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: Tilly Tries Oysters, Snow, Elk Statue to Return & More | December 18, 2025
Could snow be on its way to Portland this weekend? Your phone seems to think so but meteorologists would disagree.
Christmas with Cappella @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Kontakion on the Nativity of Christ, Degtiarev’s Christmas Concerto & More
Let your holiday spirit soar with Cappella Romana’s beloved Christmas concert.
HEATWAVE Drag Kings N Things Revue @ Darcelle XV Showplace | Hosted By Wolfgang X
Heat up your Winter with a HOT Drag & Burlesque Kings N Things Showcase, featuring a cast that will make you SWEAT!
Holiday Open House @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Tasting + Local Shopping
It’s the final weekend to stock up for holiday parties, grab those last-minute gifts, and enjoy a little festive cheer at our annual Holiday Open House!
Sonic Renewal 2026 NYE @ JaJa PDX | Quick & Easy Boys, Fox & Bones, Food & Craft Vendors
Sonic Renewal 2026 with The Quick & Easy Boys. A two night New Years celebration at the JaJa PDX. Featuring the Quick & Easy Boys both nights.
Northwest Academy Winter Dance Concert @ Newmark Theatre | Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern Dance
Northwest Academy’s middle and high school dancers are set to light up the stage at the stunning Newmark Theater.
PDX Game Swap @ Rae Loft | Find Used, New, Rare & Vintage Games, RPG Games & More
Find used, new, rare, and vintage games, RPG games, murder mystery, cosplay, books, manuals, accessories & more!
Win Tickets ($70): 2025/26 New Year’s Eve Bash @ Kennedy School | The Saloon Ensemble Presents: Cowboy Disco Ball
McMenamins Kennedy School is going all out for New Year’s Eve 2026, with a night of property-wide merriment and unforgettable live music.
Santas Night @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
For a naughty north pole twist on Santa Claus attire, don your most daring and alluring Santa-inspired outfits.
Portland in the News: PDX For the Dogs, Santa Clones, Indie Bookshops & More | December 11, 2025
PDX has been named one of the top cities in the US to travel with your pampered pup.
Family Friendly 2025/26 New Year’s Eve Bash @ Dave & Buster’s Clackamas | Arcade, Drinks + Bites, Early Start Time
Ring in the 2026 New Year with a celebration the whole family will love!
The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
Are you tired of the same old date nights? Portland’s perfect remedy for entertainment boredom is The Dinner Detective.
Bunk After Dark @ Bunk Bar | Monthly Comedy Showcase
Bunk After Dark is a once-a-month comedy showcase at Bunk Bar on Water Ave in Portland. Hosted by Matt Brown and Tyler Dean.
One Piece vs Sailor Moon Inspired Holiday Crossover @ Echo Theater Company | All Ages Drag/Cosplay Show
Straw Hats Productions present a Sailor Moon VS One Piece inspired all ages Drag/Cosplay Show!
2025 Holiday Lights Wine Walk @ Abbey Road Farm | Charity Benefit, Hot Cocoa, Cider
Wander the grounds as they glow with twinkle lights and festive décor, and warm up with a cup of mulled wine, hot cocoa, or cider.
Ugly Sweater Get Together @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Flights + Retro Apps, Cookie Decorating
Break out your most outrageous, bedazzled, glitter-covered holiday sweater—it’s time for our Ugly Sweater Get Together!
2025 NYE Glam Slam @ The People’s Courts | Pickleball, Ping Pong, Prizes, Champagne Toast
Trade the crowded bar scene for something way more fun at NYE Glam Slam at The People’s Courts—Portland’s most active way to ring in 2026.
Margaritas & Mistletoe @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
At Club Privata we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than at our Margaritas & Mistletoe Party!
Win Tickets ($50): The Francos NYE @ Mission Theater | Music, Comedy, 7-Piece Band, Champagne Toast
Make your plans now for New Year’s Eve shenanigans, and get ready for a night packed with dancing and live music; plus, a midnight champagne toast to mark the turn of the new year!
Win Tickets ($30): Holiday Horror @ Clinton Street Theater | Short Films, Drag Performances, Burlesque
Get Holly Jolly SPOOKY with HOLIDAY HORROR at the Clinton Street Theater, Sat Dec. 13th!
Win Tickets ($235): PBR Portland @ Moda Center I Bull Riding
Celebrate the New Year at the greatest western party on dirt and with the world’s toughest cowboys.
Michael Allen Harrison’s Christmas @ The Old Church | Innovative Christmas Arrangements
Michael’s Christmas at The Old Church is one of the most beloved traditions every holiday season.
Portland in the News: Climbing Crabs, Sasquatch Santa, Adventure Cats & More | December 4, 2025
Frisky felines are venturing outside the catio. OPB reports on the ‘adventure cats’ exploring the wilds of Oregon. A less welcome furry fellow has been found lurking in the Willamette River. The Chinese mitten crab or ‘hairy’ crab is an invasive species and officials are urging the public to report sightings. And if you like…
A-WOL Dance presents A Solstice Dream Annual Winter Gala | Live Aerial Performances, Raffle, Silent Auction
Join us for A-WOL Dance Collective’s Annual Gala. This event will feature performances by A-WOL’s various programs, including the A-WOL Aeros, FlyCo, Circus Rose, and A-WOL’s Professional Company.
Rose City Reads Two-Year Anniversary | Mural Unveiling, Live Music, Holiday Shopping
Rose City Reads is a community hub in East Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood, known for offering affordable, premium, gently-used books—most priced between $2 and $6.
Lift Laugh Love Grand Opening | Personal Training, Small-Group Sessions, All Experience Levels
We’re excited to open our doors in the Foster-Powell SE Portland neighborhood and introduce Lift Laugh Love PDX, a welcoming personal training studio built around accessibility, community, and truly individualized support.
Win Tickets ($40): 7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH // Part One: Wrath @ Tomorrow Theater | Live Storytelling Show
7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH is a seven-part interactive live storytelling series that explores each of the Seven Deadly Sins, what they mean in this particular moment in history, and how we might choose to think of them in these turbulent times.
Win Tickets ($150): 2026 Swashbuckler’s Ball @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge #142 | Portland’s Pirate Prom
Raise your mask and ready your cutlass – The Swashbuckler’s Ball returns for its 14th grand celebration!
Win Tickets ($80): 2025 Rock the Holidays w/ Aaron Meyer @ Southlake Church | Portland’s Best Christmas Holiday Concert
Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer mesmerizes audiences with his unique & inspiring versions of holiday classics along with his Virtuosic band & local students.
Wild Goose Repertory Theater presents The Chimes | Lesser-known Dickens Christmas Tale
This lesser-known Dickens Christmas tale brings Victorian London to life through the eyes of Toby Veck and a host of other memorable characters.
The Nightcap Before Christmas @ McMenamins | Holiday Decor, Cozy Cocktails, Win A Gift Card
The place to find holiday spirit(s) this year is at our holiday pop-ups! You’ll find delicious drinks, miles of tinsel and enough holiday cheer to knock the partridge right out of the pear tree.
Win Tickets ($92): Dexter and The Moonrocks w/ The Prixies @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Grunge, Alt Country
These four friends from small-town Texas meshed the country and western of their childhoods with the grunge they fell in love with as teenagers and landed on top of the charts.
Hip Chicks Holiday Market @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Sip & Shop Local Makers
Join us for our Annual Hip Chicks Holiday Market, a festive weekend of wine, shopping, and community!
2025 My People’s Market @ Oregon Convention Center | 150+ Vendors, Live Performances, Food & More
Shop local this holiday season from 150+ vendors and enjoy free activities, live performances, food at more.
Win Tickets ($114): A Drunk Christmas Carol @ Experience Theatre Project | Drunken Improv of A Holiday Classic
A very professional (and very consenting) actor downs five shots of whiskey, then performs the role of Scrooge in Dickens’ most famous Christmas story.
2025 Krampus Nacht @ Dots Cafe | VHS & Local Vendor Holiday Market
Krampus will saunter down through Clinton St. Come atone for your sins at the end of his broom.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
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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
New Portland Jobs: Portland Fire, Clark County Fair, Bend Chamber of Commerce & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($92): McMenamins Presents Justin Nozuka @ Mission Theater | Folk, Rock + R&B
| All Ages, music
7 Wonders of the Gorge @ Portland Spirit | Jet Boat Cruise, Majestic Views
| All Ages
Bigfoot Adventure Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Learn the History of Bigfoot on a Jetboat
| All Ages
Win Tickets ($72): Volunteer With SOLVE and Win Portland Pickles Tickets | Clean and restore neighborhoods and natural areas
| All Ages, Free
Watch 2026 World Cup Games @ Sticky Wicket | 7 TVs, 16 Taps, POG Shots
| events, north portland, sports
Win Tickets ($46): McMenamins presents Holi Summer Fest: A Celebration of Color @ Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR | Organic Colors, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Party
| Dance, music
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