A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($59): G. Love & The Juice w/ Ron Artis II @ Crystal Ballroom | Hip Hop, Blues
March 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – G. Love & The Juice draws from his signature hip hop blues he invited seasoned touring musicians who shared in this vision to deliver a musical experience which includes classic G. Love songs, improvisation jams and the low-down dirty blues.
Win Tickets ($50): Donavon Frankenreiter @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Christina Holmes
February 4 @ Aladdin Theater – Donavon Frankenreiter entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.
Win Tickets ($40): Vacations @ Mission Theater | Indie Alt
March 11 @ Mission Theater – Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, VACATIONS is an indie alt band making waves across the globe. Their music encapsulates a dreamy intention, soundtracking moments in everyday life.
Dot’s Cafe Serving up Weekend Brunch in SE Portland | Traditional Favorites, Vegan Options, DJs, Photo Booth, Covered/Heated Outdoor Seating
Brunch is back at Dot’s cafe! Saturday and Sundays 10am-2pm. Your traditional favorites with vegan options as well!
Win Tickets: Comedy: The Musical – 70s Arena Rock @ Cruzroom | Stand-up Comedy & Musical Improv Show, Hosted by Chelsea Burns & Jaren George
February 5 @ Cruzroom – Comedy: The Musical is a stand-up comedy & musical improv show. A comedian tells jokes, then our musical improvisers sing a funny song inspired by their punchlines!
Win Tickets ($50): The Motet: Keep On Don’t Stoppin’ Tour @ Revolution Hall | Funk, Soul, Jazz, w/ Mike Dillon + Collin Miller + Magic Beans
January 21 @ Revolution Hall – Over the course of nine full-length albums, The Motet have traversed the lines between funk, soul, jazz, and rock and built a diehard audience.
CANCELED: Cat Power – Covers Tour @ McDonald Theatre | Singer Songwriter, Indie Rock, Electric Blues
Cat Power comes to Eugene on February 5 with new music from her upcoming album, ‘Covers’! Indie-rock, blues, electronics and more are blended together when this one-of-a-kind artist experiments on stage.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,150+): Leave the Light On, Super Diamond, Cruise Discount & More! | January 6-9, 2022
The weekend is back, Portland! Make 2022 the year you try new things – like dining on a Portland Spirit Cruise or participating in a wearable tech study! This weekend Deep End Theater opens Leave the Light On – an improvised play. And ShanRock’s Triviology hosts trivia Thursday & Sunday nights!
Portland in the News: Betty White’s Rose Festival Visits; 2022 Restaurant Openings; Oregon Sno Parks & More! | January 6, 2022
Fifty years ago, Betty White worked in Portland as a celebrity commentator for TV broadcasts of the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade.
Looking for some wintry fun? Check out these nearby sno-parks.
And mark your calendar for these expected restaurant openings including a Haitian restaurant from a Top Chef finalist.
Win Tickets ($60): Black Joe Lewis & Cedric Burnside @ Aladdin Theater | Grammy Nominated Electric Blues Guitarist
January 20 @ Aladdin Theater – Black Joe Lewis is an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin’ Wolf and James Brown.
Win Tickets ($60): An Evening with Steinway Pianist George Ko @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Award Winning Composer, Classical Improvisor
March 25 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Known for his alluring sound, expressivity, and eloquence at the keyboard, pianist/composer George Ko has appeared on stages worldwide, including nine appearances at Carnegie Hall.
New Portland Jobs: Powell’s Books, Crook County, Sign Wizards & More! | January 4, 2022
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Reed College, Forth & More!
Save $10 w/ Portland Spirit Cruises New Year Discount Special | Promo Code Available for Lunch & Dinner Cruises Through March
Save $10 per adult on a lunch or dinner cruise this January – March with code “NEWYEAR.”
Oregon Humanities Presents Consider This with Author Omar El Akkad | Online Conversation w/ Author of American War and What Strange Paradise
January 11 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Oregon Humanities presents an onstage conversation with novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad, author of American War and What Strange Paradise.
Stem Wine Bar Serving Up Extensive Wine Selection & Flights in North Portland | Patio, Live Music, Trivia
Located in the heart of northeast Portland on historic Mississippi Avenue, Stem Wine Bar is an extraordinary gem you won’t want to miss out on!
Receive Up to $150 for Participating in Experis User Research Solutions Opportunity in Tigard | Wearable Technology, Private Sessions
We are looking for participants in the greater Portland area to take part in a user research study centered around a wearable technology!
CANCELED // Win Tickets ($30): Eléré, Pura Vida Orquesta, Julana Torres’ La Colora @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 10-Piece Latin Dance Band
January 13 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Pura Vida Orquesta is a ten-piece, Portland-based Latin dance band.
Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour @ Keller Auditorium | Stand Up Comedy, Netflix
Bert Kreischer is bringing The Berty Boy Relapse Tour to Keller Auditorium for THREE SHOWS on January 14 & 18.
CANCELED: Yonder Mountain String Band @ Revolution Hall | w/ Pixie and the Partygrass Boys
January 29 @ Revolution Hall – The new album boasts a reinvigorated energy alongside the usual foot-stomping melodies and sorrowful ballads that reside at the core of the Yonder Mountain signature sound.
Win Tickets ($50): The Spill Canvas @ Lola’s Room | Alternative Rock, w/ Harbour
February 14 @ Lola’s Room – With a slew of albums under their belt the Spill Canvas has returned with Conduit, its first LP in almost a decade.
CANCELED: Friends! The Musical Parody @ Revolution Hall | Funny Recreations From All 10 Seasons
January 27 @ Revolution Hall – FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY is the unauthorized comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20-somethings as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life and love in 1990s Manhattan.
Win Tickets ($36): Lisa Heller @ Lola’s Room | Pop, Alternative
April 6 @ Lola’s Room – Raw, authentic, and honest describe the pop/alternative music of Lisa Heller. Lisa found her voice at the age of 13 when music became the creative outlet for her anxiety.
Win Tickets ($60): Super Diamond @ Crystal Ballroom | The Neil Diamond Tribute, w/ S.O.S. Police Tribute
January 7 @ Crystal Ballroom – Super Diamond delivers a glittering, smoke-filled show performing Neil’s power ballads and up-tempo hits with unrestrained enthusiasm.
POSTPONED: Win Tickets ($36): EXES @ Lola’s Room | Pop, Acoustic, Surf Rock
Imbued with sentimentality and inspired by the people, places and things in their lives, EXES – fronted by Allie McDonald and producer Mike Derenzo – invite listeners into the whimsically romantic world of their design.
Win Tickets ($76): An Evening with Big Head Todd & The Monsters @ Revolution Hall | Rock, Folk, Jazz Fusion
January 22 @ Revolution Hall – Big Head Todd and The Monsters have quietly become an American institution following three and a half decades of writing, recording, and touring.
MANY Portland New Year’s Eve Weekend Events & Giveaways ($900+): Patrick Lamb’s Rockin’ NYE, Champagne Toasts, The Polish Ambassador, Rehab Brunch & More! | December 30-January 2, 2022
New Year’s weekend is back, Portland! Party like it’s 2019 at one of these live music events across the city. Recover the next day at EastBurn Public House’s Rehab Brunch. And top off your weekend w/ Comedy the Musical & Pen15 Trivia!
Portland in the News: PDX Mural Celebrates Oregon Diversity; 50 Films w/ Oregon Connections; Reciprocal Memberships Resume & More! | December 30, 2021
A round up of what’s going on in the news in Portland, Oregon, the week of December 22, 2021. See more at events & jobs site PDX Pipeline.
New Portland Jobs: Historic Parkrose, L&M Hair Company, Badge Bomb & More! | December 28, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Portland Public Schools, Mercy Corps & More!
POSTPONED: Cayley Spivey @ Lola’s Room | Indie, Pop, Punk, w/ Aryy, Dazyface
January 19 @ Lola’s Room – Cayley Spivey is no newcomer to the music industry. Her previous project, Small Talks, garnered over a million streams on Spotify.
Win Tickets ($54): Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – A Diesel Insane: The Music Of David Bowie @ Revolution Hall | w/ The Mattson 2
January 20 @ Revolution Hall – Fresh off the road with The Rolling Stones, Karl Denson AKA “Diesel” is back out on the road with his “Tiny Universe” celebrating his 65th birthday.
Sinferno Cabaret @ Dantes | Every Sunday, Fire Dancing, Burlesque, Sideshow, Go-Gos, DJs & Debauchery!
Sundays Both Live In-Person and Streaming – A circus of fire-dancing, DJs & debauchery. Every Sunday night for 20 years…the longest-running weekly cabaret show on the west coast!
ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Rainbow Gel Pen15 Trivia! @ The EastBurn Public House | Prizes, Portland 2022 New Year’s Weekend
January 2 @ The EastBurn Public House – Pen15 is an actual rainbow gel pen in a sea of black and blue TV programs; all I know is it’s the best show on God’s green freaking Earth. UGISes unite for Pen15 quizzery!
Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Local Discount, Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland
Taste 5 wines for $20 with a bonus pour of Seasonal Sangria.
Many Portland Christmas Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,500+): Christmas at The Old Church, Holiday Treats, Trivia, Peacock Lane & More! | December 23-26, 2021
Christmas weekend is back, Portland! Hip Chicks Do Wine is open for last-minute gifts today or head over to Hawthorne District for creative, local gift ideas! Time is running out to see Christmas at The Old Church with Michael Allen Harrison. And New Year’s is next weekend; see our huge list of parties and celebrations!
Portland in the News: Snow’s on the Way; New Murals; New Restaurants | December 23, 2021
Get ready, Portland, there’s a lot of white stuff in next week’s forecast.
See this story of two new murals in the Rose City.
And Portland has some awesome new restaurants that opened in the last year.
Unmask the Night – Club Privata’s 2022 New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball in Downtown Portland | Champagne Toast, 3 Floors of Entertainment, Multiple Bars, Appetizers
December 31 @ Club Privata – Club Privata’s New Year’s Celebration is a sexy and mysterious Masquerade Ball!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
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
Tea Fest PDX @ 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
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
| News
McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
| All Ages, events, Free, Shopping, Visual Art
PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, Science, Shopping
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
| All Ages, events, Services, Shopping
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