A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Rose City Rollers Presents Adult Intro to Derby Bootcamp | Build Roller Skating Skills, Gear Included
Wednesdays September 22-October 13 @ Oaks Park – If you’ve been dreaming of strapping on skates, learning some basic skills and meeting a rad, supportive community, now’s your chance!
Win Tickets ($40): Pimps of Joytime @ Aladdin Theater | Soul, Funk, Afrobeat
October 16 @ Aladdin Theater – The Pimps of Joytime artfully blend Brooklyn beat, New Orleans soul, and world funk.
Win Tickets ($60): The Old Church Concert Hall Presents Siren Songs: Merideth Kaye Clark and Jenn Grinels | Folk, Americana
October 16 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Powerhouse vocalists, musicians, and national touring artists, the long time best friends Merideth Kaye Clark and Jenn Grinels present folk and Americana favorites as well as original compositions.
CANCELED: Tiffany @ Aladdin Theater | Rock, Dance Pop
October 24 @ Aladdin Theater – A legendary pop star, Tiffany has earned two number one hit singles I Think We’re Alone Now and Could’ve Been, and set a record as the youngest female artist to top the Billboard charts with her debut album.
Win Tickets ($50): Grammy-Winners Rebirth Brass Band @ Revolution Hall | New Orleans Jazz Band
October 20 @ Revolution Hall – Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution.
Win Tickets ($60): Grammy Nominee KT Tunstall @ Aladdin Theater | Rock, Folk, Pop, w/ Haley Johnsen
October 7 @ Aladdin Theater – Since scoring a worldwide smash with her debut album ‘Eye To The Telescope’ in 2004, which went on to sell over 5 million copies, KT Tunstall has remained at the forefront of UK singer- songwriter talent.
Oregon Brewers Guild 2021 Portland Fresh Hops Festival | Huge Outdoor Venue, Food, Spaced Entry
The Oregon Brewers Guild’s 17th Annual Portland Fresh Hops Festival will be returning in-person October 1-2 at Glendoveer Golf & Tennis Driving Range.
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.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($650+): Mid-Autumn Lantern Viewing, Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, Spirit of Halloweentown & More! | September 16-19, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! Shop & dine for a good cause at Woodstock Gives Back . Celebrate the return of fall at this weekend’s Mid-Autumn Lantern Viewing at Lan Su Chinese Garden. And put on your costume — Spirit of Halloweentown opens this weekend!
Portland in the News: Ned Flanders Crossing; PDX No. 1 Again; Quirky Vending Machines & More | September 16, 2021
Leisure has ranked PDX the No. 1 Airport in the United States.
If you attend PSU’s Saturday home game, the coach will buy you a beer.
And Portland’s newest pedestrian bridge is now the Ned Flanders Crossing, named after a character from The Simpsons.
Stoolhumpin’ Comedy Show @ Beulahland Coffee and Ale House | Free, Hosted by Portland’s Funniest Winner Adam Pasi
September 18 @ Beulahland Coffee and Ale House – From Portland’s comedy stages comes Stoolhumpin’. A monthly midnight show held at the legendary Beulahland Coffee and Ale House.
Win a Pup Passport ($25): Portland’s Dog Friendly Brewery Passport | $100+ in Discounts at 30+ Dog Friendly Breweries
We love dogs and craft beer. Pup passport has your back. Not only do you get access to an exclusive list of dog friendly breweries, you also get a discount at all of them!
Woodstock Gives Back 2021 | Community Day of Giving, Shop & Dine Local to Benefit Multiple Local Charities, Raffle
On September 19, 2021, participating Woodstock businesses will raise funds for charity in a district-wide event called Woodstock Gives Back.
Win Tickets ($90): Marc Maron (Late Show) @ Aladdin Theater | Netflix’s “Glow,” Podcaster, Comedian
September 24 @ Aladdin Theater – For over thirty years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing comedy for print, stage, radio, online and television.
New Portland Jobs: JVC Northwest, Seat Geek, Relay Resources & More! | September 14, 2021
Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week including Oregon State Bar, Helix Design Group, Bella Organic Farm & More!
Win Tickets ($40): Max Gomez @ Lola’s Room | Country Blues, Folk, Americana
September 30 @ Lola’s Room – Max Gomez is a young singer-songwriter in the seasoned vein of Jackson Browne and John Prine.
Win Tickets ($96): The Old Church Presents Paula Cole w/Miko Marks | Jazz, Blues, Folk, Pop
October 11 @ The Old Church – Paula Cole will be playing hit songs from her iconic album “This Fire” as well her new album “American Quilt”.
Win Tickets ($60): Rob Bell: Everything is Spiritual Tour @ Revolution Hall | “The Robcast,” Author, Speaker
September 24 @ Revolution Hall – Rob Bell is the New York Times Bestselling author of 11 books which have been translated into 20 languages, including Drops Like Stars, Love Wins and Everything is Spiritual.
2021 The Cinema of Horrors: Drive-In Experience @ Clark County Fairgrounds & Event Center | Actors, Over-the-Top Lighting & Special Effects, Scary Movies
The Cinema of Horrors: Drive-In Experience is a live-action horror movie experience where screams from the screen come to life.
Iliza Shlesinger’s Back in Action Tour @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Last Comic Standing, Netflix Specials, Don’t Panic Pantry
One of today’s leading comedians with five Netflix specials, Iliza Shlesinger headlines Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on September 25.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($450+): Wild Wild Christian, The Dinner Detective, Harvest Festival, Corn Maze & More! | September 9-12, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! Continue the Wild Wild Country story w/ Wild Wild Christian. See if you can solve the mystery of whodunit at The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show. And get lost in the corn at Bella Organic’s United Against Hate Corn Maze.
Portland in the News: The Albina Soul Walk; Must-Visit Portland Museums; OHS Takes Hurricane Rescues & more! | September 9, 2021
As things continue to open and adjust to rising COVID-19 cases, some theaters in Portland will require proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Take a listen to The Albina Soul Walk to experience North Portland’s rich history of soul music.
And looking for something unusual to visit in Portland? Check out the Zymoglyphic Museum, which hosts relics from the made up Zymoglyphic period.
Win Tickets: Side Moves, Thankusomuch @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Groovin Rhythms, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Soul
September 16 @ The Goodfoot – Side Moves is Portland’s newest get down funk band. Born out of the pandemic, they aim to share the gospel of groovin’ rhythms and filthy nasty solos. The future is unknown but Side Moves is funkin’ fo’eva!
Win Tickets ($20): Wild Wild Christian @ Siren Theater | True Coming of Age Comedy Set at Religious Summer Camp
In September @ Siren Theater – “Wild Wild Christian” is a hilarious and true coming-of-age story about puberty, spiritual evolution, and sexual frustration….all while living on a Christian Summer Camp.
Win Tickets ($30): The Old Church Concert Hall Presents Kristen Grainger & True North: “Ghost Tattoo” B-Day Show w/Mark Lemhouse | Bluegrass-infused Folk
October 2 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – A songwriter whose star is rising, Kristen was named, alongside Brandi Carlile and Dolly Parton, one of the Women Who Wrote Our 2020 Soundtrack by The Bluegrass Situation.
Win Tickets ($105): Madeleine Peyroux: Careless Love Forever Tour @ Revolution Hall | Singer/Songwriter, Jazz
October 9 – With her dusky, lyrical style and affinity for reinterpreting classic jazz, blues, and folk standards, vocalist Madeleine Peyroux is a highly acclaimed, internationally recognized artist.
Win Tickets ($40): The Old Church Concert Hall Presents The Quebe Sisters w/ Left Coast Country | Triple Fiddle, 3-Part Harmony
October 1 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – The Quebe Sisters have delivered their authentic triple fiddle and three-part harmony sound to the concert halls and festivals of North America, Europe, and Russia for more than 15 years.
New Portland Jobs: Riot New Media, Cascade Aids Project, The Tidy People & More! | September 7, 2021
Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week including Lovett Deconstruction, La Mota & More!
Win Tickets ($36): True West Presents Charlie Parr @ Aladdin Theater | Country Blues
October 1 @ Aladdin Theater – Charlie Parr is an incorruptible outsider who writes novelistic, multi-layered stories that shine a kaleidoscopic light on defiant, unseen characters
Win Tickets ($40): The Old Church Concert Hall Presents The Small Glories w/ The Dales | Roots Powerhouse Duo
September 29, 2022, @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the Canadian Prairies.
Win Tickets ($52): True West Presents Grammy Nominee Julian Lage @ Aladdin Theater | Guitarist
September 28 @ Aladdin Theater – Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility.
Clark County 2021 NW Natural Parade of Homes in Vancouver, WA | Featuring 8 Luxury Homes, Timed Entry
September 10-26 – After a year off due to Covid-19, the NW Natural Parade of Homes is back, with eight gorgeous homes.
MANY Portland Labor Day Weekend Events & Giveaways ($450+): Wine & Bacon Pairing, The Bitchuation Room, Oregon Symphony Waterfront Festival & More! | September 2-6, 2021
Labor Day weekend is back, Portland! After several years hiatus, Oregon’s Symphony’s free Waterfront Park Concert & Festival returns Saturday. Hip Chicks Do Wine will be pairing Wine & Bacon for the holiday weekend. And this weekend’s warm weather means it a great time to see the sights from a Portland Spirit Cruise.
Canceled: Dear Boy @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Candy Cigarettes, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
October 5 @ Crystal Ballroom – Dear Boy is the torch bearer of lyric forward guitar music and melody focused indie rock.
New Portland Jobs: Grovemade, Dougy Center, People’s Food Co-op & More! | August 31, 2021
Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week including Children’s Institute, Leatherman & More!
Portland 2021 Lan Su Chinese Garden Mid-Autumn Lantern Viewing Evenings | Lion Dance Performances, Floating & Hanging Lanterns
September 17-19 @ Lan Su Chinese Garden – Experience the magic of Mid-Autumn with three evenings of traditional lantern viewings at Lan Su Chinese Garden where the garden will be adorned with countless hanging lanterns, floating waterlily lanterns, and illuminated lion dance performances.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Festival Passes ($950) Pickathon 2026 @ Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR | Indie Music Festival
| Uncategorized
Watch 2026 World Cup @ Birdie Time Pub in Central SE Portland | $2 Rainier & $5 Wings
| events, SE Portland, sports
Happy Hour Sightseeing @ Portland Spirit | Food, Drinks, + River Sailing
| All Ages, Food & Drink
McMenamins Presents 7DS: The Absolute Worst Show: Worst. Vacation. Ever @ White Eagle Saloon | Interactive Open Mic Comedy & Storytelling
| Comedy
Win Tickets ($44) McMenamins Presents Coda (Led Zeppelin Tribute) @ Mission Theater | Rock & Roll
| events, music
Portland in the News: Angry Birds, Sidewalks Sparking Joy, Fleet Week Delays & More | June 4, 2026
| News
2026 White Lotus Summer Market @ Fubonn Shopping Center | FREE, AAPI Food Vendors, Artists & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Wine Wednesdays @ Négociant | Weekly Wine Flights & Tastings
| events, Food & Drink, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($81) McMenamins Presents Little Stranger w/ Tropidelic & Jarv @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt Indie Hip-Hop
| downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($22) McMenamins Presents Decadent 80s Dance Party @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| Dance, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($81) McMenamins Presents Sondre Lerche @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
| All Ages, events, music
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