A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
Intro to Improv @ Deep End Theater | Unique Games & Exercises to Develop Skill & Inspire Creativity
Play, build mental flexibility, connect to community, laugh and grow!
2026 Portland Old-Time Music Gathering | Concerts, Square Dances, Workshops, Jams, Kids’ Events & More
We’re excited to bring some of the top performers in modern old time music to the Gathering stage in 2026, including Judy Hyman, Jeff Claus, Jake Blount, Clinton Davis and many others.
Portland in the News: Portlandia Anniversary, Movers Flock to Oregon, NBA All Star Voting & More | January 8, 2026
The TV show that spawned phrases such as ‘Put a bird on it’ and. ‘We can pickle that’, Portlandia, turns 15 this year.
PAM CUT @ The Whitsell presents Maximalist Dreamscapes | Films Embracing Excess, Spectacle & Immersive World-Building
Film returns to the Portland Art Museum on January 10 as the renovated Whitsell Auditorium reopens as a destination for PAM CUT programming in film, new media, and visual storytelling.
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Mimosas
Join hostess Devlin Lynn Phoenixx and her amazing cast of queens as they dazzle and delight you!
Profile Theatre presents Tiger Style by Mike Lew @ Ellyn Bye Studio | The Successes & Failures of Tiger Parenting
Albert and Jennifer Chen were at the pinnacle of academic achievement. But now they suck at adult life.
Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia | Sundays-Thursdays, Prizes
Bridgetown Trivia is your neighborhood pub trivia game done right.
2026 Valentine’s Day Dinner @ Victorian Belle | Four Courses, Victorian Decor
Join us at the Victorian Belle for a vintage Valentine’s dinner!
Oregon Humanities presents Consider This w/ Colum McCann @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Award-Winning International Author
Join us for a conversation with Colum McCann about the stories nations tell and the ways they shape our lives.
2026 Past to Present Lecture Series @ Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria | Authors, Bar Pilots, Vanport Descendants & More
The Columbia River Maritime Museum’s Past to Present Lecture Series returns for 2026!
Afternoon Tea @ Victorian Belle | Sweet & Savory Bites, Wine
The Victorian Belle’s Afternoon Tea is a fun and elegant way to celebrate in January!
Win Tickets ($92): My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult w/ Light Asylum, Die Sexual, Devora, Heavy Halo @ Crystal Ballroom | Electronic, Industrial, Rock
After a successful fall blitz thru the midwest and northeast, TKK announce part two of their “Delicate Terror Tour”.
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.
7 Deadly Sins: Pants On Fire Double Header @ White Eagle Saloon | Storytelling, Comedy, Family Friendly Early Show
Eight storytellers, comedians, and PDX personalities tell wild but true stories from their own lives. The catch: one of them is lying.
Game Day Snacks & Wine Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 4 Snack + 6 Wines
Whether you’re gearing up for the big game or simply love a good wine and snack pairing, this event is for you!
Macbeth @ Experience Theatre Project | Immersive Theater, Music Inspired by Radiohead
This visceral, movement-driven staging draws inspiration from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed Hamlet: Hail to the Thief, witnessed by Stewart during its celebrated run in London and Stratford this past summer.
Win Tickets ($40): World Forestry Center presents Forest Pub @ Mission Theater | Bringing Fire Back to the Land
This month, World Forestry Center is teaming up with Columbia Land Trust and Lomakatsi Restoration Project for a powerful conversation about why fire belongs on our landscapes.
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Dance Night
Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!
Portland in the News: New Restaurants, Christmas Tree Disposal, Growing Suburbs & More | January 1, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week January 1 2026.
January Improv Classes @ Deep End Theater | Learn the Art of Improv
Join us for a fun afternoon of play! In this workshop we will dip our toes into Deep End’s unique improv style.
Win Tickets ($22): Welcome to the Black Parade @ Crystal Ballroom | Pop-Punk Dance Party
Party all night to pop punk classics with DJ Gregarious and VJ Disorder. All the best songs …HANDS DOWN!
2026 Rose City Classic @ Portland Expo Center | Northwest’s Most Popular Dog Show
Join us for the Rose City Classic, where dog lovers gather for thrilling conformation, obedience, and agility competitions.
2026 New Years Glow Party @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
For this event we relax the dress code and members are encouraged to wear UV, reactive, or neon clothing as well as glow sticks and LED lights.
Win Tickets ($50): Petty Theft @ Mission Theater | Tom Petty Tribute Band
At the forefront of classic and contemporary American Rock and Roll, you are sure to find Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.
Portland in the News: Best Bites of 2025, Airport Animals, Name a Plow & More | December 24, 2025
Holiday travel can be anxiety inducing. Luckily, the Portland Airport has service animals to snuggle including 20 dogs and 2 llamas.
New Year’s Eve Dinner/ New Year’s Day Brunch @ The EastBurn | Early Dinner Reservations, Brunch Specials
Ring in the New Year with The EastBurn Public House!
Roller Derby: Rose City Rollers Season Opener on January 10th @ The Hangar
Get ready for ROLLER DERBY! Your favorite home teams are BACK on Saturday, January 10th! Don’t miss the Rose City Rollers 2026 Season Opener!
2026 Dry January Fest @ McMenamins Kennedy School | Taste 30 NA Products, Live Music by Jay Si Proof + Pura Vida Orquesta
Dry January Fest – McMenamins’ first-ever NA fest – is a fun, unique way to kick off your Dry January commitment.
Rip City Remix 2025 New Year’s Eve Party @ Chiles Center| Exciting Basketball, Kids Zone, Festive Atmosphere
Ring in the New Year with hoops, fun, and family vibes at the Rip City Remix New Year’s Eve Party.
Portland in the News: Tilly Tries Oysters, Snow, Elk Statue to Return & More | December 18, 2025
Could snow be on its way to Portland this weekend? Your phone seems to think so but meteorologists would disagree.
Christmas with Cappella @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Kontakion on the Nativity of Christ, Degtiarev’s Christmas Concerto & More
Let your holiday spirit soar with Cappella Romana’s beloved Christmas concert.
HEATWAVE Drag Kings N Things Revue @ Darcelle XV Showplace | Hosted By Wolfgang X
Heat up your Winter with a HOT Drag & Burlesque Kings N Things Showcase, featuring a cast that will make you SWEAT!
Holiday Open House @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Tasting + Local Shopping
It’s the final weekend to stock up for holiday parties, grab those last-minute gifts, and enjoy a little festive cheer at our annual Holiday Open House!
Sonic Renewal 2026 NYE @ JaJa PDX | Quick & Easy Boys, Fox & Bones, Food & Craft Vendors
Sonic Renewal 2026 with The Quick & Easy Boys. A two night New Years celebration at the JaJa PDX. Featuring the Quick & Easy Boys both nights.
Northwest Academy Winter Dance Concert @ Newmark Theatre | Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern Dance
Northwest Academy’s middle and high school dancers are set to light up the stage at the stunning Newmark Theater.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Tickets ($70): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Buffalo Traffic Jam @ Crystal Ballroom | Folk Music
| All Ages, downtown, music
Win Tickets ($40): World Forestry Center presents Forest Pub: Mushrooms @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Storytelling, Science & Community
| All Ages, events, NW Portland, Science
New Portland Jobs: Path Home, HOLLA School, Pole Portland & More
| Jobs
Pass the Hatchet Halloween Takeover @ LaVerne’s | Bayou-Gothic Decor, Spooky Food & Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NE Portland
Get Spooked at Haunted Escape Room – Escapism’s Malice Manor in NE Portland | Ghost Story, Private Rooms, 2026 Halloween Activity
| All Ages, events, Halloween, NE Portland
Halloween Party II @ Trouble Bar | Dance Party, Costume Contest, Prizes, Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween, music, SE Portland
The Happy Hour @ Bikram Yoga | FREE, Learn & Practice Meditation
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events, Free, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($200): BOOgie Night: Burlesque Dinner Show & Disco @ Hōkū Events on Madison | Halloween Burlesque w/ A ’70s Disco Twist
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SE Portland
Portland Symphonic Choir presents Tales From The Vault @ Bank of Expensify | Part Halloween Party, Part Musical Adventure
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SW Portland, theater
A Scary Home Companion @ Victorian Belle | Spooky Sketch Comedy
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, north portland, theater
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
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