The Research Club is back - from a trip to Europe. They invite you to one of their research pot luck brunches today. Speakers include Alan Waxman, a landscape anthropologist; Chris Teso, co-founder of The GOOD, Portland branding agency; Olivia Everett, an artist, discusses her project on mining in her Montana home town; Nim Wunnan on the Research Club Heavy Meta Tour, and a documentary on artist run spaces; with experimental piano, drums duo Why I Must Be Careful. Bring vegan or vegetarian-friendly brunch food, arrive early, stay to talk. A project of research-club.org At PNCA www.pnca.edu 1241 NW Johnson Map Noon-3 Free
The Art Museum has a panel discussion on public art. It's connected to the show of sculptor Lee Kelly's work. His large metal sculptures may be seen around town. The panelists sound interesting: playwright, planner, artist provocateur Tad Savinar; leading force in social practice art, which operates in public, Harrell Fletcher; and Sandra Percival director of YU, a new Portland art center and former director of the Public Art Development Trust in London. The event will be moderated by Tim DuRoche, director of programs at the World Affairs Council. In Whitsell Auditorium at the Portland Art Museum www.pam.org 1219 SW Park. 2PM-3 $12, $5 members
Artist Mack McFarland has organized a show of video, to be accompanied live by Church No. 9, experimental musicians with a rotating lineup. Tonight they will be Tim DuRoche, Reed Wallsmith, John Savage and genius bassist Fred Chalenor. At Valentines valentineslifeblood.blogspot.com 232 SW Ankeny 9PM
