September 19 – Mabon is a Pagan harvest festival celebrating the autumn equinox, typically in late September, and represents the second harvest of the year as well as the balance between light and dark.
2026 ADX Fest | 50 Collaborators Across 60+ Events, Workshops, BodyVox’s Creepy Cupcakes & More
October 2-31 – PDX Pipeline readers are invited to Xperience the first ADX Fest, a region-wide celebration of Art, Design, and the Xchange between hundreds of creatives across disciplines.
Oregon Pride in Business Rainbow Expo @ Social Good Place | LGBTQIA2S+ Marketplace, Bites & Beverages, Community Resource Hall
September 26 – We’re excited and proud to host our First Annual Rainbow Expo presented by Peak Promo, a free community celebration spotlighting queer-owned businesses!
Fur Baby Love Fest @ Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone | 60+ Vendors, River Walk, Doggy Dance Party, Costume Contest & More
September 13 – Join us for the Fur Baby Love Fest RiverWalk and help support Oregon Dog Rescue.
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
September 21 – Marc, best known as Skippy from the beloved 80’s sitcom Family Ties, is a multi-talented performer who has conquered the worlds of stand-up comedy, acting, hosting, and even writing and producing.
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice…With Wine @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Flight, Pumpkin Spice Sangria, Autumn Appetizers
September 18-20 – Join us at Hip Chicks do Wine for a deliciously cozy weekend filled with fall flavors, fabulous wine, and plenty of pumpkin spice.
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
September 25 – In their second project, Myocardia, we meet the alternative rock four piece, Valkerie, after accumulated break ups, heart conditions, and deaths.
Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ @ Experience Theatre Project | Immersive Production of a Classic Mystery
September 17 – October 18 – Adapted from Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, this immersive production brings the psychological tension of the classic tale into immediate, breath-held proximity.
Win Tickets ($70): Patrick Wolf @ Mission Theater | Baroque, Electronic, Pop
October 31 – Patrick Wolf released his first E.P. at the age of 19, a groundbreaking debut of classical, folk, and electronic music that set the pace for a stellar decade.
Pride & Prejudice @ Portland Center Stage | A Bold New Comedic Take on a Beloved Classic
September 27 – October 25 – From the playwright behind 2019’s Sense & Sensibility and 2023’s Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B comes a bold new comedic take on a beloved classic.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($250): Circle V Portland @ Castaway | Unforgettable Plant-Based Tasting Experience, Fundraiser
September 20 – Join us on Sunday, September 20 at Castaway for a one-of-a-kind walkaround tasting experience featuring creative and oftentimes unexpected chef collaborations, tasty bites from craft food makers, and sips from a dozen beverage producers.
Win Tickets ($56): Constant Debauchery w/ Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me, West End Entertainment District @ Mission Theater | Depeche Mode Tribute, Cure Tribute
October 2 – Constant Debauchery is the Pacific Northwest’s premier Depeche Mode celebration band.
Win Tickets ($116) McMenamins Presents Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour w/ American Hi-Fi @Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Rock
Everclear is hitting the road again this fall with The Lucky 7 Tour!
Shanrocks Triviology @ Thunderbird Mississippi | Patio, Quality Food & Drinks
Thursdays – We’re having such a great time at Thunderbird on Foster that we’re taking trivia to North Portland!
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx
September 20 – A 21+ drag brunch in the heart of Northwest! Doors at 11:00 am with show at 12 pm. $35.00 gets you a fabulous meal and your first mimosa!
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Taylor Bickett @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
November 1 – Taylor Bickett is a storyteller at heart.
Win Tickets ($40): Forest Pub – Play (Art X Ecology X Design) @ McMenamins Mission Theater | Exploring Creative Approaches to Environmental Storytelling.
September 14 – Can art and design change the way we understand forest management?
New Portland Jobs: Oregon Children’s Theatre, pFriem, Tender Loving Empire & More
New Portland Jobs: Oregon Children’s Theatre, pFriem, Tender Loving Empire & More!
Win Tickets ($92): McMenamins Presents Justin Nozuka @ Mission Theater | Folk, Rock + R&B
October 20 – Justin Nozuka is a singer-songwriter and producer born in Queens, New York and raised in Toronto, Canada.
The 26th Annual Portland Erotic Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | 21+, Hosted by Sasha Scarlett, Live Music, Burlesque, Costume Contest, & More
October 31 – Portland Erotic Ball, one of the city’s most iconic and enduring Halloween traditions, returns for its 26th anniversary this fall with a bold new vision while continuing its legacy as Portland’s largest adult Halloween event.
Win Tickets ($60): Great Lake Swimmers’ Caught Light Tour 2026 @ Mission Theater | Indie-Folk
October 30 – Featuring a blend of acoustic instruments, rural soundscapes, and wistful vocals, Great Lake Swimmers are a critically acclaimed indie-folk group led by Tony Dekker.
Plant Bingo @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Beautiful Plant Prizes, Wine, Snacks
September 11 – Get ready for a fabulous afternoon of wine, plants, and plenty of sass!
Portland in the News: Costumed Pugs, RIP Tim Curry, Portland’s Funniest & More | September 3, 2026
Dozens of pugs attended the Prettiest Pug Pageant(opens in new tab) this past Saturday as part of Pacific Pug Rescue’s PUGapalooza.
Win Tickets ($270): 2026 Kasayahan Filipino American Festival Portland @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | APL.DE.AP of The Black Eyed Peas, Fashion Show, Food Vendors & More
September 12 – Filipino American music icon APL.DE.AP of the Black Eyed Peas is coming to Portland to headline Kasayahan 2026: Filipino American Festival Portland — Oregon’s first and only Filipino festival in the heart of downtown Portland.
Win Tickets ($80): 2026 Oktoberfest Brewfest @ McMenamins Kennedy School | German Food & Drink, Live Music
September 26 – Raise a handcrafted ale as you dance the polka! Oktoberfest meets McMenamins brewfest at this fall festival of German-style beer, food, music and fun.
Radical Harvest Craft Faire & Community Center @ SymbiOp Garden Shop | 40+ Local Makers, Giveaways, Food Pantry
September 5-6 – Radical Harvest is more than a craft fair – it’s a pop-up community center!!
2026 McMenamins Oktoberfest | Beer, German-Inspired Fare, Live Music, Golf Tournament & More
September 18-October 3 – Put on your lederhosen and get ready to enjoy beer, beer and more beer at McMenamins for Oktoberfest!
Slabtown Tours presents A Night with Ghosts in Northwest Portland | 90 Minute Walking Tour, Local Paranormal History
September 4-October 31 – Uncover Northwest Portland’s eerie heritage on A Night with Ghosts, a compelling 90-minute walking tour led by expert urban historian Dr. Tanya Lyn March.
Win Tickets ($110): 2026 Easyfolk Festival @ Portland’5 Winningstad Theatre | Essie & The Hum, Rebecca McDade, Kenzy Peach & More
September 18-19 – This celebration of Portland music spans two nights of music with seven total bands.
Win Tickets ($76): Everyone Orchestra Conducted by Matt Butler @ Mission Theater | Danceable Grooves Created on the Fly
October 23 – Everyone Orchestra is a masterfully conducted, fully spontaneous explosion of live music created by a rotating cast of world renowned musicians and led by conductor Matt Butler.
The Haunting @ The Social Spoon | Halloween Cocktail Pop-Up, Part Haunted House, Part Neighborhood Bar,
October 1-November 1 – The Haunting is a Halloween cocktail pop-up that blends spooky nostalgia with a hint of classic campyness.
End of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More
September 19 – Party in the Pearl returns, transforming NW 13th Avenue between Hoyt and Irving into a lively neighborhood celebration.
2026 Zootoberfest @ Oregon Zoo | Beer & Cider, Live Music, Keeper Chats, Animal Activities & More
September 11-12 – This special fall gathering pairs the fun atmosphere of a Bavarian beer fest with the amazing wildlife found only at the zoo.
7 Deadly Sins Pants on Fire Freaky/Filthy Late Show @ The White Eagle Saloon | 7 True Tales, One Lie
September 19 – Join us as we host Portland’s wildest and most interactive comedy and storytelling entertainment event with Pants On Fire! at the historic White Eagle Hotel & Saloon.
Win Tickets ($22): 2026 Corn Maze ‘5 Kind Acts’ + Pumpkin Patch @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Apple Cider, Trains, Petting Zoo & More
August 22-October 31 – This fall, get lost in our 7-acre corn maze on Sauvie Island.
Win Tickets ($80): Haunted Corn Maze @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Ghouls, Zombies, Costume Party
September 26-October 30 – Get lost in acres of corn, in the dark, on Friday and Saturday nights in October! Terrifying creatures stalk you as you make your way through our Haunted Corn Maze!
Wicked Craft: Mabon Market @ Rae Loft | FREE, Artisan Vendors, Pagan Harvest Festival
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, NE Portland, Shopping
2026 ADX Fest | 50 Collaborators Across 60+ Events, Workshops, BodyVox’s Creepy Cupcakes & More
| Dance, events, Film, Halloween, Lectures, SE Portland, theater, Visual Art
Oregon Pride in Business Rainbow Expo @ Social Good Place | LGBTQIA2S+ Marketplace, Bites & Beverages, Community Resource Hall
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, LGBTQ, SE Portland, Services, Shopping
Fur Baby Love Fest @ Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone | 60+ Vendors, River Walk, Doggy Dance Party, Costume Contest & More
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events, Food & Drink
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
| Comedy, NW Portland
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice…With Wine @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Flight, Pumpkin Spice Sangria, Autumn Appetizers
| events, Food & Drink, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ @ Experience Theatre Project | Immersive Production of a Classic Mystery
| events, Halloween, theater
Win Tickets ($70): Patrick Wolf @ Mission Theater | Baroque, Electronic, Pop
| All Ages, downtown, events, music, NW Portland
Pride & Prejudice @ Portland Center Stage | A Bold New Comedic Take on a Beloved Classic
| All Ages, Comedy, downtown, events, NW Portland, theater
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
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Win Tickets ($250): Circle V Portland @ Castaway | Unforgettable Plant-Based Tasting Experience, Fundraiser
| events, Food & Drink, NW Portland
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