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: 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.
CANCELED: Bailey Bryan & Leah Kate @ Lola’s Room | Pop, R&B, Country
September 24 @ Lola’s Room – Following her buzzy debut single, “Own It,” Bailey Bryan quickly became an Artist to Watch (Rolling Stone, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly) while earning praise from the New York Times for her “rich songwriting.”
Win Tickets ($40): Siren Nation & The Old Church Concert Hall Present An Evening with The Billie Holiday Project | Featuring the Bay Area’s Finest Jazz Musicians
September 17 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – The Billie Holiday Project, led by Stella Heath, celebrates the music of Lady Day!
Kickstand Comedy Presents The Bitchuation Room Podcast LIVE @ Alberta Abbey | Comedy, News & Revolution, Featuring Francesca Fiorentini & Friends
September 2 @ Alberta Abbey – One part comedy, one part news, and one part scheming for the revolution, The Bitchuation Room is a thoughtful look at leftist politics with a heavy dose of humor.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($600+): Easterseals Zoo Benefit, Willamette Flea, Live Music, Outdoor Movie Nights & More! | August 26-29, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! Summer’s winding down but there’s still plenty of time to find some vintage goodies at this weekend’s Willamette Flea. Bring the whole family and walk/run for a good cause at the Easterseals benefit at the Oregon Zoo! And Pix Patisserie is hosting their final Flamenco Friday of the year!
Portland in the News: Audiences Returning to Area Theaters; More Are Traveling; Tribal Member Nominated to Lead NPS & More | August 26, 2021
Despite another COVID-19 surge, stages across the city are planning to host events and artists. Many venues will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
President Biden has nominated Umatilla tribal member Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III to lead National Park Service. If confirmed, Sams would be the first Native American to hold the position.
Win Tickets ($30): The Old Church Concert Hall Presents An Evening with Jackie Venson | Singer/Songwriters, Guitarist, Blues, Soul
September 14 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her beautifully complex music and blazing guitar skills.
Win Tickets ($46): The Old Church Concert Hall Presents Golden Retriever, Saariselka | Electronic, Ambient
September 11 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Golden Retriever began with a focus on the relationship of two primarily monophonic instruments.
Win Tickets ($40): Four-Eyed Horsemen w/ MC Lars @ Lola’s Room | Hip Hop, Rap, Featuring Mega Ran, MC Frontalot, Schaffer the Darklord
September 5 @ Lola’s Room – MC Lars is the creator of post-punk laptop rap and lit-hop, which he has extended and powered into a fusion of rap, punk, rock, ska, pop and other genres.
Win Tickets ($30): Weathers “Our Little Secret Tour 2021” @ Lola’s Room | with Aaron Taos, Stylish Cool Alt-indie
October 20 @ Lola’s Room – Weathers is Cameron Boyer, guitarist Cameron Olsen, bassist Brennen Bates, and drummer Cole Carson, creating alternative, indie rock.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!
| music
Tea Fest PDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture
| events, Food & Drink
St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages
| All Ages, events, Free
Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists
| music
Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B
| music
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
| News
McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
| All Ages, events, Free, Shopping, Visual Art
PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, Science, Shopping
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
| All Ages, events, Services, Shopping
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