MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,000+): Summer Solstice Fest, Juneteenth, Father’s Day & More! | June 15-18, 2023

The weekend is back, Portland! Summer officially starts this week, so celebrate w/ Parallax Art Center’s Drag Brunch Benefit. Find some great deals at Rose City Book & Paper Fair. And Blueprint is hosting a huge Gala and Grand Concert.

Featured: Foster Summer Soiree in SE Portland | Live Entertainment, Vendors, Activities & More! (June 24)

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Win Portland Tickets

Win Tickets ($44): Bent Knee @ Mission Theater | Art Rock, Baroque Pop (June 21)
Win Tickets ($64): An Evening with Grammy Nominated Kings Return @ The Old Church Concert Hall | A Cappella Group (June 22)
Win Tickets: Snack @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | w/ Culture Cat, Fox Walker (June 22)
Win Tickets ($80): Cider Summit @ The Red Event Space | 150 Selections From More Than 40 Producers (June 23-24)
Win Tickets ($80): Russell Peters – Act Your Age World Tour @ Keller Auditorium | Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time (June 24)
Win VIP Tickets ($60): Vegan Night Market @ Bridge Lot Next to OMSI | Shop 100+ Small Businesses & Groups, Pride Celebration (June 24)
Win Tickets ($32): THICK @ Mission Theater | Punk, GRUMPSTER, Andy Place and the Coolheads (June 25)
Win Tickets ($36): Sarah Potenza w/ Special Guests @ The Old Church Concert Hall | The Voice, America’s Got Talent, Blues (June 25)
Win Tickets ($70): Pedro the Lion Tour 2023 @ Revolution Hall | w/ Erik Walters, Playing “It’s Hard To Find a Friend” and “Control” (June 29)
Win Tickets ($40): Blood Red Shoes @ Mission Theater | w/ Poppy Jean Crawford , Alternative Rock (July 7)
Win Tickets ($60): Celtic Light Orchestra presents “Space Invaders!” @ The Den | The World’s Only Light Up Orchestra, Irish Music & Celtic Folklore (July 15-16)
Win Tickets ($40): Late Night Drive Home @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock (July 16)
Win Tickets ($36): Olen w/ Cinders @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop (Aug 4)
Win Tickets ($130): Jamie Cullum @ Crystal Ballroom | Jazz Pop Singer (Sep 26)
Win Tickets ($70): Owl City, Augustana @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt-Pop (Sept 29)
Win Tickets ($59): Fortune Feimster: Live Laugh Love! @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Netflix, Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately (Sept 29)
Win Tickets ($70): Ben Bailey @ Crystal Ballroom | Cash Cab, Comedy (Sept 30)
Win Tickets ($44): Malinda @ Mission Theater | Folk, Pop, Jazz (Oct 1)
Win Tickets ($50): Soul Sacrifice @ Mission Theater | PNW’s Award Winning Santana Tribute (Oct 28)

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Portland Saturday Events, June 17

Adult: Club Privata Presents Privata Pineapple Party – Zodiac | 8PM, Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
Benefit: Parallax Art Center Presents Summer Solstice Festival & Drag Brunch Benefit | Pride Celebration, Drag Queens All Day, Popup Tattoo, Raffle, Crafts, Face Painting & More!
Bikes: Pedalpalooza Portland-Wide Celebration of Cycling | Free Group Rides Across Portland (more info)
Brunch: Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys
Brunch: Over the Rainbow Drag Brunch Show @ UnderBar in Vancouver | Noon-2PM, Hosted by Amy & Renee (more info)
Coast: The Curious World of Seaweed @ Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport | 11AM-4PM, All Ages, Captivating Portraits of Seaweed
Comedy: Queen of Fun Comedy Showcase @ Escape Bar & Grill | 6-8PM, Hosted by Savannah O Bennington (more info)
Comedy: Comedy Night @ Al’s Den | 10PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
Community: 50th DELTA Park Powwow | Free, Family Friendly, Dancing, Cultural Exhibitions (more info)
Community: Multnomah County Library’s Indigenous Team @ Delta Park Powwow 50th Anniversary | Free Books, Bridging Communities (more info)
Cruise: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Champagne Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
Dining: McMenamins Celebrates 40 Years: Happy Birthday, Barley Mill! | Food & Drink Specials, Beer, Live Music, No Cover
DJ: DJ Night @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 9PM-2AM, FREE, From Neo Soul to Pop Hits to Funk (more info)
DJ: Get on Up with Takimba & Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, Soul, & Hiphop Remixed
Drinks: $7 Bulleit or Ketel One Mules @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Farmers Market: Hollywood Farmers Market in NE Portland | 8AM-1PM (more info)
Farmers Market: Rocky Butte Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM (more info)
Farmers Market: St. Johns Farmers Market | 9AM-2PM (more info)
Farmers Market: Sellwood Moreland Farmers Market | 10AM-2PM (more info)
Farmers Market: Woodlawn Neighborhood Farmers Market | 10AM-2PM (more info)
Farmers Market: Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University – Park Blocks
Festival: Rose City Book & Paper Fair @ Lloyd DoubleTree Portland | Featuring Booksellers, Rare & Collectible Books
Festival: Ankeny Alley Festival in Downtown Portland | Summer Kick-Off Celebration, Food, Artists, Entertainment
Film: Late Night Showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Clinton Street Theater | 11PM, Weekly Screenings Since 1978 (more info)
Film: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar @ Clinton Street Theater | 7PM, Drag Queen Road Trip (more info)
Games: Free Play Day @ Rose City Playground | 10AM-1PM, Pizza, Games, Face Painting (more info)
Juneteenth: Portland Juneteenth Celebration @ Lillis-Albina Park (more info)
Juneteenth: Juneteenth Celebration @ Water Tower Park in Milwaukie | 11AM-3PM (more info)
Juneteenth: Pedalpalooza Presents Black Liberation Ride | Meet @ Irving Park @ 10AM (more info)
Juneteenth: Don’t Shoot Portland Presents x Art x Juneteenth History with PNCA | 2-Day Workshop (more info)
Market: Spring Makers Market @ Sustainable Northwest Wood | Noon-6PM, Featuring Hip Chicks Do Wine (more info)
Music: Gamer Rave @ Crystal Ballroom | EDM & Video Themes, Costumes
Music: Hand Habits @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Greg Uhlmann (more info)
Music: A Tribute to John Hughes Featuring My Siamese Twin @ Mission Theater | 8PM, 80s Cover Band (more info)
Music: Blueprint Gala and Grand Concert @ Lloyd Center | Free Entry, Food, Beverage, Music & More!
Music: November Ultra @ Polaris Hall | 8PM, w/ Jackson Lundy (more info)
Music: Live Music w/ Any Given Session @ Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
Music: Live Music w/ Cowboy Angels / X Angels @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
Pride: Portland Pride Run @ Portland Waterfront | 9AM-2PM (more info)
Scavenger Hunt: Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure | Safe Outdoor Activity, Discount / Promo Code
Theater: Road House The Play @ The Siren Theater | 8PM, Staged Parody of Classic 80s Film
Theater: The Theatre Company presents CALIFORNIA @ ADX Portland | 8PM, Alternate Reality Mind-bender
Timbers: Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes | 7:30PM, Where to Watch in Portland
Wine: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland
Wine: Queer Wine Festival @ Cellar 503 | Noon-4PM, Benefit for Outside In, Featuring Hip Chicks Do Wine (more info)

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Portland Sunday Events, June 18

Bikes: Pedalpalooza Portland-Wide Celebration of Cycling | Free Group Rides Across Portland (more info)
Brunch: Cottontails Drag Brunch Show @ Pink Rabbit Bar | Noon-2PM, Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
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
Brunch: The Pharmacy Drag Brunch | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Mimosas
Coast: The Curious World of Seaweed @ Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport | 11AM-4PM, All Ages, Captivating Portraits of Seaweed
Community: Multnomah County Library’s Indigenous Team @ Delta Park Powwow 50th Anniversary | Free Books, Bridging Communities (more info)
Community: 50th DELTA Park Powwow | Free, Family Friendly, Dancing, Cultural Exhibitions (more info)
Cruise: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Champagne Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
Dining: $12 Burger & Pint @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Heated Patio, SIN Night 25% off drinks & $6 Half- pound Burger (more info)
Farmers Market: Hillsdale Farmers Market | 9a-1p (more info)
Farmers Market: Woodstock Farmers Market in SE Portland | 10AM-2PM (more info)
Farmers Market: Montavilla Farmers Market Guidelines & Info
Farmers Market: King Farmers Market in NE Portland | 10a-2p
Farmers Market: Lents International Farmers Market in SE Portland | 9AM-2PM
Father’s Day: Portland Spirit Father’s Day BBQ Brunch Cruises | Scenic Views, Live Music, Downtown Portland
Festival: Ankeny Alley Festival in Downtown Portland | Summer Kick-Off Celebration, Food, Artists, Entertainment
Games: Adult BINGO Night @ Escape Bar & Grill | 6-8PM, Free, Prizes, Hosted By Savannah O Bennington (more info)
Games: Free Pool @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 5PM-2AM, Food & Drink Specials (more info)
Juneteenth: Portland Juneteenth Celebration @ Lillis-Albina Park | 12-6PM, Free, Family Friendly, Vendors, Live Music (more info)
Juneteenth: Juneteenth & Black History @ Hillsdale Library | 3-4:30PM (more info)
Juneteenth: Juneteenth Arts and Crafts for Everyone @ Hillsdale Meeting Room | 1-3PM (more info)
Juneteenth: Unity of Portland Juneteenth Service in SE Portland | 11AM-12:30PM, Free, experience rousing music, inspiring talks and sharing in community.
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Juneteenth: Sounds Truck NW Presents Celebrating Nostalgia in North Portland @ Cathedral Park | 4-5:30PM (more info)
Juneteenth: Juneteenth Celebration @ Lake Oswego City Hall | 1-4PM, Dr. Renee Mitchell, DJ, Performances (more info)
Juneteenth: Black & Beyond the Binary Collective Presents Juneteenth Black QT Kickback in SE Portland | 4-9PM, Celebrating Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride & Summer Solstice (more info)
Music: Pigs on the Wing: A Tribute to Pink Floyd @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM, Performing The Full Dark Side of the Moon (more info)
Music: The World is with Ukraine Benefit Concert @ Alberta Rose Theatre | 7PM, Featuring 25+ International Performers
Music: The Dirty Nil & Daniel Romano’s Outfit @ Polaris Hall | 8PM, w/ Slender Gems (more info)
Music: Live Music w/ Sylvia Ghost @ Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
Scavenger Hunt: Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure | Safe Outdoor Activity, Discount / Promo Code
Tours: Free Tours @ Hoyt Arboretum | 1PM (more info)
Trivia: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Sunday Trivia @ The EastBurn Public House | 5PM, Prizes
Wine: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland

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Upcoming Portland Events

June 19: Sessa @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)
June 19: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | 8PM, Hosted by Lewis Sequeira
June 19: Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 7:30PM, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher
June 20: Outer Orbit @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9:30PM, Funk Soul Collective (more info)
June 20: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Side Street | 7PM, New Venue!
June 21: Live Music w/ Twisted Pine @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
June 21: Rob Leines / Summer Dean: Two To Tango Tour @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)
June 21: Prescription Drag @ The Pharmacy in NW Portland | 8PM, Free, Hosted by Devlin Lynn Pheonixx (more info)
June 21: Bent Knee @ Mission Theater | Art Rock, Baroque Pop (Win Tickets, $44)
June 21: Live Music w/ Marus Angeloni, Tevis Hodoge Jr @ Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
June 21-25: Portland Art Museum Presents Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio | Travel Through the Creation & Collective Artistry of del Toro’s Works
June 22: Snack @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9:30PM, w/ Culture Cat, Fox Walker (Win Tickets)
June 22: Vandoliers @ Polaris Hall | 8PM (more info)
June 22: An Evening with Grammy Nominated Kings Return @ The Old Church Concert Hall | 8PM, A Cappella Group (Win Tickets, $64)
June 22: Xotica-Go-Go @ X Lounge | Featuring DJs & Go-Go Dancers Every Thursday in Downtown Portland
June 22: Major Tomboys @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)
June 22: Live Music w/ Champale Supernova, DJ Reverend of Rock @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
June 22: Comedy Night @ Al’s Den | 8PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
June 23: Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco (more info)
June 23: PRIDE Dance Party @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 9PM, Free, Hosted by Devlin Lynn Pheonixx (more info)
June 23: Night Heron / Foamboy @ Polaris Hall | 8PM, Les Gold (more info)
June 23: Cheese 101 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 6-7:30PM (more info)
June 23: Chamber Music NW’s Poetry in Music Summer Festival Presents Garden Chamber Party: A Little Summer Night Music in the West Hills | 6PM (more info)
June 23: Comedy Night @ Al’s Den | 10PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
June 23: Chamber Music NW’s Poetry in Music Summer Festival Presents Free Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase @ Community Music Center | Noon (more info)
June 23: Live Music w/ Brian Ward @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
June 23: Rhett Miller @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM (more info)
June 23: Club Privata Presents Sheer Pleasure | 8PM, Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club, Benefit for Q Center
June 23-24: Nordic Northwest Presents Oregon Midsummer Festival | Food, Drinks, Games, Vikings, Crafts, Vendors
June 23-24: Cider Summit @ The Red Event Space | 150 Selections From More Than 40 Producers (Win Tickets, $80)
June 24: Comedy Night @ Al’s Den | 10PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
June 24: Russell Peters – Act Your Age World Tour @ Keller Auditorium | Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time (Win Tickets, $80)
June 24: The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S., Everyone’s Suspect
June 24: Mr. Beautiful / Mr. Vale’s Math Class @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Left on Tenth (more info)
June 24: Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment Hosts Tipping Point for Salmon @ EcoTrust | Free, Lunch, Speakers, Learn More About Protecting River Nature
June 24: Live Music w/ Julie Williams @ Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
June 24: Vegan Night Market @ Bridge Lot Next to OMSI | Shop 100+ Small Businesses & Groups, Pride Celebration (Win VIP Tickets, $60)
June 24: Drag & Comedy Show @ UnderBar in Vancouver | 9-11PM, Hosted by Savannah O Bennington (more info)
June 24: The Sisters of Lilith Summer Solstice Festival in Washougal, WA | A Market and Celebration for the Mystical and Empowered!
June 24: Portland’s New Wave Night @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
June 24: Chamber Music NW’s Poetry in Music Summer Festival Presents Opening Night @ Kaul Auditorium | 8PM (more info)
June 24: Foster Summer Soiree | Noon-6PM, Live Entertainment, Vendors, Activities & More!
June 25: THICK @ Mission Theater | 8PM, Punk, GRUMPSTER, Andy Place and the Coolheads (Win Tickets, $32)
June 25: Sarah Potenza w/Special Guests @ The Old Church Concert Hall | 7:30PM, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, Blues (Win Tickets, $36)
June 25: The Slaps / Manwolves @ Polaris Hall | 8PM (more info)
June 25: Portland Based DJ Ambush X DJ Klyph Bring No Requests! @ White Eagle Saloon | 6PM (more info)
June 25: Pride Pampering Party @ Tango Berretin | 6:45-11:55PM, Consent, Slow Dance, Cuddle, Massage, Drag Acts, Queer DJs, Fairies, Emcee Mr. Eee
June 25: Strange & the Familiars @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Flying Caravan & Jet Black Pearl (more info)
June 25: Live Music w/ Chance Hayden’s Desert Room All Stars @ Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
June 26: Chamber Music NW’s Poetry in Music Summer Festival Presents Viola Masterclass w/ Paul Neubauer @ The Mago Hunt Center | Noon (more info)
June 27: Surprise Tuesday Residency @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9:30PM (more info)
June 27: The Exceptionally Gay Comedy Open Mic Night @ Escape Bar & Grill | 7:30-9:30PM, Hosted by Erycka Day & James Tolson (more info)
June 28: Live Music w/ David Rosales @ Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
June 28: Free Drag Bingo w/ Lip Sync Smackdown Battle! @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 7:30PM, Prizes, Hosted by Nashville Hott & Syda Pickles (more info)
June 28: Therapy Gecko: The Geckoning World Tour @ Mississippi Studios | 10PM (more info)
June 28: Chamber Music NW’s Poetry in Music Summer Festival Presents Free Open Rehersal w/ Gabriel Fauré @ Kaul Auditorium | 11AM (more info)
June 29: Xotica-Go-Go @ X Lounge | Featuring DJs & Go-Go Dancers Every Thursday in Downtown Portland
June 29: Pedro the Lion Tour 2023 @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, w/ Erik Walters, Playing “It’s Hard To Find a Friend” and “Control” (Win Tickets, $70)
June 29: ReverbHunter @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ RainEzra and Lisa James (more info)
June 29: Comedy Night @ Al’s Den | 10PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
June 29: Live Music w/ Bad Luck Blackouts, King Ghidora @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
June 29: Endless Honeymoon Podcast Live @ Polaris Hall | 8PM, w/ Nick Thune (more info)
June 29: The Last Slice Themed Drag Show @ Mississippi Pizza Pub | 8-10PM, American Horror Story Theme, Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
June 29: Chamber Music NW’s Poetry in Music Summer Festival Presents Schubert & Fauré: Masters of Lyricism @ Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | 8PM (more info)
June 30: Forty Feet Tall / Oh, Rose @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Nonbinary Girlfriend (more info)
June 30: Comedy Night @ Al’s Den | 10PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
June 30: Live Music w/ Send Help @ Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
June 30: Live Music w/ Cloud Buffalo @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
June 30: Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco (more info)
June 30: Chamber Music NW’s Poetry in Music Summer Festival Presents Free Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Noon (more info)
June 30-July 3: Ankeny Alley Festival in Downtown Portland | Fourth of July Celebration, Food, Artists, Entertainment (more info)