A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
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.
CANCELED: Trio Subtonic w/ Dan Balmer @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Groove Heavy Funk, Soul Jazz, Portland 2021 Labor Day Weekend
September 4 @ The Goodfoot – Trio Subtonic is a groove heavy power trio that blends genre bending funk with slow burning underground soul jazz.
New Portland Jobs: Portland Public Schools, Columbia Riverkeeper, Doug Fir Lounge & More! | August 24, 2021
Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week including Laundry Care, Leatherman, NEEA & More!
Win Tickets ($80): Gogol Bordello @ Crystal Ballroom | Gypsy-Punk Rock, Featuring Special Guests
August 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – Gogol Bordello has spent over a decade electrifying audiences the world over with its internationally acclaimed gypsy-punk sound.
Win Tickets ($50): The Milk Carton Kids & Haley Heynderickx @ Revolution Hall | Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
September 9 @ Revolution Hall – Listening to The Milk Carton Kids — Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale — talk about their creative process, it’s easy to imagine them running in opposite directions even while yoked together.
SE Portland Pie Bake Off @ Moreland Farmers Market | Benefit for Double Up Food Bucks, Free Pie Spices
Show off your favorite pie recipe by entering it in Moreland Farmers Market Pie Bake Off on September 1, 2021.
CANCELED: An Evening With George Winston @ Aladdin Theater | Rural Folk Piano
September 11 @ Aladdin Theater – George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums.
Win Tickets ($130): Revolution Hall Presents The Monkees Farewell Tour with Michael Nesmith & Micky Dolenz | All The Hits & Fan Favorites
September 12 @ Revolution Hall – “The Monkees Farewell Tour” will feature songs that span the band’s entire career – from their 1966 self-titled debut album to 2016’s Good Times!
August Willamette Flea Market in NE Portland | Vintage, Collectibles, Makers Artists, Food & More!
August 28 @ Shilo Inn – Shop the Willamette FLEA for a delightful adventure supporting local micro-businesses.
Win Tickets ($34): Circles Around The Sun, w/ Frank LoCrasto @ Aladdin Theater | Rock, Indie, Roots
September 10 @ Aladdin Theater – Los Angeles-based instrumental supergroup Circles Around the Sun returns with the release of their self-titled, third full-length studio album, Circles Around the Sun.
Win Tickets ($50): Haley Heynderickx & The Milk Carton Kids @ Aladdin Theater | Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
September 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Listening to The Milk Carton Kids — Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale — talk about their creative process, it’s easy to imagine them running in opposite directions even while yoked together.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways: Parkrose Marketplace, Stoolhumpin’ Comedy Show, Sangria Saturday, Summer Shindig & More! | August 19-22, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! Parkrose Marketplace features live music & vendors. Hip Chicks Do Wine is hosting Sangria Saturday and Rose City Rollers will have skating at the waterfront. And the weather should be perfect for a Portland Spirit cruise.
Portland in the News: Outdoor Dining Permits Extended; City Growth Outpaces State; Portland Grown African Produce & More! | August 19, 2021
PBOT has extended permits for outdoor dining areas through June of 2022.
Census numbers show Portland’s population growth has outpaced Oregon’s over the last decade.
And a family owned farm in North Portland is growing African produce that you can’t find in a grocery store.
Protectly’s Mask Recommendations | What is the Best KN95 or N95 Mask for Covid-19?
KN95 and N95 masks (also known as respirators) are more protective than surgical masks and cloth masks.
New Portland Jobs: SeatGeek, Widmer Brothers Brewing, Albertina Kerr & More! | August 17, 2021
Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline for the week including Reed College, Aria HR, Bella Organic Farm & More!
CANCELED: The Cooky Jar With DJ Cooky Parker and DJ Void @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Classic R&B, Soul & Funk
August 28 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – DJ’s Cooky Parker (Ural Thomas & The Pain) and Void bring you a hot summer’s eve of soul, classic R & B and funk. Bring your dancing shoes with you tonight!
2021 Easterseals Walk, Run & Roll Benefit @ Oregon Zoo | Live Music, Scavenger Hunt, Costume Contest
Easterseals Oregon presents the inaugural in-person Walk, Run, & Roll benefit at the Oregon Zoo on August 28.
2021 August Parkrose Marketplace | Raffle, Live Music, Food, Drink Garden, Vaccines, Arts & Crafts & More!
August 21-22 – Parkrose Marketplace has live music, great food, beverage garden put on by Catman Cellars winery and Level Beer Brewery, local-indigenous-global art and craft, clothing, jewelry, handcrafted treasures of all kinds.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways: Sand Island Sand Castle Competition, Beaverton Night Market, Scappoose Centennial, T.E.A.M. Market & More! | August 12-15, 2021
The weekend is back, Portland! It’s Friday the 13th — celebrate w/ a Haunted Pub Tour or Halloween in August! Shop from more than 85 curated designers at Unique Markets Summer Pop Up. And cool off after the heat wave w/ Hip Chicks Do Wine’s Corks & Cones.
BeerQuest Friday the 13th Haunted Pub Tour in Downtown Portland | Award-Winning Beer + Meet Ghosts of Old Town
August 13 in Downtown Portland | Join BeerQuest Walking Tours for a historical journey into Portland’s wicked and lawless past.
Portland in the News: Cooling Centers; Hottest in SE Portland; Masks Required Starting Friday & More | August 12, 2021
Once again, masks will be required indoors throughout Oregon starting Friday. Here’s what to expect at music venues.
It may feel hot where you are, but it’s always hotter in Lents.
And as temperatures soar today and Friday, be sure to have a plan in place to keep cool or head to a cooling center.
RAM Cellars Summer Shindig & TLDEF Fundraiser @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Pouring a Special Curated Lineup of 8 Wines
On Sunday, August 22nd, from 5pm to 8pm, RAM Cellars is throwing our Summer Shindig and TLDEF Fundraiser at Hip Chicks Do Wine.
MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Portland in the News: State Park Passes, Pink Light District, Swimming Holes & More | July 9, 2026
| News
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH Part Two: Lust @ PAM-CUT’s Tomorrow Theater | Interactive Storytelling Series
| Comedy, events, music, SE Portland
Portland Sketch Fest @ The Siren Theater | Oregon’s Only Sketch Comedy Festival
| Comedy
Haulin Aspen @ Wanoga Sno Park | Marathon, Half Marathon, 6.5-mile “Half As,” and NEW Three-Person Marathon Relay
| Active Lifestlye, sports
New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($85): Jerry’s Middle Finger @ Crystal Ballroom | Jerry Garcia Tribute Band
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Kumoricon 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center | Anime & Japanese Culture Convention
| All Ages, Books, events, Food & Drink, NE Portland, Shopping, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Gully Boys @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
2026 Summer Free For All In The Parks: Festivals, Free Movies, Free Concerts, Dance, Theater, Comedy, & More
| All Ages, events, Film, Free, music, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($56): McMenamins Presents The Hails Duck Pond Tour @ Mission Theater | Indie-Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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