A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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!
Ram Cellars Presents Winter Winedown @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Pouring a Special Curated Lineup of 7 Wines
On Sunday, December 12th, from 5pm to 8pm, at Hip Chicks Do Wine, we’ll be pouring a special lineup of 7 wines curated by Viv from Ram Cellars.
Win Tickets ($70): Elle King’s Drunk And I Don’t Wanna Go Home Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Blues, Rock
March 22 @ Crystal Ballroom – Multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Elle King has enjoyed over 1.5 billion streams worldwide.
2021 Gingerbread House Party @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Decorate Pre-assembled House, Wine, Holiday Sangria, Beer, Hot Cider, Hot Cocoa
December 3 & 5 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Join us for a fun afternoon of decorating your own personal Gingerbread House while sipping on Wine.
That’sweirdpdx presents The Chocolate Factory Comedy Night in Downtown Portland | Featuring Nate Jackson, DJ O.G.ONE, Ikes, Lance Edward, G Wade and TC
December 10 @ First Congregational United Church of Christ – Nate Jackson is currently recurring on the upcoming NBC series THE YOUNG ROCK.
Win Tickets ($34): Wand @ Revolution Hall | Psychedelic Rock, Shoegazing
LA-based Wand is used to packed schedules and near-constant touring. They take the live stage once again at Revolution Hall on December 15, following the release of their latest album, ‘Laughing Matter!’
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Radical Harvest Craft Faire & Community Center @ SymbiOp Garden Shop | 40+ Local Makers, Giveaways, Food Pantry
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Food Drive, Free, SE Portland, Services, Shopping
2026 McMenamins Oktoberfest | Beer, German-Inspired Fare, Live Music, Golf Tournament & More
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, SW Portland
Slabtown Tours presents A Night with Ghosts in Northwest Portland | 90 Minute Walking Tour, Local Paranormal History
| All Ages, events, Halloween, Lectures, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($110): 2026 Easyfolk Festival @ Portland’5 Winningstad Theatre | Essie & The Hum, Rebecca McDade, Kenzy Peach & More
| All Ages, downtown, events, music, SW Portland
Win Tickets ($76): Everyone Orchestra Conducted by Matt Butler @ Mission Theater | Danceable Grooves Created on the Fly
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
The Haunting @ The Social Spoon | Halloween Cocktail Pop-Up, Part Haunted House, Part Neighborhood Bar,
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, Halloween
End of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, music
2026 Zootoberfest @ Oregon Zoo | Beer & Cider, Live Music, Keeper Chats, Animal Activities & More
| events, Food & Drink, music, SW Portland
7 Deadly Sins Pants on Fire Freaky/Filthy Late Show @ The White Eagle Saloon | 7 True Tales, One Lie
| Comedy, events, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($22): 2026 Corn Maze ‘5 Kind Acts’ + Pumpkin Patch @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Apple Cider, Trains, Petting Zoo & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NW Portland, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($80): Haunted Corn Maze @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Ghouls, Zombies, Costume Party
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NW Portland, theater
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