For the second time since the Thesis began the monthly hip-hop showcase held a yacht party. Of course we sent someone—the perfect someone—music columnist Jenni Moore. Her recap includes fierce performances, surreal moments, luxurious snacks, and a reminder that smoking pot on the Portland Spirit is not allowed.
Lots of local shows have been getting canceled in recent weeks (in light of the wildly contagious Omicron variant, obvi), but if you’re boostered and braving the crowds, there’s at least one appealing local hip-hop show going down at Kelly’s Olympian tonight (Thurs, Jan 6), plus a promising spring show to look forward to. And if you’re taking the safest, most cautious route by staying out of these streets for the foreseeable future, there’s plenty.