THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Win Tickets ($30): Supernatural Beavers, Sean McClean & The Vibetenders, Dadweed @ The Goodfoot | Roots, Bluegrass, Jambands

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Sean McLean and the Vibetenders are a high fun rootsy jamband with elements of funk, indie, blues, and soul.

Portland’s Pettiest Drag Show @ Escape Bar & Grill | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington

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Escape Bar and Grill’s Monthly Pettiest Drag Showcase, featuring performances from some of your Favorite Local Drag Performers.

Win Tickets ($74): The Psychology of a Murderer @ Aladdin Theater | Forensic Psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles

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Join forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles for an illuminating journey into the mind of a killer.

Win Tickets ($76): Youth Lagoon w/ Valley James @ Aladdin Theater | Neo-Psychedelia, Experimental

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“Life itself is a thunderstorm,” says Trevor Powers, the Idaho-based songwriter and producer behind the Youth Lagoon moniker.

Win Tickets ($112): X w/ The Delines @ Crystal Ballroom | Punk, Fundraiser for Oregon Music Hall of Fame

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The four original members of LA’s finest, X, return to Portland and the Crystal Ballroom for a fundraising gig, with Portland’s The Delines

Win Tickets ($103): The Church @ Crystal Ballroom | The Singles: 1980-2025

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Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Even fewer bands are like The Church.

Win Tickets ($40): 2025 Hood River Cider Fest | 30 Cideries, 60+ Ciders, Crafts, Food

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Hood River Cider Fest returns, May 3rd at the Hood River Event Site! This all-day event features 60 ciders on tap from 30 local cideries

Pasties & Panties @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premiere Lifestyle Club

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We all love Pasties & Panties, so tonight come to Club Privata with your favorite Pasties & Panties on display.

Sip & Shop @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Free, Local Vendors, Food & Wine

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Join us for an afternoon of wine, shopping, and local creativity at the Sip & Shop event at Hip Chicks Do Wine!

Win Tickets ($20): Comedy: The Musical ~ 80’s Rock Edition @ Kelly’s Olympian | Stand-up + Musical Improv

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Hi friends! We’re excited to announce our return, and we’re ready to deliver a night full of laughter!

Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot | Joe Calkins, Block + Press, Sincanvas

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This month’s featured artists are Joe Calkins, Block + Press, Sincanvas.

Win Tickets ($40): The Army, The Navy: Gentle Hellraiser Tour @ Mission Theater | Pop, Folk, Indie, w/ Aggie Miller

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April 12 @ Mission Theater – The Army, The Navy fortifies a style of music with a foundation in not just musical harmony but the indelible chemistry that emerges from the lushest of friendships.

Win Tickets ($50): Debra DiGiovanni @ Mission Theater | Last One Laughing, Unprotected Sets

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Debra DiGiovanni is a standup and performer originally from Toronto, now based in LosAngeles.

Win Tickets ($50): Abe Parker @ Mission Theater | Alternative/Indie Pop

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Far from an overnight TikTok star, Ohio native Abe Parker honed his skills the old-fashioned way: through years of busking on street-corners, in cafes, and other venues across the country, developing an assured voice as a singer-songwriter

Rose City Circus & Trashcan Joe present Springtime is for Lovers @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Acrobats, Aerialists & More

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From the circus that brings you the immensely popular White Album XMAS – Rose City Circus and Trashcan Joe present a vintage-themed night of love

Portland in the News: Mall Walkers, Spring Equinox, Friendliest Cities & More | March 20, 2025

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Grab your joggers and bike shorts: mall walking is back at Lloyd Center thanks to the Food Court 5000.

Win Tickets ($74): Tamino @ Aladdin Theater | Indie, Rock, Alternative

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During a soundcheck at a small Italian festival, which took place in between the walls of a medieval castle, I would start playing a newly written song called Babylon

Win Tickets ($64): Rubblebucket – Year of the Banana @ Revolution Hall | Indie, Rock, Pop

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Year Of The Banana is the stalwart indie band Rubblebucket’s 7th full-length recording.

Win Tickets ($64): Hinds @ Aladdin Theater | Spanish Indie Rock

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The fourth album from Spanish indie rockers Hinds opens with a song called “Hi, How Are You,”

PDX Plant Bingo @ Rae Loft | Win Houseplants, Delicious Beverages & Snacks

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This isn’t your average bingo – each player enters for a chance at a JUNGLE OF WINNINGS!

Win Tickets ($60): Holy Locust @ Mission Theater | Experimental Folk

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Holy locust is an experimental folk band formed in New Orleans in 2018

2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | 40 Acres of Flowers, Wine Tastings, Food & Craft Market

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After a cooler winter, our tulips are taking their time to bloom. While we had hoped for more color by opening day, nature has its own schedule!

Win Tickets ($64): Matt Nathanson “Wheel Of Song” Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Rock, Pop

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Over his almost 30 year career, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the most applauded songwriters and engaging performers on the music scene today.

Win Tickets ($52): Delicate Steve @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative, Indie

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Steve Marion, the critically acclaimed–and completely wordless–songwriter and guitarist known as Delicate Steve, has unveiled a new album called Delicate Steve Sings.

Win Tickets ($30): Garcia Birthday Band @ The Goodfoot | Grateful Dead Universe Cover Band

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Garcia Birthday Band isn’t your mother’s Grateful Dead cover band!

Underground Drag & Comedy Show @ UnderBar | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington

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UnderBar’s Monthly Drag & Comedy Showcase, featuring some of your Favorite Local Drag Performers! Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.

Latin Rock Exchange @ Jack London Revue | 10-piece Band, Classic Hits from Santana to Pink Martini

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Latin Rock Exchange is Portland’s own ten-piece band playing classic hits from Santana to Pink Martini, War to Buena Vista Social Club

Keepin It Klassy Drag & Comedy Show @ Escape Bar & Grill | Hosted by Nashville Hott

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Escape Bar and Grill’s Monthly Drag & Comedy Showcase. Hosted By The Queen Of The Trailer Park, Nashville Hott!

Andrew Sleighter @ Kickstand Comedy | Live Comedy Album Recording

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From Conan, James Corden and Comedy Central… Portland’s own Andrew Sleighter records his latest stand-up album live at Kickstand Comedy!

2025 Easter Cruise @ Portland Spirit | Brunch Buffet, Live Music, Cinnabunny

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Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for an Easter brunch to remember. Your family and friends will enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Willamette River

Win Tickets ($46): Mabe Fratti @ Mission Theater | Experimental Cellist & Composer

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Mabe Fratti is an experimental cellist and composer. Originally from Guatemala, Fratti is now based in Mexico City.

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe @ 21ten Theatre | Comic One-Woman Play

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The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is a thought-provoking and wildly comic one-woman play that masterfully blends sharp character-driven humor with deep philosophical questions.

Win Tickets ($70): Dan LaMorte @ Mission Theater | Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal

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April 10 @ Mission Theater – Dan LaMorte was chosen as one of the prestigious New Faces at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 2023.

Portland in the News: Anime Cafe, Safe Rides on St. Patrick’s Day, Baby Elephant Pics & More! | March 13, 2025

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Breaking news: adorable baby elephant Tula-Tu still adorable as crowds to flock to see her at the Oregon Zoo.

Win Tickets ($80): Bend Brews and Beyond @ Drake Park | 50+ Breweries & Cideries, NA Tent

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Bend Brews & Beyond features 50+ Oregon breweries and cideries including—for the first time ever—every locally-owned Central Oregon fermented beverage producer

Wicked Craft: Ostara Spring Equinox Market @ Rae Loft | Woman-Owned Businesses & Artists

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Wicked Craft is a woman and femme business owned craft fair & market series operated by Rae Loft at the Bakery Building.

THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

A round up of what's going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Win Festival Passes ($950) Pickathon 2026 @ Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR | Indie Music Festival

Pickathon 2026 is back at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, Oregon, July 30 through August 2. Now in its 26th year, this beloved Portland-area festival brings together legends and rising stars across four magical days in the woods.

Happy Hour Sightseeing @ Portland Spirit | Food, Drinks, + River Sailing

Perfect for a happy hour on the river with friends, a family adventure or visitors scoping out Portland for the first time.

McMenamins Presents 7DS: The Absolute Worst Show: Worst. Vacation. Ever @ White Eagle Saloon | Interactive Open Mic Comedy & Storytelling

The Absolute Worst is an interactive, open-mic comedy/storytelling show where audience members face off against three curated comedians and storytellers to find out who can lay claim to having lived the worst love story ever, with both absolutely fabulous and absolutely terrible prizes at stake.

Win Tickets ($44) McMenamins Presents Coda (Led Zeppelin Tribute) @ Mission Theater | Rock & Roll

CODA is a Seattle-based Led Zeppelin tribute super group with a cast of 6 world class musicians.

Portland in the News: Angry Birds, Sidewalks Sparking Joy, Fleet Week Delays & More | June 4, 2026

Is your sidewalk sad? A Portlander has a tutorial on creating your own 'sidewalk joy' project. 

2026 White Lotus Summer Market @ Fubonn Shopping Center | FREE, AAPI Food Vendors, Artists & More

The White Lotus Summer Market returns as Portland’s premier multi-weekend outdoor market experience, bringing together food, culture, and community across four consecutive weekends.

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.

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!

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