A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Friday Night Magic: The Gathering @ The EastBurn Public House | Join the Battle!
Shuffle up and let the Magic happen. Come sit in with us for Friday Night Magic. A night of games, good energy, and people who truly support the community.
Win Tickets ($34): 2026 Portland Spring Home and Garden Show @ Portland Expo Center | Showcase Gardens, Floral Fashion Show, Chef Demos
For decades, this beloved event has brought together garden enthusiasts, design lovers, homeowners, remodelers, and local makers, offering fresh ideas, expert advice, and the latest home and garden trends for every skill level.
Weird Portland Pub Tour: Valentine’s Edition in SE Portland | Great Beer + Weird Stories
Looking for a Valentine’s outing that’s anything but ordinary? This is the tour for people who love great beer, weird stories, and Portland’s wonderfully offbeat personality.
Heartbreakers: A Draglesque Love Story @ Echo Theater Company | Love & Lust Inspired Drag/Burlesque
RAE presents this ICONIC Love & Lust Inspired Draglesque Showcase.
Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria | Mixed Media Paintings
Set sail on an alphabetical journey through the world of boats in Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu, a vibrant mixed-media exhibition by Portland artist Peggy Biskar.
Jade Rabbit x Veganizer 2026 Lunar New Year Banquet | Six Course Menu of Lunar New Year Delicacies
Join us as we usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with a six course menu of Lunar New Year delicacies.
Blueprint Ensemble Arts presents Shadow & Light | FREE, Live Music, Dessert
Come join ensembles Carnation, Peach, Scarlet, and Burgundy (with special guests Ivory and The Super Cuts) as they bring you our upper voices masterwork for 2026: Arnesen’s stunning Stabat Mater!
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx
The event is hosted by Rose Empress LXV, Devlin Lynn Phoenixx with a rotating cast for each event sure to dazzle you with their everything!
2026 Valentine’s Day Dinner @ The EastBurn Public House + Anti-Valentine’s Day Party | Dinner, Brunch, Specials
Celebrate your sweetie with brunch, dinner and drinks in the beautiful EastBurn dining room!
Win Tickets ($56): Jeremy McComb’s Honky-Tonk Circus @ Mission Theater | The #1 90’s Country Music Experience
The Honky-Tonk Circus Tour isn’t a throwback – it’s a full-throttle time machine to the nights when country music ruled the room.
Win Tickets ($80): Heated Rivalry: A Jockstar Rave @ Crystal Ballroom | A Night of Party Boy Anthems & Club Hits
From the Closet → Ice → Dance floor.
2026 Oregon International Auto Show @ Oregon Convention Center | Cutting-Edge Tech, Ride & Drive Experiences, Kids’ Zone & More
The 2026 Oregon International Auto Show is the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the newest in-vehicle design, innovation, and technology.
Win Tickets ($80): Katie Boyle @ Mission Theater | Irish Comedian
Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy and shame!
Win Tickets ($56): The Ramona Flowers @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
The Ramona Flowers are on a roll – their latest release Human is climbing up the US Alt Radio charts and hitting over 1 millions global streams, and track Dangerous hit the Top 30 at US Alt Radio.
Win Tickets ($46): Alex Sampson @ Mission Theater | Canadian Singer-Songwriter
With humble small-town beginnings, Canadian singer-songwriter, Alex Sampson knew he was born to perform at just nine years old when he entered a school talent show for the first time singing GOLD by Owl City.
My Petty Valentine @ Badlands | Feat. King of Drag Season One Winner King Molasses
Join some of your Favorite Local Drag Icons for Pettiest Valentine’s Celebration in Portland! Mystery Headliner To Be Revealed!
Valentine’s Sweetheart Tea @ Victorian Belle | 3 Floor Mansion, Sweet & Savory Pastries
The Victorian Belle’s Sweetheart Tea is a fun and elegant way to celebrate Valentine’s, Galentine’s Day and more in February!
Rose City Circus presents Valentine – A Night of Circus, Music & Love @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Live Music, Aerialists, Jugglers & More
Rose City Circus and Trashcan Joe present a vintage themed night of love, spotlighting a daring and romantic circus alongside live original tunes of vintage swing, jazz, folk, and blues.
Win Tickets ($90): Chocolate & Wine Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 4 Wines + 4 Truffles
Join us for a decadent Wine & Chocolate Pairing featuring artisan truffles from Creo Chocolates paired perfectly with our handcrafted wines.
Win Tickets ($48): Wheel w/ Sound and Shape @ Mission Theater | Prog-Metal
Since forming in 2015, Wheel have swiftly grown from underdogs of Helsinki, Finland, to an international tour de force.
Win Tickets ($56): Kerosene Dream’s Annual Reunion Show @ Mission Theater | Country, Folk, Rock, Pop
Over 25 years ago Dave Coey (guitar, vocals) from The Renegade Saints joined forces with Bart Ferguson (vocals) from The Strangers and played their first gig as Kerosene Dream.
Friends of the Library Media Sale @ Rose City Reads | Valentine’s Gift Ideas, 50% Off Vinyl, DVDs, & More
Head to Rose City Reads this Valentine’s Day weekend for 50% off All DVDs, CDs, LPs, and Sheet Music!
Watch 2026 Superbowl LX in SE Portland @ The Automatic Bar | Sound On, Food & Drink Specials
Cheer on the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots while enjoying delicious food and drink specials at The Automatic Bar.
Spellbound: An Evening Of Dark Decadence @ Nova PDX | Goth Music, Burlesque, Aerial Arts
Something hauntingly beautiful approaches… A dazzling spectacle of shadow and desire. Friday The 13th has not fallen upon a February in eleven long years, and the Witches of the West will not let it go to waste.
Win Tickets ($114): Bikini Kill @ Crystal Ballroom | Feminist Punk Rock
Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that started in Olympia, WA, and later moved to Washington, DC.
Radical Harvest Valentine’s Day Market @ Allgood Brewing Co. | 40+ Makers, Love Potion Bar, Flash Tattoos & More
Radical Harvest is more than a retail experience – it’s a pop-up community center!
Matteo Lane – We Gotta Catch Up! Tour @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Podcaster, Comedian, Opera Singer
Matteo Lane brings his We Gotta Catch Up! Tour to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on February 27, and it’s a must-see for comedy fans.
2026 Past to Present Lecture Series @ Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria | Historians, Bar Pilots, Vanport Descendants & More
The Columbia River Maritime Museum’s Past to Present Lecture Series returns for 2026!
2026 Gateway Night Market @ The Oregon Clinic | FREE, Local Vendors, Live Performances, Family Fun
Join us on Saturday, February 7th for a community-centered outdoor bazaar bringing together local small businesses, music, performances, and neighborhood vibes — all in one vibrant space.
Portland in the News: Bear Poop Brew, Best in Show, Goth Gardens & More | January 29, 2026
Some of Portland’s most pampered pups took a lap at the Rose City Classic this past weekend before moving on to the revered Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
The Big Game Experience @ Dave & Buster’s Clackamas | All-You-Can-Eat Wings, Giant Screens, Premium Seating
Celebrate the biggest game of the year at Dave & Buster’s Clackamas with our official Big Game Watch Party!
Valentine’s Day Interactive Wood-Fired Ribeye Steak Dinner @ MEATSTUFF | Cut & Salt Your Meat, Cook Over Fire + Multi-Course Dinner
Do you want to know the hidden secrets – directly from your butcher – on how to carve and cook the best steak over a wood fire!?
82 Acres’ 1st Anniversary Celebration | Winemaker Dinner, Tasting Room Pop-Up & More
Celebrate 82 Acres’ 1 year anniversary with events and discounts during the month of February!
Brett’s Bass Fund 2nd Annual Benefit Concert @ Alberta Abbey | Feat. Zachary Carothers, Bass Player for Portugal The Man
Stone Phoneys, The Best Intentions Honkey Tonk Band, and more special guests perform at the 2nd annual Brett’s Bass Fund benefit concert!
2026 Portland Spirit Winter Light Festival Cruises | Light Displays, Dinner, Valentine’s Day
Enjoy illuminated art installations and a dinner cruise aboard the Portland Spirit!
Dear Portland Launch Day Block Party | FREE, Coffee & Donuts, Live Music, Immersive Art
Celebrate the opening of Dear Portland, a new immersive exhibition by Humans for Housing, with a Launch Day Block Party in the heart of Old Town.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: A to Z Wineworks, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Bulk Bookstore & More
| Jobs
This Is An Awesome Comedy Show @ Show Bar at Revolution Hall | Featuring Sean Jordan and Kyle Kinane
| Comedy, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($38): Forest Pub: Drag as a Doorway to the Forest @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Drag, Dialogue, and Connection with Nature
| events, LGBTQ, NW Portland
ForestFest: Free Day at the Discovery Museum @ World Forestry Center | Hiking, Live Music, Storytelling, and More!
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, Books, events, music, NW Portland
Watch Portland Fire @ The High Dive | Happy Hour, Service Industry Discounts
| events, Food & Drink, Portland Fire, SE Portland, sports
Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!
| music
TeaFestPDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture
| events, Food & Drink
St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages
| All Ages, events, Free
Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists
| music
Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B
| music
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