A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
Win Tickets ($100): 2025 Sip the Gorge @ Mountain View Grange in White Salmon, WA | 13 Wineries, Small Bites, Jazz
Sip the Gorge is an intimate holiday wine tasting & small bites pairing event celebrating the best of the Columbia Gorge AVA at the historic Mountain View Grange.
Nordic Northwest presents 2025 ScanFair @ Oregon Convention Center | Handcrafted Gifts, Scandinavian Food, Music & More
Step into the warmth and wonder of a Nordic Christmas at ScanFair, Portland’s beloved holiday tradition celebrating more than 40 years of festive fun.
Win Tickets ($60): Steely Dead @ Crystal Ballroom | A Sonic Fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan.
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest-Running 80s Night
Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!
First Thursday Art Show @ The Goodfoot | Featuring Jason Brown
Resident Goodfoot artist / curator (Since 2001), Jason Brown brings his current show consisting of new works he has completed over the past year
The Power of a Calm Mind @ Multnomah Arts Center | The Science of Inner Peace w/ Gen Demo
In a world where stress, anxiety, and uncertainty seem constant, finding PEACE and CLARITY can feel out of reach.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, music
7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie
| All Ages, Comedy, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
| All Ages, Food & Drink, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
| Comedy, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| downtown, events, music
2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash
| All Ages, events, Visual Art
2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
| Dance, events, Film, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, theater, Visual Art
Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More
| All Ages, events, Home Show, Services, Shopping
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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