A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
New Portland Jobs: Historic Parkrose, Precision Aircraft Solutions, Community Energy Project & More! | December 21, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Portland Public Schools, WeDriveU & More!
ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Triviology TeleQuizzery: Interactive Trivia Online! | Prizes
December 26 Online – We’re gonna TeleQuiz like it’s 2020 over the holidays!
Hip Chicks Do Wine Open For Last-Minute Gifts & Wine Tasting in SE Portland | 2021 Holiday Gift Ideas, Delivery & Curbside Pickup Available
Need stocking stuffers for the wine lover in your life? Hip Chicks Do Wine have all kinds of fun items in our tasting room. Check out our special hours this week and drop by!
Shop Local on Hawthorne for 2021 Portland Holidays | Featuring 400+ Businesses, Gifts, Eat, Drink & More!
Hawthorne District from the Drawbridge to the Volcano invites you to see what we have to offer during this Holiday Season and beyond: a variety of services, unique gift shops and wonderful places to eat, drink and celebrate!
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,500+): Christmas Ships Parade, Olde Timey Holiday Special, Elves of Frostländ & More! | December 16-19, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! This is the last weekend before Christmas to find some holiday gifts! Some fun shows are coming to Alberta Rose Theatre, including The Elves of Frostländ and Grammy Foxx’s Olde Timey Bump N’ Grindy 2021 Holiday Special. Christmas at the Old Church continues and Hip Chicks will be serving extra wines at their Holiday Open House this weekend. And New Year’s Eve is coming up!
Portland in the News: PDX To Offer Direct Flights to London; Where to get a Booster; Snow on Christmas? | December 16, 2021
Portland is getting a direct flight to London, scheduled to start in June 2022.
Omicron is in Oregon — here’s where to get your booster.
Will Portland see a white Christmas? Chances are slim to none.
2021 Holiday Open House @ Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE Portland | Last-Minute Gift Ideas, Sangria & Mimosas, Stocking Stuffers
December 17-19 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Not only do tasting flights include 5 wines + our Holiday Sangria but because it’s the last weekend before Christmas we’ll be adding several bonus wines to your flight!
New Portland Jobs: GSI Water Solutions, Inc., Leatherman, HomePlate Youth Services & More! | December 14, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Wisdom Health, Portland Public Schools & More!
Ring in the New Year w/ Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure | Give the Gift of Adventure, Stay Active Outside into 2023, Discount / Promo Code
Looking for a way to turn Portland into a giant game board? Kick off the new Year and cure your boredom with a city-wide scavenger hunt!
Win Tickets: Comedy: The Musical ~ Hip Hop Edition @ Cruzroom | Portland 2022 New Year’s Day Stand-up Comedy & Musical Improv Show
January 1 @ 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!
Deep End Theater Presents Leave the Light On: An Improvised Play @ The Shoebox Theater | Full-length Production About Returning
January 2022 – Deep End Theater presents Leave the Light On: an improvised play. Each night the cast of improvisers will create and completely new piece of theater.
Win Tickets ($70): Yacht Rock Revue @ Aladdin Theater | Rock, The Greatest Show on Surf
January 14 & 16 @ Aladdin Theater – Over the years, YRR (there’s also a Dave, a Greg, and literally three guys named Mark) have turned themselves into human wine spritzers, playing 120 to 150 shows a year, mastering Yacht Rock’s slick chords and mellow grooves, and partying like it’s 1979.
CANCELED: Portland 2022 Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Ron Artis II, John Craigie, Ida Mae & More!
Portland Folk Festival is an ALL AGES, three-day celebration of Folk and Americana music in Portland, hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom on January 14-16, 2022.
Portland New Year’s Eve 2022 Live Music & Midnight Fun @ McMenamins Hotels | Champagne Toast, Balloon Drops, Live Music & More!
Welcome 2022 with sparkle & joy, live music & midnight toasts w/ McMenamins.
3 Leg Torso Presents The Elves of Frostländ – Liberté Par La Musique! @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Take a Trip Around the World
December 18 & 19 @ ALberta Rose Theare – In an exciting and dramatic follow up to 3 Leg Torso’s holiday movie of 2020 , The Elves of Northern Frostländ, this year we are back, live on stage and joined by an all-star cadre of special guests and dear friends.
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,300+): Christmas at the Old Church, Timbers, Christmas Ships Parade, Comedy & More! | December 9-12, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! Laugh out loud w/ The Chocolate Factory Comedy Night & Ronny Chieng. This is your last weekend to see Serious Cupcakes. The Timbers play New York City in the MLS Cup Final. And this is a great weekend to find some obscure holiday gifts!
Portland in the News: New Plans Around OMSI; Where to Watch Timbers; Portland Traffic Back to Pre-pandemic Levels & More | December 9, 2021
OMSI has announced big plans to develop the space around the museum that include restaurants, housing and shops.
Oregon Parks & Rec is turning 100-years-old and is celebrating w/ new art on their parking permits.
And the Portland Timbers play The New York City FC in Saturday’s MLS Cup, here’s how to watch.
Win Tickets: Special Purpose, Left on Tenth @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Jazz-Funk-Fusion and Psychedelic Rock
December 15 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – With songs influenced by 1970s jazz-funk-fusion and psychedelic rock, Special Purpose brings an updated vintage vibe to their music.
Grammy Foxx’s Olde Timey Bump N’ Grindy 2021 Holiday Special @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Music, Dance, Artists, Comedy & More!
December 17 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Join Cassandra Lewis and an amazing cast of musicians, dancers, and artists as we bring to you a wondrous variety show with a sultry spin!
Portland’s Icelandic Book Festival & Second Sunday Flea @ Urbanite | Holiday Gifts, Outdoor Market Featuring Vintage, Makers, Movers, Shakers!
December 12 @ Urbanite – Second Sunday Flea returns to the Urbanite this week featuring festivities, friends and fun both INSIDE and OUTSIDE.
Win Tickets ($550+): Patrick Lamb’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve 2022 w/ Roger Fisher and The Denominators @ Downtown Portland’s Sentinel Hotel | Champagne Toast, Dinner, Dancing
December 31 @ Sentinel Hotel – Ring in 2022 with nonstop live music and entertainment from top artists including special guests Roger Fisher from Heart, Patrick Lamb fresh with a new single out that hit Billboard this last week, the Denominators funk and soul band, and Hit Factory, “America’s Top Cover Band” to finish off the night.
Christmas at The Old Church with Michael Allen Harrison in Downtown Portland | Beloved Holiday Tradition, w/ Gospel, Blues & Jazz Singer Julianne Johnson
December 10-24 @ The Old Church – The show is known for Michael’s beautiful, inspirational, innovative Christmas arrangements, the legendary vocals of Gospel, Blues & Jazz singer Julianne Johnson, the best new young talented artists, and gifted children from our community.
New Portland Jobs: Oregon State Bar, POIC+RAHS, Forth & More! | December 7, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Street Roots, PCC Structurals & More!
Win Tickets ($90): The Polish Ambassador 2022 New Year’s Eve @ Crystal Ballroom in Downtown Portland | EDM, The World’s Funkiest Diplomat
December 31 @ Crystal Ballroom – The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound.
(POSTPONED) // Win Tickets ($30): 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 ($60): The Wonder Years @ Crystal Ballroom | Spanish Love Songs, Origami Angel, Save Face
February 5 @ Crystal Ballroom – Join The Wonder Years in celebrating the 11th and 10th anniversaries of their albums The Upsides and Suburbia I’ve Given You All and Now I’m Nothing.
2021 Holiday Tea & Dine-In @ Pix Pâtisserie | Sweet & Savory Bites, Spanish Tapas, French Patisserie & More!
The Pix / Bar Vivant doors will be open once again in December for a limited number of dine-in reservations for tapas & holiday tea & takeout servings.
ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Say Vandelay: Seinfeld Trivia! @ The EastBurn Public House | Prizes
December 12 @ The EastBurn Public House – Be sure to set your alarm properly for this Seinfeld competition…turn the volume up and beware the snooze; ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Say Vandelay: Seinfeld Trivia!
Gastro Obscura Vending Machine @ Pix Pâtisserie’s Pix-O-Matic | Limited Time Only, Truly Obscure Items, Gift Ideas
Well look who popped in for a visit … it’s the Pix-O-Matic’s long lost cousin, Gastro Obscura the vending machine!
Win Tickets: Shanea, Presidio @ The Goofoot Pub & Lounge | Lyric Driven Indie Pop
December 8 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Shanea is a Portland, OR, based singer songwriter who performs lyric driven indie pop. The love child of Tracy chapman and Fugazi, Shanea is able to pull from all genres, creating a style that is unique and captivating.
2021 Winter Makers Market @ Taborspace in SE Portland | Drinks, Snacks, Featuring 20 Local Artists & Vendors, Holiday/Christmas Gifts
From our sponsors: Winter Makers Market December 12, 2021 2:30-6:30PM More info: eventbrite.com Taborspace 5441 Southeast Belmont Street Portland, OR 97215 The Winter Makers Market will be hosting 20 local artists and vendors on Sunday, December 12th from 2:30-6:30pm. This free indoor market will be held at Taborspace on SE Belmont St in the dining…
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,000+): Holiday Markets, Serious Cupcakes, White Album Xmas, Timbers & More! | December 2-5, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! Be playful at Hip Chicks Do Wine’s Gingerbread House Party. See the Beatles come to life at White Album Xmas. The Timbers play Real Salt Lake in the MLS Cup Conference Finals. And this is a great weekend to find some lovely holiday gifts!
Portland in the News: CJ McCollum Tree Giveaway; Vaccine Verification Tool; Best Children’s Album Grammy Nominee & More! | December 2, 2021
A Portland musician was recently nominated for a Grammy award for Best Children’s Album.
Portland City Council has declared November 16, 2021, Darcelle Day.
And Blazers star CJ McCollum is teaming up with Trap Kitchen PDX this weekend to give free Christmas trees to families in need.
Sugar Town: Illuminated @ World Famous Kenton Club in North Portland | 6-Days of Candy-themed Decorations, Sno-Ball Dance Party, DJ & More!
December 4-10 @ World Famous Kenton Club – 6-day event taking place within a large, outdoor patio lounge filled with uplifting, dazzling, illuminated, candy-themed holiday decorations.
CANCELED: New Years Eve with The Dandy Warhols @ Revolution Hall | w/ The Upsidedown on Thursday & Federale on Friday
December 30-31 @ Revolution Hall – In 1994 The Dandy Warhols were formed in Portland, Oregon, in the shadow of the twilight years of the grunge scene.
New Portland Jobs: Meals on Wheels People, Artists Repertory Theatre, Albertina Kerr & More! | November 30, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Trellis, Inc, Reed College & More!
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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