A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Portland Spirit Presents 2025 Cinnamon Bear Holiday Breakfast Cruises in Downtown Portland | Storytelling, Music, Magic
Join us on our 20th year anniversary for a beloved holiday event for kids and grandparents alike!
Support Your Local Library This Holiday Season w/ Friends of the Library | Used Books, Cards, Locally Made Gifts
Support local this holiday season w/ Friends of the Multnomah County Library. These are gifts with a purpose, with proceeds benefiting the Multnomah County Library.
Holiday Table Tasting @ Packer Orchards | Sample Pies, Classic Sides, Jams & More
Join us at the farm for a festive afternoon of sampling our holiday pies, classic sides, jams, and pickled favorites — a true taste of the season!
Win Tickets ($30): 2025 Nouveau Nouveau Fête @ Division Winemaking @ The Wine Yard | Wine Tasting, Oysters, Cheese Plates
Like the ones made by our friends in Beaujolais, nouveau wines are typically the first wines released from any given vintage, created to celebrate the end of harvest.
Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre presents True West @ Wyrd Hut | Sam Shepard’s Tale of Sibling Rivalry
Mt Hood Repertory Theatre is excited to announce our first production at The Wyrd Hut. True West by Sam Shepard, directed by Sarah Andrews.
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.
Ladies Night Out @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
Everyone is welcome at this special night so dress to impress and step into a world where the men perform for the ladies.
Win Tickets ($80): Joshua Radin w/ Emily James @ Aladdin Theater | Folk Music
Joshua Radin emerged in 2004 as an empathetic, engaging, and often enthralling troubadour.
Albariza Wine Bar @ Meatstuff | Grilled Whole Duck, Caviar Bumps, Alpine Wines
A once a month casual good time spent mingling, drinking good wine and grazing on (sometimes unusual) meaty things at a butcher shop. You show up. We pour you wine. We feed you meat.
Win Tickets ($64): Brent Cobb & The Fixin’s – The Ain’t Rocked In A While w/ Me Like Bees @ Aladdin Theater | Country, Soul, Folk Rock
Buckle up, y’all. Brent Cobb wants to rock. A master storyteller from small-town Georgia who chronicles Southern life in plain-spoken songs
Win Tickets ($136): Of Monsters & Men w/ DJ Gregarious and VJ Disorder @ Crystal Ballroom | Icelandic Indie Folk/Rock
Of Monsters and Men went from Reykjavík to the global stage with their breakout 2011 debut My Head Is An Animal, which propelled them from Icelandic indie darlings to international chart-toppers.
Win Tickets ($56): On Company Time @ Mission Theater | Musical Comedy Trio
OCT (On Company Time) is a musical comedy trio blending sharp satire with chart-worthy bangers.
Win Tickets ($120): Steve Hackett: Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo @ Revolution Hall | Genesis Guitarist, Prog Rock
His new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, and Steve Hackett includes a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album.
Win Tickets ($72): The Happy Fits w/ Krooked Kings & Double Standard @ Revolution Hall | Indie Rock
Since their 2018 debut, The Happy Fits have cemented their place as a buzzing presence on the indie/alt/rock map with chart-topping releases, worldwide headline tours, festival appearances, and an ever-growing ardent fanbase.
Win Tickets ($64): Jim Norton w/ Sara Weinshenk @ Aladdin Theater | ‘Jim Norton Can’t Save You’
Jim Norton is a stand-up comedian, radio host, actor, and a twice NY Times bestselling author.
Win Tickets ($56): Ryan Goodcase @ Mission Theater | Youngest Winner of the World Series of Comedy
Praised for his smart writing and dry delivery, Ryan Goodcase became the youngest person to win the World Series of Comedy in 2019.
25th Annual Pretty Kitty Holiday Bazaar @ Tabor Space | FREE, Handmade Gifts, Refreshments
The Pretty Kitty Bazaar features handmade gifts and refreshments with all proceeds benefitting House of Dreams.
Portland in the News: Owl Attacks, Free Zoo Admission, Fall Foliage & More | November 6, 2025
Hoo is an invasive species that likes to pluck hats off of unsuspecting Portland hikers? The barred owl has been on the attack in Oregon since the 70s.
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy @ Newmark Theatre | Smash-Hit Holiday Comedy
Reminiscent of classic British pantos, O Christmas Tea brims with wordplay, physical comedy, and cleverly crafted interactive moments.
Art is King @ Love is King | Art Show, Cocktails, Film Screening & More
This one-day experience brings together Portland’s most talented designers and makers, each transforming raw materials into works of meaning, beauty, and purpose.
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 ($68): Lady Wray w/ The Sextones @ Aladdin Theater | Soul + R&B
Lady Wray is making music on her own terms. With an almighty voice, soul-stirring lyrics, and a magnetic personality, the singer-songwriter continues to elevate her artistry while pushing the boundaries of soul and R&B.
The Aero Space presents Pole Cinema @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Art of the Pole + Movie Soundtracks
The AERO Space presents Pole Cinema, where silver screen soundtracks come alive through the art of pole—each spin and climb a love letter to the stories that shaped us.
Win Tickets ($96): The Darkness w/ Mark Daly @ Revolution Hall | High Energy Rock & Roll
With a back catalogue overflowing with sonic masterpieces and a live reputation that most bands can only dream of, The Darkness have established themselves as one of the most exciting live bands.
Bethy’s Birthday Bizarre @ The Goodfoot | Music by evvnflo & friends, Screen Printing, Figure Drawing & More
Drink and draw takes over the Goodfoot basement to celebrate our host, Beth myrick, in her final year of her 30’s!
Cappella Romana presents Living Memories @ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | The Last Anthem by Rising Star Dimitris Skyllas
The Last Anthem by rising star Dimitris Skyllas gives voice to memories too important to be forgotten.
Literary Arts presents The Moth Mainstage @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Live Storytelling
This December, The Moth’s anticipated Mainstage season comes to Portland in partnership with Literary Arts.
Win Tickets ($20): DJK + Time Nomadic @ The Goodfoot | Funk, Soul, R&B
DJK is a collaboration between Dave and Julian from PDX’s live electronica power trio Yak Attack, and KJ Walker, mallet percussion and DJ phenom who has recently migrated to the PNW.
Win Tickets ($50): Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (The Cure Tribute) w/ Blonde Neon (80s), The Vintage Dark 80s @ Mission Theater | Alt Rock, 80s New Wave
Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me is a tribute band dedicated to channeling the dark, dreamy energy of The Cure.
Win Tickets ($20): First Friday Superjam w/ DJ Magneto @ The Goodfoot | Classic Funk, Soul, Disco, Jazz
Dance and party to classic funk, soul, disco, jazz and various funky jams, skillfully mixed by resident DJ’s Mr Jeigh and Magneto.
Girl Winter Film Tour @ Cinema 21| Women-Centric Short Ski Films
Join us for a night of women-centric short ski films and get excited for winter at Cinema 21 in Portland, OR!
Win Tickets ($48): Trauma Club w/ Izzy Outerspace + The Hugs @ Mission Theater | Emo, New Wave
Trauma Club is an Emo/ New Wave band from Portland, OR that formed in 2023.
Win Tickets ($50): BACKFENCE Mixed Media Storytelling — SNAP OUT OF IT! @ Powell’s Books | Live Storytelling, Visuals, Music
We’re closing down the Pearl Room to bring you a private mixed media storytelling show featuring stellar people telling true stories based on the theme Snap Out of It!
Win Tickets ($160): A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage @ Keller Auditorium | Immersive Sets, Choreography, Colorful Costumes
Peanuts’ timeless holiday television special comes to life with the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage coming to Portland on 12/27.
Portland in the News: Skeleton Carnival, Pothole Bandit, Pumpkin Boat & More | October 30, 2025
Who is 12 feet tall and covered in 180,000 tiny mirrored tiles? His name is Huge Jackman and he welcomes Halloween revelers to the Carnival Des Zombie.
Win Tickets ($100): Lucas Zelnick @ Revolution Hall | NYC Stand-Up Comedian
LUCAS ZELNICK is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material.
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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