A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($40): Holy F*ck @ Lola’s Room | w/ Special Guests, Gauzy House Krautrock
June 4 @ Lola’s Room – Holy Fuck have always been happy to plough a distinctly lone furrow. Never ones to chase the limelight or hop on any genre-wagon, they’ve played by their own rules for the past part of 15 years.
Win Tickets ($65): Sebastian Bach: 30th Anniversary of Slave to the Grind @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Kaleido & The Loyal Order, Former Skid Row Frontman
December 3 @ Aladdin Theater – SEBASTIAN BACH is recognized globally as a vocalist, television star, actor and beyond! Bach hit the spotlight in the late 1980’s as the iconic frontman for mainstream heavy metal / hard rock act SKID ROW.
Win Tickets ($50): Marc Broussard @ Revolution Hall | w/ Jamie McLean, Funk, Blues, R&B, Rock, Pop
December 1 @ Revolution Hall – Marc Broussard is a singer, songwriter, performer, and humanitarian. His commitment to making the world a better place is a mantra that he has been bound to since the beginning of his career.
2021 Carry the Weight RUCK 22 Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk & March | Forest Park, Connect w/ Supporters
November 11 @ Forest Park – We invite you to walk and carry the weight of 22 pounds in remembrance of our bothers and sisters and to raise awareness of veteran suicide.
Win Tickets ($30): High Pulp @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | R&B, Jazz, Soul
November 18 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – It all began in 2017 when High Pulp emerged from a weekly “Funk Church” jam session at Seattle’s historic jazz club The Royal Room.
Plucky Maidens 2021 Holiday Fest! @ Oaks Park Dance Pavilion in SE Portland | Vintage & Artisan Gifts, Live Music, Snacks
November 19-20 @ Oaks Park – Plucky Maidens Holiday Fest features mountains of TRUE vintage wares! Artisan delights!
Win Tickets ($60): Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real @ The Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Country, Roots
November 22 @ The Crystal Ballroom – One of the most talented, in-demand rock ‘n’ roll ensembles working today, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real is bringing their powerful, joyous live show back to stages.
ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Red Vines vs. Twizzlers Quiz: Parks & Rec Trivia! @ The EastBurn Public House | Prizes
November 14 @ The EastBurn Public Hosue – Treat Yo Self to trivia! The dopest little shorties in all of Portland will compete to wave their enemies’ decapitated heads on a stick in front of their weeping mothers! We will light 5000 candles in the wind in their honor.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,500+): A-WOL After Hours, Wine and Holiday Appetizer Pairing, NW’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale & More! | November 4-7, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! And just like that, the holiday season has arrived! Get a head start on Thanksgiving w/ Wine and Holiday Appetizer Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine. The Chinese Lady continues this weekend and next. Hunt for exotic treasures at NW’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale. And see a different side of dance w/ A-WOL After Hours.
Pacific Crust Pizza Co. Downtown Portland Grand Opening | Timber Joey, Free Pizza & Swag, Big Foot, Balloons & More!
November 11 @ Pacific Crust Pizza Company – Come and see Portland’s Timber Joey official open Pacific Crust Pizza Co.’s first brick-and-mortar location with his log and chainsaw in downtown PDX. Free slices and swag for the first 25 guests. Big Foot, balloons, music and more!
Win Tickets ($79): An Evening with Cowboy Junkies @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Rock, Blues
November 21 @ Revolution Hall – In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective.
New Portland Jobs: Hiring Thing, Relay Resources, The Tidy People & More! | November 2, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week of November 2, 2021, including Reed College, Neighborhood Partnerships & More!
Bar Vivant Celebrates International Sherry Week | House Party, Pairing Contest, Gastro Obscura Roaming Vending Machine & More!
Bar Vivant is once again participating in International Sherry Week, this year with flights and food pairings to take out and enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Win Tickets ($40): Cory Wells @ Lola’s Room | Alternative, w/ Born Without Bones, Demon In Me
December 13 @ Lola’s Room – The cover of Wells’ debut album, THE WAY WE ARE, features the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter perched atop a rusted-out vintage car, calling to mind dusty folk music.
Win Tickets ($20): Spirit Mother @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Heavy-psych Rock
November 10 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Spirit Mother is a heavy-psych rock group with a sound described as “Jangly, heavy, and rhythmic, with violin ominous, out front, and present.”
Win Tickets ($40): Deb Never @ Lola’s Room | Ominous Grunge Pop
November 18 @ Lola’s Room – Just off of tour with Tommy Genesis, Never was named one of Pigeons & Planes’ “Best New Artists of the Month” for April 2019.
Win Tickets ($80): Mayday Parade, Real Friends, & Magnolia Park @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Pop Punk
February 25 @ Crystal Ballroom – The sixth studio album from Tallahassee-based rock band Mayday Parade Sunnyland gets its title from an abandoned hospital where the band members used to sneak in to explore as teenagers.
Holiday Treats @ Pix Patisserie | Buche de Noel, Chocolate Ornaments & More
Go traditional or spice things up with one of Pix’s modern versions. All bûche de noël just happen to be gluten free!
Win Tickets ($50): The Paperboys @ The Old Church | Folk Rock, Cajun Slamgrass, World
November 20 @ The Old Church – For a quarter century, The Paperboys have been touring the world and lighting up stages with their freewheeling blend of influences from Celtic and bluegrass, to Mexican son jarocho, brass bands, and Canadian roots.
MANY Portland Halloween Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,650+): Erotic Ball, VDA Monster Halloween Party, Costume Contests, Trick-or-Treat & More! | October 28-31, 2021
Halloween weekend is back, Portland! This is your last chance to try a haunted house or master a corn maze. Erotic Ball & Video Dance Attack Halloween parties are both back this year at Crystal Ballroom! And ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Eerie Queries Halloween Trivia on Sunday!
Portland in the News: PBS’ ‘American Veteran’ Features Portland Commissioner, Easy Day Trips, Fall Foilage & More! | October 28, 2021
Portland’s fall colors peaked last week, but there’s still quite a show to see.
Fall harvest activities are at their peak right now including trails, farms, crabs & more!
And despite more toned down celebrations this year, there’s still a lot of spooky happenings around the city this weekend for Halloween.
Portland 2021 Halloween Trick-or-Treat @ Pix Pâtisserie’s Pix-O-Matic | Haunted Catacombs Café, Costume Contest
On Halloween evening 2021, the Pix-O-Matic vending machine will hide gourmand candy fun behind 114 of its compartment doors.
Win Tickets ($30): The Old Church Moon Series Presents Pure Bathing Culture w/Shanea | Community, Tarot, Music & Light
Join The Old Church on November 19 to gather, sip libations, and soak up the warm sounds of Pure Bathing Culture under the Full Beaver Moon.
New Portland Jobs: Reed College, Powell’s Books, PureRED & More! | October 26, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week of October 26, 2021, including Leatherman, Crook County & More!
2021 Howl-O-Ween Weekend @ Stem Wine Bar in North Portland | Halloween Happy Hour Specials, Photo Booth, Costume Contest
October 29-31 @ Stem Wine Bar – A spooktacular celebration for two- and four-legged friends featuring a Haunted Happy Hour, spooky playlist and best costume contest.
Win Tickets ($70): Revolution Hall Presents RY X | Ambient Pop, Folktronica
Australian singer-songwriter and musician RY X headlines Revolution Hall on November 13, 2021.
Win Tickets ($30): Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk Juggernaut
November 6 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Backed by the hot, gritty orchestration of the 13 member Court Supreme, front man Eldridge Gravy easily works dance floors to a fever pitch.
Botanist / Lovejoy Rooftop Benefit Popup – Haunted Burlesque Speakeasy & Prince Tribute Erotic City | 2021 Portland Halloween Party, Costume Contest
October 30 @ Botanist – Live Music ~ Prince Tribute featuring Erotic City! Allstar Burlesque Showcase! Also, a $$ Best costume contest!
Win Tickets ($80): Everclear, w/ Wheatus @ Crystal Ballroom | Iconic ’90s Alt-rock
November 13 @ Crystal Ballroom – Formed in 1991 in Portland, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career spanning 11 studio releases, numerous videos, thousands of shows and accolades that include a 1998 Grammy nomination.
A-WOL After Hours @ Alberta Rose Theatre | An Untamed Experience, Sensual Artistry
November 5-6 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – After Hours, an untamed experience of live, sensual artistry that will make your eyes wide and make you blush. This show highlights our classic company members as well as guest artists throughout.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,500+): Haunted Houses, Wine & Candy, Parkrose Marketplace, Corn Mazes & More! | October 21-24, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! Only one more week before Halloween, but there’s plenty of spooky happenings already here with huge haunted houses Season of Screams & ScareGrounds PDX. Spirit of Halloweentown is fun for the whole family. Hip Chicks Do Wine will be pairing wine with Halloween candy. And The Chinese Lady opens this week at Artists Repertory Theatre.
Portland in the News: Oregon-Made Satellite Going to Space; Audiences Return to Oregon Repertory Theatre; Lillard Sticks w/ Portland | October 21, 2021
A satellite made by PSU students will be launched into space soon aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Damian Lillard confirmed this week he’s not planning to leave Portland.
And for the first time in 19 months, Oregon Repertory Theatre welcomes back audiences this week when The Chinese Lady opens.
Win Tickets ($50): Anderson East: Maybe We Never Die Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Southern Soul, Americana
October 28 @ Aladdin Theater – Maybe We Never Die, Anderson East’s third release for Elektra/Low Country Sound takes the Alabama born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter’s seductively vintage voice in a decidedly fresh direction.
2021 Halloween Hotties Party @ Bit House Saloon in SE Portland | Costume Contest, Live Burlesque, Fetish Demo Stage, DJ Freeze’em
October 30 @ Bit House Saloon – Produced by the team that brings Portland Erotic Ball, this event is super affordable and offers a sexy, adult Halloween experience with your co-hosts, Emmy-nominee, Sasha Scarlett and world class burlesque goddess, Eva D’Luscious.
New Portland Jobs: Riot New Media, CBM Systems, Travel Portland & More! | October 19, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week of October 19, 2021, including Albertina Kerr, Portland Public Schools & More!
Win Tickets ($99): David Grisman’s Dawg Trio with Danny Barnes & Sam Grisman @ Aladdin Theater | Mix of Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Latin & More!
David Grisman creates a signature mix of bluegrass, gypsy jazz, Latin rhythms, klezmer music, and myriad global influences into a holistic approach he calls “dawg music.”
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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