A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($50+): Sherry Week, Holiday Sweat Challenge, Wine Tasting, Live Music & More! | November 5-8, 2020
The weekend is back, Portland! The Holiday Season is here! Now’s the time to order ahead for your Thanksgiving dinner and have someone else do the work! Be on the lookout for Pokémon Go-Vember. And give yourself a goal to get grounded before the new year w/ Flex and Flow’s Holiday Sweat Challenge.
Win Gift Card ($50): Protectly is Portland’s Top PPE Supplier | N95, KN95, IR Thermometers, Surgical Masks, Face Shields & More
Protectly products are 100% Guaranteed Certified. Use Code PDX5 to save an extra 5% off your purchase!
New Portland Jobs: Project Access NOW, Earth Advantage, Artists Repertory Theatre & More! | November 3, 2020
Here are the latest Portland job listings including Africa New Life, Cascade AIDS Project, Intuitive Digital & More!
Flex and Flow Presents 2020 Portland Holiday Sweat Challenge | Virtual Sessions, Prizes, In Partnership w/ NOW
From Thanksgiving 2020 to New Year’s 2021, Flex & Flow Presents their annual Holiday Sweat, where we all get together for live movement, connection, and creative sessions.
Stem Wine Bar 2020 Portland Election Night Viewing Party | See Results on Heated & Covered Patio, Mulled Wine
November 3 @ Stem Wine Bar – After you vote, make plans to join Stem Wine Bar on Election Night for their Viewing Party on the covered and heated patio! They will pour wine and project the stream live into the evening
Farm to Fit Features Thanksgiving Dinner Ready & Delivered to Your Door | 7-Course Meal, Delivery Included
Holidays are for friends and family. Farm to Fit is for everything else. Let us create your Thanksgiving meal for you and your loved ones in our first ever Thanksgiving Dinner offering!
Mike Bennet Art & 2025th Street Present Pokémon Go-Vember | 2 Artists, 30 Days, 60 Pokémon, Finders Keepers
Portland artist Mike Bennett is at it again. Every day of the month of November, he’ll be hiding original Pokémon cutouts around the city, and if you find it you get to keep it!
Portland Guitar Features Acoustic and Hollow Body Electric Guitars | Local & Exotic Woods, Custom Work, Kits
Portland Guitar is a modern guitar shop that has pre-made acoustic and hollow body electric guitars from fine local and exotic woods.
Portland in the News: Oregon Motor Voter a Success; Bowling & Skating OK To Open; Oregon-Made Halloween Films | October 29, 2020
Oregon Health Authority OKs bowling alleys and skating rinks to reopen with reduced capacity & appointments.
Oregon’s motor votor automatic voter registration has added more than 700,000 registered voters to Oregon.
And check out these spooky Halloween movies filmed in Oregon.
Many Portland 2020 Halloween Weekend Events & Giveaways ($150+): Haunted Corn Maze, Parties, Live Music, Skating & More! | October 29-November 1, 2020
The weekend is back, Portland! Starting Friday you can listen to The Theatre Company’s Vinegar Tom.BodyVox Presents BloodyVox Drive in Experience continues this weekend. Hip Chicks Do Wine is pairing your favorite Halloween Candy w/ wine. And Stem Wine bar is hosting a killer patio Halloween Party over two nights!
Dirt By Design Specializes in Rare and Exotic Tropicals in Tigard | Living Walls, Home Installs
Dirt by Design is a garden retail shop specializing in rare and exotic tropicals. They also sell pottery, amendments, and everything you need to have you plants thriving.
Win Tickets ($40+): Rose City Rollers Present 2020 Portland Halloween Skate Pop-up @ Lloyd Center | Costume Contest, Featuring DJ Agent Meow, Skatemobile
October 30-31 @ Lloyd Center – Looking for some spooky, seasonal fun? Join the Rose City Rollers for a special Halloween weekend pop-up at the Lloyd Center Parking Structure!
New Portland Jobs: Highway Trailer Sales, HR Annie Consulting, Raphael House of Portland & More! | October 27, 2020
Here are the latest Portland job listings including Partners Worldwide, Sitka Technology, Portland Audubon & More!
Rose City Rollers Present SLAY Horror Film Festival @ Oaks Park | 32 Terrifying Short Films, Drive in Screening, The Mercury’s Independent Horror Festival
Join the Portland Mercury and Rose City Rollers for an evening of SPOOKY movie magic under the stars! Wed. 10/28 – Sat 10/31 we’ll be screening SLAY as a doubleheader event.
Lottie & Zula’s Open for Takeout & Delivery in NE Portland | Canned Cocktails To-go, Classic Southern New England Style Deli, Grinders, Sandwiches & More!
Lottie & Zula’s is a classic Southern New England style deli with grinders, submarine & sliced bread sandwiches, soup, salads & daily specials with an extensive beverage selection.
Win Kombucha ($74): Happy Mountain Kombucha is now Delivering! | Enter to WIN 3 Mixed 24 Packs
Happy Mountain Kombucha is now delivering kombucha to your home! And we’re giving away THREE mixed 24 packs to three winners!
Portland Spirit To Offer Affordable Thanksgiving Dinner To Go | Feeds 8-10, Order Online, Featuring Everything From Turkey to Pie
The Portland Spirit is introducing a new option aside from their Thanksgiving Day Cruises. They will be providing guests with a carry-out dining option for a stress-free holiday dinner at home.
Portland in the News: Halloween’s Full Moon; New Terminal @ PDX; Rapper Aminé’s New Video & More! | October 22, 2020
Halloween this year will be extra spooky with the appearance of a full moon.
Rapper Aminé’s new video “Woodlawn” pays homage to the Northeast Portland neighborhood where he grew up.
And Oregon breweries took home 22 medals from the Great American Beer Festival!
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($200+): Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing, BloodyVox: Lockdown Drive in, Timbers & More! | October 22-25, 2020
The weekend is back, Portland! Saturday is your last chance to download The Moors by The Theatre Company. Starting Thursday,BodyVox Presents BloodyVox Drive in Experience. And Hip Chicks Do Wine are pairing your favorite Halloween Candy w/ wine.
Stem Wine Bar 2020 Halloween Celebration on Portland’s North Mississippi | Live DJ Sets, Drink Specials, #StemPatioPup Costume Contest, Patio
Looking for Halloween plans? Stem Wine Bar on Mississippi Ave is THE wine bar for safe Halloween festivities!
Rose City Rollers Presents Cinema Under The Stars with RCR: The Book of Life (In English with Spanish Subtitles) @ Oaks Park
Join the Rose City Rollers for an evening of movie magic under the stars on October 24 with a screening of The Book of Life.
Bar Vivant Presents Pix-O-Matic Pandemic 24/7 NONSTOP Sherry Week! | Featuring International Sherry Week Flights & Food Pairings To-Go
November 2-8 @ Pix Patisserie – Bar Vivant is once again participating in International Sherry Week, this year with flights and food pairings to take out and enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
New Portland Jobs: Central City Concern, Cascade AIDS Project, Innovative Housing, Inc. & More! | October 20, 2020
Here are the latest Portland job listings including Portland Public Schools, Ride Report & More!
Tabor Tavern Open for Dine-In, Takeout & Outdoor | Happy Hour Specials, Brunch & Dinner
Tabor Tavern is a neighborhood restaurant located in the Mount Tabor area of east Portland. They’re open for dine-on, takeout & outdoors (weather permitting).
Alchemy Code Lab Presents Free Software Development Training Program Preview | Online, Gear Stories from Graduates, Learn More About Careers in Tech
October 21 – Join the Alchemy Code Lab team for a free virtual preview of our software development training program, plus get information on how to determine the right education investment for your career goals.
Win Gift Certificate ($50): Central Kitchen Features 6 Restaurants in One Location in SE Portland | Now Open For Dine-In & Takeout, Save 25% on Dine-In
Two longtime Portland food restaurateurs, John Plew and Keith Castro, have announced the launch of Central Kitchen, an online food hall with six virtual restaurants and one shared kitchen.
Portland in the News: Loose Llama on I-84; Timbers Owner Wants Fans Back; What to Do if Exposed to COVID-19 & More | October 15, 2020
Oregon State Police rescued a mama llama who ended up on the freeway in Eastern Oregon.
The owner of the Timbers is looking into having limited fans returns to Providence Park.
And check out this guide for steps to take if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19.
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($250+): Haunted Corn Maze, HalloweenTown, Crypto-Zoo & More! | October 15-18, 2020
The weekend is back, Portland! Stop by Stem Wine Bar on Friday for music on the patio! Have you been to a corn maze yet? Bella Organic’s Haunted Maze is open Fridays & Saturdays! And be sure to get started on your costume soon for Pix Pâtisserie’s costume contest.
The Theatre Company presents The Moors & Vinegar Tom | Fully Produced Podcast, Witchy Women, Dangerous Pets, Dysfunctional Victorians
October 9-Noveber 14- The Theatre Company presents a re-imagined cozy but revolutionary 2020 season featuring fully produced podcast recordings of The Moors by Jen Silverman and Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill.
Romano Law Offering Free Sober Rides in Portland for Halloween 2020 & New Years Eve | Reimbursement Available for Taxi or Ride Share
Dduring select 2020 holidays, Romano Law wants to do their part and offer free sober rides to help keep the community safe. Even if we are able to prevent one DUI accident, that is money well spent and a win for us all.
New Portland Jobs: Relay Resources, Cascade AIDS Project, DeepSurface Security & More! | October 13, 2020
Here are the latest Portland job listings including RISE Partnership, Reed College & More!
PDXWIT Presents: October Virtual Happy Hour | Hosted by DAT, “Let’s Get Technical”
October 20 – If you’re looking for work or just looking to reconnect with the PDXWIT network, join us!
BodyVox Presents BloodyVox: Lockdown Halloween Drive-In Show | Immersive Cinematic Experience, Feature-length Dance Film
October 22-31 – BloodyVox: Lockdown is a dance theater experience that mines cinema, folklore, and our collective nightmares to bring All Hallow’s Eve to life.
Boedecker Cellars Winery Celebrates Harvest Season | Sustainably Crafted Wines, Reservations, Huge Outdoor Space, Delivery
October is Harvest month at Boedecker Cellars in NW Portland and the aromas of the fermenting wines are not to be missed.
Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($250+): Oregon Scream Week Horror Film Festival, Spirit of Halloweentown, Dinner Cruising & More! | October 8-11, 2020
The weekend is back, Portland! Stop by Stem Wine Bar on Friday for music on the patio! Have you been to a corn maze yet? Bella Organic’s Haunted Maze is open Fridays & Saturdays! And be sure to get started on your costume soon for Pix Pâtisserie’s costume contest.
Stem Wine Bar Featuring Fall Flights | Autumn Reds, Cabernet Franc, Live Music Every Friday
Stem Wine Bar is now featuring new Fall flights curated perfectly for the change of season!
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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