MANY Portland New Year’s Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,000+): Champagne Ball, Brandi Carlile, Parties to Ring in 2023, The Illusionists & More! | Dec. 29, 2022 — Jan. 1, 2023

New Year’s Eve weekend is here, Portland! Say adios to 2022 at Portland’s famous Champagne Ball. Brandi Carlile is hosting a huge New Year’s Eve concert at Moda Center. And celebrate the magic of the holidays at The Illusionists.

Featured: Portland New Years Eve 2022 – Parties to Get 2023 Started

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Win Portland Tickets

Win Tickets ($70): Unrealistic Work Goals @ Clinton Street Theater | Conversation About How to Create Stronger Work Boundaries (Jan 8)
Win Tickets ($30): dKOTA Album Release @ The Old Church Concert Hall | w/ Pulp Western (Jan 13)
Win Tickets ($80): Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Ron Artis II, Hillstomp, Rayland Baxter, Fox and Bones & More! (Jan 14)
Win Tickets ($59): Railroad Earth @ Revolution Hall | Bluegrass Americana (Jan 15)
Win Tickets ($80): Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono @ Aladdin Theater | Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Master, Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter (Jan 18)
Win Tickets ($34): Gill Landry (of Old Crow Medicine Show) @ The Old Church Concert Hall | 2-Time Grammy Award Winning Singer/songwriter (Jan 21)
Win Tickets ($60): Super Diamond @ Crystal Ballroom | Neil Diamond Tribute (Jan 28)
Win Tickets ($36): Gilla Band @ Mission Theater | Irish Post Punk, Noise Rock (Feb 13)
Win Tickets ($90): The Charlatans UK, Ride @ Crystal Ballroom | English Rock (Feb 15)
Win Tickets ($100): Oregon Distilled Craft Spirits Festival 2023 @ The Redd | 30+ Distillers, 120+ Different Spirits, Fine Food & more! (Feb 18)
Win Tickets ($50): Magic City Hippies @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ CAPYAC, Psychedelic Funk (Feb 19)
Win Tickets ($70): Yonder Mountain String Band @ Crystal Ballroom | Jam-grass (March 25)
Win Tickets ($80): Aly & AJ @ Crystal Ballroom | Pop Rock Duo, Indie (April 1)
Win Tickets ($60): Steel Panther, Crobot, Tragedy @ Crystal Ballroom | Comedic Glam Metal (April 4)
Win Tickets ($50): Rome Streetz @ Lola’s Room | Hip Hop, A Mix of Gritty New York Boom Bap & London Grime (April 11)
Win Tickets ($60): An Evening with Lotus @ Crystal Ballroom | Instrumental Electronic Jam Band (April 24)

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Portland Thursday Events, December 29

Cruise: Portland Spirit Sightseeing Cruises Through the Heart of Downtown Portland | Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Drinks: $7 Margarita Thursday @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Happy Hour: Stem Wine Bar Happy Hour | 5-7PM, $2 Off Glasses, $5 off Bottles (more info)
Happy Hour: Happy Hour at The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 2-6PM, Drink Specials, Sliders, Pita & Hummus, Quesadillas, Pretzels, & more! (more info)
Holidays: Lightopia – An Illuminated Journey @ Hillsboro Stadium | Free Drive-through Light Up Attraction, Reservations Required (more info)
Holidays: THE ILLUISONISTS Present Magic of the Holidays @ Keller Auditorium | A Merry Magical Night in Downtown Portland Direct From Broadway
Holidays: Peacock Lane Free Holiday Display in SE Portland
Music: Spunj @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM (more info)
Music: Robert Henry & The Repeaters @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Pulp Western & Roman Giberson & The Long Haul (more info)
Roller Skating: Secret Roller Disco | 7-9PM, Free (more info)
Scavenger Hunt: Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure! | Discover Portland’s Hidden Mysteries + Discount / Promo Code
Trivia: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ 503 Distilling | 7PM
Trivia: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Space Room | 7PM
Trivia: Free Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Jo’s Saloon | 7:30PM
Trivia: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Thursday Trivia @ BareBones | 7PM, Prizes
Trivia: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Thursday Trivia @ The EastBurn Public House | 7PM, Prizes
Wine: ENSO Winery Open in SE Portland | Flights, Glasses, Light Food Menu, Indoor & Outdoor Seating
Wine: PDX Urban Wineries Holiday Pop Up @ Director Park in Downtown Portland | Featuring 14 Member Wineries, Mix & Match Tastings, Discounts

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Portland Friday Events, December 30

Author Signing: Book Signing w/ Whitney Ivey @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works | 6-7:30PM, Author of Unparalleled (more info)
Blazers: Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State | 7PM on NBATV, Where to Watch in Portland
Cruise: Portland Spirit Sightseeing Cruises Through the Heart of Downtown Portland | Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
DJ: DJ Night @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 9PM-2AM, FREE, From Neo Soul to Pop Hits to Funk (more info)
DJ: Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco (more info)
Drinks: Old Fashion Fridays @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Happy Hour: Happy Hour at The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 2-6PM, Drink Specials, Sliders, Pita & Hummus, Quesadillas, Pretzels, & more! (more info)
Holidays: THE ILLUISONISTS Present Magic of the Holidays @ Keller Auditorium | A Merry Magical Night in Downtown Portland Direct From Broadway
Holidays: Lightopia – An Illuminated Journey @ Hillsboro Stadium | Free Drive-through Light Up Attraction, Reservations Required (more info)
Holidays: Peacock Lane Free Holiday Display in SE Portland
Music: The Dolly Disco – Dolly Parton Inspired County Dance Party @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, Country Western Dance Party (more info)
Music: Live Phish Webcast @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 4:30-8:30PM (more info)
Scavenger Hunt: Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure! | Discover Portland’s Hidden Mysteries + Discount / Promo Code
Wine: Stem Wine Bar Serving Up Extensive Wine Selection & Flights in North Portland | Patio, Live Music, Trivia
Wine: ENSO Winery Open in SE Portland | Flights, Glasses, Light Food Menu, Indoor & Outdoor Seating
Wine: Wine: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland
Wine: PDX Urban Wineries Holiday Pop Up @ Director Park in Downtown Portland | Featuring 14 Member Wineries, Mix & Match Tastings, Discounts

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Portland New Year’s Eve Events, December 31

Brunch: Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys
Cruise: Portland Spirit Sightseeing Cruises Through the Heart of Downtown Portland | Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Drinks: $7 Bulleit or Ketel One Mules @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Film: Rocky Horror Picture Show Midnight Showing @ Clinton Street Theater | 11:59PM (more info)
Holidays: Lightopia – An Illuminated Journey @ Hillsboro Stadium | Free Drive-through Light Up Attraction, Reservations Required (more info)
Holidays: Peacock Lane Free Holiday Display in SE Portland
New Year’s Eve: Brandi Carlile’s New Year’s Eve Party @ Moda Center | Grammy Winner, w/ KT Tunstall
New Year’s Eve: The EYE BALL! A New Year’s Eve Surrealist’s Dance Party @ Polaris Hall in NE Portland | Champagne Toast, w/ Sun Atoms, DJs Rescue & Gregarious (Win Tickets, $60)
New Year’s Eve: Downtown Portland New Year’s Eve 2023 Cruise w/ Portland Spirit | Champagne Toast, The Bylines, Multiple Bars, Amazing Views
New Year’s Eve: McMenamins New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebrations in Portland | Live Music, Free Shows, Lodging Specials & More!
New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Eve @/ Yak Attack @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Organic Electronica, Jam, Funk, Jazz
New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Eve Celebration @ The Pharmacy PDX in NW Portland | DJs, Drinks, Dancing, No Cover Before 9PM
New Year’s Eve: Champagne Ball New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Portland Art Museum | Live Music w/ Hit Machine, 14 Bars, 2 Ballrooms, Black Tie, DJs, Llamas & More!
New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Eve 2023 w/ Digable Planets @ Crystal Ballroom in Downtown Portland | Jazz-informed Hip Hop
New Year’s Eve: Battle of the Decades Greatest Hits! New Year’s Eve Party @ Mississippi Studios | 8:45PM (more info)
New Year’s Eve: The Bridgetown Boogie New Year’s Eve @ Aladdin Theater | 9PM, Featuring Polyrhythmics with special guest: Adryon de León
New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Eve w/ Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends Upstairs @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco
New Year’s Eve: Ring in 2023 in Portland With Free TriMet Rides on New Year’s Eve! | Bus, Max, Streetcar
Scavenger Hunt: Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure! | Discover Portland’s Hidden Mysteries + Discount / Promo Code
Wine: Stem Wine Bar New Year’s Eve | Live Music 8-10PM, All Day Drink Specials (more info)
Wine: ENSO Winery Open in SE Portland | Flights, Glasses, Light Food Menu, Indoor & Outdoor Seating
Wine: Wine: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland

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Portland New Year’s Day / Sunday Events, January 1, 2023

Brunch: Portland Spirit Sunday Brunch Cruise | Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas, Live Music, Locally Sourced Cuisine
Brunch: Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys
Dining: $12 Burger & Pint @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Heated Patio, SIN Night 25% off drinks & $6 Half- pound Burger (more info)
Games: Free Pool @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 5PM-2AM, Food & Drink Specials (more info)
Outdoors: Free Entry Day to Washington State Parks (more info)
Outdoors: Free Entry Day to Oregon State Parks (more info)
Scavenger Hunt: Mike Bennet Slow Sign Scavenger Hunt | Starts at 2PM at Ace Hotel, Free, 100+ Slow Signs Hidden Around Downtown (more info)
Scavenger Hunt: Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure! | Discover Portland’s Hidden Mysteries + Discount / Promo Code

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Upcoming Portland Events

January 2: Free Stand Up Comedy Night Go Comedy Go @ Shifters | Hosted by Danelle Porter
January 2: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | Hosted by Lewis Sequeira
January 3: Farnell Newton & The Othership Connection @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Jazz, Funk, Homage to George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars (more info)
January 4-8: Artist Repertory Theatre Presents American Fast @ Portland Center Stage | Young Basketball Star Faces Cultural Contradictions
January 5-8: Night Flight Aerial Presents Attic of Wondrous Things @ Portland Playhouse | Cabaret Style Revue Featuring Aerialists, Hand-balancers, Contortionists & More!
January 6: Gerle Haggard Band @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM, w/ Luther’s Boots (more info)
January 6: First Friday Superjam Featuring/ DJ Magneto & Mr Jeigh @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Classic Funk, Soul, Disco, Jazz (more info)
January 7: The Lowest Pair @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Ollella (more info)
January 7: Tropitaal, a Desi/Latino Soundclash @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 10PM, Featuring DJs Anjali and the Incredible Kid (more info)
January 8: R.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Eldon Somers (more info)
January 8: Unrealistic Work Goals @ Clinton Street Theater | Conversation About How to Create Stronger Work Boundaries (Win Tickets, $70)
January 8: Free Sundays @ World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum | Family Fun, Bird’s-eye View of a NW Forest, Learn About Forest Opportunities & Challenges
January 9: Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher
January 10: Farnell Newton & The Othership Connection @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Jazz, Funk, Homage to George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars (more info)
January 10: Slaughter Beach, Dog w/ Mo Troper @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)
January 12: Super Secret Band @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Rock, Jazz (more info)
January 12: Carlos Ballarta @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM, Stand Up Comedy (more info)
January 13: dKOTA Album Release @ The Old Church Concert Hall | 7:30PM, w/ Pulp Western (Win Tickets, $30)
January 13: Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco (more info)
January 13: THE GHOST EASE Vinyl Release Show w/ Slang & Dim Wit @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM (more info)
January 13-15: Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Ron Artis II, Hillstomp, Rayland Baxter, Fox and Bones & More! (Win Tickets, $80)
January 14: Tango Alpha Tango @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ The Macks (more info)
January 14: Bodhi Mojo, Big E & The Stomp @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Psychedelic Jam Band (more info)
January 15: Railroad Earth @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Bluegrass Americana (Win Tickets, $59)
January 15: Free Sundays @ World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum | Family Fun, Bird’s-eye View of a NW Forest, Learn About Forest Opportunities & Challenges
January 17: Farnell Newton & The Othership Connection @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Jazz, Funk, Homage to George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars (more info)
January 17: PDXWIT Happy Hour: Virtual Town Hall with the New Executive Director | 5:30PM (more info)
January 18: Tenille Townes @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)
January 18: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono @ Aladdin Theater | 8PM, Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Master, Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter (Win Tickets, $80)
January 19: Luna @ Aladdin Theater | 8PM, Indie Rock (more info)
January 19: Super Secret Band @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Rock, Jazz (more info)
January 20: Will Sheff (Okkervil River) @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM (more info)
January 20: Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco (more info)
January 21: Gill Landry (of Old Crow Medicine Show) @ The Old Church Concert Hall | 8PM, 2-Time Grammy Award Winning Singer/songwriter (Win Tickets, $34)
January 21: Jujuba @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Nojeem Lasisi, Danceable Afrobeat (more info)
January 22: Dazy @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM (more info)
January 25: Nick Mulvey @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM (more info)
January 26: Super Secret Band @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Rock, Jazz (more info)
January 26: Dreckig @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM, w/ Party Witch & Puerta Negra (more info)
January 27: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe 25th Anniversary @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Jazz, Funk, Jam Band (more info)
January 27: Melissa Carper / Kassi Valazza @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)
January 28: Tropitaal, a Desi/Latino Soundclash @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 10PM, Featuring DJs Anjali and the Incredible Kid (more info)
January 28: Super Diamond @ Crystal Ballroom | 9PM, Neil Diamond Tribute (Win Tickets, $60)
January 28: Never Come Down @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ AJ Lee & Blue Summit (more info)
January 28: Elise Trouw @ Polaris Hall | 8PM (more info)
January 28-29: Hip Chicks Do Wine Presents Wine & Chocolate Pairing | In-Person, To-Go Kits
January 29: Julia Logue @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM, w/ SHEERS (more info)
January 29: Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn & Sarah Jarosz: Together In Concert @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Grammy Winners, Americana, Folk (more info)
January 31: Judge John Hodgman @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Pop Culture Comedy (more info)
February 1: VOICES Lectures @ Revolution Hall | 7:30-9PM, Featuring Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker Ami Vitale
February 2: Mama Sam and the Jam / Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters @ Mississippi Studios | 8:30PM (more info)
February 3: Pierre Kwenders Touring w/ High Pulp @ Polaris Hall | 8PM (more info)
February 3: Colin James @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)