A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Smartphone Orchestra @ The Tomorrow Theater | Free, Emojiii Group Experience, Interactive Storytelling, Audio & Gaming
For the first time on the West Coast, PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater premieres The Smartphone Orchestra on April 5 and 6, 2024.
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The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
Select dates through 2024 – Our interactive murder mystery dinner theater is set in the present day, and you’ll get to join in the action as you enjoy a delicious four-course meal.
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2024 Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree in Hood River | Featuring Sam Tallent, Monica Nevi, Zak Toscani, Jon Bennet, Lee H Tillman & Brent Lowery
April 18-20 – Do you love to laugh? Do you love Hood River? Then The Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree has got you covered!
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Tony Starlight Presents Neil Diamond Experience @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Hilarious Tribute Honors the Legendary Musician
April 14 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Tony Starlight fronts a seven-piece band that performs a loving tribute to Neil Diamond with equal parts heart and laughter.
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Free Bingen Centennial Birthday Bash | Prizes, Food, Dancing, DJ, Time Capsule, Donut Eating Contest & More!
April 13 – The City of Bingen was incorporated on April 18, 1924. The City and the Centennial Committee invite everyone to join us in celebration of our tiny-but-mighty city!
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Portland in the News: Wolverines on the Coast; Wildflower Hikes; Oregon Dunes Compare to Dune | March 28, 2024
There has been an increase in sightings of wolverines in Nehalem, Netarts and Newport recently.
The Oregon Dunes were an inspiration for author Frank Herbert’s Dune.
And starting this week, Portland is hosting part of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
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Win Tickets: Outer Orbit @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Burning Soul, Heavy Funk
April 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Outer Orbit brings original burning soul and pocket heavy funk while drawing on a range of influences from Sly Stone and The Meters to Aretha Franklin and Emily King.
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Blueprint Choral Ensembles Present Age of Aquarius in NE Portland | Featuring Songs from the 60s, Free, Dessert
April 6 in NE Portland – Come join ensembles Aquamarine, Turquoise, Magenta, and Ivory as they take you back… to the 60s! The Age of Aquarius!
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2024 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Indoor & Outdoor Vendors, Presented by 6 Antique Car Clubs
April 5-7 @ Portland Expo Center – This spring, six local antique car clubs will host the 58th Portland Swap Meet once again.
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Pairing Portland Presents Dune Pairing | 9 Wines, Dune Game, Reservations
Grab a worm and ride on over to Pairings Portland March 25-31 for a flight of 9 natural wines paired to characters from Dune!
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Win Tickets ($40): Brendan Abernathy @ Mission Theater | Pop, Folk
April 21 @ Mission Theater – Unafraid to write about the parts of his story that scare him most, Brendan Abernathy is known for his contemplative lyrics, memorable melodies, and a captivating live performance you will feel in your soul.
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Win Tickets ($80): Grammy Nominee Cornelius 30th Anniversary Dream In Dream World Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | Internationally-renowned Japanese Multi-instrumentalist, Alternative
September 27 @ Crystal Ballroom – Cornelius has become one of the most sought after producer/remixers in the world.
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Win Tickets ($40): Chris Renzema: Manna Tour @ Revolution Hall | Christian, Gospel, w/ Citizens
April 23 @ Revolution Hall – The relationship between audience and artist is something Nashville-based songwriter Chris Renzema has honed for years — his dynamic live performances have taken him to acclaimed stages like Red Rocks, Ryman Auditorium and beyond.
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Win Tickets ($80): Five For Fighting with String Quartet @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative Rock
April 21 @ Aladdin Theaer – In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, Five for Fighting has both evolved and come back ’round full circle.
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Win Tickets ($50): No Vacation @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Luna Li, Bedroom Pop
April 20 @ Aladdin Theater – Originating from San Francisco circa 2015, No Vacation quickly received attention for their nostalgic bedroom-pop and surf rock sounds.
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Win Tickets ($70): Steel Panther @ Crystal Ballroom | World’s Premier Party Band, Comedic Glam Metal, w/ Stitched Up Heart
April 25 @ Crystal Ballroom – Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks.
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Win Tickets ($80): The Mission UK @ Mission Theater | w/ Nuovo Testamento, 12-string Guitar
May 1 @ Mission Theater – Produced by Wayne with Tim Palmer, whom also produced the albums God’s Own Medicine, Carved in Sand, and Grains of Sand, “Another Fall From Grace” received unanimous critical acclaim and was the band’s first UK Top 40 album in over 20 years!
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April Wine Classes @ Ora Et Labora Wine Shop | Wine For Newbies, Alpine Wines, Noble Italian Reds, First Friday & More!
Ora Et Labora Wine Shop’s classes are dialing down the pretension and judgmentalism, and leaning into the fun of tasting wines and learning about how they came to be.
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Portland in the News: Sea Lions in Portland; Cherry Blossoms Peaking; Spring Whale Watch Week | March 21, 2024
Portland’s cherry blossoms are peaking with glorious puffs of pink across the Rose City.
Lan Su Chinese Garden has opened a new greenhouse and community garden in the heart of Old Town.
And it’s whale watching week on the Oregon Coast!
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Win Tickets ($64): Resurrection: A Benefit for the Steep and Thorny Way to Heaven @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Vaudeville, Circus, Burlesque, Alternative Acts, Drinks, Raffle & More!
March 31 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – This Easter Sunday, help repair and rehome legendary inner southeast industrial performance and rehearsal venue The Steep and Thorny Way to Heaven!
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Win Tickets ($50): Black Sabbitch @ Mission Theater | Hand-picked Black Sabbath Tribute
July 12 @ Mission Theater – For over a decade, Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans and musicians alike.
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Win Tickets ($230): Project Pabst @ Waterfront Park | Billy Idol, Big Thief, T-Pain, Denzel Curry, Violent Femmes, Gossip, Manchester Orchestra & More!
July 27-28 @ Waterfront Park – Project Pabst is returning to Portland with two epic days of music, showcasing iconic acts alongside modern favorites and rising stars.
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2024 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | 40 Acres of Flowers, Sunrise Balloon Flights, Wine Tasting, Marketplace & More!
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is excited to see you all in 2024 to experience the beauty of the farm and 40 acres of beautiful tulips for Tulip Fest From March 22-May 5!
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Victorian Belle Celebrates Spring w/ Historical Magic & Fashion | Tea Service, Pastries, Gardens
April brings Historical Fashion and Magic Teas to the Belle!
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Win Tickets ($60): Fruit Bats Night 1 @ Aladdin Theater | Indie Rock
May 15 @ Aladdin Theater – From the project’s origins in the late ’90s as a vehicle for Johnson’s lo-fi tinkering to the more sonically ambitious work of recent years, Fruit Bats has often showcased love songs where people and locations meld into one.
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Win Tickets ($70): Rip City Comedy Fest ’24 – Sean Patton Late Show @ Mission Theater | Comedy Central, FX, w/ Sean Jordan & Hannah Roschelin
The underground efforts of three former Portlander service industry workers returns as RIP CITY COMEDY FEST 2024 hits Portland May 2, 3 & 4.
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Win Tickets ($50): Soul Sacrifice @ Mission Theater | Tribute to the Music of Santana
April 27 @ Mission Theater – Soul Sacrifice has been voted the #1 Tribute to Santana in the Pacific NW and one of the Top 10 Tribute Bands in the Northwest!
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Win Tickets ($24): Gaytheist, Ominyx, DR/UNK, Sea Moss @ Mission Theater | 3-Piece Noise Rock
April 19 @ Mission Theater – Gaytheist is a 3-piece noise rock trio based in Portland.
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Win Tickets ($20): Anjali and The Kid House Party @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Hip Hop, Bhangra, Dembow Arabic & More!
March 28 @ The Goodfoot – Come join Dj Anjali & The Incredible Kid, hosts of the long-running Tropitaal dance party, for a special Thursday show.
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Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Go On and Love @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Singing in Support “to Honor and Uplift the Worth of All People”
March 24 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Centered on Joel Thompson’s compelling choral masterpiece, “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed,” the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus sings in solidarity with all oppressed peoples.
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Win Tickets ($40): Hooveriii @ Mission Theater | Drum-Machine-Rock-&-Roll
April 17 @ Mission Theater – LA psych-kraut explorers Hooveriii find themselves in the height of their power with their latest release Pointe.
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Win Tickets ($70): The Veronicas – Gothic Summer Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Jesse Jo Stark, Alt Pop
April 6 @ Aladdin Theater – Alt-pop icons The Veronicas hail from Australia, yet their impact has been felt around the globe.
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Stilettos & Stockings @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
March 29 @ Club Privata – Stilettos & Stockings is your chance to showcase your sexiest fishnets, thigh-highs, stockings, or garter.
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MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,800+): Hood River Ciderfest, Crab Festival, St. Johns Spring Fling, Gorge Open Studios Tour & More!
| Weekend
Portland in the News: Leave No Trace Spotlight; Nanobreweries; Greenest City | April 25, 2024
| News
New Portland Jobs: Literary Arts, Pacific Opportunities, People’s Food Co-op & More!
| Jobs
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in May! | Giveaway, Regional Activities, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day & More!
| events, Food & Drink
Fiesta Caliente 2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ Club Privata in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
| downtown, events
Win Tickets ($50): SOLD OUT – OK NOT OK – A Radiohead Tribute @ Mission Theater | Featuring Members of the Portland Cello Project
| events, music, NW Portland
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest presents “Come As You Are” @ PLACE Studio | Dance, Visuals, Spoken Word
| NW Portland
2024 Portland Spirit Mother’s Day Cruises | Brunch, Mimosas, Beautiful Willamette River Views, Live Music
| All Ages, downtown, events
Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Mav Viola, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT
| events, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($80): Baker’s Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Festival @ Culmination Brewing | 13 Breweries, 13 Roasters, 13 Bakers
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, NE Portland
Boom Arts Presents “The History of Empires” @ The Armory | A Cheerfully Nihilistic Dance/Theater Piece
| All Ages, downtown, events, theater
Win Tickets ($40): Fox and Bones “Long Time Honey” Record Release @ Mississippi Studios | Featuring Quick & Easy Boys, w/ Reb & the Good News
| events, music, north portland
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