A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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!
Win Tickets ($70): Socks in The Frying Pan @ Mission Theater | Traditional Irish Folk
March 4 @ Mission Theater – Socks in The Frying Pan combines virtuosic musicianship with a burning passion for the music and tradition, pitch-perfect harmonies, and a big splash of quick wit and banter.
Win Tickets ($74): Two Feet: The Next Steps Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | Alternative/Indie
Zachary William ‘Bill’ Dess, known by his stage name Two Feet, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer from New York City.
2026 Winter Music Festival @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge | Live Music, Food, Drinks
Winter Music Festival founder and coordinator LeeAnn Gibbons and her music loving and festival following pals found themselves commiserating about the lack of music festivals during the colder months.
Win Tickets ($56): The Technicolors @ Mission Theater | Alternative/Indie
The Technicolors are an American rock band from Phoenix, AZ.
Portland in the News: Seaweed Dinners, New Baby Elephant, Black History Month Pop-Up Museum & More | February 6, 2025
The Oregon Zoo welcomed its first elephant calf in over a decade and it’s a girl!
Win Tickets ($30): Pertinence w/ JOSIAHDAVIS @ Mission Theater | Hip-Hop
Pertinence is a rapper and hip-hop recording artist who has released songs such as “Drop Top Beater,” “Psycho,” and “Big SEXC.”
CANCELLED: Villains Era Themed Drag Show @ UnderBar Vancouver | Hosted by Honey Hart
Every villain is a hero in their own story…
Blueprint Ensemble Arts presents Shadow & Light | Free Live Choral Performance + Dessert
Come join ensembles Carnation, Peach, Scarlet, and Burgundy (with special guests Ivory, and The Super Cuts) as they bring you our upper voices masterwork for 2025
Portland Winter Light Festival 2025 | 9 Days of FREE, Outdoor Winter Art Across The City
Celebrating its 10th year in 2025, the Portland Winter Light Festival is a Free, all-ages, outdoor activity featuring new opportunities for outdoor art experiences all across Portland.
Alice in Wonderland Teas @ Victorian Belle | Sweet & Savory Bites Paired w/ Teas
The Victorian Belle’s Alice in Wonderland-themed Afternoon Teas are a fun and elegant way to celebrate in March!
Brit Floyd ‘Wish You Were Here’ 50th Anniversary @ Keller Auditorium | The World’s Premiere Pink Floyd Experience
Brit Floyd, widely regarded as The World’s Premiere Pink Floyd Experience (Rolling Stone Magazine), returns to Portland on July 22nd, performing at The Keller Auditorium bringing their biggest and most spectacular production to date
Glow Night – Zodiac Night @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
For this event we relax the dress code and members are encouraged to wear UV, reactive, or neon clothing as well as glow sticks and LED lights.
Murder Mystery Dinner @ Victorian Belle | Til Death Do Us Part: All is Fair in Love and Murder!
The birds are chirping, and the sun is shining, but the wedding bells aren’t ringing for this not-so-happy couple when a member of the wedding party is murdered!
Win Tickets ($30): Jay Si Proof, The Gold Souls, Sean McClean & The Vibetenders @ The Goodfoot | Funk, Blues, Improv
Jay Si Proof is an explosion of funk with unhinged, audacious, and joyous energy!
World Forestry Center presents Forest Pub @ Mission Theater | Indigenous Land Management in the Willamette Valley
Join us on February 10 for our upcoming Forest Pub: Indigenous Land Management in the Willamette Valley with speaker David Lewis.
Win Tickets ($124): Experience Theatre Project presents The Mousetrap | Classic Agatha Christie Whodunit
Immerse yourself in this classic Agatha Christie whodunit!
Win Tickets ($50): Kerosene Dream Annual Reunion Show @ Mission Theater | Acoustic and Electric
March 1 @ Mission Theater – Kerosene Dream had such a blast at their 2017 reunion show show that they’ve continued to play these reunion shows annually since.
2025 Valentine’s Day Dinner @ The EastBurn Public House + Anti-Valentine’s Day Party | Dinner, Drinks, Specials
Celebrate your sweetie with dinner and drinks in the beautiful EastBurn dining room!
Escapism Portland Presents Magician’s Menagerie Escape Room | Learn the Magician’s Tricks to Prove His Innocence
Former world-famous magician Pierre is soon to be hanged for the astonishing murder of his assistant.
Win Tickets ($64): McMinnville Food + Wine Classic @ Evergreen Space Museum | 50+ Wineries, Craft Spirits, Bites
Wine taste your way through the Evergreen Space Museum, and discover some of the best Oregon wine country has to offer at the McMinnville Wine + Food Classic!
Win Tickets ($60): Magic City Hippies, Mustard Service @ Crystal Ballroom | Sunshine Funk
February 20 @ Mission Theater – Fusing Miami’s sunshine-soaked funk with an after-hours swagger, Magic City Hippies has captivated audiences worldwide.
Win Tickets ($60): Little Stranger @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt Indie Hip-hop Duo, w/ Wax
February 25 @ Crystal Ballroom – In an era where genre is increasingly irrelevant, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop garnering comparisons to newer artists like Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, and Marc Rebillet.
Seattle Opera presents The Magic Flute @ McCaw Hall | Animated Visuals
Myth, magic, and Mozart. Enter the whimsical world of Mozart with this beloved audience favorite in a striking new-to-Seattle production featuring eye-popping hand-drawn animation.
Win Tickets ($60): Natalie Cuomo @ Mission Theater | Named One of New York Comedy Festival’s “Comics To Watch”
February 27 @ Mission Theater – Natalie Cuomo’s debut album Shut Up You Loved It released by The Stand Comedy Club Records debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts.
Rose City Circus and Trashcan Joe present Valentine @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Acrobats, Aerialists, Jugglers
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
Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Snow White @ Newmark Theater | The Grimm Brothers’ Timeless Fairytale
Experience the magic of a timeless fairytale brought to life on stage.
Win Tickets ($60): Grieves w/ Blueprint & Benz Shelton @ Mission Theater | Hip-Hop
With two decades of experience in the music industry, Seattle’s own Grieves has sculpted a remarkable path as an independent artist.
Portland in the News: Foot Traffic Increases Downtown, Funniest 5 in PDX, Outdoor Adventures & More | January 30, 2025
Starting in February, the Portland Winter Light Festival will light up the night with over 200 art displays.
Cappella Romana Presents: Lusitano: Black Composers of the Renaissance @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Featuring The Marian Consort
Embark upon a journey to 16th-century Portugal with music by Vicente Lusitano, the first published Black composer, performed by the UK’s Marian Consort — the world’s leading ensemble for the music of Lusitano!
Wine + Chocolate Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 4 Artisan Chocolates Paired w/ 4 Wines, 2025 Valentine’s Day
Our Wine & Chocolate Pairing includes 4 artisan chocolates paired with 4 wines (full flight of 6 wines total) for $40.
Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot | Featuring: Alan Bennet, Erik Bengtson, Mismonsta
The Goodfoot will have an art opening last Thurs Jan 30th the show will be up until Feb 22nd.
2025 Portland Spirit Winter Light Festival Cruises | Light Displays, Dinner, Valentine’s Day
The 2025 Portland Winter Light Festival is February 7th – 15th and we are offering four cruises, including our specialty Valentine’s Dinner cruises, departing from Salmon Springs to allow you to enjoy the festival after your cruise!
Portland in the News: Most Vegan-Friendly City, James Beard Semi-Finalists, Pickles Soccer Team & More | January 23, 2025
Portland’s aging Belmont Goats are looking for a permanent home.
2025 Lunar New Year Lantern Viewing @ Lan Su Chinese Garden | Dragon & Lion Dance, Live Music
Don’t miss the highly anticipated Lantern Viewing Evenings at Lan Su Chinese Garden’s 2025 Lunar New Year celebration!
Win Tickets ($150): 2025 Winter Waters Regenerative Seafare Series | Dining Events @ Oregon Coast, Blue Foods Forum, Seafaring Speakeasy
We are thrilled to announce our third annual Winter Waters regenerative seafare series. During the month of February 2025 (and a couple days of March), Winter Waters will once again partner with chefs and tastemakers across Oregon to celebrate regenerative seafood,
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: A to Z Wineworks, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Bulk Bookstore & More
| Jobs
This Is An Awesome Comedy Show @ Show Bar at Revolution Hall | Featuring Sean Jordan and Kyle Kinane
| Comedy, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($38): Forest Pub: Drag as a Doorway to the Forest @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Drag, Dialogue, and Connection with Nature
| events, LGBTQ, NW Portland
ForestFest: Free Day at the Discovery Museum @ World Forestry Center | Hiking, Live Music, Storytelling, and More!
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, Books, events, music, NW Portland
Watch Portland Fire @ The High Dive | Happy Hour, Service Industry Discounts
| events, Food & Drink, Portland Fire, SE Portland, sports
Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!
| music
TeaFestPDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture
| events, Food & Drink
St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages
| All Ages, events, Free
Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists
| music
Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B
| music
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