THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

George Lopez OMG Hi! Comedy Tour @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Grammy-nominated Comedian, Netflix, HBO

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Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and TV host George Lopez brings his OMG Hi! Comedy Tour to Portland on October 13.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,750+): Winter Light Festival, Wine & Chocolate Pairing, New Year Lantern Viewing & More! | February 3-6, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Lan Su Chinese Garden will be showcasing their Lantern Viewing Evenings this weekend and next. Valentine’s Day celebrations start this weekend with Dining at Bella Organic and Hip Chicks Do Wine’s Wine & Chocolate Pairing. There’s still time to surprise your date with the perfect evening; see our Valentine’s Day calendar for ideas.

Portland in the News: Oregon’s Olympians; “Cutting-edge” City; Hotel Seeks Historic Recognition as Black Cultural Hub | February 3, 2022

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Portland recently landed in the top 10 of CommercialCafe’s list of “cutting’edge” cities, citing fast internet and EV charging accessibility.

This month’s winter Olympics will feature 4 athletes with Oregon ties who will be competing in skiing, slalom racing and snowboarding.

And Portlanders have nominated downtown Portland’s Golden West building to National Register of Historic Places citing its connection to Portland’s black community.

Pix Pâtisserie Portland 2022 Valentines Weekend Reservations for 2! | Prix Fixe Menu Featuring Drinks, Desserts, Chocolate & More!

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Special indoor dining reservations will be available for February 12th with a set dessert and drink menu for two.

Win Tickets ($80): Mayday Parade, Real Friends, & Magnolia Park @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Pop Punk

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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.

Win Tickets ($50): Magic City Hippies @ Crystal Ballroom | Poolside Grooves & Sunkissed Melodies

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February 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – Embracing everything from AM radio rock and poolside pop to nimble raps and salsa, Magic City Hippies lock into an era-less vibe with no shortage of psychedelic funk or hooks.

Win Tickets ($80): Galactic & Too Many Zooz @ Crystal Ballroom | Jazz-Funk, Jam Band

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February 11 @ Crystal Ballroom – Galactic draw on 25 years together in order to progress with each performance and subsequent record.

Win Tickets ($50): The Spill Canvas @ Lola’s Room | Alternative Rock, w/ Harbour

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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.

Win Tickets ($60): Pigeons Playing Ping Pong @ Crystal Ballroom | Pysch-funk, w/ Karina Rykman

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March 18 @ Crystal Ballroom – Hailed as “musical explorers” by Rolling Stone, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong first took flight roughly a decade ago at the University of Maryland, and the pysch-funk trailblazers have since gone on to play more than a thousand shows across 44 states.

Win Tickets ($50): The Chats @ Crystal Ballroom | Shed Rock, w/ Mean Jeans, THICK

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May 26 @ Crystal Ballroom – The Chats represent everything that’s good about Australia and nothing that’s bad: a rebel spirit, gallows humour and the endless hedonistic pursuit of A Bloody Good Time.

Kishi Bashi with the Oregon Symphony @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | “Improvisations on EO9066,” Electronic Indie

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February 24 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Join singer-songwriter Kishi Bashi and your Oregon Symphony for an evening steeped in lush harmonies and electronically-influenced indie music.

KinkFest 2022 @ Portland Expo Center | West Coast’s Premier Sexually-diverse BDSM & Kink Conference, Demos, Play & More!

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April 15-17 @ Portland Expo Center – KinkFest is the West Coast’s premier sexually-diverse BDSM and kink conference.

Win Tickets ($40): Circuit Des Yeux @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Indie Folk, Progressive Rock

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February 27 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Fohr and her collaborators—13 renowned musicians from Chicago’s jazz, classical, and experimental scenes—built -io layer by layer, entwining its pain with the clear yearning that sparks at its dark heart.

Win Tickets ($40): serpentwithfeet: Deacon’s Tour @ Revolution Hall | Baroque Pop, Electronic, Soul

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October 13 @ Revolution Hall – serpentwithfeet is not only imagining, but exploring a world wherein Black love is paramount.

Win Tickets ($56): Joshua Radin @ Aladdin Theater | Acoustic Folk

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February 25 @ Aladdin Theater – After 16 years, eight albums, and hundreds of shows, Joshua Radin still treats music as an antidote to any ailment.

Win Tickets ($50): Biamp PDX Jazz Festival Presents Eric Krasno + Son Little @ Aladdin Theater | Backed by Sweet Sounds of The Assembly, w/ james the eighth

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February 23 @ Aladdin Theater – The Soulive and Lettuce co-founder, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter-producer defines himself as not only an artist, but also as a husband, father, and man across these ten tracks with inimitable instrumentation, eloquent songcraft, and raw honesty.

Win Tickets ($60): Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) @ Revolution Hall | Folk Rock, Americana, w/ Tré Burt

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February 22-23 @ Revolution Hall – Watchhouse would have been Mandolin Orange’s sixth album but is instead their first also under the name Watchhouse, a moniker inspired by Andrew Marlin’s place of childhood solace.

A Pink Martini Valentine @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Downtown Portland | w/ Oregon Symphony, Brazilian Samba, Cabaret, Vintage Jazz

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February 12-14 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – What better way to charm your sweetheart than with the Portland darlings you know and love, Pink Martini?

Win Tickets ($90): Oregon Distilled Craft Spirits Festival @ The Redd | 30+ Distillers, 120+ Spirits, Food Vendors, Cocktails

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Taste a variety of distilled spirits, get expert tips on making cocktails and sample delicious foo & more February 26 @ The Redd.

Smut City Jellyroll Society @ The Victorian Belle Mansion | Portland 2022 Valentine’s Day, Prohibition Era Inspired Blues & Jazz

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February 14 @ The Victorian Belle – Come on out for a fabulous evening of music and dance! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or are just looking for a fun time, join us at The Belle for live music, dancing, tasty bites and a full bar.

Victorian Belle Presents Afternoon Tea at The Belle in North Portland | 2022 Valentine’s Day Weekend, Date Idea

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February 12-13 @ Victorian Belle – Please join us for a beautiful and relaxing Afternoon Tea. Explore the lavish Victorian Belle mansion and gardens after enjoying a delicious tea sandwich trio, scones and pastries, all accompanied by a lovely pot of Smith Tea, of course!

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon presents The Bitchin’s In Concert @ The Garage Satellite Pub | Fundraiser, Funk, Rock, Soul

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February 5 @ The Garage Satellite Pub – This is a once-a-year chance to see a high-power funk, rock, and soul band featuring some of the best musicians from around the world performing top hits from popular groups.

Special Valentine’s Curated Wine Offer From Pix Patisserie | Wines Shipped to Your Door

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Looking for a special bottle to share with someone even more special? With Valentine’s (and Galantine’s!) Day coming up, Pix/ Bar Vivant put together a cellar offer from our list meant for toasting to relationships and enjoying with a box of chocolates.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,600+): Great Gatsby’s Daisy, Digital Shorts Online Festival, Cruise Discount & More! | January 27-30, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Experience Theater project opens their immersive production of Great Gatsby’s Daisy. Choose your own adventure w/ Echo Theater’s Digital Shorts Online Festival. And Valentine’s Day is coming up, see our huge list of Romantic ideas.

Portland in the News: Blues Festival is Back; Sea Pickles; Wordle Created by UO Alum & more! | January 27, 2022

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The popular puzzle game Wordle was created by a University of Oregon graduate.

Loads of sea pickles are washing up on the Oregon coast.

And the Waterfront Blues Festival is officially back on for July 4th weekend in Downtown Portland.

Pix Pâtisserie Presents Portland 2022 Valentine’s Day Great Diamond Earring Giveaway | Zoltar the Fortune Teller, 24-Hour Contactless Vending, Chocolates, Macarons & More!

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Pix is bringing the Valentine treats into the Pix-O-Matic, our contactless, self-serve 24 hour vending machine. Special guest Zoltar the fortune teller will be available February 11-14! Stop by on Valentine’s Day for a chance to find a pair of 14 karat white gold stud earrings with 12 ¼ carat round cut diamonds.

Boedecker Cellars 2022 Valentine’s Weekend Specials in NW Portland | Flights, Chocolate Pairings

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February 11-13 @ Boedecker Cellars – We invite you to join us on this special weekend. Be the first to taste our 2019 Stewart, his, & Athena, hers, Pinot Noirs, as well as an exclusive and rare selection from our library.

Win Tickets ($78): Deon Cole @ Revolution Hall | Comedian, BLACK-ISH

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February 20 @ Revolution Hall – Deon Cole is a comedian, writer, and actor, who can currently be seen as Charlie on ABC’s BLACK-ISH and Freeform’s GROWNISH.

Win Tickets ($70): Arooj Aftab LIVE @ The Old Church | w/Special Guest Luke Wyland, Live Stream Available

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February 19 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Arooj Aftab’s liminal sound floats between classical minimalism and new age, Sufi devotional poetry and electronic trance, jazz structures and states of pure being.

Win Tickets ($40): Dessa @ Aladdin Theater | Singer, Rapper, Writer

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February 18 @ Aladdin Theater – Singer, rapper, and writer Dessa has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations—she’s appeared on the Billboard charts, recorded with the GRAMMY-winning Minnesota Orchestra, contributed to The Hamilton Mixtape and the RBG documentary soundtrack & more!

Win Tickets ($70): California Guitar Trio + Montreal Guitar Trio @ The Old Church | Jazz, Guitar

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February 18 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – CGT+MG3 features all six virtuoso guitarists from California Guitar Trio (CGT) and Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3).

Win Tickets ($79): Martin Sexton @ Aladdin Theater | Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Blue-Eyed-Soul

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February 17 @ Aladdin Theater – Singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is like an ultra-active antenna, adventuring through the static to grab a clear signal.

Love Struck! Drive-In Valentines Movie Event @ Portland’s Washington Square | Your 2 Favorite Romantic Comedies, Multiple Dinner Options

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February 11-13 @ A drive-in Valentine’s movie experience featuring your favorite old-school romantic comedies and Valentine’s films.

Valentine’s Special Dining Package @ Bella Organic Pumpkin Patch & Winery | Hand Dipped Chocolate, Meat/Veggie & Cheese Board, To-Go or In-Person

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February 4-6, 11-13 – Skip the dozen roses this year and indulge together in our hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries, meats/cheese or veggie/cheese board loaded with fruits, veggies, rustic local bread, Bella Farm pepper jellies, and more!

Echo Theater Presents – Digital Shorts Online Festival | Dance, Aerial Arts, Physical Theater, Acrobatics

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January 27-February 6 – A care package in the form of a collection of short films, Touch and Go gives viewers control over the order and duration of their experience.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,600+): Maizee Mae’s Vintage & Collectible Market, Beyond Van Gogh, Trivia, Live Music, Wine Tasting & more! | January 20-23, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Huge immersive, interactive art piece Beyond Van Gogh is open for a limited time in NE Portland. Shop from 50+ vendors at Maizee Mae’s Vintage & Collectible Market. And start training now for the Shamrock Run in March!

THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

A round up of what's going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Pass the Hatchet Halloween Takeover @ LaVerne’s | Bayou-Gothic Decor, Spooky Food & Drink Specials

October 13 - November 1 - LaVerne's presents ~ “Pass the Hatchet” a Bayou-Gothic Halloween takeover at Woodlawn’s friendly neighborhood haunt.

Get Spooked at Haunted Escape Room – Escapism’s Malice Manor in NE Portland | Ghost Story, Private Rooms, 2026 Halloween Activity

October - Escapism Portland is a live action room escape game. Solve clues, puzzles, and tasks in small teams to unlock new secrets and eventually escape the room!

Halloween Party II @ Trouble Bar | Dance Party, Costume Contest, Prizes, Drink Specials

October 31 - We had so much fun last year we are doing it again bigger and better‼️ tell all ur friends ‼️DONT MISS THE HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY

The Happy Hour @ Bikram Yoga | FREE, Learn & Practice Meditation

November 7 - Find your happy! Buddha explained that the true nature of our mind is concentrated and joyful. Come learn and practice meditation!

Win Tickets ($200): BOOgie Night: Burlesque Dinner Show & Disco @ Hōkū Events on Madison | Halloween Burlesque w/ A ’70s Disco Twist

October 31 - Love Halloween, but not the crowds? Skip the packed bars and make BOOgie Night your fabulous Halloween night out!

Portland Symphonic Choir presents Tales From The Vault @ Bank of Expensify | Part Halloween Party, Part Musical Adventure

October 30 - Grab your map and make your way through the Bank, where performances and experiences are tucked throughout the building, just waiting to be discovered.

A Scary Home Companion @ Victorian Belle | Spooky Sketch Comedy

October 30 - Unchained Productions presents A Scary Home Companion featuring all-new material!

Nocino Liqueur Release Party @ New Deal Distillery | Fall Cocktail Menu, Behind-The-Scenes, Take Home This Year’s Batch

November 8 - Join us for the release of this year's batch of Nocino Liqueur, a rich, spiced walnut liqueur perfect for holiday sipping.

The Nitemare B4 Xmas w/ The Saloon Ensemble @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Sing-A-Longs, Costume Contest, Screaming Contest

October 30 - November 1 - We’re back with The Saloon Ensemble‘s epic ALL AGES production of “The Nitemare B4 Xmas!!!!”

George Martin: The Beatles Scores and More @ Hallowed Halls | Rare Film, Audio & Stories of George, the Beatles, Abbey Road

October 24 - Join Recording The Beatles authors Kevin Ryan/Brian Kehew for a night of rare film, audio, and stories of George, the Beatles, Abbey Road.

Stumptown Stages presents ‘Annie’ @ Dolores Winningstad Theatre | Tony Award-Winning Musical

November 27 - December 20 - Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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