Run.

Speaker events cost between $20-40 and nearly everything else is free.

Eugene

Friday, May 13

Louis Futon – WOW Hall (291 W 8th Ave), 9 p.m., $15 in advance, $18 at the door

In only two years, Louis Futon has risen to prominence as a producer/DJ with official remixes for stars like Logic, G-Eazy, Future, Wiz Khalifa and more. Influenced by hip-hop, Futon creates music of his own with bright melodies, rhythmic electro-tones and hip-hop drums. His “Futon Takes America” tour will be sure to bump your socks off.

Saturday, May 14

BicyClean – starts at the Outdoor Program Barn (1225 E. 18th.), 9 a.m., free

Sponsored by the UO Outdoor Program, the annual BicyClean event aims to restore Eugene’s bike paths by collecting trash and grooming the trails. Participants will meet at the UO Outdoor Program Barn near Jane Sanders softball field at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, then set off in bike teams with bike trailers to clean more than 25 miles of bike paths. Local foods and raffle prizes will be provided.

Sunday, May 15

Bark in the Park – Alton Baker Park (632 Day Island Rd.), 8 a.m., $25 in advance, $30 day-of registration

This weekend, expect to see hundreds of dogs with their owners in Alton Baker Park. More than 1,000 people and their pups are expected to “leash up” for a 2K, 5K, and 10K trot along the Willamette River. All the money raised from the event goes straight to the Greenhill Humane Society, which is hosting the annual affair. The group hopes to raise $90,000 this year to find homes and care for about 3,000 animals. The event will also include vendor booths and awards for pet/person karaoke, pet/person look-alike and best pet trick.

Portland

Friday, May 13

Violent Femmes – Crystal Ballroom (1332 W. Burnside), 8 p.m., $102

Upon the release of a self-titled debut album more than 30 years ago, Milwaukee-based blasé punk group Violent Femmes had some immortal hits, such as the ubiquitous track “Blister in the Sun.” After some sporadic disbanding and reassembling throughout their career, the group released its ninth studio album We Can Do Anything in March.

Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14

Cheers to Belgian Beers – North Warehouse (723 N. Tillamook), Friday 1-9 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., $20 for a glass and 10 tasting tickets, 21+

The 10th annual Cheers to Belgian Beers festival will feature nearly 70 Belgian-style beers from scores of Oregon craft breweries, all of which have developed a brew from the same yeast strain, the 58 Lioness. Last year, the festival had 60 beers from 57 brewers; this year, participating breweries include the Deschutes Brewery, Hair of the Dog Brewing and Laurelwood Brewery.

Sunday, May 15

Wanderlust 108 – Laurelhurst Park (3756 S.E. Oak St.), 7:30 a.m., $39

Promoted as an inimitable triathalon, Wanderlust 108 combines a 5K run, an outdoor yoga experience and a guided meditation as a “field day for your mind, body and soul.” When you’re not on your mat, there is also hopping, slacklining, acroyoga, local food and craft vendors. Nationally recognized teachers, speakers and musical talent will be featured at this year’s event.

Nitro Circus Live

If you aren’t spending this Mother’s Day weekend with your mom, the Nitro Circus is offering a total daredevil, wild action adventure this Saturday night at Autzen Stadium. The sports-action entertainment company is coming by Eugene for a night of freestyle motocross, BMX and, “Anything you can imagine with wheels!”

Thirty of the world’s best extreme athletes join the Nitro Circus tour for a night of entertainment and daring stunts. The Nitro Circus group tours the world every year, hitting five continents in 2015. The crew has also been featured on MTV and many other network television channels. Nitro Circus will be rolling into Eugene on Saturday after two sold-out shows in Reno.

The event at Autzen is still not sold out. Tickets are $79 for any seat in the stadium, which has been outfitted for the sports-theater event. The event starts at 7 p.m.

Eugene:

Friday, May 6

Spoonfest — Taylor’s Bar and Grill (894 E. 13th Ave), 2-6 p.m.

Oregon Spoon’s second annual Spoonfest will be held once again at Taylor’s this Friday. This chapter of Spoon University, which is focused on providing recipes and food hacks for college town locals, is celebrating Cinco De Mayo weekend. There will be free drink giveaways, food contests and drinking games, along with a live DJ. 

Saturday, May 7

Willamette Valley Music Festival — on campus (1535 E. 13th Ave), noon to midnight, free

As detailed in today’s Emerald cover story, the Willamette Valley Music Festival is returning to campus. With 18 performers, live art, fire dances and aerial gymnastics, it will be the main attraction of the day for students and residents of the entire Willamette Valley. The event is put on by students, for students, as a creative and artistic celebration. 

Sunday, May 8

Aaron Carter — WOW Hall (291 W. 8th Ave), 8 p.m., $15 in advance, $18 at the door

Most college students know Aaron Carter as the little brother of Backstreet Boys lead singer Nick Carter, and as the boy who rose to childhood stardom with pop/rap songs like “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.” Now, Aaron Carter is trying to make it back onto the charts a decade later with new music, a fresh mix of pop, R&B and progressive house. His performance at the WOW Hall on Sunday night will include new music off his most recent album, LOVE.

Portland:

All Weekend

Filmed By Bike Film Festival — Hollywood Theater (4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd), $11+

For cycling fans this weekend, the Hollywood Theater is hosting the 13th annual Filmed By Bike film festival. Over the course of the weekend, the festival hosts a street party, filmmaker Q&A sessions, brewery tour bike rides with the filmmakers, workshops and awards ceremonies for the films being presented. Tickets for each screening vary, with the minimum being $11 for a two-hour series of films.

Saturday, May 7

Kentucky Derby Party — North 45 (517 N.W. 21st Ave) 3:30 p.m., $20, 21+

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend for fans of horse racing and Southern culture. In Portland at the North 45, the watch party and celebration of the event will be huge. Guests are encouraged to wear their biggest hats, enjoy a Bulleit Bourbon Mint Julep, place their bets on the winning horse and listen to live music from the Dixieland-style band the Brass Roots Movement. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House charity.

Sunday, May 8

Elliphant — Mississippi Studios (3939 N. Mississippi Ave) 9 p.m., $15

Swedish alternative hip hop and synth-pop artist Ellinor Olovsdotter, known by her stage name Elliphant, is performing at Mississippi Studios this weekend. Elliphant is best known for her collaborations with more high-profile musicians and producers like Skrillex and Diplo. Her song “Too Original” with Major Lazer was a track on their 2015 hit album Peace Is The Mission. Her tour is based on her new album, Living Life Golden, released in March.

Here’s what’s happening in Eugene this weekend:

Oregon spring football game: 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30 at Autzen Stadium. Bring non-perishable or canned foods for admission.

This Saturday, students have a chance to preview the upcoming football season’s lineup with the spring game at 11 a.m. Anyone can show up to root on their favorite players and check out the prospects competing for the open quarterback position.

Admission to the game is not a lottery system for students like a typical regular season game. Instead, fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable or canned foods for Food For Lane County. There will also be a time for military appreciation at the scrimmage, paying respect to the U.S. Armed Forces.

Right after the game, baseball will be facing off against Washington State at PK Park, located right next to Autzen. 

DisOrient Asian American Film Festival — Broadway Metro Theater (43 W Broadway) Friday, April 29, 6-11 p.m., all day Saturday and Sunday, $5-10

For the 11th year, the Broadway Metro Theater is hosting the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival. Known as an international social justice film fest, the goal is to deconstruct the media stereotypes concerning Asians and Asian Americans. The volunteer-run festival encourages all to come and see “honest portrayals of the diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander experience.”

Eugene 5k, Half Marathon and Marathon — Through campus and Eugene, Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1. 5k is $40, Half Marathon is $120, and Marathon is $140

Participants are arriving from across the globe to participate in the Eugene Marathon this weekend. Anyone can run in a variety of races that weave through campus, along the Willamette and through the rest of Eugene. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified, meaning that anyone participating can qualify for the Boston Marathon, Olympic Trials and even set an official world record.

A Good Trip with Shane Mauss — WOW Hall (291 W. 8th Ave.), Saturday, April 30, 9 p.m., $10

A star on Conan, Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO and more, Shane Mauss is coming to WOW Hall this Saturday to talk about his longest relationship: with psychedelic drugs. His show aims to share personal experiences while exploring the history of psychedelics and modern scientific research. He has spent the past few years interviewing top scientists about the meaning of life and the drugs he has experimented with, and now plans to share his discoveries with the audience.

Here’s what’s going on in Portland:

Trail Blazers vs. Clippers, Game Six — Moda Center (1 N. Center Ct. St.), Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., $55+

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Portland’s home court for game six of the first round of the Western Conference NBA Playoffs. As of press time, each team has won while at home throughout the series and are now currently tied at two games each. Injuries to Clippers’ key players are sure to affect the best of seven series. Portland last advanced to the second round in 2014. Last season, the Clippers lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the playoffs. 

Zhu — Roseland Theater (8 N.W. 6th Ave.), Saturday, April 30, 9 p.m., $30+

Electronic music producer, DJ and singer Zhu is coming to the Roseland Theater this weekend as part of his Neon City Tour. The Grammy-nominated artist, who nearly won for his hit song “Faded,” can also be recognized for his collaboration with Skrillex, titled “Working for It.” Zhu has released two EPs and will be playing both his own music and new mixes this weekend in Portland.

Cinco de Mayo Run/Walk — Pioneer Square (701 SW Sixth Ave), Sunday, May 1, 7:15 a.m., $39-79

If you want to run a race in Portland rather than Eugene this weekend, you’re in luck. This race is worth it for the afterparty, as participants experience tasty food from Mexican food vendors, celebratory drinks from Lagunitas Brewing and Two Towns Cider, live music on and off the course and prize giveaways. The Cinco de Mayo Run/Walk offers a chance to run in the 5K, 10K or half marathon through urban Portland.

Eugene:

All Weekend:

Stage Kiss — Robinson Theater in Villard Hall (1109 Old Campus Lane), 8 p.m., free for UO students with ID

Directed by Theatre Arts graduate student Zeina Salame, Stage Kiss is a romantic comedy written by Tony-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl. The melodrama follows two romantic leads who lose touch with reality when the story follows them offstage. This performance stars students from the University of Oregon theater program.

Saturday, April 23:

Design a Skateboard Deck — Old School Eugene (207 E 5th St, Suite 120), 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., $60

At Old School Eugene, a creative space in downtown Eugene, everyone has the opportunity to design their own skateboard this weekend. A fee of $60 provides designers with supplies, a board and grip tape. Using the various materials provided for decoration of your own one-of-a-kind skateboard, designers will leave with a completely rideable board for commuting around Eugene.

Sunday, April 24:

Judah & the Lion — HiFi Music Hall (44 E 7th Ave.), 8 p.m., $12

The Americana-folk band Judah & the Lion is coming to Eugene this weekend in support of their second full-length album, Folk Hop N’ Roll, which was released in March. The bluesy band from Nashville formed in 2011 and has already received success on the charts, with its first EP Sweet Tennessee. Fans of folk and blues music can see Judah & the Lion’s performance at HiFi Music Hall.

Portland:

Friday, April 22:

Matt & Ben — Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave), 7 p.m., $15

This satirical play written by comedy genius Mindy Kaling and producer Brenda Withers is being performed at the Funhouse Lounge in Portland this weekend. The “Hollywood Cinderella story” is based on fictional activities of real-life movie stars (and Kaling’s real-life friends) Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The play’s storyline follows the duo’s efforts in scripting Good Will Hunting and their friendship’s formation along the way. Matt & Ben is an all-female production (yes, including the title characters.)

Saturday, April 23:

Doug Benson — Helium Comedy Club (1510 SE 9th Ave), 4:20 p.m., $22, 21+

In order to truly celebrate the 4/20 weekend, one must spend it with High Times Magazine’s “Stoner of the Year,” Doug Benson. Host of Doug Loves Movies, star of documentary Super High Me, and host of web series Getting Doug with High, comedian Benson comes to Portland this weekend to celebrate Earth Day by “enjoying God’s green Earth” and performing his stand-up comedy at the Helium Comedy Club.

Sunday, April 24:

Portland Flea & Food Market — Rejuvenation and Jacobsen Salt Co. (1100 SE Grand Ave.) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free entry

The Portland Flea & Food Market is being launched for the first time this season. Written up as a gathering place for the “best of Portland’s makers, food purveyors and curators of vintage to sell their wares and grow their businesses,” the market will showcase over 50 vendors along with a large selection of food for shoppers. After this launch, the Portland Flea & Food Market will continue every last Sunday of the month.

Hood River Valley Blossom Time:

For the entire month of April, the Hood River Valley community will be celebrating the arrival of spring with its annual Blossom Time. Thanks to the beautiful pink and white fruit tree blossoms that bloom every year in the spring, the entire region marks the arrival of the warmer months ahead with a large festival.

The Hood River Fruit Loop is the main attraction, as a 35-mile tour route around 20 farm vendors and wineries participating in Blossom Time with special events and offers. Participants use the Blossom Time Guide, produced by the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce, to navigate the drive through the orchards and hit each stop on the path.

Events throughout the month include a Blossom Time craft show, Blossom Time quilt show, a farm “pansy party,” a grange blossom dinner and an all-you-can-eat breakfast hosted by the fire department. For those over 21, there are several wine and beer-tasting events.

The University of Oregon Students of the Indian Subcontinent will host its 19th annual culture night, Utsav, with special guest Hasan Minhaj this Saturday at 5 p.m. in Straub Hall room 156. Minhaj, a correspondent from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, will host a stand-up comedy set.

UO SIS has been hosting Utsav – which means “festival” in Hindi – since 1998. UO SIS member Meghna Agarwal said that Utsav is a night in which SIS highlights South Asian culture by featuring performances from students and community members.

Tickets are free for students and $10 for everyone else. Refreshments will be provided after the show. Another Utsav event, which feature dance performances by students and community members, will take place earlier that day at 3-4:30 p.m. in the LLC Performance Hall. It is free for everyone.

Eugene

Friday, April 15

Bee Weekend 2016 – Glorybee (29548 B Airport Rd.) 9:30 a.m., free

Bee Weekend is a two-day event with beekeeping education, distribution of packages of live bees, live demonstrations, honey sampling and onsite food vendors. GloryBee has been a local honey farm for 40 years, and the annual Bee Weekend is its biggest event of the year. While University of Oregon students may not desire to take home packages of live bees, the honey sampling and beekeeping education may be of interest.

Saturday, April 16

UO Repertory Dance Company Spring Performance – Dougherty Dance Theater (Gerlinger Annex, 1484 University St.) 8 p.m., $12 general admission, $8 for students and seniors

Presented by the UO’s Repertory Dance Company, this annual spring concert serves as the company’s capstone dance event of the 2015-16 academic year. The performance will feature works that will be included in the company’s upcoming tours to Oregon communities later in the spring quarter. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from the UO Ticket Office.

All weekend

Gem Faire – Lane County Event Center (796 W 13th Ave.) $7 weekend pass

To find quality gems, beads, crystals, minerals and earthly treasures, look no further than the Gem Faire coming to Eugene this weekend. Every hour at the fair are lottery drawings for gem prizes. Exhibitors have traveled from around the world to sell at their booths. The Piccadilly Flea Market is also at the Lane County Event Center this Sunday, so shoppers can multitask with their thrifting.

Portland

Friday, April 15

Paul McCartney – Moda Center (1 N Center Court St.) 8 p.m., $30+

In his “One On One” tour, the legendary Beatles frontman performs some of his greatest hits for a packed house in the Moda Center. On March 31, McCartney announced the June release of his career-spanning collection Pure McCartney. Fans can look forward to classics from his Beatles days and solo career this weekend in Portland. This will only be the second stop on his North America and Europe tour spanning the summer, so a fresh and energetic performance can be expected.

Saturday, April 16

Pink Collar Comedy Tour – Curious Comedy Theater (5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd.) 9 p.m., $12 in advance, $20 at the door

The Pink Collar Comedy crew is an all-female stand-up comedy group from New York City, and they are performing at the Curious Comedy Theatre this weekend. The group prides itself on its “brazen honesty and estrogen-themed jokes.” Belinda Carroll, who can be recognized as a comedy producer from Portlandia, joins the show. The Pink Collar Comedy Tour’s Portland show is also a benefit for Planned Parenthood.

Sunday, April 17

Parov Stelar – Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside St.) 8 p.m., $25 in advance, $30 on day of show

An incredible mix of jazz, house, and electro, Parov Stelar’s music is genre-spanning and boundary-breaking. The Austrian musician, producer and DJ has a vintage aesthetic straight from the ’20s and a unique, modern sound. Stelar has been releasing an album nearly every year since 2001 and is coming to the Crystal Ballroom in Portland this weekend to perform his electro-swing music.

Eugene

G-Eazy, Friday at 8 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena (1390 Villard St.), $44

Eugene is G-Eazy’s fourth stop on his When It’s Dark Out world tour. The Bay Area-based rap/R&B artist’s most successful single, “Me, Myself, & I,” hit the top spot on the Billboard rap charts earlier this year, and No. 7 on the U.S. charts overall. Tickets for the show at Matthew Knight Arena can be purchased through the student ticket office online for $44, but can be found elsewhere online for upwards of $75.

Color Me Rad 5K Run, Saturday at 9 a.m., Valley River Center (293 Valley River Center), $50

Color Me Rad is returning to Eugene for the fourth consecutive year for its only Oregon event. Registration for Color Me Rad comes with a race T-shirt, event tattoo, color pack and “Goo Guard” phone case for your run. Participants of the “fun run” 5K will enjoy a scenic run along the Willamette River on a beautiful spring morning.

The Great Gatsby by the Eugene Ballet Company, Sunday at 2 p.m., Hult Center for the Performing Arts (1 Eugene Center), $32+

With beautiful dancing by the Eugene Ballet Company and compositions from UO music professor Brian McWhorter and OrchestraNext, The Great Gatsby will be performed in a medium you’ve never seen before at the Hult Center this weekend. Artistic director Toni Pimble’s ballet vision of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel is full of gorgeous costumes and lavish party scenes for an atmosphere of style and glamor. 

Portland

Pegboard Nerds, Friday at 10 p.m. Euphoria Nightclub (315 SE 3rd Avenue). $12.50, 21+.

Pegboard Nerds is a Danish/Norwegian electronic music group, consisting of Alexander Odden and Michael Parsberg. This Friday, they will be playing in the basement of the Euphoria club in Portland. The group’s for-charity EP Pink Cloud was released in 2015, with all proceeds going toward breast cancer research. The release reached No. 2 on the iTunes chart and helped raise money for the charities involved. Since forming in 2005, the group has released more than 20 singles.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Moda Center (1 N. Center Court St.), $20+

The Trail Blazers, currently at sixth place in the Western Conference of the NBA, will play against the 13th place Timberwolves this weekend. While this sounds like an easy win for the Blazers, it is not so certain after Minnesota’s defeat of the Warriors on April 5. The Warriors had lost their 54-game home win streak to the Celtics, and then the Timberwolves delivered the second blow just days later. The Blazers might be up against a real challenge at the Moda Center this Saturday.

Game Masters: The Exhibition, all weekend, OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave.), $13.50

This weekend, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is showcasing the work of over 30 video game designers who have worked on games for arcades, consoles, PC and mobile platforms. Everything from Nintendo character-led worlds to immersive musical games like Rock Band will be displayed in the exhibition. While at OMSI, visitors can also check out exhibits on Oregon agriculture, renewable energy, human development and earthquakes.

Tulip Fest!

Just 40 miles south of Portland, and just over an hour north of Eugene, is the annual Tulip Fest taking place at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn. All weekend, guests can eat Dutch Sausage and Mexican food, go wine tasting, take pictures among 40 acres of tulips, play paintball, check out local vendors set up in the marketplace or even schedule a hot air balloon ride over the farm. Individual admission is only $5, with extras costing more.

Those over 21 can enjoy the Wine Wagon Farm Tour. Activities include an hour-long wine tour and talk. The tour includes two glasses of wine and pairings. Tickets for this special event must be preordered for $25.

Additionally, participants can watch wooden shoemaking demonstrations, check out the Steam Tractor Spark show on Saturday, and get pictures taken with Tulip the Cow, who will be wandering around all weekend.

UO Stand Up Society presents: Hilarity for Charity U

Hilarity for Charity comedy show at Villard Hall’s Pocket Playhouse, Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m., 102 Villard Hall, $5-12

The UO Stand Up Society is hosting a three-night comedy event benefiting Alzheimer’s research. The event began on Thursday, March 31. Friday’s show will feature improvisation comedy, and Saturday’s show will feature stand up comedy sets from university students and Eugene comics.

“It’s a good opportunity to showcase the talent of the comedians on this campus and in Eugene, with the proceeds going to charity,” said Charlie Craft, member of the UO Stand Up Society.

Hilarity for Charity was created by comedian Seth Rogen as a way to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research, and has now expanded into Hilarity For Charity U, a nationwide fundraiser at universities across the country. This is the third year the event has taken place at UO. The school that raises the most money will receive an in-person visit from Rogen himself.

“Going around promoting the event, I’ve been surprised by how many times people shared stories about how Alzheimer’s has affected their lives,” Craft said. “It’s opening my eyes to how widespread the disease is.”

Tickets cost $5 at the door for each show, but a $12 pass will allow entry to all three nights. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. each night with the show beginning at 8 p.m.

Eugene

Rockabilly Ukulele Workshop, 7 p.m., 791 W. 8th Ave., $30

Ukulele master Stuart Fuchs is returning to Eugene to teach a ukulele workshop in rock ‘n’ roll style. Participants will learn the “tricks of Rockabilly rhythm” including 12 bar blues form, boogie-woogie bass lines, fingerpicking backup, stage presence, showmanship tricks and single note and double stop solo-ing. Afterwards, Fuchs will play a short set of his own music and then host an informal meet-and-greet. All ukulele skill levels are welcome.

Underwear Party at the Wayward Lamb, 10 p.m., 150 West Broadway, $5, 21+

Under a blacklight, body-positive people can dance together at the Wayward Lamb this weekend. Glowing body paint will be provided to all of those who come to join in on the “queer fest,” as described by the hosts. Equal opportunity exotic dancers will be present, along with other surprises. Space-themed underwear is encouraged. The night of fun will continue until 2:30 a.m.

The Price is Right Live Filming, 7 p.m., 7th Avenue and Willamette Street, $45-60

The Price is Right is filming live at the Hult Center in little old Eugene this weekend, and you (yes you, broke college student) can win big. Contestants on The Price is Right Live are selected entirely at random among those in the audience who have registered.  Registration takes place at the Hult Center on the day of the show starting at 4 p.m. Prizes include appliances, cash, vacations, or even a brand new car.

Portland

Umbrella Festival of Circus and Comedy, all weekend, 3000 NE Alberta St., $80 weekend pass or $25 per show

The fifth Annual Portland Umbrella Festival will appeal to all fans of circus, comedy, burlesque, drag, dance and music. On Friday, the Caravan of Glam presents a “queer cabaret” and what they claim is the “biggest, baddest drag circus this town has ever seen.” Saturday presents a “Naughty Nautical Night,” and Sunday’s performance is simply titled “Circus Finale.” Some shows are 21+, but most can be attended by all ages.

‘80s Video Dance Attack, 9 p.m., 1332 W Burnside St., $6, 21+

For over 10 years, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom and Lola’s Room have been hosting ’80s Dance Video Attack to “keep the fires of MTV’s golden era burning.” Guests are encouraged to wear 80’s-themed clothing like neon mesh shirts and striped leg warmers, and ladies should crimp their hair to “travel back to the 1980s.” Classic music videos will be projected, along with a light show and thumping sound system.

Ellie Goulding at the Moda Center, 7 p.m., 1 North Center Court Street, $35-60

Grammy award nominee and Billboard chart topper Ellie Goulding has come to the U.S. for her Delirium World Tour, and Portland is on her itinerary this weekend. “On My Mind” and “Love Me Like You Do” are hits many will recognize, especially with Goulding’s signature raspy voice in her fast-paced pop songs. The Delirium album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. It earned Goulding a Grammy nomination for “Love Me Like You Do.” Take advantage of the international pop star’s stop in Oregon this weekend at the Moda Center.

This week, as students have evacuated Eugene and scattered out to the West Coast’s biggest cities, we’ll inform you of what is going on in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles this week:

Seattle:

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Thursday at 7:30 p.m., KeyArena (305 Harrison Street). Tickets start at $65.

Live in the KeyArena in Seattle, Bruce Springsteen teams up with the E Street Band for a memorable concert experience.

Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest, Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. Fremont Studios (155 N 35th Street). Tickets are $30+; 21+.

This annual festival is “the premier beer, Scotch, whiskey, and wine tasting experience” of Washington. All proceeds benefit the Fremont Chamber of Commerce’s community grant programs.

Portland:

A Great Big World, Friday at 7 p.m. Star Theater (13 NW 6th Avenue). Tickets start at $20+.

You have no doubt heard A Great Big World’s biggest hit, “Say Something” featuring Christina Aguilera, and now the group is touring to remind fans that they are not just a one-hit wonder act. Catch them at the Star Theater this weekend in Portland.

Apples Against Humanity, Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Avenue). Tickets are $10 in advance; 21+.

In a crazy combo between family-friendly Apples to Apples and extremely adult Cards Against Humanity, improvisers create scenes based on audience-chosen cards. A comedy show with expected vulgarity and lots of audience interaction, only those over 21 can join in on the fun.

San Francisco:

The Naked and Famous, Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Independent Theater (628 Divisadero Street). Tickets are $30+.

The electronic-indie band, hailing from New Zealand, is visiting the States on its current tour, visiting the renowned Independent Theater during its San Francisco stop. In case you don’t recognize the name, you might have heard the hit song  “Young Blood” in the third-act of movies about prom night, or “Punching in a Dream” echoing through your dorm hallway.

Jason DeRulo  at SmuleFest, Thursday at 7 p.m. Public Works (161 Erie Street). Free! 21+.

Mobile app developer Smule is hosting their annual SmuleFest, with special guest Jason DeRulo. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis and attendees must have RSVP’d online early for this free event. Showing up early also means a free first drink.

Los Angeles:

Nick Offerman, Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Largo at the Coronet (366 N. La Cienega Blvd). Tickets are $30.

Former Parks and Recreation actor and stand-up comedian Nick Offerman will be at Largo at the Coronet this Tuesday. The comedian offers his advice on love and relationships, play some instruments along the way and offer anecdotes about marriage, woodworking and Hollywood.

DJ Snake, the Chainsmokers and Dillon Francis, Saturday at 8 p.m. Shrine Expo Hall (700 W 32nd Street). $55+.

For an amazing electronic music collaboration event this weekend, Shrine Expo Hall will host openers The Chainsmokers (in case you missed the group in Eugene last December) and Dillon Francis, with headliner DJ Snake. Three of the biggest names on the EDM charts will likely put on an unmissable show.

Bieber Fever Strikes Eugene, then Moves to Portland

With a whole week of rumors and supposed “Bieber sightings”, the 22-year-old Canadian juggernaut Justin Bieber has moved on from his week of rehearsal in Matthew Knight Arena to perform this Sunday, March 13 at Portland’s Moda Center.

As early as last Wednesday, rumors buzzed around the Bean and Hamilton dorms (those closest to Matthew Knight Arena) of suspicious activity involving a very famous singer, who maybe-possibly is spending a week in Eugene to rehearse in the Arena, because the Moda Center was overbooked for the week leading up to his performance.

At first, these were all rumors sung from the hearts of freshman girls. Then it became more suspicious: his DJ’s Instagram appeared to show the wall of Taylor’s Bar on 13th Street, and one UO student seemed to recognize the lamp in the back of Bieber’s Instagram as one from the Inn at 5th in Eugene.

This all lead up to two nights straight of fans lined up at heavily guarded barricades at the beginning of this week to catch a glimpse of Bieber in his tinted black SUV. Supposedly, he could be briefly seen through the windows.

And now, Bieber is to perform at the Moda Center on Sunday night after a week of rehearsal in little old Eugene. Tickets have yet to completely sell out, and some are being sold online for just $50.

Eugene:

Jauz at McDonald Theater, Friday at 7 p.m. (1010 Willamette Street) $20-30.

Jauz, a 21-year-old DJ known best for his genre-blending beats, is coming to the McDonald Theater this weekend. He has guest mixed on Diplo’s radio show and created remixes for some of the biggest musicians in today’s industry, including Childish Gambino and Ed Sheeran. Those two are completely different genres – Gambino’s millennial-baiting rap versus Sheeran’s crowd-pleasing pop – but Jauz manages to work with all types of music to create his own style. Fans of almost all types of music will enjoy Jauz’s show on Friday. His personal motto? “Music has no boundaries.”

Belly Dance at Wildish Theater, Saturday at 8 p.m. (630 Main Street) $15.

For the 25th anniversary of the Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene , a gala show will be performed at Springfield’s Wildish Theater on Saturday. A variety of Middle Eastern dance cultures, from folkloric to fusion, will be presented. 35 performers will be present from all across the state, and live music will be performed with the dances. With a “highly entertaining evening of dance” promised, it will be a unique cultural experience with “colorful costumes, group dances, soloists and musical performances on oud, kanoon, and Egyptian tabla drum.

tobyMac, Sunday at 7 p.m.., Matthew Knight Arena, Sold-out.

Anyone passing by Matthew Knight Arena over the past few months will have seen the promo screen advertisements for Christian hip-hop/pop singer tobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour, and now tickets for his nearly sold-out concert have soared to more than $100. The Grammy-winning artist is touring with his greatest hits after releasing his seventh album last year. At this year’s Grammys, his most recent album This Is Not A Test won Best Contemporary Christian Album. Fans of gospel and/or more common pop will enjoy tobyMac’s special performance in Eugene.

Portland:

St. Patrick O’Chocolate McWhickey, Friday 6 p.m. (306 SE Ash St.) $25 in advance, $30 at the door, 21+.

An evening of chocolate, whiskey and Irish fare is in store for those aiming to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day before finals and get a little relief from studying! Your ticket includes chocolate pairing with fine whiskey, in addition to Irish fare like shepherd’s pie. The event is put on by the Portland Chocolate Mob, who are “a passionate group of Chocolate Makers and Chocolatiers on a collective mission to share quality chocolate with the world.” The chocolate tasted with the whiskey is guaranteed to be mouth-watering and delicious.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., 1 N Center Ct St., $32+.

Going 33-31 this season, the Portland Trail Blazers face off against the 27-35 Orlando Magic on Saturday night in the Moda Center. By Saturday, the Blazers will have come off from Friday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors and the NBA’s golden boy Steph Curry, who lead his team to their 45th consecutive regular season win at home during their game against Orlando Magic this week. The Blazers stand at #7 in the Western Conference NBA rankings, and have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since February.

2016 Portland Holi Hai, Sunday at 3 p.m., 105 NW 3rd Avenue, $12 in advance, $25 at the door, 21+.

Like the annual Holi festival in India, participants are encouraged to wear all white in preparation to be doused with bright color. This event, held in Portland’s Barrel Room, is hosted by Bollywood entertainer Prashant. Holi marks the beginning of spring, so just pretend it won’t still be raining this weekend! There will be a special Bollywood dance lesson at 3:45 p.m., and the Jai Ho! Dance Troupe Holi performance at 4 p.m. After that, with the color packets provided, the Festival of Color will begin!