THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Rose City Rollers & Portland Mercury Present LIVE Comedy Spectacular @ Oaks Park | Socially Distanced Outdoor Seating, Hosted by Amanda Arnold

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April 22-24 @ Oaks Park – MC’d by the hilarious Amanda Arnold, this comedy show will feature an all-star lineup of Portland’s top comics – you won’t want to miss it!

Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($250+): Sangria Saturday, Tulip Festival, Sunday Brunch Cruise & More! | April 15-18, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Skies are sunny and there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy spring like a Sunday Brunch Cruise or a stroll through the tulip fields (tickets are only available in advance online!) And Pizza Week starts Monday!

2021 Portland Mercury’s Pizza Week | Featuring 24 Different Pizzas From 30 Restaurants

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The Portland Mercury is proud to present their greatest Pizza Week lineup ever—one that features 24 different pizzas at 30 Portland locations, available April 19-25!

PDXWIT Presents April Happy Hour: Mentorship | Hosted by Nike, Virtual Job Seekers Lounge

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It’s time to come together again… from the comfort of our homes for PDXWIT’s April Happy Hour on April 20, 2021.

2021 Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival | Virtual Experience, Interactive Demos, Concerts, Vendor Village, Happy Hour Chat & More!

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The 39th annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival will return April 23-25! 

New Portland Jobs: St. Mary’s Academy, CED Greentech, CBM Systems & More! | April 13, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including CD Baby, Campfire Columbia, Relay Resources & More!

Portland in the News: History Behind Portland’s Famous Cherry Blossoms; Entertainment Industry Hiring Again; Wildflower Hikes & More! | April 8, 2021

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There’s a spring hiring thaw in Oregon as entertainment industries start adding workers.

All Oregonians 16 and older will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 19.

And do you know the history behind Portland’ famous Cherry Blossom plaza?

Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($250+): Darcelle XV’s Drag Drive-In, Bacon & Wine Pairing, Live Music & More! | April 8-11, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Botanist is now open for brunch, live music & more in Portland’s Pearl District! Darcelle XV’s Drag Drive-In takes over Zidell Yards & Hip Chicks Do Wine pairs two of our favorite things: Bacon & Wine!

Produce Row Cafe Open in Portland’s Inner Eastside | Craft Beers, Expanded Patio, Dog-friendly Beer Garden, Cocktails

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Boasting 24 taps and an award-winning bourbon collection, The Row offers one of the best year-round patios in the city which was recently expanded to over 2500 sq ft.

New Portland Jobs: Classic Sash & Door, Junkluggers, PrimeFlight Cargo & More! | April 6, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including 7 Devils Public House, Oregon Institute of Technology, BeFunky & More!

Portland in the News: Remembering Beverly Cleary; Theaters Reopening; Portland Saturday Market’s Uncertain Future & More | April 1, 2021

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Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary passed away last week. People across the world shared the impact the Portland native had on them, including Jill Biden, Mia Farrow, Nicholas Kristof and more.

Portland Saturday Market’s future is uncertain after a year of pandemic closures.

And Regal Cinemas in Oregon is planning to reopen in April and May.

Many Portland Easter Weekend Events & Giveaways ($250+): Egg Hunts, Brunch Cruise, Tulip Festival, March Madness & More! | April 1-4, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival shows off spring’s beauty.  Pix Patisserie’s famous egg hunt returns on Sunday. And don’t miss the chance to enjoy Sunday’s amazing weather on Portland Spirit’s Easter Cruise!

Where to Watch 2021 NCAA March Madness Championship in Portland | Houston vs Baylor, UCLA vs Gonzaga

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We’re down to the final four! On Saturday, April 3, Houston plays Baylor at 2:14PM and UCLA battles Gonzaga at 5:34PM. Winners advance to Monday’s championship game,

New Portland Jobs: Olympia Provisions, Portland Public Schools, Fair World Project & More! | March 30, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including The Tidy People, Spry, ZoomCare & More!

Portland in the News: Oregon’s New Psilocybin Advisory Board; Safer Streets; & Spring in Portland | March 25, 2021

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Oregon is looking into reinvesting cannabis tax dollars into social equity programs.

As Covid numbers go down and a sense of normalcy returns, Portland is considering keeping parts of the Slow Streets program.

And his week Oregon’s leaders formed the state’s first-ever Psilocybin Advisory Board.

Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($250+): March Madness, Tulip Festival, New Deal Distillery Spring Sale & More! | March 25-28, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Only a few days left to stock up the mixer shelf w/ New Deal Distillery’s Spring Sale.  Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is now open! And Easter is coming up next week, there’s still time to get some Easter Treats or get a spot on Portland Spirit’s Easter Cruise!

Seagrape Apothecary Features Handcrafted Products, Workshops & Educational Opportunities | Online & In Person

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Seagrape envisions a world where self-care is viewed as a necessity rather than a luxury, we share tools and provide support for each other in community instead of in competition.

Darcelle XV’s Drag Drive-In @ Zidell Yards in South Portland | All Ages Drag Show Featuring Glitz, Glamour, and Comedy

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April 9-11 @ Zidell Yards – A 3 day drive-in drag show by Darcelle XV. Darcelle XV has entertained audiences with Las Vegas-style cabaret of Glitz, Glamour, and Comedy.

New Portland Jobs: Garrette Custom Homes, Stoller Family Estate, Cascade AIDS Project & More! | March 23, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including Organics To You, Dent Wizard, Next Adventure & More!

Portland in the News: Fans to Return to Providence Park; Statue Gets Umbrella Back; What’s Blooming & More! | March 18, 2021

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Fans are coming back to Providence Park! New guidelines allow for fans to return t all levels of outdoor sporting events with caps at specific risk categories.

Portland-Based Reissue Label Omnivore Recordings won a Grammy this week for a collection of songs performed by Fred Rogers on his children’s show.

And just in time for April showers, Portland’s iconic Umbrella Man has his umbrella back.

Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($250+): Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Sangria Saturday, St. Honoré Day, Cruises & More! | March 18-21, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! This weekend is a good time to stock up the mixer shelf w/ New Deal Distillery’s Spring Sale. Hip Chicks do Wine is reopening their tasting room this weekend w/ Sangria Saturday! And Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is back — Get your tickets online.

Stem Wine Bar Introduces Stem Wine Club! | Explorer or Insider, Birthday Bottle, Exclusive Members Only Events, Free Delivery

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Stem’s Wine Club features quarterly wine selections curated and hand-picked by Stem to match your tastes and the season!a

Win Tickets ($272): Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Champagne Brunch, Sightseeing & More!

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We are giving away a pack of 4 dinner tickets on the Portland Spirit. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed May 17.

Hip Chicks Do Wine 2021 Spring Reopening Party & Sangria Saturday | Reservations, Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Small Plate Menu

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Hip Chicks Do Wine is reopening for in person wine tasting on Saturday, March 20th!

New Portland Jobs: Word is Bond, Camp Fire Columbia, Medallion Forest Products & More! | March 16, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including ZOOM+Care, Boly:Welch, Badge Bomb & More!

ShanRock’s Triviology Presents The Clash of the Covid Titans! | Prizes, Trophies

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The annual trivia tournament for ShanRock’s Triviology must go on; your chance to win one (or more!) of these huge, beautiful trophies will not be crushed by Covid!

PDXWIT Presents: March Happy (Lunch) Hour | Hosted by New Relic, Virtual Job Seekers Lounge

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It’s time to celebrate Women’s History Month! Join us for a very special edition Virtual Happy (Lunch) Hour hosted by New Relic on March 16th.

Portland in the News: Dining Plazas OK’d Through Summer; Pharmacies Start Offering Vaccine; County Moves to Moderate Risk Tier & More! | March 11, 2021

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Starting this weekend, more things will be able to open as Multnomah County moves to moderate risk category.

Pharmacies, including Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer and Walmart, are now offering COVID-19 vaccines. This is great news considering reports we might be getting a boost in vaccine supply.

Many Portland Weekend Events: Dirty Leprechaun Fun Run, Toasts With Hosts, Drag Queen Bingo & More! | March 11-14, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! The Oregon Historical Society Museum is open weekends. Pix Pâtisserie is taking orders for St. Honoré Day. And St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here!

Oregon Historical Society Museum Re-opening For Spring Break | Limited Weekend Hours, “Nevertheless, They Persisted,” “We Are the Rose City!”

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Oregon Historical Society is eager to welcome visitors back to the museum during these historic times.

Nakhon Sawan Noodle & Bar Now Open in SE Portland | Thai Restaurant, Takeout, Dine In, Grand Opening Special

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Nakhon Sawan Noodle & Bar is a full service restaurant with bar, our grand opening is March 11.

Pix Pâtisserie Celebrates St. Honoré Day | Housemade Puff Pastry Dessert, Individually Sized Cakes

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Pix Pâtisserie is making the St. Honoré available this month on March 20, 2021.

New Portland Jobs: Badger Daylighting, Campfire Columbia, Portland Spirit & More! | March 9, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including Finnriver Cidery, The Bodhi Tree Clinic & More!

Portland Art Museum Reopens in Downtown Portland | Ansel Adams in Our Time Opening May 5, Timed Entry

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Portland Art Museum begins welcoming back visitors starting April 10, 2021, Open Wednesdays through Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

Portland in the News: J&J Vaccine is Here; Pickles Pet Merch; Mask Tree & More | March 4, 2020

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Portland Pickles are offering adorable clothes for your cat or dog.

A Portland woman has been supplying masks to neighbors via her mask tree.

And the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is now in Oregon!

Many Portland Weekend Events: Rose City Rollers Skatemobile, Wine Tasting, Trivia & More! | March 4-7, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Cascade Festival of African Films Virtual Festival continues this weekend. Live music is back at Alberta Street Pub. And St. Patrick’s Day is coming up!

THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026

The Portland Spirit has big plans to open a new restaurant in the former Rose Festival headquarters in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. 

McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More

July 18-19 - Celebrate creativity in the heart of Oregon wine country at the McMinnville Art Festival, a free two-day outdoor event showcasing the work of talented artists and artisans from across the region.

PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

June 12 - Celebrate PRIDE at the Museum with an evening of science, community, and joyful exploration!

Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing

July 17-19 - Tattooing is more than body art—it’s a global language of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

New Portland Jobs: Portland Fire, Clark County Fair, Bend Chamber of Commerce & More

New Portland Jobs: Portland Fire, Clark County Fair, Bend Chamber of Commerce & More!

Win Tickets ($92): McMenamins Presents Justin Nozuka @ Mission Theater | Folk, Rock + R&B

October 20 - Justin Nozuka is a singer-songwriter and producer born in Queens, New York and raised in Toronto, Canada.

7 Wonders of the Gorge @ Portland Spirit | Jet Boat Cruise, Majestic Views

Experience some of the most majestic views of the lower Columbia River Gorge visible by water aboard the Explorer Jetboat!

Bigfoot Adventure Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Learn the History of Bigfoot on a Jetboat

On this Columbia River boat tour, you'll explore the history and lore of Bigfoot while traveling 80 miles roundtrip on a high-speed jetboat from Portland to Multnomah Falls.

Watch 2026 World Cup Games @ Sticky Wicket | 7 TVs, 16 Taps, POG Shots

Watch World Cup games with 7 TVs (sound on upon request), 16 taps (beer, draft cocktails, cider, seltzer, and one NA IPA). Have a "POG Shot", a passionfruit, orange, and guava shot that includes rum.

Win Tickets ($46): McMenamins presents Holi Summer Fest: A Celebration of Color @ Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR | Organic Colors, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Party

HOLI HAI! After four sold-out Holi Festivals Anjali & The Kid bring their color throw experience to Forest Grove for their biggest Holi yet featuring all organic colors handmade by farmers and tribal communities in India.

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