A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Escapism Portland Presents Magician’s Menagerie Escape Room | Learn the Magician’s Tricks to Prove His Innocence, Valentine’s Day Date Idea
Former world-famous magician Pierre is soon to be hanged for the astonishing murder of his assistant. Can you prove his innocence before it’s too late?
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Portland in the News: Steel Bridge Skate Park; Skywatching Opportunities; Top 2023 News & More! | January 4, 2024
Portland Parks & Recreation is planning to build a skate park near the Steel Bridge.
Oregon’s top news stories of 2023 include the potato being named the state veggie; a rare monster fish washing up in Florence; and an escaped attempted murder suspect was arrested after getting stuck in a muddy pool in North Portland.
And mark your calendars: The skies over Portland will be busy this year expecting comets, meteors and a supermoon eclipse.
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Artisans by Cider Summit @ Leftbank Annex | Featuring 18+ of the Cider Industry’s Benchmark Producers
January 20 @ Leftbank Annex – Artisans will feature at least 18 of the world’s leading cider producers and 40 selections.
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Word is Bond Presents Premiere of The Black Stars Documentary @ Hollywood Theatre | Features Drumming, Dancing, Music, Post-film Panel
Join Word is Bond for the premiere of our documentary, The Black Stars, on Thursday, January 11, at the historic Hollywood Theatre.
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Samba Farewell Party @ Smart Donkey | No Cover, Live Music, Dance
Join Smart Donkey for an unforgettable night at their Samba Pagode Party on January 6!
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Win Tickets ($79): DJ Shadow: Action Adventure Tour @ Revolution Hall | Drum & Bass, Abstract Hip Hop, Electronic
January 22 @ Revolution Hall – The name DJ Shadow evokes a high watermark for instrumental hip-hop and composition.
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Win Tickets ($60): Grammy Nominee Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Never Come Down @ Revolution Hall | Progressive Bluegrass, Jamgrass
January 20 @ Revolution Hall – Yonder Mountain’s high-energy sound, compelling original music and anything goes attitude cultivated a spirit of collaborative improvisation that continues to fuel today’s progressive bluegrass and jamgrass scenes.
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Win Tickets ($60): Willie Barcena @ Aladdin Theater | Showtime, Netflix, Latino Laugh Festival – The Show
January 20 @ Aladdin Theater – Raucous, irreverent, and never politically correct, Willie Barcena is one of the sharpest minds in comedy.
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Win Tickets ($50): Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity @ Aladdin Theater | KIDS IN THE HALL, Music, Standup, Storytelling
January 19 @ Aladdin Theater – Bruce McCulloch’s Tales of Bravery and Stupidity is a one-man show that moves brilliantly between funny, relatable and surprisingly touching.
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Win Tickets ($60): Welcome to Night Vale @ Revolution Hall | w/ Special Music Guest Danny Schmidt
January 18 @ Revolution Hall – WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale.
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Win Tickets ($58): Esther Povitsky @ Aladdin Theater | Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Hulu’s Dollface
February 2 @ Aladdin Theater – A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther can be seen on Hulu’s 2nd season of DOLLFACE, starring alongside Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell.
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Boom Arts Presents The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu @ Ellyn Bye Studio | Immersive Interactive Solo Performance
This January, Boom Arts will bring the South African performance The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu to Portland following its run at the Under Radar Festival in New York.
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Win Tickets: greaterkind @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, R&B, Hip Hop, Soul
January 9 @ Goodfoot – A product of playing together in numerous live situations, greaterkind’s music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show.
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Win Tickets ($40): Petty Theft @ Mission Theater | Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
January 12 @ Mission Theater – Petty Theft has built a strong reputation and loyal following as one of the Bay Area’s premier tribute bands.
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Win Tickets ($60): Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Reckless Daughter – Joni Mitchell Tribute
January 27 @ Crystal Ballroom – With a nod from Neil (the man himself), Super Diamond has been embraced by the long time Neil Diamond fan-base and also found huge popularity in the hip rock clubs of America.
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Win Tickets ($50): Freedom of Speech @ Alberta Abbey | 7,000 Interviews Across America, Featuring South Park Voice Actor Eliza Jane Schneider
Eliza Jane Schneider, renowned voice artist and dialectologist, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of her “Freedom of Speech” podcast, accompanied by a dynamic live performance and community discussion on January 6 @ Alberta Abbey.
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Win Tickets ($150): Swashbuckler’s Ball @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge | Portland’s Pirate Prom, Featuring Coming Up Threes, Beltaine, Bergamot Burlesque & More!
Hold fast and make ready, the Swashbuckler’s Ball returns for a glorious 12th year! Join the crew for Portland’s Pirate Prom on January 20 at Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge #142.
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Portland Lesbian Choir Presents Feelin’ Good @ Parkrose High School Performing Arts Center | Featuring LaRhonda Steele
The Portland Lesbian Choir with feature guest artist LaRhonda Steele bring you “Feelin’ Good” on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2024.
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With Love From PDX Presents Bad Dogs Studio Broom Making Workshop | w/ Dan Hawkins
Take an introduction to broom-making workshop with Dan Hawkins of Bad Dogs Studio in June w/ With Love From PDX.
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The Portland Lesbian Choir Presents Love Who You Love @ First United Methodist Church of Portland | Benefit for Queer Youth, Portland Pride Celebration
In its 38th season, PLC is celebrating Pride with Love Who You Love on June 14th and 15th at First United Methodist Church in SW Portland.
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The Victorian Belle Presents Garden Afternoon Tea | Tea Service, Pastries, Gardens
June 1, 15 @ Victorian Belle – The Victorian Belle’s Afternoon Garden Teas are a fun and elegant way to celebrate June!
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2024 Native Youth Wellness Warriors Pow Wow @ Wingspan Event Center | Free Community Meal, Drumming, Dancers, Kids Activity Table & More!
Join us for the Native Youth Wellness Warriors Pow Wow at Wingspan Event Center on June 1 in Hillsboro.
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2024 Cruise to Astoria on the Portland Spirit | Retrace the Route of Lewis & Clark, Spring & Fall
May 15 & October 9 – The broad waters of the Columbia River will carry you through the forest covered coastal range to the vibrant harbor of Astoria, Oregon’s oldest city. Join us for an adventure filled day retracing the route of Lewis & Clark.
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Fetish & Fantasy @ Club Privata in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
February 23 @ Club Privata – Our quarterly Fetish & Fantasy night has arrived!
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2024 Foster Summer Soiree in SE Portland | Live Entertainment, Vendors, Activities & More!
June 22 in SE Portland’s Foster Neighborhood – We’re having a party! Come celebrate the summer season on Foster. Join us for sidewalk sales, vendors & pop-up shops, live music in Laurelwood Park, and other business promotions.
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2024 Rose City Book & Paper Fair @ Lloyd DoubleTree Portland | Featuring 60+ Booksellers, Rare & Collectible Books
Explore the Rose City Book & Paper Fair, June 14-15, at the Lloyd Doubletree in Portland.
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Portland’s 2024 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival | Longest-running Free Jazz Festival West of the Mississippi
The free Cathedral Park Jazz Festival features local jazz, blues, soul, and Latin artists will take place in Cathedral Park under the historic St Johns Bridge in North Portland for the 44th year of the festival July 19-21.
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Hip Chicks Do Wine Presents 2024 Rosé All Day | Rosé Flight, Frosè, Small Plates, Patio
June 8-9 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Saturday June 8th is National Rosé Day! We love Rosé so much we thought why not celebrate all weekend.
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Portland Spirit 2024 Rose Festival Fireworks Dinner Cruise | Enjoy the Best Seats in the House
May 24 @ Caruthers Landing – Enjoy the best seats “in the house” for the Rose Festival’s opening night fireworks show!
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Portland in the News: New Tigers at Oregon Zoo; Whale Watching Week; ‘Twilight’ Lego House & More! | December 28, 2023
If you’re at the coast, keep your eyes peeled for whales; thousands are migrating south right now.
A Portland house is being turned into a Lego set, in honor of its appearance in the Twilight films.
And there’s 2 new tigers calling Oregon Zoo home.
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MANY Portland 2023 New Year’s Eve Events – Parties to Get 2024 Started
See our HUGE list of Portland New Year’s parties and events, live music, champagne toasts & more!
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Ring in 2024 in Portland With Free TriMet Rides on New Year’s Eve | Bus, Max, Streetcar
TriMet is bringing back free rides on New Year’s Eve in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation. Ride MAX, buses and Portland Streetcar for free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve!
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Win Tickets ($80): Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Thunderstorm Artis, Rainbow Girls, ALO, Glitterfox, Greg Holden & More!
January 12-14 @ Crystal Ballroom – Portland’s Folk Festival began in 2018 at McMenamin’s White Eagle as a way for Portland musicians to come together to celebrate the burgeoning local scene and enjoy each other’s craft.
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MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,700+): UFO Fest, Collaborence Psilocybin Conference, Drag, Wine & Dine for Hope & Joy & More!
| Weekend
Portland in the News: Best Place for Urban Gardening; Weirdest Tourist Attractions; Biking w/ the Family & More! | May 16, 2024
| News
New Deal Distillery Presents 20 Years Distilled: Gins | Free, Gin-focused Happy Hour
| events, Food & Drink, SE Portland
Portland 2024 Memorial Day Weekend Events: BBQ & Wine, Farmers Markets, Sightseeing Cruise, Oregon Wine Month, Timbers & More!
| events
2024 Sunday Parkways Community Celebration | Car-Free Streets, Free Bike Tuneups, Dance Performances & More!
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, East Portland, events, Free
New Portland Jobs: Hello From Portland, Prime Pest Solutions, Latino Network & More!
| Jobs
Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Susan Rice, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT
| events, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($24): Memorial Day Weekend with Shafty @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Portland’s Tribute to Phish
| events, music, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($50): Harrison Storm @ Mission Theater | Australian Indie Folk Singer/Songwriter
| All Ages, events, music, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($120): Parliament Funkadelic Featuring George Clinton, Dumpstaphunk @ Crystal Ballroom | Psychedelic Funk
| downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($60): The Raveonettes @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Wild Pink
| All Ages, events, music, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($50): Avi Kaplan @ Revolution Hall | Formerly of Pentatonix, w/ Michael Alvarado
| All Ages, events, music, SE Portland
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