MOVED TO WONDER BALLROOM – Cosmo Sheldrake – North America Tour w/Heather Wolf – All Ages

The astonishing twenty-one tracks on Cosmo Sheldrake’s forthcoming album, Eye To The Ear, range from celebratory anthems to soulful elegies to irresistible dance numbers. Animated by themes of interconnection and symbiosis, Cosmo’s expansive musical imagination is rooted in practices of listening – both to human and more-than-human sound worlds. Eye To The Ear, Cosmo’s most accomplished creation to date – as producer, composer, performer and songwriter – makes it clear that the living world is a noisy and musical place with the power to change the way we think, feel, and imagine. Cosmo is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, accomplished live improviser, and field recordist from London who started playing the piano at the age of four. Since his first single ‘The Moss’ (2014), Cosmo has built a large audience of dedicated listeners. A series of successful EPs, ‘Pelicans We’ (2015), ‘Do’ (2021), and ‘Wild Wet World’ (2023) have fueled viral social media successes.

Club K-Pop – 21+

Dance the night away to the best K-Pop and K-EDM. All night long!Good vibes only!Song requests are welcome on Instagram. Must be submitted at least one day before the event for consideration! Get them in early! @club.k.pop Chong the Nomad will be DJing all night!

Icebreaker: A music festival benefiting Friends of Noise! – All Ages!

Icebreaker: Portland’s All Ages Winter Break Festival For 6 years running Friends of Noise has assembled the best musicians, no matter their age, to the stage at Holocene to present Icebreaker, an all ages winter break festival. Come thru because we guarantee that you’re gonna see these artist on bigger stages in the future! Bank on it! There might even be a surprise guest or two! Join us on January 2nd to kick it with The Red Strings Lil Jerzy Shannon Wiancko Sheyana The Defense Ant Kash DJ Ruskii All Ages

Good Kid, M.A.A.D Party: A Kendrick Lamar Night – 21+

Good Kid, M.A.A.D Party: A Kendrick Lamar Night DAMN, PORTLAND! Don’t kill our vibe & step out for a night of the Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rap that makes up your DNA Let’s party inside these walls: Holocene Thursday, February 6 9pm 21+ THEY NOT LIKE US / GET YOUR TIX AT WHATTHEDANCE.COM DJ @timothy.bee will be spinning the best of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Baby Keem, Future, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Kanye West, ScHoolboy Q, Doechii, Vince Staples, YG, Snoop Dogg, Roddy Ricch, Tyler, The Creator, and more all night long! *Kendrick will not be there Follow us @thedanceparties

SNAP! Y2K: HOLIDAY CHARACTER COSTUME PARTY! – 21+

Join us on Friday, December 27th for the SNAP! Y2K: Holiday Character Costume Party. Show up dressed as an Elf, Reindeer, Sexy Santa, Jack Skellington, The Grinch or even Krampus! One last reason to dress up silly in 2024. We have something for everyone! EXPECT TO HEAR: Grunge, Rave, Pop, Hip Hop, Alt Rock, Rap, R&B, 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. The SNAP! crew brings this legendary party every LAST FRIDAY to 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 at a middle school dance. “Like” & Follow us! Instagram: @snapdanceparty

LAFFY TAFFY: Twerk / Hip-Hop / R&B / Reggaeton party – Santa’s Twerk Shop & Ugly Sweater Party

Alpha Pack Presents: Laffy Taffy – Twerk In all Ass-sorted Flavors Santa’s Twerk Shop & Ugly Sweater Party 🎄🎅 Twerk | Hip-Hop | R&B | Dancehall | ReggaetonPortland’s Hottest Twerking Monthly!Vibez inspired by: Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, City Girls, Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Beyonce, Lil Uzi, Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd, Saweetie, Drake, Rihanna, 21 Savage, Tyga, Travis Scott, Daddy Yankee, J. Balvin and many more! FREE BEFORE 10PM WITH RSVP (subject to venue capacity, early arrival is recommended)$12 advance and before 11pm at the door $15 after 11pm at the door Resident DJ: BNick @djbnick, DJ Jack @jackgaribay

Grimiss, Vonnie Kyle, Kenzy Peach – 21+

Formed in the autumn of 2020 in Portland, Oregon by guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Ryan Tippmann and vocalist Tristina Bumgarner, Grimiss combines intricate sonic atmospheres with driving rhythms, searing guitars and sultry yet powerful vocals to create music that is both complex and immersive. Drawing from a wide array of genres and influences both classic and modern, they have managed to craft a unique sound that is distinctly their own, straying from conventional song structures and cliches yet, still maintaining a sense of familiarity and accessibility.Bringing a high energy live experience featuring the duo backed by a drum machine, Grimiss has been hard at work making waves across the local Portland music scene and west coast with hopes to bring their music to a national audience in the near future. — Vonnie Kyle is a Portland-based rock musician known for her powerful voice and electrifying performances. She has become a standout in the local music scene with her bold, unapologetic sound and emotional storytelling, creating a unique blend of hard-hitting rock and introspective lyrics. In 2022, Vonnie released her album Imperfect Parts, which highlighted her dynamic vocal range and raw, authentic songwriting. The album was praised for its emotional depth and rock-driven energy, earning her a dedicated fanbase and solidifying her reputation as a force in the rock genre. Building on this momentum, Vonnie released two hard rock singles, Is It? in 2023 and Something More in 2024, marking her evolution from a pop-rock artist to a formidable presence in hard rock. These tracks showcase her growing confidence in experimenting with a darker, more intense sound. This transformation reflects her desire to push boundaries, both musically and lyrically, while staying true to her identity as a storyteller. Currently, Vonnie is working on a new EP, pushing her sound deeper into the hard rock realm with heavier riffs and darker themes. Influenced by Queens of the Stone Age and St. Vincent, she draws from their raw intensity and experimental edge, bringing those elements into her own evolving style. With her commanding voice, guitar prowess, and fearless approach to music, Vonnie Kyle continues to carve her place in the rock world.

AURORA 25: A New Year’s Eve Celebration – 21+

Advance tickets are now sold out! We will have limited door tickets available for purchase starting right at 8PM. Holocene, Spend The Night & Samewave Radio Present: Aurora NYE 2025 Step into 2025 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience at Holocene! We’ll embark on a vibrant journey of sound, light, and collective effervescence, embracing the promise of a new year. Dance beneath a shimmering sky of dynamic visuals and immersive lighting to a soundtrack from some of Portland’s finest DJs playing an energetic mix of disco, house, electro and modern club music. What to wear? Embrace the magic of the night with iridescent fabrics that catch the light, shimmering makeup that sparkles with every movement, and colors inspired by the Northern Lights—vibrant greens, mystical purples, electric blues, and soft pinks. Think bold, radiant, and full of life as you step into 2025 in style. Capture your memories in our custom photo booth! Whether you’re letting loose with friends or connecting with new faces, let’s make this New Year’s Eve one to remember, as we light up the night and enter 2025 together. Laura Lynn (@laura__lynn__) Perfect Cyn (@theperfectcyn) Nathan Detroit (@nathandetroitpdx) Leeonn (@leeonntechno) AuxPope (@auxpope) Su Novio (@sunoviodjs) Sunrise Energy Club (@eg_83 & @sunriseenergyclub) Visuals by VJ Rabbia (@isopodarmour) Art by @mdpamer https://www.samewave-radio.com/

SOLD OUT: Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals w/ Alex Lahey and Rodeo Boys – All Ages

Laura Jane Grace is a major figure in today’s rock scene as both a solo artist and the front person of Against Me!, which she founded in Naples, FL in the late 1990s. As a working artist, she has released six solo offerings and seven albums with Against Me!, and in 2012 went public with her gender transition in the pages of Rolling Stone. In her music, she continues to detail her journey all while staying true to her earlier themes of outspoken political critique – environmentalism along with personal and social liberation – with a base in American music including country and folk-rock, with a penchant for noise and anarchy. Laura Jane will be joined by her band “The Mississippi Medicals” featuring Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers (bass), Mikey Erg of The Ergs (drums) and Paris Campbell Grace (vocals, percussion).

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