FRIDAY May 11
'Best New Band' showcase at Mississippi Studios - Radiation City was just crowned the Best New Band in Portland for 2012 by Willamette Week. Hear them live -- for free -- along with fellow honorees Pure Bathing Culture and Oninu. 9 p.m. 21+ FREE.
Eugene Mirman at Helium Comedy Club - Eugene Mirman is visiting from New York," where apparently the salsa is terrible." Enjoy this and other fine jokes at Helium this weekend. Thurs, 8 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets.
IPRC's Grand Re-Opening Extravaganza (SE Division) - The Independent Publishing Resource Center has some nice, spacious new digs in SE Portland. They're excited about it, and you're invited to celebrate with them. Local literary luminaries Cheryl Strayed and Trinie Dalton will be there, too. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. FREE.
SATURDAY May 12
'St Johns Bizarre' at St. Johns Plaza - This year, the music lineup is very strong: Corin Tucker Band, Au and Grandparents are among the notables. There will also be 75 vendors, good food and your recommended daily allowance of WEIRD PORTLAND. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. FREE.
3rd Annual 'Brewers for Boobs' at EastBurn - Local brewers compete with each other to see who can sell the most beer, and raise the most money, for breast cancer awareness. (100% of proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.) Noon - 9 p.m. $10.
Related: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Portland Raceway. Sat., 9 a.m. Sign up now.
Open Season Fashion Show at Sandbox Studio - Some of Portland's most talented designers will be represented at this indie fashion showcase presented by the Mercury. 7 p.m. 21+ $18-20. Tickets.
SUNDAY May 13
Viking Pancake Breakfast at Norse Hall - Treat your mom to what Vikings would have treated their moms to on Mother's Day -- pancakes. And, I don't know, maybe yodeling, if you're feeling up to it. 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $3-6.
Mother's Day Brunch at Various - Here's a handy list of some fine restaurant options if you don't have a go-to spot this Mother's Day, compiled by The Oregonian.
'You Who' at Kennedy School (NE) - Laura Veirs and the Tumble Bees highlight this popular children's rock variety show series, geared toward young families with discerning tastes in music. 1 p.m. $5-10. Tickets.
Also receiving votes:
Black Dice at YU Contemporary (Sat.); X at Crystal Ballroom (Fri.); Dead Milkmen at Hawthorne Theatre (Sat.); Alison Bechdel at Bagdad Theater (Sat.)
Movies opening this week: 'Dark Shadows.' See complete Portland and Oregon movie listings.
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—Jeff Schmitt
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