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: New Restaurants, Christmas Tree Disposal, Growing Suburbs & More | January 1, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week January 1 2026.
January Improv Classes @ Deep End Theater | Learn the Art of Improv
Join us for a fun afternoon of play! In this workshop we will dip our toes into Deep End’s unique improv style.
Win Tickets ($22): Welcome to the Black Parade @ Crystal Ballroom | Pop-Punk Dance Party
Party all night to pop punk classics with DJ Gregarious and VJ Disorder. All the best songs …HANDS DOWN!
2026 Rose City Classic @ Portland Expo Center | Northwest’s Most Popular Dog Show
Join us for the Rose City Classic, where dog lovers gather for thrilling conformation, obedience, and agility competitions.
2026 New Years Glow Party @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
For this event we relax the dress code and members are encouraged to wear UV, reactive, or neon clothing as well as glow sticks and LED lights.
Win Tickets ($50): Petty Theft @ Mission Theater | Tom Petty Tribute Band
At the forefront of classic and contemporary American Rock and Roll, you are sure to find Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.
Portland in the News: Best Bites of 2025, Airport Animals, Name a Plow & More | December 24, 2025
Holiday travel can be anxiety inducing. Luckily, the Portland Airport has service animals to snuggle including 20 dogs and 2 llamas.
New Year’s Eve Dinner/ New Year’s Day Brunch @ The EastBurn | Early Dinner Reservations, Brunch Specials
Ring in the New Year with The EastBurn Public House!
Roller Derby: Rose City Rollers Season Opener on January 10th @ The Hangar
Get ready for ROLLER DERBY! Your favorite home teams are BACK on Saturday, January 10th! Don’t miss the Rose City Rollers 2026 Season Opener!
2026 Dry January Fest @ McMenamins Kennedy School | Taste 30 NA Products, Live Music by Jay Si Proof + Pura Vida Orquesta
Dry January Fest – McMenamins’ first-ever NA fest – is a fun, unique way to kick off your Dry January commitment.
Rip City Remix 2025 New Year’s Eve Party @ Chiles Center| Exciting Basketball, Kids Zone, Festive Atmosphere
Ring in the New Year with hoops, fun, and family vibes at the Rip City Remix New Year’s Eve Party.
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.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: A to Z Wineworks, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Bulk Bookstore & More
| Jobs
This Is An Awesome Comedy Show @ Show Bar at Revolution Hall | Featuring Sean Jordan and Kyle Kinane
| Comedy, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($38): Forest Pub: Drag as a Doorway to the Forest @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Drag, Dialogue, and Connection with Nature
| events, LGBTQ, NW Portland
ForestFest: Free Day at the Discovery Museum @ World Forestry Center | Hiking, Live Music, Storytelling, and More!
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, Books, events, music, NW Portland
Watch Portland Fire @ The High Dive | Happy Hour, Service Industry Discounts
| events, Food & Drink, Portland Fire, SE Portland, sports
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
TeaFestPDX @ 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
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