Research Club hosts talks over a pot luck brunch. Today it's Steven Joiner lensing his experiences in Japan through an analogy with sumo wrestling. Catherine Nikolovski talks about her project Hack Oregon, where software programmers work for social good. Bring some vegetarian or vegan-friendly food, a plate, cup and utensils, and yourself. At PNCA www.pnca.edu 1241 NW Johnson Map Noon-2 Free
Crypto Party continues as relevant as ever. Bring a laptop, USB drive, pen and paper and a curious mind, minimum of two. Crypto Party www.cryptoparty.in/portlandoregon at the Hawthorne Lucky Lab 915 SE Hawthorne 2PM-4 Free
Yetis are real. And Yeti is a journal of original writing accompanied by a recording of rare music. Labor of love by former Portlander Mike McGonigal. McGonigal is publisher of books and tonight curator of videos. The theme tonight is videos from the 1970's-1980's rhythm and blues, disco, house and techno. hollywoodtheatre.org/happy-made-me-hardcore-yeti-bootleg-9/ At the Hollywood Theater www.hollywoodtheatre.org 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard 7:30PM $5
The backyard series of talks, Yardwork, continues this evening. A small number of individuals gather at a private home, in the back yard, to hear a creative discussion, question and contribute. The speakers tonight are Kerri Rosenstein and Sam Slater speaking on presence, generosity, and reciprocity. If you do your research on Portlandyardwork on the Facebook and private message the organizer, you may be able to attend. Bring a blanket to sit on, refreshments to share. It will be fascinating! 9PM Free
