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!

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!

Hip Chicks Do Wine Presents Virtual Drag Queen Bingo | Featuring Poison Waters & Friends

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March 15 – Join Hip Chicks Do Wine for a fun hour of Bingo with Poison Waters & Friends via ZOOM!

Alchemy Jeweler Features Carefully Curated Selections & Designs in NW Portland’s Pearl District | Expert Goldsmith, Restorations & More!

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Building a league of jewelry enthusiasts for over fifteen years, Alchemy’s atelier offers unique treasures and carefully curated selections by extraordinary designers.

Hammer & Stitch Brewing Co Presents Toasts With Hosts | Virtual Beer & Food Tasting

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March 13 – TOASTS with HOSTS is the first-ever digital engagement, chock full of carefully crafted beers, paired with insanely delicious bites.

New Portland Jobs: Axiom Custom, GSI Water Solutions, National Driver Solutions & More! | March 2, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including PWCC, Oregon Spice Company, Knack, Inc. & More!

Rose City Rollers Brings the Party to You w/ The Skatemobile! | Personal Roller Rink, Private Events, House Parties & More!

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Rose City Rollers’ Skatemobile is packed with 150+ pairs of skates and gear, and can turn any flat surface into a roller rink experience.

Portland in the News: Black Restaurant Week; Movie Theaters Reopening; and Pools Will Be Back This Summer! | February 25, 2021

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Portland now has a statue of York, an enslaved member of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

This week is a great time to try some new restaurants during Black Restaurant Week!

And praise be! Pools, splash pads and even pop up concerts will be returning to Portland this summer!

Many Portland Weekend Events: Frozen Drive in Sing Along, Live Music, 80s Video Dance Attack, Trivia & More! | February 25-28, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Belt it out w/ Rose City Rollers at this weekend’s Frozen Sing Along. Do some dancing by yourself w/ 80s Video Dance Attack on Friday. And Oregon Zoo is now open 7 days a week!

2021 Portland St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Dirty Leprechaun Mud Run 5K & 10K @ Lee Farms | In Person or Virtual! Featuring 20+ Obstacles & Physical Challenges

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March 13 – Join us at Lee Farms as we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day a little different this year…by getting down and dirty!

Rose City Rollers Presents: FROZEN: A Sing-a-Long Cinema Experience! @ Oaks Park | Cinema Under the Stars, in Cars!

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Join the Rose City Rollers for an evening of movie magic under the stars on February 25-27 for Frozen Sing Along at Oaks Park.

New Portland Jobs: Holler Hospitality, Habitat for Humanity, Central City Concern & More! | February 23, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including Indow, Free Geek, Open Schools and more!

Many Portland Weekend Events: Comedy, Live Music, Festivals, Drive-In Movies, Local Markets, & More! | February 18-21, 2021

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There are many great events this weekend including live Music, Girl Scout Cookie and Wine Pairing, Free Virtual CSA Share Fair,  Unique Markets Portland Local Love Pop-Up, Love Struck! Drive-In Movie Experience, Rose City Rollers COVID Comedy Drive-in, PDX Jazz Fest, and more!

Portland in the News: Lives Saved; 75 Years of PSU; Baseball History & More | February 18, 2021

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In the 1940s, Portland was home to an all black baseball team called The Rosebuds. And this year, they are coming back.

Founded to give soldiers returning home from World War II a place to get higher education, Portland State University turns 75 years old this year. 

And thanks to strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines, the Portland area saved 2,000 lives, economists say.

Free Virtual 2021 Portland CSA Share Fair | A Week-Long Series About Community Supported Agriculture, Connect with Your Local Farmer

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The Pacific Northwest CSA Coalition presents its sixth annual CSA Share Fair, bringing local farms to the people this year in a virtual format. Participants can find and connect with their local farmers and learn about community supported agriculture (CSA).

Boedecker Cellars Re-Opening This Week in NW Portland | Tastings, Indoor & Outdoor Seating

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Taste safely with us! Join us inside the Wine Cellar with air purifiers, safely distanced tables and pre-poured flights with detailed tasting notes.

New Portland Jobs: Reed College, p:ear, Rose City Rollers & More | February 16, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline: Rose City Rollers, p:ear, Reed College and more!

Portland in the News: Rare Bird Sighting; Top Chef Portland; Indoor Dining Reopens & More! | February 11, 2021

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You may recognize some local faces on the new season of culinary competition show ‘Top Chef’, which was filmed in Portland last year and premiers on April 1. 

A nature photographer captured a rare bird sighting at Oaks Bottom this past week.

And nice work eating your veggies: Portland was recently ranked the third healthiest city in America according to a new study.

Many Portland Valentine’s Day Weekend Events: Dinner Cruise, Diamond Earring Giveaway, Love Struck! Drive-In, My Muddy Valentine & More! | February 11-14, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Valentine’s Day is here and there’s still time to order your treats and make your dinner plans! Start a new tradition with My Muddy Valentine fun run! And surprise your special someone with chocolates from Pix Pâtisserie, where one lucky box sold on Valentine’s Day will have a set of diamond earrings hidden inside!

PDXWIT Presents: Black Futures & Black History Virtual February Happy Hour | Hosted by Cambia Health Solutions, Virtual Job Seekers Lounge

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Join PDXWIT February 17 for a special edition Virtual Happy Hour hosted by Cambia Health Solutions and centered on PDXWIT’s theme for the month of February: Black Futures && Black History.

Rose City Rollers Presents Love in the Time of COVID Comedy Drive-in | Featuring 5 of Portland’s Top Comics

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February 19-20 @ Oaks Park – Love in the Time of COVID features 5 of Portland’s top comics as they turn the pain of pandemic love, dating, and everything in between into tears of joy.

My Muddy Valentine 5K & 10K Returns to Lee Farms This Weekend! | In Person or Virtual! Featuring 20+ Obstacles & Physical Challenges

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February 13 @ Lee Farms – Live events are back!

Outdoor enthusiasts, are you eager to get outside for a Valentine’s Day adventure? This is the perfect event for you.

New Portland Jobs: HR Annie Consulting, Camp Fire Columbia, Oregon Spice Company & More | February 9, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings including Alberta Cooperative Grocery, ZOOM+ Care & More.

2021 Cascade Festival of African Films Virtual Festival | Free Online Screenings, Director Q&As

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The Cascade Festival of African Films is the longest running annual, non-profit, non-commercial, largely volunteer-run African Film Festival in the United States. This year you can see the entire festival online from February 5-March 10, 2021.

Portland in the News: ‘Burst of Hope’; Top Burlesque Performers; Covered Food Carts & More! | February 4, 2021

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Simpsons creator and Portland native Matt Groening created a special cartoon to raise money for his old high school, Lincoln High School.

‘Burst of Hope’ has been named the official rose of the 2021 Portland Rose Festival.

And two Portland performers made the burlesque global top 50 list for 2020!

2021 Portland Valentine’s Day Weekend Spicy Singapore Pop-Up Dinner @ Stem Wine Bar | Patio Reservations, 3-Course Dinner w/ Curated Wine Pairings

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February 13-14 @ Stem Wine Bar – In collaboration with Sibeiho, Stem Wine Bar is hosting a spicy traditional Singaporean dinner, paired with our curated Stem wines.

Many Portland Weekend Events: Super Bowl Sunday, Fertile Ground Festival, Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas & More! | February 4-7, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Fertile Ground Festival continues this weekend and Rose City Rollers are hosting outdoor skating. Get to your favorite pub early on Sunday to get a good patio spot for the Super Bowl! And Valentine’s Day is next weekend, so be sure to order your treats and make your dinner plans now!

Watch 2021 Super Bowl @ North Portland’s Satellite Tavern | Covered & Heated Patio, Multiple Screens, Giveaways, Cocktails, Beer

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Head down to North Portland’s Satellite Tavern Feb. 7, 2021, to watch the Superbowl tailgater style – Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

Unique Markets Portland Local Love 2021 Pop-Up | Featuring 50 of Portland’s Best Emerging Brands & Makers, Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

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February 20 @ Goat Blocks – A curated Pop-Up Market featuring 50 of Portland’s best emerging brands & makers. Join us for unique goods & an inspiring day of community!

New Portland Jobs: Grovemade, POIC+RAHS, CleanFleet & More | February 2, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings including The Shiners Cleaning Company, Graybox & More.

2021 My Muddy Valentine 5K & 10K @ Lee Farms | In Person or Virtual! Featuring 20+ Obstacles & Physical Challenges

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February 13 @ Lee Farms – Live events are back!

Outdoor enthusiasts, are you eager to get outside for a Valentine’s Day adventure? This is the perfect event for you.

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!

Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream

July 18-19 - The Pacific Northwest's premier ice cream festival is back at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA for two all-you-can-eat days of scoops, live music, and summer fun. Scooped! returns July 18 and 19, 2026, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM — and your ticket includes unlimited ice cream from 50+ flavors served up across Scoop Valley.

Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!

Music has the ability to connect us beyond words, labels, and borders, inviting us to celebrate both our differences and our common ground.

Tea Fest PDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture

June 27 - TeaFestPDX is more than a festival, it’s a community.

St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages

July 4 - Celebrate the Fourth of July at Columbia View Park in St. Helens, Oregon – one of the most scenic Independence Day destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists

January 30 - An annual celebration of folk and Americana music showcasing 30 local and national artists hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom.

Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B

September 4 - Faith-based singer/songwriter Madison Ryann Ward writes warmhearted songs that mix mature pop and contemporary R&B with accents of gospel, blues, and folk.

Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute

August 22 - An uncanny tribute to beloved master singer/songwriter/performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond – Super Diamond has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, Fox News, and Comedy Central, and has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

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.

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