A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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!
Win Tickets ($81) McMenamins Presents Sondre Lerche @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
Sondre Lerche has always been a romantic.
Kumoricon 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center | Anime & Japanese Culture Convention
Celebrating more than twenty years of anime and Japanese culture, Kumoricon is back for its biggest year yet!
Portland Lesbian Choir presents Queer Joy is Our Resistance @ Parkrose Performing Arts Center | Music by Queer and Queer-Ally Artists
The Portland Lesbian Choir (PLC) celebrates its 40th anniversary season with a powerful and timely Pride concert, Queer Joy Is Our Resistance, performing June 20–21 at the Parkrose Performing Arts Theater.
Dolly Parton Hoot Night @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Laura Gibson, Haley Johnsen, Ezza Rose & More
Dolly Parton—renowned as a musical icon, cultural trailblazer, and one of the most prolific songwriters in American music history—is also the most honored female country performer of all time.
Bridgetown Trivia @ Hollywood Q | FREE, New Venue, 12+ Food Vendors
Announcing, NEW VENUE!! @hollywoodq_pdx joins us starting Wednesday, June 3rd!
Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine, Photos, Gifford’s Flowers
Celebrate the longest day of the year in style at our Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop at Hip Chicks do Wine!
Win Tickets ($116) McMenamins Presents Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour w/ American Hi-Fi @Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Rock
Everclear is hitting the road again this fall with The Lucky 7 Tour!
Win Tickets ($68): True West Presents Uncle Lucius: The 20th Anniversary Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Country, Americana
Uncle Lucius is an Austin, Texas-based roots rock/Americana band known for blending classic rock, blues, country, and soul with a distinctive Texas groove and jam-band energy.
Win Tickets ($94): True West Presents Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much: An Evening of Conversation with the Hall of Fame Rock Star @ Aladdin Theater | Music Talk
He’s a bona fide rock star, the sort of head-turning, headline-generating, household name who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before today’s music stars had even been born.
Win Tickets ($70): True West Presents Khemmis @ Aladdin Theater | Heavy Metal
After eleven years of releasing albums and touring the world, Colorado’s Khemmis have become a pillar of the modern metal scene.
Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Shafty – Portland’s Tribute to Phish w/ Weener (Ween tribute) @ Crystal Ballroom | Progressive Rock
Since February 2012, Shafty – Portland’s Tribute to Phish has brought masterful improv to the stage using the decades-deep Phish catalog as a trampoline for creative expression.
Profile Theater presents The Roommate @ Portland Center Stage Ellen Bye Studio at The Armory | Dark Comedy
A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Mimosas
Brunch is back! Devlin Lynn Phoenixx is hosting Drag Brunch at The Pharmacy — and it’s going to be a lot (in the best way).
Make Music Day Clatsop County in Astoria & Seaside | 32 Artists, 11 Venues
The Arts Council of Clatsop County is happy to host year 5 of Make Music Clatsop County!
2026 Summer Free For All In The Parks: Festivals, Free Movies, Free Concerts, Dance, Theater, Comedy, & More
July 10 – August 29: Summer is here! Come down to the park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): 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!
Conquer the Canyon @ Dry Canyon Trail in Redmond, OR | 5K, 10K, Doggies Dash, Natural Views
Get ready to Conquer the Canyon! Join us Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Redmond, Oregon for one of Central Oregon’s most scenic race experiences.
2026 River Cruises @ Island Style Charters | Fleet Week, Sunset Cruises, Dragon Boats & More
Experience Portland like never before aboard Island Style Charters! From Happy Hour to Family Fun, there’s a cruise for everyone!
Unicorn Beach Party @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
Let the sun shine down and enjoy a Unicorn night at Club Privata.
2026 Downtown Portland Free Summer Concerts: Noon Tunes @ Pioneer Courthouse Square
It’s not summer in Portland without FREE lunchtime concert series! The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns to Pioneer Square on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2 – July 30!
Win Tickets ($70): Elijah Scott – In A Bar Somewhere Tour @ Mission Theater | Country-Americana
Elijah Scott is a country-Americana singer-songwriter from Banning, California whose distinctive voice and hybrid sound blend heartfelt storytelling with urban rhythm and soul.
2026 Portland Original Practice Shakespeare Festival in Parks | Free, Audience Interaction, Onstage Prompter
OPSFest brings no-cost Shakespeare to parks all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter! ——————— Related Portland Events & Info Giveaways: Win Portland STUFF: Prizes, Concert Tickets, Comedy, Festivals, Gift Cards, Food & Drink World Cup:…
Portland in the News: Burnside Centennial, Wish Tree, Bloom Tour & More | May 28, 2026
A chestnut tree in NE Portland has held wishes from strangers for the past ten years.
Win Tickets ($60) Made with Pride Wine Festival @ Directors Park | Community, Creativity, and Wine
Celebrate community, creativity, and incredible wine at the Made with Pride Wine Fest—a vibrant afternoon dedicated to showcasing queer-owned wineries from across Oregon.
Meow Village Presents Arts, Crafts, and Cats @ Multnomah Arts Center | Market, Local Arts & Goods, Food, Cats & Kittens!
Join us for a heartwarming day filled with creativity, compassion, and cats!
Backcourt Collective Presents Portland Fire Pre-Game Party @ Cartside / The Garden Tavern | Food, Fun, and Raffle
Pre-game with us on Saturday before tip-off between Portland Fire and the Indiana Fever at Moda.
LES Shakespeare Company presents The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind @ Shaking The Tree Theatre | Projection, Immersive Sound, Physical Storytelling
An Iranian-American woman confronts her younger self — a child trapped in a world where letters refuse to behave.
Farm to Plate Dinners @ Topaz Farm | Hyper-Seasonal Food, Drinks
Join us beneath our 500-year-old oak tree for a multi-course, family-style dinner shaped entirely by what’s growing on the farm that week.
Win Ticket ($90): Portland Fire vs Connecticut Sun @ Moda Center | Amazing View, Get Autographs, Section 102
Experience the excitement of WNBA in Portland as the Portland Fire face off against the Connecticut Sun.
Blueprint Choirs Presents Music Festival and Gala @ Lloyd Center | Entertainment, Fun, & Food
Come and join Blueprint (and all our numerous symphonies and choirs) for a day of entertainment, fun, and food!
Win Tickets ($260) Portland Horror Film Festival @ Hollywood Theater & Clinton Street Theater | 60+ International Short & Feature Films
Portland Horror Film Festival returns to the historic Hollywood Theatre and Clinton Street Theater June 3-7th for its 11th annual event!
Win Tickets ($90) True West Presents Brett Dennen – Art is Life @ Aladdin Theater
Across his career, Brett Dennen has established himself as the kind of singer-songwriter who finds inspiration by digging into the nooks and crannies of the human condition—exploring pain, joy, sadness, and all points in between.
Win Tickets ($90) True West Presents Portland Cello Project: Mixtape Pop vs Grunge @ Aladdin Theater
Portland Cello Project is a genre-defying cello ensemble known for reimagining everything from Bach to Beyoncé. Based in Portland, Oregon, the group has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of classical instrumentation by bringing cello music to rock clubs, concert halls, and festivals across the country.
Win Tickets ($10): Cascade Booksellers Association Presents Rose City Book & Paper Fair @ DoubleTree Portland | Used, Rare and Collectible Books
Oregon’s premier event for used, rare, and collectible books!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
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Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest’s CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | Experience more than 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!
| music
Tea Fest PDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture
| events, Food & Drink
St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages
| All Ages, events, Free
Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists
| music
Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B
| music
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
| News
McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
| All Ages, events, Free, Shopping, Visual Art
PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, Science, Shopping
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
| All Ages, events, Services, Shopping
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