THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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

2025 Savor SW Washington Wine @ Battle Ground Community Center | Wine Tasting + Gourmet Bites

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This year marks the 200th anniversary of grape growing in Washington State, making Savor SW Washington Wine a celebration of history, community, and culinary excellence.

Denim & Diamonds @ Club Privata | Portland’s Premiere Lifestyle Club

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Come join us as we celebrate the best of both worlds, casual and glamorous, with our Denim & Diamonds Party at Club Privata!

Win Tickets ($72): Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas @ Revolution Hall | Ghanaian Guitarist, Afrobeat, Afro-pop

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May 10 @ Revolution Hall – Immerse yourself in a night of rich musical heritage and cross-cultural rhythms, featuring the legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer, and producer Ebo Taylor.

Tea & Bloom Spring Tea Fair @ Lan Su Chinese Garden | Music, Shopping, Blossom Tours

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Sip and shop with local tea-centric vendors, enjoy live traditional Chinese music performances, and marvel at the magic of spring with Lan Su’s horticulture specialists.

2025 Portland Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10k, 5k | Scenic Course Along Springwater Corridor Trail

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Running a Half, 10k or 5k on May 4th!

Portland in the News: Historic Old Town, Birding at Rest Stops, Free Food Market & More | April 10

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What do bathroom breaks and birding have in common? Travel Portland reports due to spring migrations rare birds can be spotted at rest stops all around Oregon. Oregon DMVs have been inundated with appointment requests as the deadline to get a REAL ID in order to board flights approaches. And good news for Goonies fans:…

Win Tickets($8-40): 2025 Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market @ Oregon Convention Center | 200+ Booths of Handmade Goods

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Shop Handmade, Support Local at the Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market!

Alice in Wonderland Teas @ Victorian Belle | Sweet & Savory Bites Paired w/ Teas

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The Victorian Belle’s Alice in Wonderland-themed Afternoon Teas are a fun and elegant way to celebrate in April and May!

With Love From PDX Now Offering Bi-Weekly CSA Boxes | Locally Grown Fruits & Veggies

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Eat healthy and local with our new Community Supported Agriculture boxes!

Portland 2025 Easter Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Cocktails, Bloody Marys & More!

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Have your eggs how you really want them at EastBurn’s Easter Brunch!

NW’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale @ Clark County Event Center | 800+ Indoor Sales

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Get ready for the ultimate shopping experience at the NW Largest Mega and Vintage Sale on April 19th!

Build a Charcuterie Board Workshop @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Learn Cheese Cutting Technique, Includes Wine or NA Drink

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Join us in learning how to create your own Charcuterie Board!

Reach the Beach 2025 | Bike From Sauvie Island to Fort Stevens State Park, All Ages & Skills, Multiple Start Locations, Scenic Landscapes

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Kick off your cycling season with the American Lung Association’s 35th annual Reach the Beach Oregon!

Win Tickets ($50): Easter Egg Hunt @ Lee Farms | Prizes, Farm Animals, Crafts & More

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Pick your own prizes, decorate a sugar cookie, color & craft, visit ALL the farm animals, play on the farm Bouncers, Haymazes, Slides and more!

Portland Choir & Orchestra performs Brahms’ Requiem @ Reser Center | Performed in German w/ English Subtitles

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The 150 musicians of Portland Choir & Orchestra have been delighting audiences with inspiring choral and orchestral music for 20 years.

Historical Tour @ Victorian Belle | Learn About the Mansion’s History

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Join us for a historical tour of the Victorian Belle Mansion! Learn about the estate’s history and the cast of characters who have lived there.

House of Dreams Annual Plant and Vegan Bake Sale | Free Outdoor Benefit for Adoptable Cats

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Whether you’re a plant enthusiast or have a sweet tooth, this popular outdoor event has something for everyone

Win Tickets ($114): Demetri Martin: The Quick Draw Tour @ Revolution Hall | Comedian, Writer & Director

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Known for his unique blend of wit and creativity, Demetri Martin has built a successful career as a stand-up comedian, writer, and director.

Win Tickets ($100): Dawes: Oh Brother Tour @ Revolution Hall | American Folk Rock

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For the first time in almost a decade, brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith grace the cover of a Dawes record.

Win Tickets ($116): Everclear ‘Sparkle & Fade’ 30th Anniversary Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | 90s Alternative Rock

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Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in recent years

Win Tickets ($48): Scott Thompson is Buddy Cole in The Last Gloryhole @ Aladdin Theater | ‘Kids in the Hall’ Alum Performs His Most Famous Character

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Scott Thompson from the ‘Kids in the Hall’ performs his most famous character, lounge lizard ‘Buddy Cole’, with his new show ‘THE LAST GLORYHOLE’.

Win Tickets ($60): Jerry’s Middle Finger @ Mission Theater | Jerry Garcia Band Tribute

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Jerry’s Middle Finger is a family of music-makers born from a deep collective love of all-things Jerry Garcia.

2025 Oregon Book Awards @ Portland Center Stage at The Armory | Hosted by Omar El Akkad

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Join us for an evening honoring our state’s most accomplished writers in the categories of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, young readers, and drama.

Win Tickets ($44): Nikki Lane w/ Cotton Clifton @ Aladdin Theater | Country

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Denim & Diamonds was born out of a moment of careful consideration in Lane’s career-when several years of touring behind her last album came to an end and the early days of the pandemic forced everyone inside

Win Tickets ($124): Peter Rowan w/ Sam Grisman Project @ Aladdin Theater | Music from Old & In The Way & More

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Peter Rowan is an American bluegrass musician and composer. He plays guitar, fiddle, dobro, banjo, bass, piano and mandolin.

Win Tickets ($54): 80s Video Dance Attack 20th Anniversary Party @ Revolution Hall | VJ Kittyrox + the greatest videos of the MTV era

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80s Video Dance Attack turns the big 20! Join us in celebrating 20 years of VJ Kittyrox mixing the greatest videos of the MTV era and producing one of Portland’s best dance nights!

Win Tickets ($100): Glass Cannon Live @ Aladdin Theater | Comedy, Live Role Playing Game

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Join Troy, Joe, Skid, Matthew, Sydney and Kate as they bring their unique brand of off-the-wall comedy and epic storytelling to a town near you

Win Tickets ($64): Old 97’s w/ Grey DeLisle @ Revolution Hall | American, Alt Country, Rock

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Old 97’s is an American rock band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1992, they have released thirteen studio albums

Wine Wednesdays @ Négociant | Weekly Wine Flights & Tastings

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Wine Wednesday is now in its third year and has become a staple in our weekly routine and part of the tradition around here.

Forest Pub: Walking Trees @ Mission Theater | Panel Discussion About Climate Change

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Fossil evidence shows that trees naturally migrate, but with the current pace of climate change, they are struggling to keep up. As a result, scientists are exploring what might happen if we step in to assist them.

2025 Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival | 40 Wineries + 150 Vendors

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Join us on Oregon’s North Coast for a weekend of food, fun, and flavor at the 43rd Annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival from April 25 to 27!

Bella’s Bunny Hop Easter Weekend @ Bella Organic | Egg Hunts for Kids & Adults, Farm Animals, Rides

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Spend Easter weekend hunting for eggs, meeting the Easter bunny, visiting farm animals, and hopping on rides/activities at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island.

2025 Hood River Tulip Festival @ Packer Orchards | Picnics, Farm Goods, Wine

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This new springtime event will welcome visitors to explore vibrant tulip fields in beautiful bloom, creating a breathtaking and colorful experience in the heart of the Hood River Valley.

Win Tickets ($10): Asher Fulero & Friends @ The Goodfoot | Dance/Electronic

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Our April Tuesday residency may our best ever (and we’ve been slinging Tuesdays for over a decade)!

Win Tickets ($70): Katie Boyle @ Mission Theater | Irish Comedian

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Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City.

Win Tickets ($24): Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival @ Portland Expo Center | Quilt Displays, Giveaways, Classes

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Join us for the PORTLAND QUILT, CRAFT & SEWING FESTIVAL! HUGE SHOW & NEW VENDORS!

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!

Win Tickets ($42): Line ‘Em Up – Queer Line Dancing @ Crystal Ballroom | Dance Lessons w/ Stomptown

September 12 - Join Stomptown, Portland's LGBTQ+ Country Western dance hub, for an exhilarating night of non-stop line dancing.

2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music

We invite you to celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties.

7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie

September 19 - Join us as we host Portland's wildest and most interactive comedy and storytelling entertainment event with Pants On Fire! at the historic White Eagle Hotel & Saloon. 

Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More

September 19 - Portland Weird Fest is back for Year 3 — and Portland is about to get wonderfully weird!

Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock

September 17 - Let the record show that here in 2026, Dogstar is clearly All In Now.

Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’

September 21 - Marc, best known as Skippy from the beloved 80's sitcom Family Ties, is a multi-talented performer who has conquered the worlds of stand-up comedy, acting, hosting, and even writing and producing.

Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ 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!

2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash

September 11-13: Discover the charm, history, and beauty of one of the Oregon Coast's most beloved traditions during the 23rd Annual Cannon Beach Cottage Tour!

2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More

September 9-13 - This year’s festival brings artists and audiences together for its annual celebration of creative expression that can best be experienced together, in the present moment.

Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More

September 19 - The fair is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating clean transportation, renewable home energy and sustainable living.

Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock

September 25 - In their second project, Myocardia, we meet the alternative rock four piece, Valkerie, after accumulated break ups, heart conditions, and deaths.