A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Mom Rave @ Rae Loft | Music, Vendors, Dancing
Yes we fu**ing can put on a party JUST FOR THE LADIES! Entirely produced, managed, and performed by bad ass boss babes! Let’s do the damn thing!
Win Tickets ($42): Sabertooth Presents Headspace Music Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Psychedelic Rock Featuring Gata Galáctica, Fluid Druid, Salo Panto, Rarefaction
Headspace carries the spirit of Sabertooth Festival into a new era — showcasing Portland’s finest local bands in a haze of heavy riffs, swirling sounds, and psychedelic vibes.
Win Tickets ($56): Birdtalker w/ Boy Golden @ Mission Theater | Indie/Folk
Indie/folk group Birdtalker released today their new album All Means, No End through Tone Tree Music.
Win Tickets ($104): James @ Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Rock
With more than 25 million albums sold over a longstanding career, James are amongst the most commercially and artistically successful alternative rock bands of their era.
Win Tickets ($48): Campfire Tales @ Echo Theater | Live True Stories
Campfire Tales is a fresh take on live storytelling—a welcoming space where personal stories come to life.
Portland in the News: Tango in the Park, (North) West Coast Hip-Hop, Dino Exchange & More | August 28, 2025
It’s time to dust off your cha-cha heels. A recently installed parquet floor in Director’s Park invites Portlanders to dance the tango every other Monday night through September.
Wine & Design w/ Gifford Flowers @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Fall Wreath Class
In this session of our Wine & Design series, instructor Laura Gifford Kerr, Gifford’s Flowers will guide you in using dried flowers to design a festive grapevine wreath.
Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia | Sundays-Thursdays, Prizes
Bridgetown Trivia is your neighborhood pub trivia game done right.
2025 September Fruit Loop Events in Hood River & Parkdale | U-Pick Apples, Fall Festivals, Hard Ciders & More
Enjoy apple picking, hard ciders, warm apple cider donuts and more along the Hood River Fruit Loop this September!
Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot | Featuring: Beth Myrick, Matthew Hopkins, NO Bonzo
The Goodfoot will have an art opening last Thurs Aug 28th, the show will be up until Sept 21st.
2025 Newport Oregon Pride | Trivia Night, Queer Fun Fair, Drag Bingo & More
This three-day event weekend will be unforgettable, as it blends inclusivity, leisure, activism, entertainment, and connection in a way that reflects the true spirit of Pride.
Last Summer Splash @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premiere Lifestyle Club
Leave your dressy look at home and get on your comfy board shorts, sandals, bikinis, and swimwear because this party is going to be a splash!
Portland 2025 Labor Day Brunch @ The Eastburn Public House | 10 oz Mimosa Refills
The Eastburn Public House will be open for Labor Day Monday, September 1, from 8AM-3PM.
Apple Season by E.M. Lewis @ 21ten Theatre | Explore How We Carry Family, Grief, & The Land Itself
It’s happening! 21ten kicks off its 4th season THIS FRIDAY with Apple Season by E.M. Lewis and we could not be more excited to bring you this story!
FREE Improv Workshop @ Deep End Theater | Led by Domeka Parker
Join us for a fun afternoon of play! In this workshop we will dip our toes into Deep End’s unique improv style.
2025 GRO Parade of Homes @ The Nines at Camas Meadows | Tour Six Luxury Homes
Explore the essence of refined, modern living at the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes.
Win Tickets ($24): Shafty @ The Goodfoot | Phish Tribute
Shafty is the Pac NW’s finest Phish tribute band.
The Crystal Gems in the Land of Ooo @ Clinton Street Theater | Drag & Burlesque Inspired By Adventure Time & Steven Universe
For fans, by fans, you’ll see 13 amazing performers with their takes on iconic characters from Adventure Time and Steven Universe.
2025 Labor Day Weekend Cruises @ Island Style Charters | Waterfall & Wine, Sunset Cruise, Happy Hour
Experience Portland like never before this Labor Day Weekend aboard Island Style Charters! From Happy Hour to Family Fun, there’s a cruise for everyone!
Portland in the News: Rocky Horror, Zymoglyphic Museum, Moon Walk & More | August 21 2025
If you’ve ever done the ‘Time Warp’, you may have the Clinton Street Theater to thank.
PICA’s 2025 Time-Based Arts Festival | Performances, Exhibitions, & Interdisciplinary Work, 28 Artists in 10 days
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) announces TBA:25, the 22nd edition of the Time-Based Art Festival, taking place from September 4 – 14, 2025 at PICA and around Portland.
2025 Labor Day Weekend Wine & BBQ @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Tasting Small Plates Discounts
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a deliciously fun and flavorful event at Hip Chicks Do Wine!
2025 Rose City Comic Con @ Oregon Convention Center | Comics, Gaming, Cosplay, Anime & More!
Portland’s premier pop culture event, Rose City Comic Con, is produced locally with a weird and wonderful vibe that’s unique to the Pacific Northwest.
Portland Spirit Brews on Board | Taste Beers & Ciders from 12+ Local Breweries
Taste your way through Northwest brews on this craft beer tasting cruise aboard the Portland Spirit!
Win Tickets ($108): Aly & AJ @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Sisters Pop-Rock Duo
Platinum-selling sister duo Aly & AJ are hitting the road this fall in support of their new album, Silver Deliverer, and Portland fans will get their chance to experience it live.
Win Tickets ($10): Greaterkind @ The Goodfoot | Jazz Fusion, Funk
Greaterkind features Charlie Brown III, Peter Knudsen, Cory Limuaco, and Ian “Yuck” Lindsay.
Win Tickets ($150): 2025 Italy in the Valley @ Cana’s Feast | Wine, Food, Music
Started in 2009, Italy in the Valley is a celebration of wine, food, music, and friendship.
New Wellness Studio Opening in Beaverton – The Tox Portland Cedar Hills
The Tox Technique is a signature approach to bodywork, blending intentional movement and sculpting methods to support your body’s natural rhythm and flow.
Portland in the News: World’s Ugliest Dog, Trail Blazers Sold, Vegan Fast Food & More | August 14, 2025
What do you get when you cross Batty from FernGully with a shell-less armadillo? Something approximating Petunia, a two-year old English Bulldog from Eugene, who was just crowned World’s Ugliest Dog.
Win Tickets ($24): Deltaphonic w/ Superplume @ The Goodfoot | Rock, Blues, Funk, Soul
At the crossroads of Southern rock, blues, funk and soul, Deltaphonic has spent the last decade developing an unmistakable sound.
Win Tickets ($24): Joslyn & The Sweet Compression @ The Goodfoot | Soul-Funk
A rising force out of Lexington, Kentucky, the band led by Joslyn Hampton come out swinging on their sophomore album, ready to uplift and inspire through their singular and stirring soul-funk sound.
2025 MADE Bike Show @ Zidell Barge Building | 200+ Exhibitors, A Celebration of Craft, Community, and Innovation
Set against the industrial backdrop of the legendary Zidell Yards along the Willamette River, the event offers a unique intersection of artistry, performance, and forward-thinking design in the world of bikes.
2025 Silobration NW @ Abbey Road Farm | Wine, Food Trucks, 40+ Makers
Join us for Silobration NW, a two-day celebration of wine, food, music, and fun at Abbey Road Farm!
Win Tickets ($200): 2025 Mississippi Avenue Wine & Beverage Walk | Wine & Beverage Tasting, Shopping
Get ready to wine a little, laugh a lot, and stroll your way through one of Portland’s most vibrant streets.
2025 Viking Beer Festival @ Nordic Northwest Campus | Beer & Mead, Live Music, Nordic Food, Axe Throwing
Embark on a mesmerizing journey to the heart of Viking heritage at the 2025 Viking Beer Fest!
Sip & Shop @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Flights, Local Vendors
Join us for an afternoon of wine, shopping, and local creativity at the Sip & Shop event at Hip Chicks Do Wine!
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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