A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
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!
Win Tickets ($20): Comedy: The Musical ~ 80’s Rock Edition @ Kelly’s Olympian | Stand-up + Musical Improv
Hi friends! We’re excited to announce our return, and we’re ready to deliver a night full of laughter!
Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot | Joe Calkins, Block + Press, Sincanvas
This month’s featured artists are Joe Calkins, Block + Press, Sincanvas.
Win Tickets ($40): The Army, The Navy: Gentle Hellraiser Tour @ Mission Theater | Pop, Folk, Indie, w/ Aggie Miller
April 12 @ Mission Theater – The Army, The Navy fortifies a style of music with a foundation in not just musical harmony but the indelible chemistry that emerges from the lushest of friendships.
Win Tickets ($50): Debra DiGiovanni @ Mission Theater | Last One Laughing, Unprotected Sets
Debra DiGiovanni is a standup and performer originally from Toronto, now based in LosAngeles.
Win Tickets ($50): Abe Parker @ Mission Theater | Alternative/Indie Pop
Far from an overnight TikTok star, Ohio native Abe Parker honed his skills the old-fashioned way: through years of busking on street-corners, in cafes, and other venues across the country, developing an assured voice as a singer-songwriter
Rose City Circus & Trashcan Joe present Springtime is for Lovers @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Acrobats, Aerialists & More
From the circus that brings you the immensely popular White Album XMAS – Rose City Circus and Trashcan Joe present a vintage-themed night of love
Portland in the News: Mall Walkers, Spring Equinox, Friendliest Cities & More | March 20, 2025
Grab your joggers and bike shorts: mall walking is back at Lloyd Center thanks to the Food Court 5000.
Win Tickets ($74): Tamino @ Aladdin Theater | Indie, Rock, Alternative
During a soundcheck at a small Italian festival, which took place in between the walls of a medieval castle, I would start playing a newly written song called Babylon
Win Tickets ($64): Rubblebucket – Year of the Banana @ Revolution Hall | Indie, Rock, Pop
Year Of The Banana is the stalwart indie band Rubblebucket’s 7th full-length recording.
Win Tickets ($64): Hinds @ Aladdin Theater | Spanish Indie Rock
The fourth album from Spanish indie rockers Hinds opens with a song called “Hi, How Are You,”
PDX Plant Bingo @ Rae Loft | Win Houseplants, Delicious Beverages & Snacks
This isn’t your average bingo – each player enters for a chance at a JUNGLE OF WINNINGS!
Win Tickets ($60): Holy Locust @ Mission Theater | Experimental Folk
Holy locust is an experimental folk band formed in New Orleans in 2018
2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | 40 Acres of Flowers, Wine Tastings, Food & Craft Market
After a cooler winter, our tulips are taking their time to bloom. While we had hoped for more color by opening day, nature has its own schedule!
Win Tickets ($64): Matt Nathanson “Wheel Of Song” Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Rock, Pop
Over his almost 30 year career, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the most applauded songwriters and engaging performers on the music scene today.
Win Tickets ($52): Delicate Steve @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative, Indie
Steve Marion, the critically acclaimed–and completely wordless–songwriter and guitarist known as Delicate Steve, has unveiled a new album called Delicate Steve Sings.
Win Tickets ($30): Garcia Birthday Band @ The Goodfoot | Grateful Dead Universe Cover Band
Garcia Birthday Band isn’t your mother’s Grateful Dead cover band!
Underground Drag & Comedy Show @ UnderBar | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
UnderBar’s Monthly Drag & Comedy Showcase, featuring some of your Favorite Local Drag Performers! Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.
Latin Rock Exchange @ Jack London Revue | 10-piece Band, Classic Hits from Santana to Pink Martini
Latin Rock Exchange is Portland’s own ten-piece band playing classic hits from Santana to Pink Martini, War to Buena Vista Social Club
Keepin It Klassy Drag & Comedy Show @ Escape Bar & Grill | Hosted by Nashville Hott
Escape Bar and Grill’s Monthly Drag & Comedy Showcase. Hosted By The Queen Of The Trailer Park, Nashville Hott!
Andrew Sleighter @ Kickstand Comedy | Live Comedy Album Recording
From Conan, James Corden and Comedy Central… Portland’s own Andrew Sleighter records his latest stand-up album live at Kickstand Comedy!
2025 Easter Cruise @ Portland Spirit | Brunch Buffet, Live Music, Cinnabunny
Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for an Easter brunch to remember. Your family and friends will enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Willamette River
Win Tickets ($46): Mabe Fratti @ Mission Theater | Experimental Cellist & Composer
Mabe Fratti is an experimental cellist and composer. Originally from Guatemala, Fratti is now based in Mexico City.
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe @ 21ten Theatre | Comic One-Woman Play
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is a thought-provoking and wildly comic one-woman play that masterfully blends sharp character-driven humor with deep philosophical questions.
Win Tickets ($70): Dan LaMorte @ Mission Theater | Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal
April 10 @ Mission Theater – Dan LaMorte was chosen as one of the prestigious New Faces at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 2023.
Portland in the News: Anime Cafe, Safe Rides on St. Patrick’s Day, Baby Elephant Pics & More! | March 13, 2025
Breaking news: adorable baby elephant Tula-Tu still adorable as crowds to flock to see her at the Oregon Zoo.
Win Tickets ($80): Bend Brews and Beyond @ Drake Park | 50+ Breweries & Cideries, NA Tent
Bend Brews & Beyond features 50+ Oregon breweries and cideries including—for the first time ever—every locally-owned Central Oregon fermented beverage producer
Wicked Craft: Ostara Spring Equinox Market @ Rae Loft | Woman-Owned Businesses & Artists
Wicked Craft is a woman and femme business owned craft fair & market series operated by Rae Loft at the Bakery Building.
Win Tickets ($70): The Murder Capital @ Mission Theater | Post-Punk
‘Blindness’ is the vividly realised, clear-sightedly ambitious new album from post-punk band The Murder Capital.
Cappella Romana & 45th Parallel Universe Present Frank La Rocca’s Requiem for the Forgotten | Choir, Organ, Strings
Requiem for the Forgotten by Frank La Rocca for choir, organ, and strings commemorates the displaced and the homeless, championing the inherent dignity of every person.
‘They’re Trying to Kill Us’ Documentary Screening @ EcoTrust | Portland Premiere Featuring John Lewis
They’re Trying to Kill Us is a groundbreaking documentary directed by John Lewis and Keegan Kuhn (Cowspiracy, What The Health)
Villains Era Drag Show @ Underbar Vancouver | Hosted By Honey Hart
UnderBar’s Monthly Villains Themed Drag Showcase. Hosted By The Evil Queen, Honey Hart!
Win Tickets ($85): Rx Bandits w/ Standards @ Revolution Hall | Reggae, Rock
Two decades of destroying and rebuilding musical genres into a unique energy exchange between audience and band has shaped the band’s motivation for live performances
Win Tickets ($56): Vincent Neil Emerson w/ Grayson Jenkins @ Aladdin Theater | Folk, Country
Vincent Neil Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide, celebrated for his honest tales of life on the road, heartbreak, and struggles of all sorts.
Win Tickets ($80): Baker’s Dozen @ The Zed at Zoiglhaus | 13 Breweries, 13 Roasteries, 13 Dougnuteries
Oregon’s beloved coffee beer and doughnut celebration, Baker’s Dozen Fest, returns for its ninth vintage. The event returns featuring three things Portland does best: beer, coffee, and doughnuts
2025 Portland St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Events: Parade, Cruise, Parties, Comedy, Music, Festivals, Food & Drink Specials & More!
St Patrick’s Day is on Monday, with events starting this weekend! As always, we have a large list of events including parade, cruise, music, parties, & more. ——————————————— 2025 Portland St. Patrick’s Day / Weekend Events March 14: Irish Comedian David Nihill: Shelf Help (Comedy + Reading Recommendations) @ Aladdin Theater | 8PM, “One of Netflix…
MANY Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Old Town Dance – Daniel Girón @ Darcelle XV | Community Dance Class Run by Daniel Girón
| All Ages, Dance, NW Portland
Portland New Generations Rotary Club Presents Roses and Rosé @ Portland International Rose Test Garden | Sip, Stroll & Support at Roses & Rosé 2026!
| Food & Drink, SW Portland
Rose City Vintage Expo @ Portland Expo Center | Antiques, Collectibles, Americana and More
| north portland, Shopping
Portland in the News: Doggo Dates, World’s Best Cheddar, Godzilla & More | July 2, 2026
| News
Shoestring Circus @ Hazel Dell Commons in Vancouver | Intimate, Story-Driven Circus Experience
| All Ages, theater
10% off Through July 6th – The 26th Annual Portland Erotic Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | 21+, Hosted by Sasha Scarlett, Live Music, Burlesque, Costume Contest, & More
| Dance, downtown, music, theater
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: APANO Action Fund, Play On Shakespeare, World Forestry Center & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($358): HAREFEST @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center | The Mother of All Tribute Festivals
| music
Win Tickets (30): McMenamins Presents Soul On the Floor with DJ CUTZ1 @ Lola’s Room | Funk, Soul, & R&B
| downtown
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Taylor Bickett @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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