MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,700+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

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

TeaFestPDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture

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June 27 – TeaFestPDX is more than a festival, it’s a community.

St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages

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July 4 – Celebrate the Fourth of July at Columbia View Park in St. Helens, Oregon – one of the most scenic Independence Day destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists

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January 30 – An annual celebration of folk and Americana music showcasing 30 local and national artists hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom.

Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B

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September 4 – Faith-based singer/songwriter Madison Ryann Ward writes warmhearted songs that mix mature pop and contemporary R&B with accents of gospel, blues, and folk.

Ron Tonkin Gran Tourismo Presents Harmony in the Desert @ Tetherow Resort | A Benefit Concert for Music Education

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August 27 – “Harmony” is coming to Bend, Oregon this August.

50% Off Mystery & Suspense @ Rose City Reads | Flash Sale

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August 14-15 – Come restock on all your favorite who done its!

End of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More

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September 19 – Party in the Pearl returns, transforming NW 13th Avenue between Hoyt and Irving into a lively neighborhood celebration.

Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026

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The Portland Spirit has big plans to open a new restaurant in the former Rose Festival headquarters in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. 

McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More

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July 18-19 – Celebrate creativity in the heart of Oregon wine country at the McMinnville Art Festival, a free two-day outdoor event showcasing the work of talented artists and artisans from across the region.

PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

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June 12 – Celebrate PRIDE at the Museum with an evening of science, community, and joyful exploration!

Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing

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July 17-19 – Tattooing is more than body art—it’s a global language of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

Win Tickets ($92): McMenamins Presents Justin Nozuka @ Mission Theater | Folk, Rock + R&B

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October 20 – Justin Nozuka is a singer-songwriter and producer born in Queens, New York and raised in Toronto, Canada.

7 Wonders of the Gorge @ Portland Spirit | Jet Boat Cruise, Majestic Views

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Experience some of the most majestic views of the lower Columbia River Gorge visible by water aboard the Explorer Jetboat!

Bigfoot Adventure Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Learn the History of Bigfoot on a Jetboat

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On this Columbia River boat tour, you’ll explore the history and lore of Bigfoot while traveling 80 miles roundtrip on a high-speed jetboat from Portland to Multnomah Falls.

Win Tickets ($72): Volunteer With SOLVE and Win Portland Pickles Tickets | Clean and restore neighborhoods and natural areas

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Looking for a meaningful way to spend a few hours in Portland this summer?

Watch 2026 World Cup Games @ Sticky Wicket | 7 TVs, 16 Taps, POG Shots

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Watch World Cup games with 7 TVs (sound on upon request), 16 taps (beer, draft cocktails, cider, seltzer, and one NA IPA). Have a “POG Shot”, a passionfruit, orange, and guava shot that includes rum.

Win Tickets ($46): McMenamins presents Holi Summer Fest: A Celebration of Color @ Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR | Organic Colors, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Party

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HOLI HAI! After four sold-out Holi Festivals Anjali & The Kid bring their color throw experience to Forest Grove for their biggest Holi yet featuring all organic colors handmade by farmers and tribal communities in India.

Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Tōth @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop

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October 24 – Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tōth (Alex Toth of Rubblebucket) returns with his third album, And The Voice Said.

Italy in the Valley @ Cana’s Feast Winery | Italian Food, Wine Tastings, Vendors

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Started in 2009, Italy in the Valley is a celebration of wine, food, music, and friendship.

Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents Kyle Gordon @ Mission Theater | Pop & Comedy

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October 28 – Kyle Gordon’s History of Music is the best concert AND the best comedy show anyone ever did before all rolled into one as well.

Balloons Over Bend @ Central Oregon Community College | Hot Air Balloons, Live Music, and Family Fun

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July 24 – Balloons Over Bend is a beloved Central Oregon summer tradition that fills the skies with colorful hot air balloons and brings the community together for a weekend of family-friendly fun.

Petal Pedal in Silverton, OR @ The Oregon Garden | Oregon’s Premier Day Ride

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June 20 – Explore the fertile Willamette Valley in high bloom. Petal Pedal is Oregon’s premier day ride for many reasons.

Harmony in the Vineyard in Dayton, OR @ Stoller Family Estate | Benefit Concert for Music Education

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS, Harmony in the Vineyard at Stoller Family Estate is Aaron Meyer’s biggest (and favorite) fundraising event of the year.

Win Tickets ($70): 8th Annual Edgefield Brewfest | 100+ Beers & Ciders, Live Music, Games

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Head out to McMenamins Edgefield for the 8th annual Edgefield Brewfest: a brew-tiful weekend of fun on the Edgefield lawn to celebrate all things hoppy, malty, fruity and delicious!

Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Essie & The Hum, Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom, + Cafe Humm @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie-Folk, Rock

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Born out of the rhythms and hush of the Pacific Northwest, meet Essie and The Hum.

Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents DJ Logic & Friends @ Mission Theater | Celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead

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The theorem of turntablist as musician has been long proven in the capable hands of DJ Logic, whom with jazz as his foundation has become a wax innovator by crossing genres and mixing his sound across the map.

Plant Bingo @ Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE Portland | A fabulous afternoon of wine, plants, and plenty of sass

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Get ready for a fabulous afternoon of wine, plants, and plenty of sass!

Win Weekend Passes ($950): Pickathon 2026 @ Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR | Steve Earle, Shakey Graves, Built to Spill & More

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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.

Watch 2026 World Cup @ Birdie Time Pub in Central SE Portland | $2 Rainier & $5 Wings

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Enjoy $2 Rainiers and $5 wings during game time!

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,700+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

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

Win Tickets ($52): Haley Johnsen @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom | Heart-Forward Alt-Pop

September 4 - Haley Johnsen is a Portland-based Americana artist blending alt-pop edge with powerhouse vocals and emotionally charged songwriting.

Win Tickets ($40): A Day in the Grove @ McMenamins Grand Lodge | Classic Rock Jams & Family Friendly Fun

July 25 - Classic rock jams and family-friendly fun collide in the Pacific Northwest’s newest music amphitheater!

Portland in the News: Giant Crows, Lightening Storm, Go For A Dip & More | July 16, 2026

If you thought the crows were scary during nesting season, wait until these 6-foot tall crow statues descend on downtown Portland. 

Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Jakki and the Pink Smudge w/ The Macks + Jonny’s Day Out @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Rock

September 25 - Jakki and the Pink Smudge, colloquially known as Smudge, is an indie rock outfit from Portland, Oregon.

Win Tickets ($22): McMenamins Presents Decadent 80s Dance Party featuring DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest-Running 80s Night

September 11 - Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!

Summerfest @ Tumwater Vineyard | Live Music, Local Shopping, and Wine

July 25-26 - Celebrate summer at Tumwater Vineyard's SUMMERFEST in West Linn with two days of live music, local shopping, and wine.

New Portland Jobs: Creo Chocolate, Valet Living, Impact NW & More

New Portland Jobs: Creo Chocolate, Valet Living, Impact NW & More!

Switchback Saloon Grand Opening @ Switchback Saloon | Live Music, Drink Specials, Games, Leroy’s BBQ, and More

July 24-25 - After closing earlier this year, one of Southeast Portland’s long-running independent bars is back.

Wicked Craft: Lammas First Harvest Craft Market @ Rae Loft | Seasonal Market Series Supporting Women-Owned Businesses and Artists

August 1 - Wicked Craft: Bazaar and Craft Fairs are a seasonal market series that focuses on supporting women-owned businesses and artists, and those who affirm women in the arts.

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