A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including trivia, happy hours, live music, open mic & more!
SnackFest PDX in SE Portland | Free, Live Entertainment, Demos, Samples
September 15-17 in SE Portland – SnackFest is a food focused market featuring all your favorite treats from hot food vendors and trucks outside and food purveyors, retail, and other F&B related products inside.
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Win Tickets ($40): Teddy Bear Orchestra @ Mission Theater | Featuring Herr Konductor Directing a Beary Excellent Band
September 29 @ Mission Theater – Their owners threw them away, so these bears got together and started a beary excellent band.
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Win Tickets ($70): Owl City, Augustana @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt-Pop
September 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – Since first breaking onto the alt-pop scene in 2007, Owl City has built a global following on the strength of his heart-on-sleeve songwriting and endlessly inventive sound.
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2023 Portland Erotic Ball Sexy Halloween Party @ Crystal Ballroom | Costume Contest, Featuring DJ OG ONE, Hosted By Sasha Scarlett, Aerialists, Burlesque & More!
October 28 @ Crystal Ballroom – Hosted by Emmy-nominee, Sasha Scarlett, the 24th annual Erotic Ball will feature the band, Soul Vaccination, DJ OG One (the official DJ of the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers) and the PNWs richest cash + prize Costume Contest.
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The Pharmacy Drag Brunch | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Mimosas
October 15 @ The Pharmacy – The event is hosted by our queen, Devlin Lynn Phoenixxx with a rotating cast for each event sure to dazzle you with their everything!
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2023 Forest Grove Oktoberfest | Family-Friendly, Food, Drink, Carnival Games, Bounce House, Music & More!
September 23 in Forest Grove – Celebrate Oktoberfest with German beer, food and live music in downtown Forest Grove.
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Capitol Bar & Lounge Drag Brunch Show | Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
Capitol Bar & Lounge’s Monthly Drag Brunch Show returns September 16 in NE Portland.
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Ankeny Alley Festival Autumn Equinox/Fall Kick-Off in Downtown Portland | Food, Artists, Entertainment
September 22-24 in Downtown Portland – Captain Alexander P. Ankeny might not recognize the street named after him and the surrounding area today, but like the friendly Captain for which Ankeny Alley is named, you too can explore one of Portland’s most popular destinations this summer during six Ankeny Alley Festivals.
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Get Spooked at Haunted Escape Room – Escapism’s Malice Manor in NE Portland | Ghost Story, Private Rooms, 2023 Halloween Activity
Open Daily in NE Portland – Secrets can be hidden, but never destroyed. This was the harsh lesson learned by the members of the Randle family, whose cursed bloodline came to a tragic and mysterious end nearly a hundred years ago.
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Portland in the News: Swifts Early This Year; Lightning at Oregon State Fair; Best City to Survive Zombies & More! | September 7, 2023
A high-altitude research balloon was spotted over Portland Wednesday, prompting many to immediately think of alien spacecraft.
The Oregon Experience released a documentary on Portland activist and civil rights leader Beatrice Morrow Cannady, one of the first editors of Portland’s independent Black-owned newspaper The Advocate.
And due to Portland’s high number of hardware stores and outdoor gear stores, the Rose City ranks high on the list of major cities for best chances to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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Cancelled: Optimism! Stand Up Comedy Game Show @ The Siren Theater | Prizes, Hosted by Jaren George & Justin Alexander
September 14 @ The Siren Theater – Optimism! is an interactive stand up show that allows audience members to participate in mini games.
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Rose City Rollers @ Oaks Park | Wreckers Doubleheader & Juniors Season Opener
The Wreckers are kicking off our fall season on Saturday, September 9th with a doubleheader followed by a Juniors Double Header on September 10 @ Oaks Park.
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A Night with Ghosts: Slabtown Tours Presents Haunted Adventures in NW Portland | A Tour You Might Want to Forget, 2023 Halloween
Fridays & Saturdays – Experience NW Portland’s paranormal heritage as we investigate several local ghost stories gathered from homeowners, alienists, and newspaper accounts.
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Win Tickets ($20): The Quick & Easy Boys @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Rock and Roll Power Trio
September 16 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – The Quick & Easy Boys are a power-trio who create their own blend of rock and roll. Imagine the Minutemen, the Police, and Band of Gypsy’s rolled into one.
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Win Tickets ($60): Wolfmother @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Hard Rock, w/ Fever Dog
September 21 @ Revolution Hall – Led by vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother has amassed a global fanbase, played to packed-house crowds around the world.
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Win Tickets ($60): Saving Abel @ Mission Theater | w/ King Falcon, Southern Rock
December 3 @ Mission Theater – Saving Abel is a Southern rock band with catchy hooks and heavy riffs founded by Jared Weeks and Jason Null.
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Win Tickets ($44): Maude Latour: Twin Flame Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Devon Again, Indie Pop
September 29 @ AladdThe past few years, Maude Latour has been honing her craft, pushing herself to tackle uncomfortable truths and blow open the idea of what a pop song can be.
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Win Tickets ($60): Aparna Nancherla: The Unreliable Narrator Book Tour Featuring Mostly Standup @ Aladdin Theater | Conan, Comedy Central
September 28 @ Aladdin Theater – Aparna is an established comedian, actor and writer who performs all over the place.
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Win Tickets ($80): Tangerine Dream @ Revolution Hall | Electronic, Ambient
September 22 @ Revolution Hall – Over the last 53 years, Tangerine Dream released more than one hundred albums.
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Zoiglfest 2023 @ The ZED PDX | Oktoberfest Celebration, Beer, Live Music, Food, Crafts, Games & More!
September 15-16 @ The ZED – Loosen Up Your Lederhosen and join us for beer sampling, live music, family-friendly activities, pretzels and brats, yard games, and a fashion show!
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Win Tickets ($99): Grammy Winner Billy Strings @ Moda Center | Fusing Bluegrass to Psych-rock, Country & Jam Music
September 29-30 @ Moda Center – Billy Strings fuses bluegrass to psych-rock, country, and jam music, without fussing over what bluegrass should be.
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Fiesta Friday @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
September 15 @ Club Privata – Join us for the start of Hispanic Heritage Month at our Fiesta Friday party!
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High Klass Brunch! Drag Brunch Show @ Escape Bar & Grill | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
September 9 @ Escape Bar & Grill – Escape Bar and Grill’s Monthly Drag Brunch Show. Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.
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2023 Rose City Comic Con @ Oregon Convention Center | Featuring Zoe Saldana and Karen Gillan, Book Fair, Destination Cosplay & More!
September 22-24 @ Oregon Convention Center – Let your fandom flag fly and meet some of your FAVORITE stars and creators like Guardians of the Galaxy’s Zoe Saldana and Karen Gillan, all 8 cast members of the mega-hit Critical Role, fan-favorites Ralph Macchio, Felicia Day, Rebecca Romijn, and many more!
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2023 Forest Grove Corn Roast and Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival | Open to All Artists, Food Trucks, Vendors, Games & More!
September 16 in Forest Grove – This year, two of Forest Grove’s signature events combine for community-wide harvest celebration.
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Thimbleberry’s 2023 Harvest Celebration Brunch @ Mt. Hood Center | Family Friendly, Live Music, Silent Auction, Activities & More!
September 17@ Mt. Hood Center – Thimbleberry’s 2023 Harvest Celebration Brunch features great food and drinks to purchase, live music, educational activities, a silent auction, and more.
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Keepin It Klassy Drag and Comedy Show @ Escape Bar & Grill | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
September 8 @ Escape Bar & Grill – Come enjoy Delicious Food, Great Drinks, and INCREDIBLE Performances.
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Portland in the News: Permanent Outdoor Dining; Rare Black Swan; City Council Voting Districts & More! | August 31, 2023
A boon during the pandemic, Portland’s street seating program for restaurants is set to become permanent.
This year, Bella Organic Farm is making a huge statement with their corn maze that reads, “No more silence. End gun violence.”
And Portland has released the 4 boundaries of the new City Council voting districts, which will first be used in November of 2024.
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Portland 2023 Labor Day Brunch @ The Eastburn Public House | $3 Mimosa Refills
The Eastburn Public House will be open for Labor Day Monday, September 4, from 8AM-3PM. Monday’s specials include $3 Mimosa fills.
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Gifford’s Flowers 85th Anniversary Celebration in Downtown Portland | Meet the Florists, See Stunning Arrangements
Seotenver 7 @ Gifford’s Flowers – Enjoy an unforgettable evening as Gifford’s Flowers commemorate 85 years!
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Win Tasting Flights ($60): Pairings Portland Presents Astrology Week | 2023 Labor Day Weekend Wine Tasting
August 28-September 4 @ Pairings Portland – For this week’s 5-wine flight the Stars are A-Wined with wines paired to the next 5 astrological signs—Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius & Capricorn.
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Ride with REACH! Community Ride @ Floyd Light Middle School | Loaner E-Bikes Provided, All Ages, Family Friendly
Join the Multnomah County REACH program for a community bike ride on September 9 at Floyd Light Middle School.
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Bella Organic Pumpkin Patch & Winery Presents “No More Silence, End Gun Violence” Corn Maze in NW Portland | Labor Day Weekend, Petting Zoo, Food, Wine, Beer, Cider
September 2-October 31 – Bella Organic’s 2023 Corn Maze Message is “No More Silence, End Gun Violence.”
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MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,200+): Oregon Zoo Beer & Cider Festival, Cinema of Horrors, St. Johns Fall Fling & More! | September 28-October 1, 2023
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Portland in the News: New Home for Carousel; Best Vegan/Vegetarian City in US; Rethinking Lloyd Center & More | September 28, 2023
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October First Friday @ East Creative | Meet the Artists, Open Studios, Live Music, Holiday & Haunted Shopping
| All Ages, events, Free, music, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($79): The Dandy Warhols & The Black Angels @ Roseland Theater | w/ Queen Kwong, Alternative Rock
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
New Portland Jobs: TriMet, Rock Paper Scissors, Inc., JOIN & More! | September 26, 2023
| Jobs
Purple Rain @ Club Privata | Prince Tribute, Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
| downtown, events
Multnomah County REACH Presents REACHing Us Long COVID Seminars | Free, Featuring Local Resources And Information
| All Ages, events
Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Monica Nevi, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT
| events, SE Portland
2023 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony @ Aladdin Theater | Hosted by Tony Starlight, Featuring The Delines, Team Dresch, Andy Stokes
| All Ages, events, music, SE Portland
Underhill Haunted House Season of Screams @ Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 3 Giant Haunted Houses, Promo/Coupon Code, 2023 Halloween
| All Ages, events, north portland
Win Festival Passes ($170): 2023 H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival® @ Hollywood Theatre | SUITABLE FLESH, 50+ Films, w/Guests Clay McLeod Chapman & Rebekah McKendry
| All Ages, events, SE Portland
Topaz Farm Harvest Weekends on Sauvie Island | Portland Pumpkin Patch, Farm Animals, Food & Drink, Minimal Crowds
| All Ages, events, NW Portland
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