A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
Wine Wednesdays @ Négociant | Weekly Wine Flights & Tastings
Wine Wednesday is now in its third year and has become a staple in our weekly routine and part of the tradition around here.
Roast City Summer Tournament @ Dantes & Funhouse Lounge | Portland’s First Comedy Roast Tournament
Welcome to Roast City : Five rounds of two comedians going joke for joke in a no punches pulled battle of insults
Forest Pub @ Mission Theater | Stewarding Forest Park
Forest Park is more than just trees and trails—it’s a living, breathing biodiversity sanctuary that has relied on community care for generations to come.
Win Tickets ($44): BACKFENCE Mixed Media Storytelling @ Powell’s Books | Theme ‘Unexpected Connections’
BACKFENCE is thrilled to bring you more true stories this time around based on the theme, ‘UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS.’
Win Tickets ($24): Mojo Family Fest Pre-Party w/ The Quick & Easy Boys, Supernatural Beavers @ The Goodfoot | Rock, Psychedelic
Join us as we partner with the fine folks of The Mojo Family fest for a pre-party/concert with uber-party bands
Win Tickets ($84): Crumb @ Crystal Ballroom | New York Psych-Pop
New York psych-pop band Crumb return with AMAMA, their most carefree and open-hearted album to date.
Win Tickets ($44): Trousdale @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop, Collab Set w/ Beane and Nia Ashleigh
For Trousdale-the trio of Quinn D’Andrea, Georgia Greene, and Lauren Jones-the ache of growing through change resonates deeply.
Win Tickets ($66): 2025 Edgefield Brewfest | 100+ Beers & Ciders, Live Music, Games
Head to McMenamins Edgefield for the 7th annual Edgefield Brewfest: a massive celebration of all things hoppy, malty, fruity, roasty and delicious.
Be Wildfire Aware! Community Preparedness Event @ World Forestry Center | Free Two-Day Event
Become fire-adapted and keep you and your community safe from wildfire.
Portland in the News: Frog Taxis, Cheap Eats, New Blazers Owners & More | May 29, 2025
How did the frog cross the road? For the fortunate froggies of Forest Park, it involves a group of dedicated volunteers and a bucket, according to a report from OPB.
Win Tickets ($56): Made with Pride @ Chapel Theatre | 10 Queer-Owned Wineries + Food Vendors
Join us as we come together to showcase the wines from 10 queer owned Oregon wineries as well as offerings from a handful of queer owned food vendors
Win Tickets ($112): JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour @ Revolution Hall | Southern/Swamp Rock
JJ Grey has always delivered his soul-honest truths. Since his first album, ‘Blackwater’, back in 2001, Grey has been releasing deeply moving, masterfully written, funkified rock and front porch Southern soul music.
Flock Fridays Pop-Up Markets @ Flock Food Hall | AAPI-owned Businesses, Entrepreneurs & Creative Makers
Join us for Flock Fridays! A monthly gathering where we spotlight AAPI-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative makers!
Win Tickets ($94): Two Dykes and a Mic: Going Hog Wild @ Revolution Hall | Live Comedy Podcast
Comedians and IRL BFFs McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon host the world’s greatest and gayest show of all time
Portland Lesbian Choir Presents: “Queer Radio Hour” @ Parkrose Performing Arts Center | Performing Songs By Indigo Girls, Taylor Swift & More
The Portland Lesbian Choir is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated spring PRIDE concert, Queer Radio Hour, taking place at the Parkrose Performing Arts Center.
2025 Rose City Rollers Home Team Championships @ The Hangar at Oaks Park | Raffle Prizes, Team March
Your favorite Portland roller derby teams have been fighting all season long, and it’s time to crown the Champion on June 7th!
Win Tickets ($86): Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins @ Revolution Hall | Comedy, Music & More
VARIETOPIA is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins.
Win Tickets ($86): FAUN ‘World Hex’ Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Pagan Folk, Darkwave
FAUN are one of the world’s leading bands for the fusion of ancient sounds with modern music and have released 11 studio albums, plus 2 DVDs to this date.
2025 Blueprint Gala and Grand Concert @ Lloyd Center | Games, Food, Auction & More
Come and join us for a day of entertainment, fun, and food! Arrive any time, stay for as long or short as you’d like!
Art Opening Feat. EMEK @ The Goodfoot | Music by DJ Welly Well
This months feature artist is EMEK. Will be floor to ceiling art, hundreds of rock posters and art prints, some old classics along with a some of his newer work
Portland Shakespeare Project presents The Merchant of Venice @ Portland Playhouse | Comedy/Tragedy
The Merchant of Venice is a comedy/tragedy set in Italy. It is centered around love, money, prejudice, and social injustice.
Aero presents Pole Show PDX: Polequest @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Fantasy-Inspired Pole Dance Show
An original pole dance show inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy, and all things legend and lore presented by The AERO Space.
2025 Father’s Day Cruises @ Island Style Charters | Games, Waterfalls, Sunsets
Father’s Day cruises fill up fast! Visit IslandStyleCharters.com to book your spot and give Dad a day on the water he won’t forget.
Win Tickets ($20): Lost Ox w/ Swindler @ The Goodfoot | Funk, Jazz, Rock
Lost Ox, known for combining elements of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana and progressive rock, was formed in 2017.
Oculus Anubis: An Interactive Walkthrough Performance | Exploration of Damascus, Oregon’s Most Notorious Property
Step into the surreal, where truth and myth collide in a playful yet eerie exploration of Damascus, Oregon’s most notorious property—*Oculus Anubis*.
Win Tickets ($76): Frankie Quiñones: Special Taping @ Revolution Hall | Mexican-American Comedian, Actor on Hulu’s ‘This Fool
Frankie Quiñones is a comedian, actor, and creator of the viral CHOLOFIT exercise routines.
Portland in the News: Smoother Streets, Strawberry Season, Seeking Pikas & More | May 22, 2025
You’ll need a pair of binoculars and a whole lot of patience, but volunteers with the Cascades Pika Watch are rewarded with a rare glimpse of fluffy, potato-sized Pikas in the Gorge!
Win Tickets ($48): Michael Cera Palin @ Mission Theater | Alternative, Emo
Michael Cera Palin is an American emo band from Atlanta, Georgia.
Profile Theatre presents Mother Russia by Lauren Yee @ Artists Repertory Theatre | Thought-Provoking World-Premiere Comedy
Evgeny and Dmitri are just two average guys who dream of cushy government jobs—but when the fall of the Soviet Union puts hiring on hold, they find work surveilling a former pop star instead.
2025 Memorial Day Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn | Large Tables, Patio, Mimosas, Eggs Benedict & More!
The EastBurn Public House is serving up mimosas, bloody marys, eggs benedict, scrambles, hash & more for Memorial Day — No reservations needed.
Volcano: A Science Comedy Show @ OMSI | Comedian Ben Miller Explores Volcanology
What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?
Summertime Kickoff @ Club Privata | Portland’s Premiere Lifestyle Club
Tonight we relax, enjoy some cocktails, and celebrate the hotness of Summer.
Win Tickets ($86): Valerie June w/ Mick Flannery @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Country, Psychedelic
Known for her distinctive voice and singing style, “[Valerie June’s] every quiver bespeaks emotional honesty” (New Yorker).
Win Tickets ($128): Reckless Kelly – The Last Frontier Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | Outlaw Country
Reckless Kelly, the powerhouse Outlaw Country band has been igniting stages with their electrifying fusion of rock and country music since their inception in 1996.
Win Tickets ($80): The Bouncing Souls w/ The Adolescents, Broadway Calls & The Jack Knives @ Revolution Hall | Punk Rock
The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churning out their beloved brand of anthemic punk since 1989
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 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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