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!

Pix-O-Matic PopUp Presents Urban Cheesecraft @ Pix Patisserie on East Burnside | Burrata + Mascarpone, Paneer + Queso Blanco

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The kits featured in the Pix-O-Matic are Burrata + Mascarpone, Paneer + Queso Blanco and the Mini Kit for Farmer’s Cheese – a perfect kit to try with kids. All of the kits just require milk and less than an hour!

Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaway ($300+): Scavenger Hunt, Virtual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Lan Su Chinese Garden Opens, Hamilton Trivia & More! | July 16-19, 2020

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The weekend is back, Portland! We can’t see it in person this year, but the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival will be streaming for FREE all weekend. Don’t throw away up your shot w/ ShanRock’s Triviology Hamilton Trivia. And the Pix-O-Matic will be serving up 2 tasty meals from Meals 4 Heels this weekend!

Portland in the News: Arts Lands Relief Funding; New Concourse @ PDX; Pix Patisserie’s Recipe for Success & More! | July 16, 2020

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As summer harvest heats up, be sure to grab a container of Oregon’s famous marionberries, which were bred by an Oregon State University Scientist in 1945.

Oregon lawmakers have approved $50 million in relief funds for the arts.

And the Timbers are back on the field, winning their MLS is Back Tournament opener vs LA Galaxy!

Artist Mike Bennett To Share The Hopefuls Scavenger Hunt Around Portland this Weekend! | Follow Instagram for Clues to Find Original Prototypes & DIY Kits

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Portland artist Mike Bennett is at it again. You can literally find 5 of his beloved characters hidden around the city this weekend. Scavenger Hunt clues will be released on his Instagram stories starting July 18 at 10AM.

Win Tickets ($50): Wild Wild West League Baseball Featuring Portland Pickles | Games Limited to 200 Fans

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The Portland Pickles has developed and put together the first-ever Wild Wild West League so baseball can still be played in the greater Portland, OR area in 2020!

New Portland Jobs: Ox Media, Cascade AIDS Project, Umpqua Bank & More! | July 14, 2020

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including Northwest Mother’s Milk Bank, Velotech, Pittock Mansion & More!

Bellini’s Skin + Parfumerie Offers Luxury Skin Care Treatments in NW Portland | Online Shopping, Enter to WIN a Facial!!

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Bellini’s Skin + Parfumerie offers innovative luxury skin care treatments and intoxicating beauty products from around the world.

ShanRock’s Triviology Presents The Zoom Where It Happens – Hamilton Theme Quiz! | Online Trivia

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You scrappy and hungry players can reserve a spot for a shot at winning Hamilton quizzery w/ ShanRock’s Triviology on July 19!

Alberta Co-op Open Daily in NE Portland | 10 Person Store Limit, Community Owned, Worker Run Grocery

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Alberta Co-op is your community-owned, worker-run grocery store serving NE Portland.

Lan Su Chinese Garden to Reopen July 15 in Downtown Portland | Masks Required, Timed Entry

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After 4 months, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is ready to welcome visitors again starting July 15, 2020!

Firehouse Restaurant Open in NE Portland | Featuring 3 Large Patios, Fresh, Local Ingredients Prepared Over a Wood-Fired Grill

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Firehouse Restaurant specializes in fresh, local ingredients prepared over a wood fired grill and classic Neapolitan style pizza from our wood fired oven.

Pix-O-Matic PopUp Presents Meals 4 Heels in SE Portland | 2 Tasty and Healthy Dishes

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Meals for Heels is a late-night meal delivery service catering to Portland’s sex worker community.

PDX Sliders Now Open in Multiple Locations in SE Portland | Juicy Burgers, Fries, Patios, Sanitizer Stations

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PDX Sliders serves up juicy burgers and fries with a smile. They’ve got spaced out tables, patios, & sanitizer stations.

Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaway ($250+): Pickles Baseball, Oregon Zoo Reopens, Pittock Mansion Tours & More! | July 9-12, 2020

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The weekend is back, Portland! Catch baseball game with the Portland Pickles, who return to the pitch July 11. Hip Chicks Do Wine presents Drag Queen Bingo, and Pix-O-Matic PopUp Presents Lucky Strike Sichuan!

Portland in the News: Opera Singer Goes Viral; Nurkic’s Back; Portland’s Rainbow Road & More! | July 9, 2020

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When Portland Opera singer Emmanuel Henried joined Portland State University graduate Madisen Hallberg in singing the national anthem, their duet went viral.

Portland is going to be different now, that doesn’t mean we can’t make it better. Portland Monthly meets with planners about Portland’s new future.

And the city of Portland is working to bring technology to those who need it.

Win Kombucha ($60): Happy Mountain Kombucha Offering Delivery to Portland & Vancouver | Cases & Mix Packs

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Every batch of HMK is brewed with hand blended tea using a combination of white peony tea, herbs, flowers, spices and extracts.

Som Cordial Offering Free Shipping on All Orders Over $50 | Non Alcoholic Vinegar Mixers, Founded by Andy Ricker of Pok Pok

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Som Cordial was founded by Andy Ricker of Pok Pok, They offer non alcoholic vinegar mixers.

The Pope House Open in NW Portland | Bourbon, Beer, Craft Cocktails, Southern Inspired Dinner & Snacks

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The Pope House is a full service lounge. We specialize in bourbon but our menu features a wide variety of local beer and craft cocktails.

John’s Marketplace Open in SE & SW Portland | One of Oregon’s Largest Beer Selections, Patio, Food Carts

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Johns Marketplace is the candy store for beer people! We provide one of the largest selections of beer on the west coast. We also have a wide selection of wine, cider and other alcoholic beverages.

The Standard Open in NE Portland | Slushies to Go, Large Patio

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Stop by The Standard and enjoy their large heated outdoor patio, cheap-o drinks, lottery, pool and lots of other goodies. Slushies to go.

Pittock Mansion Open for Timed Entry Northwest Portland | Face Coverings Required

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Pittock Mansion is open 5 days a week. Advanced timed tickets must be purchased online prior to visiting. Face masks are required and must be worn properly throughout the duration of the visit. 

Shop Local During Independent Retailer Month | Great Way to Support Your Community

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July is National Independent Retailer Month, a time to shop local and celebrate the indie retailers that are creating more vibrant, livable and sustainable cities.

Oregon Country Fair Moves Online This Weekend | Virtual 3D Experience, Online Shopping, Live Music, Recorded Performances

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The first virtual Oregon Country Fair is this weekend, July 10-12, 2020, on your computer! This free event will feature live music, recordings, online shopping & more!

2020 Portland Timbers MLS is Back Tournament Schedule + Where to Watch in Portland

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The Portland Timbers will begin the MLS is Back Tournament on July 13, 2020, against the LA Galaxy.

Win Gift Card ($30): Elephants Delicatessen Offering Delivery & Pickup | Fried Chicken Dinner, Family Dinners, Casseroles, Salads

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Let Elephants do the cooking for your remote office meetings, small family gatherings, and simple dinners at home.

New Portland Jobs: PeaceHealth, Thesis, Portland Public Schools & More! | July 7, 2020

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Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including Tigard Farmers Market, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe & More!

Cafe de Crepe Food Truck Open @ Portland Farmers Markets | Savory & Sweet, Milwaukie, St. Johns, Hillsboro

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Cafe de Crepe food truck offers breakfast, savory and sweet crepes!

Ikigai Wellness Open & Accepting Appointments in SE Portland | Pain & Stress Management, Emotional Support

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Ikigai Wellness is open and accepting appointments for gentle acupuncture and bodywork.

Moments byNorri Showcasing 44 Artists in NW Portland | Unique Gifts, Accessories, Paper Goods, Homeware & More!

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Moments byNorri is a boutique brand known for it’s exquisite and meaningful designs by creating details from everyday life.

Indigenous Come Up Offering Indigenous Made & Designed Arts, Crafts and Jewelry in Portland | Online Shop Now Open

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Indigenous Come Up sells Indigenous made and designed Art, Crafts and Jewelry at local Powwows and events in Portland.

Pix-O-Matic PopUp Presents Lucky Strike Sichuan @ Pix Pâtisserie | Featuring Pork & Chive Dumplings by Chef Rita Jia You

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July 11-12 @ Pix Pâtisserie – And back by popular demand! This time, with Dan Dan noodles, too (and MORE dumplings!)

Oregon Zoo Open 7 Days A Week | Added Safety Protocols, Timed Ticketing, Limited Attendance, Masks Required

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Oregon Zoo is now open every day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All guests, including members, must reserve their tickets in advance online. Tickets are for specific dates and times and are available up to 10 days in advance of the current date

Angela Vineyards Open for Tasting in Carlton, Oregon | Reservations, Beautiful Views, Featured Chefs

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Angela Vineyards invites you to RETURN TO THE VINES: Refined but wild. Local yet universal. Spacious but personal. A wine-tasting experience reinvented for these times!

Professional Auto Body & Paint Inc. Services Your Car From Start to Finish | From Quality Workmanship to Help w/ Your Insurance Claim

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Professional Auto Body & Paint is a proud second generation family owned and operated auto body shop since 1997 here in the heart of Portland, Oregon.

Artisan Blue Creates Custom Charcuterie Plates and Graze Boxes | No Contact Pickup and Delivery in Vancouver & Portland

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Just in time for summer! Order your Artisan Blue custom charcuterie boards and graze boxes.

A-WOL Dance Collective is Open for Aerial and Dance Private Lessons in NE Portland | Zoom Classes, Ballet Barre, Movement, Flexibility

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A-WOL Dance Collective is open for aerial and dance private lessons as well as continuing 4-week Zoom classes in July.

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!

Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream

July 18-19 - The Pacific Northwest's premier ice cream festival is back at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA for two all-you-can-eat days of scoops, live music, and summer fun. Scooped! returns July 18 and 19, 2026, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM — and your ticket includes unlimited ice cream from 50+ flavors served up across Scoop Valley.

Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!

Music has the ability to connect us beyond words, labels, and borders, inviting us to celebrate both our differences and our common ground.

Tea Fest PDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture

June 27 - TeaFestPDX is more than a festival, it’s a community.

St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages

July 4 - Celebrate the Fourth of July at Columbia View Park in St. Helens, Oregon – one of the most scenic Independence Day destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists

January 30 - An annual celebration of folk and Americana music showcasing 30 local and national artists hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom.

Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B

September 4 - Faith-based singer/songwriter Madison Ryann Ward writes warmhearted songs that mix mature pop and contemporary R&B with accents of gospel, blues, and folk.

Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute

August 22 - An uncanny tribute to beloved master singer/songwriter/performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond – Super Diamond has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, Fox News, and Comedy Central, and has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026

The Portland Spirit has big plans to open a new restaurant in the former Rose Festival headquarters in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. 

McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More

July 18-19 - Celebrate creativity in the heart of Oregon wine country at the McMinnville Art Festival, a free two-day outdoor event showcasing the work of talented artists and artisans from across the region.

PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

June 12 - Celebrate PRIDE at the Museum with an evening of science, community, and joyful exploration!

Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing

July 17-19 - Tattooing is more than body art—it’s a global language of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

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