A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($44): Nikki Lane w/ Cotton Clifton @ Aladdin Theater | Country
Denim & Diamonds was born out of a moment of careful consideration in Lane’s career-when several years of touring behind her last album came to an end and the early days of the pandemic forced everyone inside
Win Tickets ($124): Peter Rowan w/ Sam Grisman Project @ Aladdin Theater | Music from Old & In The Way & More
Peter Rowan is an American bluegrass musician and composer. He plays guitar, fiddle, dobro, banjo, bass, piano and mandolin.
Win Tickets ($54): 80s Video Dance Attack 20th Anniversary Party @ Revolution Hall | VJ Kittyrox + the greatest videos of the MTV era
80s Video Dance Attack turns the big 20! Join us in celebrating 20 years of VJ Kittyrox mixing the greatest videos of the MTV era and producing one of Portland’s best dance nights!
Win Tickets ($100): Glass Cannon Live @ Aladdin Theater | Comedy, Live Role Playing Game
Join Troy, Joe, Skid, Matthew, Sydney and Kate as they bring their unique brand of off-the-wall comedy and epic storytelling to a town near you
Win Tickets ($64): Old 97’s w/ Grey DeLisle @ Revolution Hall | American, Alt Country, Rock
Old 97’s is an American rock band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1992, they have released thirteen studio albums
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.
Forest Pub: Walking Trees @ Mission Theater | Panel Discussion About Climate Change
Fossil evidence shows that trees naturally migrate, but with the current pace of climate change, they are struggling to keep up. As a result, scientists are exploring what might happen if we step in to assist them.
2025 Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival | 40 Wineries + 150 Vendors
Join us on Oregon’s North Coast for a weekend of food, fun, and flavor at the 43rd Annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival from April 25 to 27!
Bella’s Bunny Hop Easter Weekend @ Bella Organic | Egg Hunts for Kids & Adults, Farm Animals, Rides
Spend Easter weekend hunting for eggs, meeting the Easter bunny, visiting farm animals, and hopping on rides/activities at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island.
2025 Hood River Tulip Festival @ Packer Orchards | Picnics, Farm Goods, Wine
This new springtime event will welcome visitors to explore vibrant tulip fields in beautiful bloom, creating a breathtaking and colorful experience in the heart of the Hood River Valley.
Win Tickets ($10): Asher Fulero & Friends @ The Goodfoot | Dance/Electronic
Our April Tuesday residency may our best ever (and we’ve been slinging Tuesdays for over a decade)!
Win Tickets ($70): Katie Boyle @ Mission Theater | Irish Comedian
Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City.
Win Tickets ($24): Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival @ Portland Expo Center | Quilt Displays, Giveaways, Classes
Join us for the PORTLAND QUILT, CRAFT & SEWING FESTIVAL! HUGE SHOW & NEW VENDORS!
Portland in the News: Fried Chicken, Wildflowers, The End of Time Change & More | March 27, 2025
It might be all about the cherry blossoms in PDX right now but Travel Oregon has the low down on where to stop and smell the wildflowers across Oregon.
Win Tickets ($60): Stereophonics w/ Witches Exist @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt Rock, Indie Rock
Stereophonics are one of the UK’s most enduring and most loved bands with Kelly Jones continuing to cement his place amongst the great British songwriters.
Roast City Roast League @ Funhouse Lounge | 5 Rounds of 2 Comedians Going Joke for Joke
Welcome to Roast City: Portland’s funniest comedians go joke for joke in a no punches pulled battle of insults
Win Tickets ($48): The Waiting w/ Blonde Neon @ Mission Theater | Tom Petty Tribute Band
The Waiting is one of America’s most electrifying roadhouse rock and roll bands. And, as the name might suggest, their specialty is celebrating the music of Tom Petty
2025 Portland Panorama Film Festival | 120 Films, Panels, Music Performances
Portland Panorama is a celebration of the arts! Its core focus is a two-part film festival which begins by showcasing significant international cinema, then shifts mid-week to celebrate the work of filmmakers from Northwest North America.
Skinny Dip @ Deep End Theater | Open Stage Variety Show
From improv to singers, actors, musicians, poets, comedians, magicians, you never know what you will see on any given night.
Win Tickets ($40): Jared Benjamin w/ Zachy @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
Jared Benjamin is an independent artist from Long Island, making caffeine-induced music with a focus on mental health and story-telling.
Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia | Sundays-Thursdays, Prizes
Bridgetown Trivia is your neighborhood pub trivia game done right.
Win Tickets ($86): Steven Page w/ Menno Versteeg @ Aladdin Theater | Barenaked Ladies Frontman
ver the last thirty-five years, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Steven Page has established himself as one of the most recognizable and enduring voices in music.
Win Tickets ($68): Patrick Wolf @ Mission Theater | Electronic, Pop, Alternative
Patrick Wolf today announces the release of his long-awaited seventh album Crying The Neck due out 25th April.
Roller Derby Weekend w/ Rose City Rollers @ The Hangar at Oaks Park | Heathers vs. High Rollers, Betties vs. Guns N Rollers
Rose City’s favorite home teams are back on the track for two nights of fast, hard-hitting roller derby at the Hangar at Oaks Amusement Park!
Win Tickets ($46): WILLIS w/ Manwolves @ Aladdin Theater | Indie, Alt-Blues, Surfer Rock
WILLIS is an indie-band based in Nashville, TN. With psychedelic soundscapes, a touch of indie, alternative blues and surfer rock, WILLIS wears authenticity fastened on to their sleeves
Win Tickets ($50): Easter Candy & Wine Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 6 Wines + 5 Candies
Join us for our Annual Easter Candy & Wine Pairing! We’ll be pairing 6 wines with 5 traditional Easter Candies for $25.
2025 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Classic Cars, Vintage Clothes, Car Parts & More
Established in 1964, the Portland Swap Meet has grown to become the largest indoor/outdoor swap meet on the West Coast.
Win Tickets ($30): Supernatural Beavers, Sean McClean & The Vibetenders, Dadweed @ The Goodfoot | Roots, Bluegrass, Jambands
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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: 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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