A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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!’
Win Tickets ($36): The Moth Mainstage in Portland @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | True Stories Told Without Notes
December 14 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection.
Many Portland 2021 Thanksgiving Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,050+): O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy, Sip & Shop Market, Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & More! | November 24-28, 2021
Thanksgiving weekend is back, Portland! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Sip & Shop Market. Portland’s Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along is virtual again this year. The Timbers play Colorado in the MLS Cup Conference Finals. And Pix Patisserie serves up macarons all weekend for La Fête du Macaron.
Portland in the News: Oregon Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate; Beavers Living in Salt Water; Electric Unicycle Parade & More | November 24, 2021
It’s been 50 years since a man media dubbed DB Cooper skyjacked a PDX-SEA jet, demanding $200,000 and then parachuting somewhere over southwest Washington, never to be found.
Oregon scientists have found that beavers live in tidal wetlands on the coast, surviving in salt water.
And one of Portland’s newest weekly rides, the Friday Night Ride attracts electric unicycles, e-bikes and skateboards through downtown Portland.
Win Tickets ($70): Bruce Cockburn @ Aladdin Theater | Folk, Jazz, Rock
December 16-17 @ Aladdin Theater – For 50 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience – while fiercely striving to make it better.
Sip & Shop Market @ Indigo + Spruce Studio in NE Portland | 2021 Small Business Saturday, Holiday Gifts, 12+ Local Vintage + Handmade Vendors
Join Indigo + Spruce on November 27-28 for a cozy holiday market with a variety of local vendors.
New Portland Jobs: CareOregon, ON3P Skis, CD Baby & More! | November 23, 2021
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Swan Island Dairy, Avenue, Portland Public Schools & More!
Grammy Winner Bela Fleck – My Bluegrass Heart @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Featuring Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Edgar Myer, Stuart Duncan and Bryan Sutton
December 7 @ Arlene Schnizer Concert Hall -Over the last four decades, Béla Fleck has made a point of boldly going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical journey that has earned him 15 Grammys in nine different fields.
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.
The Penguin Park Makers Market @ Grovemade in North Portland | Local Goods & Holiday Gifts, Spotlight on Emerging Artists and Makers
December 4 @ Grovemade – The Penguin Park Makers Market is a pop-up shop for local goods, with a focus on emerging artists and makers.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, music
7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie
| All Ages, Comedy, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
| All Ages, Food & Drink, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
| Comedy, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| downtown, events, music
2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash
| All Ages, events, Visual Art
2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
| Dance, events, Film, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, theater, Visual Art
Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More
| All Ages, events, Home Show, Services, Shopping
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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