a friendly spot
to lose yr
mind

Songwriting driven by vintage keyboards, Megan Diana loves a Wurlitzer and Fender Rhodes - especially when put through an echo pedal. She layers her lush voice in choral layers - going atmospheric at times and then all at once back to the center of her chest in a whisper. In celebrating a video release she is joined by Steel Fringe and Wiseacre.

Since 2014, THE THESIS has stood as Portland’s premier monthly music showcase—offering a stage to the city’s most vital voices in hip-hop, R&B, and related genres. This month, we're proud to feature: tw0n — A stellar emcee with a wide range of sounds and styles. The ultimate emcee. A true stage commander who leaves everything on the mic. Soundtracking the evening is Resident DJ Verbz, joined by special guests and deep crates of heat.

"the della kit" is an emerging independent artist, celebrated for her emotionally charged fusion of live looping, jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B. She wears all the hats, she is a producer, songwriter and DJ. Her warm, emotive voice blends improvisation and contagious melodies with introspective lyrics that explore themes of love, spirituality, self-discovery, and social consciousness. She is currently touring her debut alt R&B album 'moonbeams & frequencies,' catch her July 4th with Son Little at the Waterfront Blues Fest, then join us as we welcome her to Lollipop Shoppe!

Booty Call is a high-energy dance party centered around regional dance music like reggaeton, dembow, dancehall, Jersey club, Miami bass, bounce, and rap. The vibe will be fun + sweaty with unapologetically rhythmic global tunes. Doors at 9PM, No Cover.

IX of Swords (IXOS) is a rock group hailing from Portland, Oregon. The band delivers a sound that is cinematic, all encompassing and chaotic while still displaying a knack for earworm melodies. They are joined by Left on Read, wornoutjoy and House of Warmth.

Portland's rising alt-disco band 'Tenants' uses synth-pop, alt rock and disco grooves to bring a new dynamic to the local music scene. With exploratory arrangements and rich textures from the 70s and 80s, this promising group of renters delivers you into a new age of dance with a sweet dash of nostalgia. They are joined by Seance Crasher and PoiKilo.

Dustbunny has been playing in and around the Portland area for the past two years with their blend of fuzzy guitars and heartfelt lyrics. In August 2024, they released their debut full-length album, Machinery, and continue to focus on creating joyful performances that forge a connection with their audience. They are joined by Dolly Creamer (LA) and Nonbinary Girlfriend. 

V1DEOBOY blends the precision and nostalgia of retro electronic music with the energy and violence of a live punk drummer. Finding harmony between biology and technology, V1DEOBOY accelerates right past musical performance and arrives at genuine performance art. All while keeping an augmented tongue firmly in cheek. He is joined by Brother vs Robot and Body Shame.

Shining through a tidal wave of darkness and uncertainty, High Glow is floating somewhere between a euphoric daydream and an acid flashback. Their sound has been coined “Sludge-Gaze” and is reminiscent of the early 90s with nostalgic undertones of grunge, post-punk, sludge, and shoegaze. They will be joined by Rarefaction and Tiny Jackets. 

We're taking over Lollipop Shoppe for an unforgettable dance night rooted in rhythm, vibes, and QTBIPOC joy. THIS AIN’T JUST A PARTY. IT’S A PORTAL. A space where joy is resistance. Where softness is strategy. Where every movement is a reclamation.