Portland weekend events, April 27-29: Stumptown Comics Festival, GermanFest and Live Wire!

We've been fortunate to have beautiful weather on the weekends lately in Portland, and even if I've just jinxed us, this time around we'll also have the Stumptown Comics Festival, the beers of Germanfest, and the always delightful Live Wire! awaiting us. That's just a sample of this lovingly-curated list of Portland events.

FRIDAY April 27

Jon Benjamin at Bagdad Theater - Jon Benjamin has a TV show -- actually three shows ('Archer,' 'Bob's Burgers' and 'Jon Benjamin Has Van') -- and he'll bring his distinct voice(s) to the Bagdad. 9 p.m. 21+ $15. Tickets.

Karaoke from Hell at Star Theater - 15 finalists have qualified for a shot at a $1,000 grand prize in this very competitive offshoot of the weekly karaoke-with-a-live-backing-band event. 9 p.m. 21+. FREE.

'Drop Dead Healthy' reading at Powell's City of Books - NYT bestselling author A.J. Jacobs talks about his seriocomic quest to become the "healthiest man in the world." 7:30 p.m. FREE.

SATURDAY April 28

Stumptown Comics Festival at Oregon Convention Center - 9th annual event celebrates one of the emerging capitals of the American comics scene. Here's a comprehensive exhibitor list, and a nice preview from The Mercury. Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. $7/day; $12/pass. 

[Also: Comics Festival After Party at Jupiter Hotel. 7 p.m., 21+ $5.]

GermanFest at Bailey’s Taproom - German beers get their due, dominating the taps and replacing the local brews Saturday at this downtown beer haven. More info. 4 p.m. FREE admission.

Live Wire! at Albert Rose Theater - This week, a chance to be regaled by comedian Moshe Kasher and serenaded by the always-excellent locals, Lost Lander. 7:30 p.m. $18-34. Tickets.

SUNDAY April 29

'A Place Called Home' Filmmaking/Animation lecture at Hollywood Theater - Three renowned local animators/filmmakers speak about their careers in the industry, and this town they love so well. 1 p.m. $5. Tickets.

'The Sugar Cube' cookbook signing at The Cleaners (Ace Hotel) - Kir Jensen of the popular Portland dessert food cart, The Sugar Cube, just released her first cookbook, and will offer tastes of her recipes and sign copies at The Cleaners. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. FREE.

Jason Lytle at Al's Den (Crystal Hotel) - Lytle, the man behind early '00s indie darlings Grandaddy, is the latest musician taking residence at Al's Den, and will performing a week of free shows starting Sunday. Sun-Sat., 7 p.m. FREE.

Also receiving votes:

Craig Ferguson at Aladdin Theater (Fri.); Ben Kweller at Aladdin Theater (Fri.); The Doubleclicks at Someday Lounge (Sat.); School of Rock Season Preview Show at Mississippi Studios (Sat.); All Tiny Creatures at Bunk Bar (Sat.)

Movies opening this week: 'The Five-Year Engagement', 'The Raven', 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits' and 'Safe.' See complete Portland and Oregon movie listings.

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—Jeff Schmitt

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