A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Local Roots NW Showcase @ Al’s Den | Featuring Last Giant, Desert Shame
August 6 @ Al’s Den – Join us each month on first Sundays for the Local Roots Music Showcase featuring talented musicians from around the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Ural Thomas and the Pain @ Oregon Zoo | Original Soul, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
August 4 @ Oregon Zoo – Oregon Zoo invites you to Oregon Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($100): Great Columbia Crossing 2023 | 10K Run/Walk, See the Astoria-Megler Bridge from a Whole New Perspective
October 8 in Astoria – Whether you’re an experienced runner or looking for a family-friendly event, the Great Columbia Crossing 10k appeals to everyone.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($26): Common Girl @ Crystal Ballroom | Post Hardcore/Shoegaze, w/ Candy Picnic, Kill Michael, Twistur
August 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – Common Girl is a 4-piece Post Hardcore/Shoegaze band from Portland.
Read More2023 Mondo Croquet World Championships @ NW Park Blocks | Free, Croquet w/ Bowling Balls and Sledgehammers
Get your balls banged at the 2023 Mondo Croquet World Championships in NW Portland on July 30. It’s Mondo Croquet – Croquet American style, with bowling balls and sledgehammers!
Read MoreSt. Helens 2023 Sand Island Sand Castle Competition | Featuring Award Winning Carvers, OPB Film Segment, Beach Fun & More!
Come see award winning sand carvers who will be showcasing their creations August 5-6 at the Sand Island Sandcastle Competition.
Read MoreMANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Reverend Nat’s Night Market, Tributopia Outdoor Festival, Beaverton Night Market & More! | July 20-23, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! There’s several watch parties for the US’s first World Cup Game on Friday. Settle in for some laughs at Baron Vaughn and Friends. Cool off at Mini Waterpark Day, and stock up on summer bounty at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island.
Read MorePortland in the News: Record Setting Drag Show; Crafty Portland; Rooftop Bars & More! | July 20, 2023
Drag-a-Thon at Darcelle XV Showplace set the world record for longest drag artist stage show.
After your hike this weekend in Forest Park, check out these great places to refuel.
And Metro is asking the community to vote for the region’s next parks and nature projects.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($120): Parliament Funkadelic feat George Clinton @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Reb & the Good News, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
July 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – George Clinton is an American treasure. As one of the foremost innovators of Funk, Clinton is the mastermind behind the legendary Parliament/Funkadelic.
Read MoreRethinking Fire @ World Forestry Center | Open Through July 30, Exploring Natural Cycles & Human Impacts on Nature
Open Through July 30 @ World Forestry Center – Rethinking Fire explores the ecological role of fire and the human impacts behind the rise of large and severe wildfires.
Read MoreEconomic Development Fair @ Lloyd Center | Free, Meet w/ Local Entrepreneurs, Educators and Organizations
July 29 @ Lloyd Center – Meet with local entrepreneurs, educators and organizations to get you started on your path to success!
Read More2023 Beaverton Night Market | 60+ Vendors, Family Friendly, Cultural Games & Activities & More!
July 22, August 12 in Downtown Beaverton – Beaverton Night Market is a family-friendly event will feature a dynamic assortment of unique vendors and performers representing dozens of cultures from around the world.
Read MorePRIDE “Mini Waterpark” Day with Portland Fruit Tree Project @ Taborspace | Family Friendly, Slides, Pools, Sprinklers, Drinks, Raffle & More!
July 22 @ Taborspace – Enjoy a mini water park of sprinkler activities and inflatable pools and slides, grab a glass of frose or a beer / cider, and enjoy a day out with the family.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Leah Kate – The Super Over Tour @ Mission Theater | Pop, Rock
October 19 @ Mission Theater – Leah Kate writes pop/rock anthems that cut to the bone. Pairing booming, radio-ready choruses with poignant, hyper-specific details, her songs are intimate and razor-sharp-the sort of tracks that resonate with listeners around the world.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($40): Flamingos in the Tree @ Mission Theater | Dream Pop, Indie
October 8 @ Mission Theater – From their wistful lyrics to their dreampop vibes, Flamingos in the Tree bring a cool beach breeze right to your bedroom.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Too Loose Cajun Band @ Oregon Zoo | Louisiana-style Cajun and Zydeco, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
July 28 @ Oregon Zoo – Oregon Zoo invites you to Oregon Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Lady Wray @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Brainstory, R&B, Soul, Blues
August 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Like most artists, Nicole Wray’s life in music has always reflected her real life.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($798): SEMpdx Presents 2023 Engage Marketing Conference @ Sentinel Hotel | Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content, SEO, Creative & More!
August 11 @ Sentinel Hotel – Engage Marketing Conference is a one-day digital marketing conference featuring informative learning tracks and panel sessions
Read MoreThe Reverend Nat’s 12th Anniversary and Night Market | Local Makers, Vendors, Food Carts, Hard Cider, Beer & More!
Join Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider on July 22 from 4pm-10pm as they shut down the street to celebrate their Grand Opening and 12th Anniversary.
Read MorePortland World Cup Watch Party @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | USA vs Vietnam, Free, All Ages, Food & Drink
July 21 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Team USA will kick off their 2023 World Cup run at 6pm PST against Team Vietnam,
Read MoreThe Power of Color @ Gifford’s Flowers | Workshop, Create a Bouquet, Learn About Color in Healing & Fashion
Join Gifford’s Flowers on October 22 for an exciting workshop that explores the power of color in our lives through makeup, flowers, fashion, & colorpuncture.
Read MoreCancelled: Olen w/ Cinders @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
August 4 @ Mission Theater – With Olen, the artist reminds us that self-discovery is ongoing and ever-present, rather than an end in itself.
Read More2023 Astoria Open Studios Tour | Free, Featuring 50+ Artists, Family Friendly
July 29-30 – More than 50 artists will open their studios located throughout beautiful, historic Astoria.
Read MoreFree Outdoor Summer Movies 2023 Flicks on the Bricks @ Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland | Women’s World Cup Watch Party, Giant LED Screen
Portland’s favorite summer film series Flicks on the Bricks is back this year July 21-23 with a giant LED screen!
Read MoreMANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,400+): Celtic Light Orchestra “Space Invaders,” Mississippi Street Fair, Ankeny Alley Festival Pride Celebration & More! | July 13-16, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewfest features 30+ beers, tours & live music. Grab some fresh summer produce at Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island. Ankeny Alley Festival celebrates pride this weekend w/ a pet parade & more!
Read MorePortland in the News: Giant Troll Sculpture; Best Tap Water; Darcelle XV Plaza & more! | July 13, 2023
Undergoing renovations, O’Bryant Square is now called Darcelle XV Plaza.
Despite an earlier forecast, Oregon is unlikely to see Northern Lights tonight.
And a giant troll sculpture is coming to Portland.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($40): Kickstand Comedy Presents Baron Vaughn and Friends Live in Portland @ Clinton Street Theater | Featuring Shain Brenden & Imani Denae
July 22 @ Clinton Street Theater – Baron Vaughn (Comedy Central, Netflix) is coming to Portland, for a can’t-miss night of comedy featuring his unique brand of witty, acerbic, and undeniably charming stand up.
Read MoreJokes at a Jazz Club! @ Jack London Revue | Featuring Willamette Week’s Funniest Person Bryan Bixby
See Willamette Week’s 2022 Funniest person Bryan Bixby on July 19 at Jack London Revue.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($70): Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna) @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Jim Brunberg (of Wonderly and Box Set), Rock, Blues, Folk
July 30 @ Aladdin Theater – In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Gable Price and Friends @ Mission Theater | Rock & Roll
August 21 @ Mission Theater – Gable Price and Friends is a 4-piece alternative rock and roll band, with a whole lot of damage to do and a whole lot of cities to play.
Read MoreRise: We Won’t Go Back Pride Event @ The Get Down in SE Portland | Queer Celebration, Dancing, and Drag
July 15 @ The Get Down – Rise: We Won’t Go Back is the Pride Party to end all Pride Parties. Join us for a fun and exciting night of Queer Defiance, Dancing, and Drag with some of your favorite Drag Performers!
Read MorePumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island Open 7 Days a Week | Harvest Bounty, U-Pick Berries, Pickling Cucumbers, Antique Tractors & More!
Open Daily on Sauvie Island – Get fresh summer bounty at Portland’s Original Pumpkin Patch open daily on Sauvie Island.
Read MorePortland Parks Foundation Presents Paseo in Downtown Portland | Family Friendly Music, Dance, Spoken Word, Movement & more!
July 16, 23 & 30 in Downtown Portland – Paseo will feature music, dance, spoken word, and other creative forms, along with yoga and healthful, family activities in the heart of downtown.
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