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: Mill Ends Park Reopens; Stephen Colbert Pokes Fun at Portland Pickles; Oregon Oddities & Roadside Attractions & More! | January 20, 2022
Mill Ends Park, the world’s smallest park, has reopened, after moving 6 inches during construction in Downtown Portland.
Forest Park Conservancy has agreed to monitor a 60 acres of land north of the park with the goal of habitat improvement.
And after the Portland Pickles mascot tweeted what appeared to be a suggestive photo, it was featured on Friday’s show of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Win Tickets ($70+): Clowns Without Borders Benefit Show @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Featuring Portland’s Leapin’ Louie, JuggleMania, Aerialists & More!
Clowns Without Borders returns with a live, as well as online streaming performance of their 23rd Portland Clowns Without Borders annual fundraiser, February 19, 2022.
Win Tickets ($40): 80s Homecoming Dance Featuring Nite Wave @ Mission Theater | High Energy ’80s New Wave Band
May 7 @ Mission Theater – Known for their high energy show, Nite Wave continues their ’80s dance ways performing New Wave hits from Duran Duran, INXS, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Cure, New Order, Prince, Depeche Mode and more!
Win Tickets ($60): Charlotte Day Wilson @ Lola’s Room | Moody Soulfulness, R&B, Juno-nominated Vocalist, Producer & Multi-instrumentalist
March 23 @ Lola’s Room – 28-year-old Charlotte Day Wilson is a Juno-nominated vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto.
Win Tickets ($50): An Evening with North Mississippi Allstars: Set Sail 2022 Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Blues, Southern Rock
After 25 years, twelve albums, four GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars will headline the Aladdin Theater on February 11!
Win Tickets ($60): Leftover Salmon @ Revolution Hall | Progressive Bluegrass, w/ Kitchen Dwellers
February 11 @ Revolution Hall – Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band.
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 ($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.
Van Gogh Portland Immersive Experience @ Oregon Convention Center | Cutting-Edge Projection Tech, Next Door to Hyatt Regency Portland
Breakaway from your daily routine and step into the engaging world of Van Gogh.
Postponed: Sun Volt w/ Jesse Farrar @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative Rock, Country, Folk, Americana
January 28 @ Aladdin Theater – Son Volt is ready to return to touring! The songs of Electro Melodier help remind us to be thankful of what we still have – new music from Jay Farrar and Son Volt.
Win Tickets ($55): Jesse Cook @ Aladdin Theater | Juno Award Winner, Acoustic Guitar
January 21 @ Aladdin Theater – An accomplished guitarist, producer and equally prolific film maker, Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences both in concert and online.
CANCELLED: Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Aladdin Theater | 5-Time Grammy Award Winners
February 10 @ Aladdin Theater – For 60 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter.
Win Tickets ($48): Together Pangea @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock, Garage Punk
April 30 @ Mission Theater – The members of the Los Angeles indie band Together Pangea made the most of the 2020 turbulence by writing and recording DYE, an upbeat, undeniable collection of hooks, anthems, and power-pop garage-rock catchiness that is unmistakably the album of their career.
Win Tickets ($36): Paula Boggs Band – Album Release + David Jacobs-Strain @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Jazz, Rock, Americana, Soulgrass
April 23 @ The Old Church – Paula Boggs Band blends jazz, rock and Americana. Debut album “A Buddha State of Mind” dropped a decade ago and “Carnival of Miracles,” in 2015. Their sound is “Seattle-Brewed Soulgrass”and the band tours across America and Canada.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,200+): Portland Boat Show, Bert Kreischer Comedy, Improvised Theater, MLK Day & More | January 13-17, 2022
The weekend is back, Portland! Get pumped for summer at Portland Boat Show! This weekend Deep End Theater continues Leave the Light On – an improvised play. And ShanRock’s Triviology hosts trivia Thursday, Sunday & Monday nights!
Portland in the News: Reser Stadium Demolished; Top Rated Museums; Top Place to Move To & More | January 13, 2022
Last weekend, Oregon State University demolished the west side of Reser Stadium.
Portland Rose Festival has announced it will return with in-person events this summer including parades.
And according to a United Van Lines study, Oregon is the No. 8 top place to move in 2021.
Experience Theatre Project Presents Great Gatsby’s Daisy | Immersive Story About Desire & the American Dream
January 28-February 20 @ Beaverton Masonic Lodge – Experience Theatre Project proudly presents the electric world premiere of Great Gatsby’s Daisy, an immersive presentation featuring live music performance & the audience moves from scene-to-scene, following the actors.
New Portland Jobs: Oregon Children’s Theater, Fund for the Public Interest, Delmain & More! | January 11, 2022
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including TriMet, Portland Public Schools & More!
Win Tickets ($64): Marc E. Bassy @ Crystal Ballroom | Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Reggae-Pop
Februaury 6 @ Crystal Ballroo – Marc E. Bassy is a singer-songwriter, label head and Bay Area native currently working in Los Angeles. Bassy has made a name for himself as a songwriter and collaborator over the last decade.
The FARM Arts & Media Center Opens in SE Portland | Hybrid Art-Studio & Film-Production House Featuring Workshop & Paint Spaces, Green Room, Modeling & More!
Grab a shovel and dig down into the soil of your soul and plant a seed.. covered in the darkness, you will struggle to reach the light, break into the sky, and produce delicious fruit.. The FARM is a new artist-creative taking up much of the lower level of an old historic storage-building.
Win Tickets ($59): G. Love & The Juice w/ Ron Artis II @ Crystal Ballroom | Hip Hop, Blues
March 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – G. Love & The Juice draws from his signature hip hop blues he invited seasoned touring musicians who shared in this vision to deliver a musical experience which includes classic G. Love songs, improvisation jams and the low-down dirty blues.
Win Tickets ($50): Donavon Frankenreiter @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Christina Holmes
February 4 @ Aladdin Theater – Donavon Frankenreiter entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.
Win Tickets ($40): Vacations @ Mission Theater | Indie Alt
March 11 @ Mission Theater – Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, VACATIONS is an indie alt band making waves across the globe. Their music encapsulates a dreamy intention, soundtracking moments in everyday life.
Dot’s Cafe Serving up Weekend Brunch in SE Portland | Traditional Favorites, Vegan Options, DJs, Photo Booth, Covered/Heated Outdoor Seating
Brunch is back at Dot’s cafe! Saturday and Sundays 10am-2pm. Your traditional favorites with vegan options as well!
Win Tickets: Comedy: The Musical – 70s Arena Rock @ Cruzroom | Stand-up Comedy & Musical Improv Show, Hosted by Chelsea Burns & Jaren George
February 5 @ 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!
Win Tickets ($50): The Motet: Keep On Don’t Stoppin’ Tour @ Revolution Hall | Funk, Soul, Jazz, w/ Mike Dillon + Collin Miller + Magic Beans
January 21 @ Revolution Hall – Over the course of nine full-length albums, The Motet have traversed the lines between funk, soul, jazz, and rock and built a diehard audience.
CANCELED: Cat Power – Covers Tour @ McDonald Theatre | Singer Songwriter, Indie Rock, Electric Blues
Cat Power comes to Eugene on February 5 with new music from her upcoming album, ‘Covers’! Indie-rock, blues, electronics and more are blended together when this one-of-a-kind artist experiments on stage.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,150+): Leave the Light On, Super Diamond, Cruise Discount & More! | January 6-9, 2022
The weekend is back, Portland! Make 2022 the year you try new things – like dining on a Portland Spirit Cruise or participating in a wearable tech study! This weekend Deep End Theater opens Leave the Light On – an improvised play. And ShanRock’s Triviology hosts trivia Thursday & Sunday nights!
Portland in the News: Betty White’s Rose Festival Visits; 2022 Restaurant Openings; Oregon Sno Parks & More! | January 6, 2022
Fifty years ago, Betty White worked in Portland as a celebrity commentator for TV broadcasts of the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade.
Looking for some wintry fun? Check out these nearby sno-parks.
And mark your calendar for these expected restaurant openings including a Haitian restaurant from a Top Chef finalist.
Win Tickets ($60): Black Joe Lewis & Cedric Burnside @ Aladdin Theater | Grammy Nominated Electric Blues Guitarist
January 20 @ Aladdin Theater – Black Joe Lewis is an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin’ Wolf and James Brown.
Win Tickets ($60): An Evening with Steinway Pianist George Ko @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Award Winning Composer, Classical Improvisor
March 25 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Known for his alluring sound, expressivity, and eloquence at the keyboard, pianist/composer George Ko has appeared on stages worldwide, including nine appearances at Carnegie Hall.
New Portland Jobs: Powell’s Books, Crook County, Sign Wizards & More! | January 4, 2022
Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including Reed College, Forth & More!
Save $10 w/ Portland Spirit Cruises New Year Discount Special | Promo Code Available for Lunch & Dinner Cruises Through March
Save $10 per adult on a lunch or dinner cruise this January – March with code “NEWYEAR.”
Oregon Humanities Presents Consider This with Author Omar El Akkad | Online Conversation w/ Author of American War and What Strange Paradise
January 11 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Oregon Humanities presents an onstage conversation with novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad, author of American War and What Strange Paradise.
Stem Wine Bar Serving Up Extensive Wine Selection & Flights in North Portland | Patio, Live Music, Trivia
Located in the heart of northeast Portland on historic Mississippi Avenue, Stem Wine Bar is an extraordinary gem you won’t want to miss out on!
Receive Up to $150 for Participating in Experis User Research Solutions Opportunity in Tigard | Wearable Technology, Private Sessions
We are looking for participants in the greater Portland area to take part in a user research study centered around a wearable technology!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
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New Portland Jobs: Path Home, HOLLA School, Pole Portland & More
| Jobs
Pass the Hatchet Halloween Takeover @ LaVerne’s | Bayou-Gothic Decor, Spooky Food & Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NE Portland
Get Spooked at Haunted Escape Room – Escapism’s Malice Manor in NE Portland | Ghost Story, Private Rooms, 2026 Halloween Activity
| All Ages, events, Halloween, NE Portland
Halloween Party II @ Trouble Bar | Dance Party, Costume Contest, Prizes, Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween, music, SE Portland
The Happy Hour @ Bikram Yoga | FREE, Learn & Practice Meditation
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events, Free, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($200): BOOgie Night: Burlesque Dinner Show & Disco @ Hōkū Events on Madison | Halloween Burlesque w/ A ’70s Disco Twist
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SE Portland
Portland Symphonic Choir presents Tales From The Vault @ Bank of Expensify | Part Halloween Party, Part Musical Adventure
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SW Portland, theater
A Scary Home Companion @ Victorian Belle | Spooky Sketch Comedy
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, north portland, theater
Nocino Liqueur Release Party @ New Deal Distillery | Fall Cocktail Menu, Behind-The-Scenes, Take Home This Year’s Batch
| events, Food & Drink, Free, SE Portland
The Nitemare B4 Xmas w/ The Saloon Ensemble @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Sing-A-Longs, Costume Contest, Screaming Contest
| All Ages, events, Halloween, music, NE Portland, theater
George Martin: The Beatles Scores and More @ Hallowed Halls | Rare Film, Audio & Stories of George, the Beatles, Abbey Road
| All Ages, events, Film, Lectures, music, SE Portland
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