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RCTID! Watch Timbers vs. Atlanta United 2018 MLS Cup Final in Portland | Food & Drink Specials
RCTID! Cheer on the Timbers as they compete in the MLS Cup Final vs Atlanta United on December 8 in Atlanta at 5 p.m. Pacific Below are a few places to watch the game in Portland + drink & food specials!
Portland 2018 Santacon Bar & Dispensary Crawl | 2018 Info, Rules
December 8 – Dig out your Santa suit from the bottom of the closet where it’s been since you last wore it last year – It’s time for the Original Portland Santacon! This massive red & white pub crawl usually starts downtown, but be sure to check their website for an official meetup location.
Oregon Symphony Presents Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Big Screen w/ Live Score, Costumes Encouraged, Portland Holiday Event
December 15 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of the Pumpkin King, Oogie Boogie, and Sandy Claws comes to life on our big screen, complete with Danny Elfman’s film score performed live to picture. Costumes encouraged, it’s the perfect outing to get you ready for Christmas!
Portland’s The Miracle of a Million Lights @ Victorian Belle | Santa, Million Christmas / Holiday Lights, 10+ Specially Decorated Trees, Vintage Decorations, Cider, Live Music, Gifts
December 8-23 @ Victorian Belle – For most of the month of December, Victorian Belle is known as “The Miracle of a Million Lights” and is open to the public for tours of the decorated house and grounds. The entire 2.5 acres is filled with a million plus twinkling lights that turn this historic Portland […]
Join Portland’s 2018 Holiday / Christmas Ships Parade Starting This Week Aboard Portland Spirit! | Dining Cruise, Sleigh Rides on the Water
December 5-7, 12-15, 18-20 on Portland Spirit – 2018 marks the 65th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon. The Christmas Ship Fleet cruises between both rivers offering the Portland area thrilling Christmas time parades.
Win Tickets ($20): Holiday Pops Concert: Classical Concert @ Skyview Concert Hall | Featuring Vancouver Symphony Orchestra & Columbia Dance Company
December 8-9 @ Skyview Concert Hall – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra invites all to join in its festive musical jubilee this weekend as it presents joyful holiday favorites at the annual Holiday Pops Celebration. The stage will fill as the Columbia Dance Company shares in performing selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake including beloved pieces like […]
Bubble and Squeeze Cabaret @ Clinton Street Theater | The Bubble Show Grown-ups Have Been Waiting For, Cabaret, Music & More!
December 6 @ Clinton Street Theater – Bubble & Squeeze is a late-night hilarious, risqué cabaret of bubble magic, mad effervescent music, and multi-media display that takes bubble art to a higher level… and beyond.
Oregon Symphony Presents Gospel Christmas 20th Anniversary @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Featuring the Area’s Premier Gospel Singers
December 7-9 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – It’s the 20th Anniversary of Gospel Christmas, the tradition that just gets bigger and better, year after year! Join the region’s premier gospel singers and the Oregon Symphony for an evening that’s sure to have you on your feet, clapping and shouting, celebrating the true spirit of […]
Michael Allen Harrison’s 2018 Christmas At The Old Church | Heart-warming Holiday Tradition, Downtown Portland Concert Series
December 12-26 @ The Old Church – A special heart-warming holiday concert series featuring Michael and his musical family, including the fabulous vocals of Julianne Johnson and many spectacular special guests. Relish the warmth and magic of the holiday season at The Old Church. Highlighting the best of talent in the Northwest, the 28th Anniversary […]
2018 is Your Last Chance to Enter Escapism’s Cold War Themed Room: Dr. Zylchov’s Laboratory! | Clues, Codes & Puzzles
It’s your last chance to escape Dr. Zylchov’s Laboratory! After 4 years, Escapism is retiring Portland’s longest running escape room at the end of 2018! Escapism’s Cold War Themed Room: Dr. Zylchov’s Laboratory closes its doors December 31!
Win Tickets ($50): Band of Friends – A Celebration Of Rory Gallagher @ Aladdin Theater | Blues, Rock & Roll
December 12 @ Aladdin Theater – Rory Gallagher’s music reached a massive audience from Norway to Spain, from Japan to the USA, covering all parts of the globe and producing some of the greatest rock/blues albums of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Sadly we lost Rory on June 14th 1995. To his devoted fans and […]
Win Tickets ($80): Truth I’d Dare @ Revolution Hall | A Unique Literary Event w/ Pam Houston, Cheryl Strayed, and Lidia Yuknovitch
February 3 @ Revolution Hall – Join Pam, Cheryl, and Lidia (plus surprises) as they share stories, conversation, inspirational moments, and insights. It’s like a slumber party, without the sleeping part.
2019 Midnite New Year’s Eve @ Pure Space in Portland’s Pearl District | Featuring SKAM Artist Fergie DJ, Danny Merkury, Light Show, Projection Clock, New Outdoor Space & More!
December 31 @ Pure Space – 2019 Midnite New Year’s Eve @ Pure Space in Portland’s Pearl District
Oregon Symphony Presents Cirque de la Symphonie @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | 2018 Portland Holiday / Christmas Show, Gravity-defying Movements and Choreography
December 13 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – The gravity-defying movements and choreography of these aerialists, acrobats, dancers, and jugglers have captivated audiences around the globe – so we invited them to present their spectacular holiday show. A treat for the whole family!
Portland Drag Queen Brunch Featuring the Portland Lumberjacks @ Night Light Lounge | Delicious Food, Cocktails, Humor & Glamour
December 9 @ Night Light Lounge – The Portland Lumberjacks are joining us for Drag Brunch! We’ll have a raffle, jello shots, and burly men in short shorts!
Win Tickets ($90): Downtown Portland New Year’s Eve Celebration Railroad Earth & Shook Twins @ Roseland Theater | Americana, Rock, Improvisational, Dreamlike Harmonies, Folk
December 31 @ Roseland Theater – Ring in 2019 w/ Railroad Earth & The Shook Twins @ Roseland Theater!
A Bubbly Spectacular @ Pix Patisserie | Tasting of 60 Sparkling Wines from Across the Globe, Best Dressed Contest, Oyster Bar, Champagne Saber & More!
December 9 @ Pix Patisserie – Celebrate the art of making (and drinking) bubbles with the creator of the World’s Best Champagne List. Pix is hosting an afternoon exclusively dedicated to sparkling wine.
Ring in 2019 with 18 Bars, Hit Machine & 3 DJs @ Downtown Portland’s Champagne Ball! | Get your Reserved Seats and Tables Today. Group Discounts Available.
December 31 @ Downtown Hilton – Singles, couples and large groups of friends are all welcome at the Champagne Ball, we welcome everyone as long as they dress for the occasion and know how to have fun.
+Street Scenes presents Vampire Tapestry @ Chapel Theatre in Milwaukie | Stephen King Calls It “Scary, Entertaining, Suspenseful”
December 6-22 @ The Chapel Theatre – Focusing on the Nebula Award winning novella Unicorn Tapestry, it is the story of a psychotherapist, Dr. Floria Landauer, and her troubling relationship with her patient, Dr. Edward Lewis Weyland.
Win Tickets ($70): Beloved and McMenamins present The Polish Ambassador @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Wildlight, Yaima
December 30 @ Crystal Ballroom – The Polish Ambassador (real name David Sugalski) is raising the bar for what it means to be a professionally touring musician. Sure, the electronic musician lays claim to producing the sweetest beats this side of the Milky Way Galaxy, but the world’s funkiest diplomat is also using his popularity […]
Win Tickets ($64): Kurt Vile and The Violators @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Jessica Pratt, Indie, Folk
December 14 @ Crystal Ballroom – Having been the subject and willing conspirator of many intentional lies planted in Sonic Youth bios over the years, I know first hand the way album lore can bend reality to its truth. After the infamous Byron Coley originated the SY “Trilogy” myth in the Murray Street bio, we […]
Cancelled: Ezra Furman @ Aladdin Theater | Indie Rock, w/ Michael Rault, Psychedelic Rock
Cancelled – Transangelic Exodus is a new landmark for the American singer-songwriter: “Not a concept record, but almost a novel, or a cluster of stories on a theme, a combination of fiction and a half-true memoir,” according to its author. “A personal companion for a paranoid road trip. A queer outlaw saga.”
Win Tickets: First Friday Superjam @ The Goodfoot | w/ DJ Magneto & Friends
December 7 @ The Goodfoot – First Friday Superjam means funk, soul, disco & hip hop with DJ Magneto and Friends. Come and join the dance party!
Win Tickets ($340): Oregon’s Most Admired Companies @ Downtown Hilton Hotel | Find out Who’s Making an Impact!
December 13 @ Hilton Hotel – You work tirelessly to build your company, its brand, image and reputation. The hope is that millions of people interact with your brand daily but how do you know if your work is making an impact? There’s one way to find out – Oregon’s Most Admired.
Vacilando entre Panas Unplugged @ The EastBurn Public House | Horacio Blanco (Desorden Publico) and Pedro Castillo (Aditus)
December 8 @ EastBurn – Internationally renowned lead singers Horacio Blanco (Desorden Publico) and Pedro Castillo (Aditus) will bring to Portland a unique unplugged jam session with the best ska and Spanish pop rock.
Win Tickets: Jimmy Russell’s Party City 2034 @ The Goodfoot | Super Group of Portland All Stars
December 6 @ The Goodfoot – Time travel from the year 2034, where war has been banished, judgement-free party times of friendship abound, and veteran goodfoot guitarist Jimmy Russell (Quick and Easy Boys) leads a super group of Portland all-stars!
Win Tickets ($90): December Power Breakfast @ The Sentinel Hotel | Featuring Brian Garish, President, Banfield Pet Hospital
December 6 @ The Sentinel Hotel – As president of Banfield Pet Hospital, Brian Garish leads the vision and strategic direction of the practice. Founded in Portland in 1955, Banfield is the largest general-veterinary practice in the world.
It’s Gonna Be Okay Comedy @ Eastburn | FREE, Featuring Mohanad Elshieky, Kate Murphy & More!
December 3 @ EastBurn – The show is funny, smart, progressive, feminist, positive, and often heartwarming. The show showcases the best comedians in Portland along with national acts and is hosted by Barbara Holm. There will be prizes!
Portland Christmas Concert NW Natural Holidays with the Trail Band @ Aladdin Theater | Featuring Multi-instrumentalist, Lex Browning, 8 Piece Ensemble’s Final Show
December 14 – 16 @ Aladdin Theater – A Portland tradition for 25 years, Holidays With The Trail Band takes its final bow at the Aladdin Theater this year. Let The Trail Band get you into the holiday spirit one last time with special guest and multi-instrumentalist, Lex Browning, who completes the original band line-up […]
Ventopia Artisans and Collectibles Show @ Tigard Grange | Arts & Crafts, Jewelry, Dolls, Toys, Games & More! Portland 2018 Holiday / Christmas Gift Market
On December 8th, Ventopia will host its first Artisans and Collectibles show at the Tigard Grange in Tigard from 10am – 4pm. Browse handcrafted jewelry, dolls and rustic furniture. For the collector there will be comics, sports cards, action figures and much more!
SECOND SHOW ADDED! Emmy Winning Comedian Aziz Ansari – Road to Nowhere @ Keller Auditorium | Netflix’s Master of None, Parks and Recreation
March 13 @ Keller Auditoirum – Aziz stars in, writes, and directs MASTER OF NONE, a Netflix original comedy series that he co-created with Alan Yang (PARKS AND RECREATION).
Win Tickets ($50): An Evening With Chris Robinson Brotherhood @ Revolution Hall | Psychedelic Filling in a Folk Blues Pie
December 2 @ Revolution Hall – The Chris Robinson Brotherhood are on tour in support of their latest studio album ‘Barefoot In The Head.’ In the middle of one of their most prolific periods to date, the band is riding a creative wave with a slew of studio and live records coming out amidst a […]
