A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
7DS: The Absolute Worst Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Worst. Job. Storytelling Show
The Absolute Worst is an interactive, open-mic comedy/storytelling show where audience members face off against three curated comedians and storytellers.
Win Tickets ($112): Bluebird Improv @ Aladdin Theater | Tim Meadows (SNL), Matt Walsh (Veep) & More
Bluebird is a collective of some of the best improvisers on the planet.
Win Tickets ($80): Lacuna Coil w/ Escape the Fate & Vows @ Crystal Ballroom | Goth Metal
If you know Lacuna Coil then you’ll already be aware that every album entry in their storied career is more than just a sound.
7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Double Header @ The White Eagle | Interactive Comedy & Storytelling
Pants On Fire is comedy/storytelling show where eight of the Northwest’s premier comedians, writers, artists, musicians and other assorted sinners tell a five minute unbelievable but true story.
Portland in the News: Lillard’s Luxe Sports Lounge, Greek Cusina Sold, Puppy Love | March 12, 2026
Blazers star Damian Lillard and sports marketing expert JR Duperrier have opened Honorable Mention.
The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery dinner experience.
Energy Healing for Pets in NW Portland @ Rhythms PDX | Discover How Energy Healing Supports Your Pet’s Well-Being
Discover how energy healing can support your pet’s well-being in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for animal lovers of all experience levels.
Machetes x Veganizer @ Hey Love | $35 Three Course Menu (VGF)
Machetes recently landed a residency at Hey Love, where they’re serving a contemporary take on Mexico City street foods.
Athena @ 21ten Theatre | Fierce Coming of Age Comedy
In a New York City fencing club, two warriors are ready to battle.
Win Tickets ($101): Bend Brews & Beyond @ Drake Park in Bend OR | 50+ Breweries, NA Options, Food
Grand Craft Bend is thrilled to announce the 2nd annual Bend Brews & Beyond which will again feature more than 50 Oregon breweries and cideries.
The Alt Wed Fair @ Rae Loft | Alternative Wedding Creatives, Makers & Vendors
This year marks our second annual gathering of alternative wedding creatives, makers, and vendors — all brought together to help you plan a celebration that truly reflects you.
Win Tickets ($150): BACKFENCE presents BIG FEELINGS BABY @ Framework | Ash Allen’s Debut Solo Storytelling Show
Big Feelings Baby is a one-hour solo (ish) storytelling show about finding your inner howl and the courage to let it out.
CANCELLED: Wheel in the Sky + Soul Sacrifice @ Mission Theater | Journey & Santana Tribute Bands
Wheel in the Sky NW is an All Star group of Northwest Musicians, playing the music of Journey & Steve Perry.
Win Tickets ($80): Baker’s Dozen @ The ZED at Zoiglhaus | Coffee, Beer & Doughnut Fest
Established in 2015, Baker’s Dozen Fest returns in 2025 for the ninth annual festival that curates three things Portland does best!
Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia | Sundays-Thursdays, Prizes
Bridgetown Trivia is your neighborhood pub trivia game done right.
Win Tickets ($60): Easter Wine & Candy Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 6 Wine + 3 Candy Pairings
Hop on over to Hip Chicks do Wine for one of our most playful and delicious seasonal pairings!
Bunk After Dark @ Bunk Bar | Live Comedy Game Show
Bunk After Dark is a live comedy game show where two teams of comedians go head-to-head in a fast-paced laugh-off
Shanrock’s 2026 Oscars Trivia & Viewing Party @ Dots Cafe | Costumes, Prizes
Make your picks and gather your team for the annual trivia showdown!
Forest Pub @ Mission Theater | Mass Timber, Made in Oregon
Join our partners at the Port of Portland for a conversation about the Mass Timber and Housing Innovation Campus at Terminal 2.
Win Tickets ($168): Jim Jeffries: Son of a Carpenter Tour @ Revolution Hall | Australian Comic, Writer & Actor
Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Australian native Jim Jefferies is bringing his Son of a Carpenter Tour, for TWO shows in Portland.
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents Legacies @ The Reser in Beaverton OR | Powerful Tribute to LGBTQ+ Resilience
Legacies is a powerful tribute to the resilience, courage, and voices of the LGBTQ+ community.
2026 Spring Break @ Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria OR | Family Friendly Learning, Craft Classes, Tours
Spring Break at the Museum kicks off March 22–28 with a full week of family-friendly activities, hands-on learning, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Bunny’s Breakfast Bash @ Dave & Busters in Happy Valley OR | Arcade Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny Photos, Prizes
Spring into fun with a playful morning at Dave & Buster’s Clackamas!
Portland in the News: Cherry Blossoms, Olympian Skater, Big Baby Elephant & More | March 5, 2026
Have you seen a few flashes of pink whilst meandering Portland’s streets this week? That’s because it’s almost spring AND cherry blossom season.
Wicked Craft: Ostara Night Market @ Rae Loft | Women-Owned Businesses & Artists, Goddess Themed Drinks
Wicked Craft: Bazaar and Craft Fairs are a seasonal market series that focuses on supporting women-owned businesses and artists.
Relations: An Improvised Dramedy @ Deep End Theater | Improvised Family Stories
This wholly improvised and character driven play delves into the stories of one family trying, like we all do, to get through life.
MarchFourth 23rd Birthday Extravaganza @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock & Roll Circus, Special Guests Banshee Tree
MarchFourth returns home to celebrate 23 years of brass fueled joy, rhythm, and revelry with a very special anniversary show!
CANCELLED: Mike Farris @ Mission Theater | Rock, Soul
For The Sound of Muscle Shoals, Mike Farris’s first album since 2018’s Silver & Stone, Farris made the pilgrimage that many soul shakers and stirrers have made before him
Bella’s Bunny Hop Easter Weekend @ Bella Organic | Egg Hunts for Kids & Adults, Farm Animals, Rides
We are excited to announce our 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the farm! Last year we had such a great turnout and so much fun that we decided to make the event even bigger this year!
Words & Wine @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 30+ Local Authors, New & Used Books
Join us for Words & Wine, a two-day celebration of books, wine, and small business at Hip Chicks do Wine!
2026 Upcoming Adult Lecture @ Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria | Maritime Slang After-Hours Lecture Event
Slang is unofficial and unconventional, but it reflects how people really talk to one another.
2026 Easter Extravaganza Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Brunch Buffet, Mimosas, Cinnabunny, Music
Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for an Easter brunch to remember.
Wine Wednesdays @ Negociant | 4th Anniversary, Wine Flights
We’re hosting a special Anniversary Edition of Wine Wednesday featuring staff picks from the cellar
Optimism: A Comedy Showcase @ Framework in SE Portland | Discount Code, Hosted by Jaren George, Feat. Milan Patel
Optimism! (the showcase) IS BACK with a comedy lineup to laugh for!
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | 80s & New Wave Dance Party
Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenix
A 21+ drag brunch in the heart of Northwest! Your ticket gets you a fabulous meal and your first mimosa!
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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