A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Win Tickets ($46): One Way Out @ Mission Theater | Allman Brother’s Tribute
One Way Out PDX is the Portland, OR based 8-member powerhouse tribute to the music of the great Allman Brothers Band.
2026 Portland Cinco de Mayo Festival @ Tom McCall Waterfront Park | Celebration of Mexican Culture, Music & Cuisine
The Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) invites you to the 39th Annual Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, a celebration of Mexican culture, music, and cuisine at the scenic Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Win Tickets ($48): Steal Your Bass & Jerry’s Pickle @ Mission Theater | Grateful Dead Cover Bands
Steal Your Bass isn’t your typical Grateful Dead cover band- they’ve reimagined the entire sonic landscape of the Dead’s music by replacing the traditional lead guitar with a lead bass bringing the music to new depths.
4th Annual International Booklover’s Burlesque Festival @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Performing Artists, Authors, Professional Actors/Readers
Join us for THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL!
Portland in the News: Filling in the Cracks, Indigenous Punk, Oregon Beer Awards & More | April 9, 2026
Anonymous artists have been filling Portland sidewalk cracks with tile mosaics.
2026 Pink! Rosé Festival @ Hillsboro Ballpark | 28 of Tualatin Valley’s Finest Wineries
The fifth annual Pink! Rosé Festival, the wine event everyone will be talking about, returns to Tualatin Valley this spring.
Portland Men’s Gay Chorus presents She Persisted @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Feat. Resonate, Portland Lesbian Choir’s A Cappella Ensemble
For the 5th year in a row, Cascade, the proud a cappella ensemble of Portland Gay Men’s Chorus struts their stuff and shows off its Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent like they mean it in this one of a kind show of queer excellence, joy and pride.
Blueprint Arts presents The Time Heists! | FREE Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Tale
Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next!
Win Tickets ($90): Rumors by Neil Simon @ Experience Theatre Project in Aloha OR | 4 New York Power Couples Experience A Severe Attack of Farce
When they gather to celebrate a tenth wedding anniversary, four New York power couples experience a severe attack of Farce.
Wajan x Veganizer Indonesian Nasi Padang Style Feast @ Wajan | 8 Vegan & Gluten-Free Small Plates
For this Veganizer event, Chef Feny of Wajan is sharing a vegan take on Nasi Padang style dishes, bold in spice and rich in flavor, inspired by the cuisines of Sumatra and Java, Indonesia.
2026 Mother’s Day Brunch Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Buffet, Sparking Wine, 2-Hour River Cruises
Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with a special brunch cruise.
Wine Wednesdays @ Negociant | Alpine Spain, Chausse & More
A weekly flight of wines centered around a theme, whether that is a grape varietal, a producer, a region, a style of winemaking or sometimes just the crews’ favorites.
Win Tickets ($86): Melody’s Echo Chamber – Unclouded Tour w/ Strange Lot @ Revolution Hall | French Indie, Gospel
Melody’s Echo Chamber (aka French musician Melody Prochet) returns with her fourth album Unclouded, out December 5th via Domino.
2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival | World-Class Jazz Artists, Student Musicians & More
This April, the heart of East County comes alive as the 2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival returns to Mt. Hood Community College for five unforgettable days of world-class music, education, and community celebration.
Win Tickets ($64): Wild Nothing – ‘Gemini’ Anniversary Tour w/ Lunar Vacation @ Revolution Hall | Indie Rock
Because “Hold,” Jack Tatum’s fifth album under the moniker Wild Nothing, was written in the aftermath of new parenthood during the pandemic, it was probably inevitable that it would be searching and existential music.
Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10k & 5k @ Sellwood Riverfront Park | Quesadillas, Party, Finisher Shirt
Experience the fiesta, where the miles are lively, the vibes are caliente, and every finisher celebrates with a sizzling quesadilla at the finish line!
Win Tickets ($86): Fantastic Negrito @ Mission Theater | Delta Blues, Soul, Rock
Fantastic Negrito is a powerhouse performer whose live shows are charged with emotion, intensity, and connection.
Classical Unbuttoned: An Evening w/ Julian Gargiulo @ The Old Church | ‘The Pianist with the Hair’, SNL Meets Carnegie Hall
Join us for an evening with world renowned Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo, in his much-anticipated debut at The Old Church in Portland.
Decade of Diamonds – 10 Year Anniversary @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
A decade of memories deserves an upscale cocktail party with a lot of playful sparkle.
Sip & Spark – Speed Date Sunday @ Rae Loft | Four Rounds. Real Chemistry. No Small Talk.
We’ve got four spicy rounds of speed dating for you, only in a way that can be offered by the incredible Rae Loft! in Portland Oregon!
FREE Improv Workshop @ Deep End Theater | A Fun Afternoon of Play
Join us for a fun afternoon of play! In this workshop we will dip our toes into Deep End’s unique improv style.
Fat Ham @ Portland Center Stage | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reimagining of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet casts the sweet prince of Denmark as a queer, Black boy from the South.
Portland in the News: Best Grocery Prices, Movie Madness Moves, Culture on the Cheap & More | April 2, 2026
How do you move 100,000-plus films, along with more than 100 notable film costumes and props?
Interactive Wood Fired Steak Dinner @ MEATSTUFF | Multi-Course Dinner, Butchery Demos, Wine
Do you want to know the hidden secrets – directly from your butcher – on how to carve and cook the best steak over a wood fire!?
Portland 2026 Easter Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Cocktails, Bloody Marys & More!
Have your eggs how you really want them at EastBurn’s Easter Brunch!
2026 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Vintage Car Parts, Classic Vehicles, Antiques & More
The Portland Swap Meet is the largest indoor/outdoor swap meet in the Pacific Northwest, drawing car enthusiasts, collectors, vendors, and shoppers from across the region.
GrünerFest 2026 @ Raptor Ridge Winery | Oysters, Wine Tasting, Commemorative Glass
Join us for GrünerFest 2026, the third annual return of this celebration of Grüner Veltliner and the incredible producers who champion this distinctive grape in Oregon.
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Rose Empress LXV, Devlin Lynn Phoenixx
A 21+ drag brunch in the heart of Northwest! $35.00 gets you a fabulous meal and your first mimosa!
Plant Bingo @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Drag, Plant Prizes, Wine
Get ready for a fabulous afternoon of wine, plants, and plenty of sass!
Cappella Romana Presents: The Tallis Scholars: Mysteries & Miracles @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Renaissance Motets, Arvo Pärt
For over fifty years, The Tallis Scholars have stood alone as the world’s greatest ensemble for Renaissance polyphony.
The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
From our sponsors: The Dinner Detective Select nights through 2026 6-8:30pm | $74.95+ | 15+ See website for updated schedule + Tickets: thedinnerdetective.com Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown 319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204 The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery dinner experience. Actors are planted throughout the room as fellow guests…
Easter Brunch @ Abbey Road Farm in Carlton OR | 5-Courses + Wine
Join us for a special Easter Brunch at Abbey Road Farm, where Chef Will Preisch and his team will present a five-course gourmet experience showcasing the best of the season.
Win Tickets ($100): Cory Wong w/ Devon Gilfilian, Stephen Day / Marc Scibilia @ Crystal Ballroom | Funk, R&B, Pop
Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his explosive live energy, razor-sharp funk grooves, and boundary-pushing collaborations across genres.
Win Tickets ($88): The Wood Brothers w/ Olive Klug @ Revolution Hall | Roots, Folk, Blues
Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years.
Win Tickets ($64): Vincent Neil Emerson @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Country
Vincent Neil Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide, celebrated for his honest tales of life on the road, heartbreak, and struggles of all sorts.
Win Tickets ($40): Forest Pub 60th Anniversary @ Mission Theater | Facing the Future of Forests Together
Join World Forestry Center for a special 60th Anniversary Forest Pub as we bring together a dynamic panel spanning forest management and science, conservation ethics, Indigenous stewardship, and the arts.
MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Halloween, Festivals, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Nocino Liqueur Release Party @ New Deal Distillery | Fall Cocktail Menu, Behind-The-Scenes, Take Home This Year’s Batch
| events, Food & Drink, Free, SE Portland
The Nitemare B4 Xmas w/ The Saloon Ensemble @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Sing-A-Longs, Costume Contest, Screaming Contest
| All Ages, events, Halloween, music, NE Portland, theater
George Martin: The Beatles Scores and More @ Hallowed Halls | Rare Film, Audio & Stories of George, the Beatles, Abbey Road
| All Ages, events, Film, Lectures, music, SE Portland
Stumptown Stages presents ‘Annie’ @ Dolores Winningstad Theatre | Tony Award-Winning Musical
| All Ages, downtown, SW Portland, theater
Distinguished and Disney @ Blueprint Arts Ensemble | Music from Aladdin, Frozen, Mulan & More
| All Ages, events, music, NE Portland
Circus Soiree @ A-WOL Dance Collective | Immersive Dance Experience
| All Ages, Dance, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($92): 2000s New Years Eve Y2K Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | Two Floor Massive Dance Party
| Dance, downtown, events, music
New Portland Jobs: Stumptown Coffee, Friends of Trees, Meals On Wheels People & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($124): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Dirty Heads @ Crystal Ballroom | Reggae Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($38): Apes of the State w/ Pigeon Pit @ Mission Theater | Folk, Punk
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
The Rise of Houdini @ Experience Theatre Project | An Effervescent Burlesque & Séance to Raise the Great Houdini
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, theater
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