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!

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.

Portland in the News: New Bridge; Bernie Cutout Raises $7,500; Gyms Allowed to Reopen & More! | January 28, 2021

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Get ready to pump it up, Oregon! Starting Friday, gyms in extreme risk counties can have limited indoor activities.

There’s a new bridge in Bridge City! Flanders Crossing is now in place over I-405 and will be opening soon for bike and pedestrians.

And local public joy creator and artist Mike Bennett has raised $7,500 for Meals on Wheels People program with a creative wood cutout of Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Many Portland Weekend Events: Fertile Ground Festival, Roller Skating, Mochitsuki, OMSI After Dark FizzFest & More! | January 28-31, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Fertile Ground Festival kicks off today with a two weeks of free virtual programming! Rose City Rollers are hosting outdoor skating. And Protectly’s 3PE- N95 is now NIOSH approved, stock up now!

Portland’s 2021 Fertile Ground Free Virtual Festival | 11 Days Featuring Curated Recorded Acts of Creation

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January 28 – February 7 – Fertile Ground is back this year for the 12 th Annual festival with an astonishing breadth of creative work by artists of every ilk – all delivered virtually, and free!

New Portland Jobs: Olympia Provisions, Habitat for Humanity, Portland Community College & More | January 26, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings including Cascade AIDS Project, Free Geek & More.

Portland in the News: Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinics; Camping Reservations Expanded; and is Snow Coming? | January 21, 2021

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Oregon State Parks has expanded the booking window for camping reservations. You can now book a campground up to 6 months in advance.

Vaccine clinics are ramping up at Oregon Convention Center and at Portland International Airport.

And despite the snow icon in the forecast for next week, most of Portland probably won’t see any snow on the ground.

Many Portland Weekend Events: Crystal Ballroom’s 107th Birthday, NFL Championship Sunday, To-Go Wine Packages & More! | January 21-24, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Crystal Ballroom is celebrating 107 years this week with streaming music & more! Rose City Rollers are offering outdoor roller staking, and the NFL Championship playoffs are this Sunday, see here where to watch in Portland.

Disjecta Contemporary Art Center Gallery Space Open Weekends | Limited Capacity, Free Entry

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Disjecta Contemporary Art Center is a non profit arts organization located in the Kenton neighborhood of north Portland.

Protectly’s 3PE- N95 is now NIOSH Approved | Made in USA, Rated Most Comfortable N95 Mask in America

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Protectly’s best-selling mask 3PE-N95 is now NIOSH approved. Protectly’s 3PE N95 Mask is rated as the most comfortable N95 Mask in America!

New Portland Jobs: Grovemade, Open School Inc., Portland Farmers Market & More | January 19, 2021

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Here are the latest Portland job listings including Reed College, North Clackamas School District & More.

Margalaxy Presents Healthy Superfood Snacks | No Contact Delivery, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Discount

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Margalaxy offers healthy superfood snacks delivered right to your doorstep! Gluten free, sugar free or busy bee? Let us take your tastebuds out of orbit with healthful & nostalgic snacks.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Open For Outdoor Dining in Downtown Portland | Heated Tent, Takeout, Catering

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Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian Steakhouse offering over a dozen types of grilled meats, in addition to fish and vegan options.

Portland in the News: We Miss Our Bars; Studying Whale Poop; Expanded Vaccine Eligibility & More | January 14, 2021

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According to a survey from American Addiction Centers, Oregonians miss their favorite bar more than their gym.

Hunting into what’s causing a so many whale deaths off the coast, Oregon researchers have been studying their poop.

And starting next week, Oregon is expanding vaccine eligibility to people over 65.

Many Portland Weekend Events: MLK Day Celebrations, Roller Skating, Outdoor Music & More! | January 14-18, 2021

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The weekend is back, Portland! Celebrate community with Martin Luther King, Jr. remembrances. Rose City Rollers are offering outdoor roller staking! And the NFL playoffs continue this weekend, see here where to watch in Portland.

PDXWIT Presents January Virtual Happy Hour Lunch | Hosted by Kiva, “The Importance of Research,” Virtual Job Seekers Lounge

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It’s a new year, so let’s try a new thing! Join us for a special edition Virtual Happy (Lunch) Hour hosted by Kiva on January 21, 2021.

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!

Win Tickets ($42): Line ‘Em Up – Queer Line Dancing @ Crystal Ballroom | Dance Lessons w/ Stomptown

September 12 - Join Stomptown, Portland's LGBTQ+ Country Western dance hub, for an exhilarating night of non-stop line dancing.

2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music

We invite you to celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties.

7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie

September 19 - Join us as we host Portland's wildest and most interactive comedy and storytelling entertainment event with Pants On Fire! at the historic White Eagle Hotel & Saloon. 

Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More

September 19 - Portland Weird Fest is back for Year 3 — and Portland is about to get wonderfully weird!

Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock

September 17 - Let the record show that here in 2026, Dogstar is clearly All In Now.

Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’

September 21 - Marc, best known as Skippy from the beloved 80's sitcom Family Ties, is a multi-talented performer who has conquered the worlds of stand-up comedy, acting, hosting, and even writing and producing.

Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night

September 11 - Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!

2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash

September 11-13: Discover the charm, history, and beauty of one of the Oregon Coast's most beloved traditions during the 23rd Annual Cannon Beach Cottage Tour!

2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More

September 9-13 - This year’s festival brings artists and audiences together for its annual celebration of creative expression that can best be experienced together, in the present moment.

Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More

September 19 - The fair is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating clean transportation, renewable home energy and sustainable living.

Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock

September 25 - In their second project, Myocardia, we meet the alternative rock four piece, Valkerie, after accumulated break ups, heart conditions, and deaths.