MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,300+): Festivals, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

Posted in

A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!

2025 Oktoberfest @ Urban German Wursthaus | Giveaways, Live Music, German Food & More

Posted in , , , ,

Urban German Wursthaus celebrates OKTOBERFEST 2025 at the St. John’s Workshop building in St. Johns, N. Portland.

My Favorite Murder Live @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | True Crime Podcast

Posted in , , ,

Since My Favorite Murder launched in January of 2016, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have shared their lifelong interest in true crime stories.

Portland in the News: Best Smashburger, Kicking Rock, Fall Foliage & More | September 25, 2025

Posted in

There are many smashburgers to be had around Portland but food writer Michael Zusman has named a new cart’s smashie supreme. 

2025 White Lotus Portland Mid-Autumn Moon Festival @ Shun Fat Supermarket | Lantern Parade, Mooncakes, 100+ Local Vendors

Posted in , , , , , ,

The White Lotus Mid Autumn Moon Festival is Portland’s largest celebration of this cherished holiday and one of the most widely celebrated traditions across Asia.

Pasties & Panties @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premiere Lifestyle Club

Posted in ,

We all love Pasties & Panties, so tonight come to Club Privata with your favorite Pasties & Panties on display.

2025 Cinema of Horrors Drive-In @ Clark County Fairgrounds | Live- Action, Drive-in Horror Movie Experience

Posted in , ,

A drive-in horror movie experience where screams from the screen come to life! Returning to Clark County Fairgrounds this October for 18 terrifying nights.

The Pirates of Penzance @ McCaw Hall in Seattle | A Swashbuckling Good Time!

Posted in , , ,

A swashbuckling good time! Ahoy mateys! Get ready for opera on the high seas with Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular piratical comedy.

Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Association presents 2025 Collaborence | Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Conference

Posted in

The Collaborence is the signature conference of the Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Association (PATA), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing education, collaboration, and innovation in the world of psilocybin-assisted therapy.

Profile Theatre presents ‘Witch’ @ The Ellyn Bye Studio | Modern Retelling of a Jacobean Drama

Posted in , , , , ,

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes.

2025 Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association Annual Show @ Wingspan Event and Conference Center | Geology & Paleontology Exhibits

Posted in , ,

The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is hosted every October by 5 area non-profit clubs. This is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology.

2025 Ghosts of the Grand in Salem | Immersive Haunted House

Posted in , ,

Step into Salem’s historic Grand Theatre for Ghosts of the Grand – an immersive haunted house where ghost hunting collides with forbidden rituals.

Win Tickets ($54): Hood River Orchard & Ale Festival | Fresh Hop Beers & Fall Ciders

Posted in ,

Get ready, Hood River — a fresh new tradition is brewing! This fall, we’re raising a glass to two of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic seasonal offerings: crisp craft ciders and fresh hop beers.

Win Tickets ($20): The Walkaways @ The Goodfoot | Phish Covers Cover Band

Posted in , ,

The Walkaways are Portland’s Phish covers cover band (they play the covers Phish themselves play).

The Bed Trick @ Artists Repertory Theatre | Effervescent Bedroom Farce by Seattle’s Keiko Green

Posted in , , , ,

Ahh, the old bed trick… When Person A tricks Person B into sleeping with them by pretending to be Person C. Classic!

Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot | Feat. Heide Davis, Mary Undercoffer-Gallop, Olivia Bailey, Tyler Corbett

Posted in , ,

The Goodfoot will have an art opening last Thursday Sept 25th, the show will be up until Oct 26th.

Love, Shakespeare presents “Kill Will” @ Portland Center Stage | An Unpredictable Tribute to Shakespeare

Posted in , , , , ,

Step into the offbeat world of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: making up a Shakespeare-style play based only on your suggestions!

Win Tickets ($96): Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue @ Newmark Theatre | Miami’s Sassiest Seniors Live

Posted in , ,

The Golden Girls are back in an all new show! 2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines.

Portland in the News: Mushroom Foraging, Majestic Elk, Tom Hanks & More | September 18,2025

Posted in

Did you know you can see Oregon’s largest land animal on the Oregon Coast? Learn how to spot the regal Roosevelt Elk safely on your next vacation.

Win Tickets ($120): Paradise Blue @ Portland Playhouse | Noir Inflected Musical Drama

Posted in , ,

Step into a world of jazz, found family, and the inspiring resilience of a community on the brink.

Win Tickets ($108): Kathleen Madigan: The Day Drinking Tour @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian”

Posted in , , ,

Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 33-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down as she is on her all-new tour, The Potluck Party Tour in 2024.

Win Tickets ($72): Esther Povitsky: The Pretty Little Baby Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch”, Trash Tuesday Podcast

Posted in , , ,

Esther Povitsky’s stand up special for comedy central titled HOT FOR MY NAME currently streams on Paramount Plus and Youtube.

Win Tickets ($120): Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN @ Experience Theater Project | Immersive Promenade Performance

Posted in , ,

Prepare to witness Frankenstein like you’ve never seen it before. This is not a show you simply sit and watch.

A Tim Curry & Tim Burton Inspired Drag & Burlesque Show + All Ages Spooktacular @ Echo Theater Company | Costume Contest, Trick or Treat & More

Posted in , , ,

“Worlds Will Collide” as we fused two Cult Classic Icons into a Spooky and Fun Drag & Burlesque Experience!

Dreamcatcher @ 21ten Theatre in SE Portland | Improvised Theatre Inspired by You

Posted in , , ,

Often, we ruminate on our dreams. What could they mean? How or why did I create that?

2025 Cinema of Horrors Haunted House in Kelso, WA | Four Immersive Haunted Houses

Posted in , ,

Located at the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, WA, this massive haunted event draws thrill-seekers from across Oregon and Washington, including visitors from Portland, Seattle, and St. Helens’ famous Halloweentown.

2025 Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens | Haunted Attractions, Great Pumpkin Lightings, Celebrity Appearances, Kid Costume Contests, Family Fun & More!

Posted in , , , , ,

Welcome to Spirit of Halloweentown where the magic of the season transforms the historic riverfront town of St. Helens, Oregon into a one-of-a-kind Halloween destination!

2025 Local 14 Art Show @ World Forestry Center | Featuring High Quality Original Art

Posted in , , ,

LOCAL 14 is a not-for-profit group whose mission is to support Northwest women and men in the arts and provide scholarships to deserving art students.

Win Tickets ($30): Left on Tenth w/ Mr. Vale’s Math Class @ The Goodfoot | Funk, Rock, Reggae

Posted in , ,

Left on Tenth is group of friends who started playing music together on 10th Ave. in Bozeman, MT in 2016. They share a passion for live performance and fun.

Bowser’s Boo Bash @ Zenith Vineyard in Salem | Dog & Human Costumes, Buffet & Brews, Oregon Humane Society Fundraiser

Posted in ,

Join Oregon Humane Society for the return of Bowser’s Boo Bash!

Win Tickets ($60): Maris + Caroline Kingsbury @ Mission Theater | Queer Power Pop

Posted in , , , ,

Caroline Kingsbury and Maris present an ‘Intergalactic Sapphic Pop Show’ hitting the road in the US and Canada this fall!

Portland in the News: NYT Food Accolades, Winter Weather Predictions, Fall Day Trips & More | September 11, 2025

Posted in

Do you feel that slight chill in the air? Fall is on the way and Portland Monthly has some day trip ideas to take advantage of the season. 

Wine Wednesdays @ Négociant | Weekly Wine Flights & Tastings

Posted in , ,

Wine Wednesday is now in its third year and has become a staple in our weekly routine and part of the tradition around here

Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair @ The Redd on Salmon | Shop Energy Efficient Home Upgrades

Posted in , , , ,

Get ready to make your home healthier, more comfy, and resilient! Join us for Electrify Portland! on Saturday, September 27th from 11am to 3pm, hosted at the beautiful Redd on Salmon Street.

2025 Belmont Street Fair | FREE, Local Makers, Live Music, Kids Fun Zone & More

Posted in , , , , ,

Get ready for one of Portland’s biggest block parties — the Belmont Street Fair is back!

2025 Portland Oktoberfest @ McMenamins: Edgefield, Kennedy School, Crystal Hotel, Cornelius Pass Roadhouse | Beer & Cider, Live Music, German Food, Plant Sale, Golf Tourney, & More

Posted in , , , , , ,

Portland Oktoberfest means celebration and beer – so McMenamins is serving up tasty German-style specials, plenty of beer and live music as a backdrop to it all.

Win Tickets ($56): Pat Burtscher @ Mission Theater | Canadian Comedian

Posted in , ,

Pat Burtscher was born in Austria via a Greek woman raised in Canada and is currently based in NYC where he’s a regular at The Comedy Cellar and other cool places.

Portland Events

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,300+): Festivals, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

A round up of what's going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!

Win Tickets ($950) Pickathon 2026 @ Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR | Indie Music Festival

Pickathon 2026 is back at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, Oregon, July 30 through August 2. Now in its 26th year, this beloved Portland-area festival brings together legends and rising stars across four magical days in the woods.

Watch 2026 World Cup @ Birdie Time Pub | $2 Rainier & $5 Wings

Enjoy $2 Rainiers and $5 wings during game time!

Happy Hour Sightseeing @ Portland Spirit | Food, Drinks, + River Sailing

Perfect for a happy hour on the river with friends, a family adventure or visitors scoping out Portland for the first time.

McMenamins Presents 7DS: The Absolute Worst Show: Worst. Vacation. Ever @ White Eagle Saloon | Interactive Open Mic Comedy & Storytelling

The Absolute Worst is an interactive, open-mic comedy/storytelling show where audience members face off against three curated comedians and storytellers to find out who can lay claim to having lived the worst love story ever, with both absolutely fabulous and absolutely terrible prizes at stake.

Win Tickets ($44) McMenamins Presents Coda (Led Zeppelin Tribute) @ Mission Theater | Rock & Roll

CODA is a Seattle-based Led Zeppelin tribute super group with a cast of 6 world class musicians.

Portland in the News: Angry Birds, Sidewalks Sparking Joy, Fleet Week Delays & More | June 4, 2026

Is your sidewalk sad? A Portlander has a tutorial on creating your own 'sidewalk joy' project. 

2026 White Lotus Summer Market @ Fubonn Shopping Center | FREE, AAPI Food Vendors, Artists & More

The White Lotus Summer Market returns as Portland’s premier multi-weekend outdoor market experience, bringing together food, culture, and community across four consecutive weekends.

Wine Wednesdays @ Négociant | Weekly Wine Flights & Tastings

A weekly flight of wines centered around a theme, whether that is a grape varietal, a producer, a region, a style of winemaking or sometimes just the crews’ favorites.

Win Tickets ($81) McMenamins Presents Little Stranger w/ Tropidelic & Jarv @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt Indie Hip-Hop

Hailing from Philadelphia and now based in the vibrant city of Charleston, SC, alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (Kevin and John Shields, no relation but best friends) have spent years honing their signature sound and perfecting their version of the 'organized chaos' that a Little Stranger live show entails.

Win Tickets ($22) McMenamins Presents Decadent 80s Dance Party @ 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!

Keep in Touch!

Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates