MANY Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): 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!

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.

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

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

Win Tickets ($81) McMenamins Presents Sondre Lerche @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock

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Sondre Lerche has always been a romantic.

Kumoricon 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center | Anime & Japanese Culture Convention

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Celebrating more than twenty years of anime and Japanese culture, Kumoricon is back for its biggest year yet!

Portland Lesbian Choir presents Queer Joy is Our Resistance @ Parkrose Performing Arts Center | Music by Queer and Queer-Ally Artists

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The Portland Lesbian Choir (PLC) celebrates its 40th anniversary season with a powerful and timely Pride concert, Queer Joy Is Our Resistance, performing June 20–21 at the Parkrose Performing Arts Theater.

Dolly Parton Hoot Night @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Laura Gibson, Haley Johnsen, Ezza Rose & More

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Dolly Parton—renowned as a musical icon, cultural trailblazer, and one of the most prolific songwriters in American music history—is also the most honored female country performer of all time.

Bridgetown Trivia @ Hollywood Q | FREE, New Venue, 12+ Food Vendors

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Announcing, NEW VENUE!! @hollywoodq_pdx joins us starting Wednesday, June 3rd!

2026 Portland Adult Soapbox Derby | All Ages, Shoebox Derby, Schedule, Photos

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As usual the date for our event remains the third Saturday in August which in 2026 is August 15. The event will run from 10a-4p for the public and will be held on Mt. Tabor.

Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine, Photos, Gifford’s Flowers

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Celebrate the longest day of the year in style at our Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop at Hip Chicks do Wine!

Win Tickets ($116) McMenamins Presents Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour w/ American Hi-Fi @Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Rock

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Everclear is hitting the road again this fall with The Lucky 7 Tour!

Win Tickets ($68): True West Presents Uncle Lucius: The 20th Anniversary Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Country, Americana

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Uncle Lucius is an Austin, Texas-based roots rock/Americana band known for blending classic rock, blues, country, and soul with a distinctive Texas groove and jam-band energy.

Win Tickets ($94): True West Presents Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much: An Evening of Conversation with the Hall of Fame Rock Star @ Aladdin Theater | Music Talk

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He’s a bona fide rock star, the sort of head-turning, headline-generating, household name who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before today’s music stars had even been born.

Win Tickets ($70): True West Presents Khemmis @ Aladdin Theater | Heavy Metal

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After eleven years of releasing albums and touring the world, Colorado’s Khemmis have become a pillar of the modern metal scene. 

Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Shafty – Portland’s Tribute to Phish w/ Weener (Ween tribute) @ Crystal Ballroom | Progressive Rock

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Since February 2012, Shafty – Portland’s Tribute to Phish has brought masterful improv to the stage using the decades-deep Phish catalog as a trampoline for creative expression.

Portland’s 2026 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival | Longest-running Free Jazz Festival West of the Mississippi

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July 19-21 – The free Cathedral Park Jazz Festival features local jazz, blues, soul, and Latin artists will take place in Cathedral Park under the historic St Johns Bridge in North Portland for the 44th year of the festival.

Profile Theater presents The Roommate @ Portland Center Stage Ellen Bye Studio at The Armory | Dark Comedy

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A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.

Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Mimosas

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Brunch is back! Devlin Lynn Phoenixx is hosting Drag Brunch at The Pharmacy — and it’s going to be a lot (in the best way).

Make Music Day Clatsop County in Astoria & Seaside | 32 Artists, 11 Venues

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The Arts Council of Clatsop County is happy to host year 5 of Make Music Clatsop County!

2026 Summer Free For All In The Parks: Festivals, Free Movies, Free Concerts, Dance, Theater, Comedy, & More

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July 10 – August 29: Summer is here! Come down to the park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events.

Conquer the Canyon @ Dry Canyon Trail in Redmond, OR | 5K, 10K, Doggies Dash, Natural Views

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Get ready to Conquer the Canyon! Join us Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Redmond, Oregon for one of Central Oregon’s most scenic race experiences.

2026 River Cruises @ Island Style Charters | Fleet Week, Sunset Cruises, Dragon Boats & More

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Experience Portland like never before aboard Island Style Charters! From Happy Hour to Family Fun, there’s a cruise for everyone!

Unicorn Beach Party @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club

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Let the sun shine down and enjoy a Unicorn night at Club Privata.

2026 Downtown Portland Free Summer Concerts: Noon Tunes @ Pioneer Courthouse Square

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It’s not summer in Portland without FREE lunchtime concert series! The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns to Pioneer Square on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2 – July 30!

Win Tickets ($70): Elijah Scott – In A Bar Somewhere Tour @ Mission Theater | Country-Americana

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Elijah Scott is a country-Americana singer-songwriter from Banning, California whose distinctive voice and hybrid sound blend heartfelt storytelling with urban rhythm and soul.

2026 Portland Original Practice Shakespeare Festival in Parks | Free, Audience Interaction, Onstage Prompter

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OPSFest brings no-cost Shakespeare to parks all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter! ——————— Related Portland Events & Info Giveaways: Win Portland STUFF: Prizes, Concert Tickets, Comedy, Festivals, Gift Cards, Food & Drink World Cup:…

Portland in the News: Burnside Centennial, Wish Tree, Bloom Tour & More | May 28, 2026

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A chestnut tree in NE Portland has held wishes from strangers for the past ten years.

Win Tickets ($60) Made with Pride Wine Festival @ Directors Park | Community, Creativity, and Wine

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Celebrate community, creativity, and incredible wine at the Made with Pride Wine Fest—a vibrant afternoon dedicated to showcasing queer-owned wineries from across Oregon.

Meow Village Presents Arts, Crafts, and Cats @ Multnomah Arts Center | Market, Local Arts & Goods, Food, Cats & Kittens!

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Join us for a heartwarming day filled with creativity, compassion, and cats!

Backcourt Collective Presents Portland Fire Pre-Game Party @ Cartside / The Garden Tavern | Food, Fun, and Raffle

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Pre-game with us on Saturday before tip-off between Portland Fire and the Indiana Fever at Moda.

LES Shakespeare Company presents The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind @ Shaking The Tree Theatre | Projection, Immersive Sound, Physical Storytelling

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An Iranian-American woman confronts her younger self — a child trapped in a world where letters refuse to behave.

Farm to Plate Dinners @ Topaz Farm | Hyper-Seasonal Food, Drinks

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Join us beneath our 500-year-old oak tree for a multi-course, family-style dinner shaped entirely by what’s growing on the farm that week.

Win Ticket ($90): Portland Fire vs Connecticut Sun @ Moda Center | Amazing View, Get Autographs, Section 102

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Experience the excitement of WNBA in Portland as the Portland Fire face off against the Connecticut Sun.

Blueprint Choirs Presents Music Festival and Gala @ Lloyd Center | Entertainment, Fun, & Food

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Come and join Blueprint (and all our numerous symphonies and choirs) for a day of entertainment, fun, and food!

Win Tickets ($260) Portland Horror Film Festival @ Hollywood Theater & Clinton Street Theater | 60+ International Short & Feature Films

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Portland Horror Film Festival returns to the historic Hollywood Theatre and Clinton Street Theater June 3-7th for its 11th annual event!

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MANY Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): 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!

Old Town Dance – Daniel Girón @ Darcelle XV | Community Dance Class Run by Daniel Girón

July 11 - Get loose and fill the street with Daniel Girón and Darcelle’s showgirls in this free Old Town dance class.

Rose City Vintage Expo @ Portland Expo Center | Antiques, Collectibles, Americana and More

July 24-25 - Rose City Vintage Market always presents the finest vintage dealers in the West

Portland in the News: Doggo Dates, World’s Best Cheddar, Godzilla & More | July 2, 2026

Can a date with your dog lead to true romance? A new dating show being filmed in Hillsboro attempts to match 20 singles (and their dogs). 

Shoestring Circus @ Hazel Dell Commons in Vancouver | Intimate, Story-Driven Circus Experience

July 17-26 - Shoestring Circus returns to Vancouver, Washington this summer with Dreamland, an all-new original circus production performed under a vintage big top tent at Hazel Dell Commons

10% off Through July 6th – The 26th Annual Portland Erotic Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | 21+, Hosted by Sasha Scarlett, Live Music, Burlesque, Costume Contest, & More

October 31 - Portland Erotic Ball, one of the city's most iconic and enduring Halloween traditions, returns for its 26th anniversary this fall with a bold new vision while continuing its legacy as Portland's largest adult Halloween event.

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!

New Portland Jobs: APANO Action Fund, Play On Shakespeare, World Forestry Center & More

New Portland Jobs: APANO Action Fund, Play On Shakespeare, World Forestry Center & More!

Win Tickets ($358): HAREFEST @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center | The Mother of All Tribute Festivals

July 16-18 - Outstanding bands over 3 days on 2 stages! delicious foods, onsite camping, and a giant party full of of fun rock n’ roll revelers

Win Tickets (30): McMenamins Presents Soul On the Floor with DJ CUTZ1 @ Lola’s Room | Funk, Soul, & R&B

July 11 - Kayan (DJ CUTZ1) was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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