When an artist curates music pay attention. Building on Portland's successful Hush Records and adjacent microlabels, artist Chris Johanson has organized the Quiet Music Festival. Schedule on the Disjecta website. We're especially interested in Saturday's Lucky Dragons, who are also visual artists and of whom we've written. At Disjecta, in the shadow of Paul Bunyan www.disjecta.org 8371 N. Interstate Map 8PM $7 a night or $12 both
Belly dancers like to hang out. Bedroom belly dancing is just not the same. JamBallah is their mini festival. It's also a bazar for belly dance accessories and clothing. Classes, workshops and performances. Free events, all ages events, performances with an admission fee, and DJ dance after parties. Details at the website: www.jamballahnw.com
