A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
2025 Portland Lunar New Year @ Lan Su Chinese Garden | Lion Dance, Snake Meet & Greet, All Ages
Lan Su Chinese Garden invites the community to welcome The Year of the Snake at their annual Lunar New Year celebration from Wednesday, January 29, through Sunday, February 23.
Valentine’s Day Dinner @ Victorian Belle | Four Courses, Wine Pairings, Billiards
Join us at the Victorian Belle for a vintage Valentine’s dinner! Enjoy Chef Jorge Castillo Quintal’s beautiful flavors & visual artistry surrounded by romantic Victorian decor.
Valentine’s Day Week @ Soléna Tasting Room | Wine & Chocolate Flights
Love and friendship is in the air! From February 10th to the 14th, indulge yourself or someone special with a delightful treat at the Soléna Tasting Room.
Win Tickets ($20): Jack McGrane Band w/ Eel Sallad @ The Goodfoot | Jam Band
Jack McGrane Band is an all-star jam project featuring members of PDX stalwarts Bodhi Mojo and The Supernatural Beavers.
Artist Talk @ World Forestry Center | Following Fire and Fire Maps
Join us in the Discovery Museum’s art gallery for a behind the scenes conversation with the creators of World Forestry Center’s featured temporary exhibitions.
Playboy Tribute @ Club Privata| Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
Get out your ears and tails or wear your favorite Hugh Hefner inspired robe (no tacky bathrobes please)!
Portland In The News: In-N-Out Burger in PDX, Later Sunsets, Name a Snow Plow & More | January, 16 2025
In-N-Out eyes three PDX locations, 5PM sunsets coming soon and more local news stories!
Resilience Rising: Echoes of Owyhee @ Clinton Street Theater | Film, Panel Discussion, Black History Month
In the spirit of Dr. King’s vision of equality, justice, and empowerment, join award-winning filmmaker and Navy veteran Chad Brown as he brings the powerful stories of eight BIPOC leaders navigating the stunning Owyhee Canyonlands to the screen.
Sweetheart Tea @ Victorian Belle | Tea, Wine, Sweet & Savory Treats
The Victorian Belle’s Sweetheart Tea is an elegant way to celebrate in February! Our service features pastries from Little Banana Bakery, hot tea from Portland’s Smith Teamaker, and savories from our own Chef Jorge Castillo Quintal presented on antique dishes
Win Tickets ($20): Johnny Franco @ The Goodfoot | Brazilian Rock & Roll Duo
Walk down any street in Portland and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom.
Tualatin Winter Brew Fest @ Stickmen Brewing Company | 20+ Local Brewers, Food Trucks, Silent Auction
Featuring seasonal and specialty offerings from 20+ local brewers, cider houses and vineyards, plus great food from local food trucks, a silent auction, and live entertainment, the stage is set for a fun event and all for a good cause.
Win Tickets ($100): Oregon Distilled @ The Redd | 30+ Distillers, 120+ Spirits, 6 Chefs
Oregon’s finest Craft Spirits Festival returns to The Redd on February 15th! Taste a variety of distilled spirits, get expert tips on making cocktails and sample delicious food, all included with your ticket.
Win Tickets ($40): Alt Bloom @ Mission Theater | Alternative Soul, w/ Annika Wells
January 31 @ Mission Theater – Alt Bloom is an explorer of new sounds and places, and his style blends together elements of soul, rock, and R&B with his own unique palette.
Stumptown Stages Presents Hairspray @ Winningstad Theatre | Best Musical Tony Winner, Family-Friendly
Stumptown Stages 20th Anniversary Musical Season continues with Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter
Portland In The News: Grimm Reboot, Best City for 20-Somethings, Chess Grandmaster & More | | January 9, 2025
Cosmopolitan has rated Portland as one of the best cities for folks in their 20s. Daylight hours will continue to grow in Portland as January progresses.
2025 Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise @ Portland Spirit | Champagne, Candlelight, 4-Course Meal
February 14 & 15, 2025! Treat your special someone to an evening filled with romance, music and delicious food on a Portland Spirit Valentine’s Cruise
STRFKR & Friends DJ Set @ White Owl Social Club | Sets by Tasty T, Chancie Chance and More
STRFKR AND FRIENDS return for an EPIC NIGHT at White Owl Social Club with DJ sets by STRFKR, TASTY T, CHANCIE CHANCE and MORE!
Profile Theatre presents Samsara @ Artists Repertory Theatre | Ground-Breaking Comedy by Lauren Yee
Katie and Craig are having a baby… with a surrogate… who lives in India. A month before the baby’s due date, Craig reluctantly travels to the subcontinent, where he meets Suraiya, their young, less-than-thrilled surrogate
Win Tickets ($34): Brian Charette Trio w/ McTuff @ The Goodfoot | Modern Jazz, Funk, Soul
Get ready for a mind-blowing and funky good time with this scintillating organ trio double bill!
Win Tickets ($30): Art + Labor Series @ Tomorrow Theater | Curated by Julio Torres
Join us for our SPECIAL GUEST STARS series where some of our favorite Tomorrow Theater guests curate special screening series just for our audience!
Dark Side – A Piece for Assorted Lunatics @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Rock Music, Aerial Dance, Light Show
Portland all-star rock band LOVE GIGANTIC performs Pink Floyd’s classic album Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety accompanied by aerial dance and choreography by B Movement and a dazzling light show.
Win Tickets ($79): Tim Heidecker: Slipping Away Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk-Rock, w/ Kyle Mooney
Tim Heidecker makes music to be understood. While the multi-hyphenate comedian and songwriter was on tour in 2022—his first time performing his own material with a full band every night—he noticed a recurring response to his lyrics among his devoted fanbase.
Win Tickets ($65): Railroad Earth @ Revolution Hall | Jam-Grass
For over two decades, Railroad Earth has captivated audiences with gleefully unpredictable live shows and eloquent and elevated studio output.
Win Tickets ($70): Albert Cummings @ Mission Theater | Blues, Guitar Virtuoso
January 28 @ Mission Theater – Albert Cummings’ masterful guitar wizardry has drawn comparisons to iconic axe legends Albert King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix and even his own musical inspiration, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Win Tickets ($44): Futurebirds w/ Abby Hamilton @ Aladdin Theater | American Roots, Rock, Folk
Momentum. Evolution. Expansion. Those are important traits for a critically-acclaimed group that recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary.
Join The Hillsboro Hops’ New Ballpark Waitlist | Where Fans Come First and Fun Never Ends!
The Hops’ new ballpark is building and so is the excitement! Join the New Ballpark waitlist today for the opportunity to become a Hops Ticket Package holder in the inaugural 2026 season.
Escapism Portland Presents The Wizard’s Lair | Unravel the Wizard’s Secrets of Alchemy
A master wizard has spent the last several months cloistered in his hidden lair before finally vanishing completely.
Unicorn Dreams – Zodiac Night @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
This Saturday we celebrate the elusive dream with a Unicorn night at Club Privata. Members are encouraged to dress to impress in their best and brightest colors or unicorn attire!
Win Tickets ($60): Super Diamond @ Crystal Ballroom | Neil Diamond Tribute
We are giving you a second chance to win a pair of tickets to Super Diamond at the Crystal Ballroom on January 24. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed January 20. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: Super…
Win Tickets ($46): Rehash – Mock Tour @ Mission Theater | Rock, Pop, Bossanova
Aged 17 to 20, Rehash are a talented, 4 piece band from South Florida taking influence from classic rock and 90s rock.
Build A Charcuterie Board @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Learn Cheese Cutting Technique, Includes Wine or NA Drink
Join us in learning how to create your own Charcuterie Board! Nai Zhao of Charcuterie Me will be walking you through cheese cutting technique, salami rose/cured meat folding techniques, and assembling everything onto a palm leaf platter
Win Tickets ($65): Death From Above 1979 @ Revolution Hall | 20th Anniversary of You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine
Death From Above 1979 celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2024 with a year-long recording project and a world tour.
Win Tickets ($60): Tank and the Bangas @ Revolution Hall | w/ Austin Brown + Blvk Cvstle, R&B/Soul, Rap
Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come from New Orleans, the lead vocalist, Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies.
Win Tickets ($36): Bad Bad Hats w/ Party Nails @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge met in college and formed the band in 2012.
Win Tickets ($70): Eric Rachmany and Friends with Unified Highway @ Aladdin Theater | Reggae, Electronic
Growing up in a diverse cultural environment, Rachmany was exposed to a variety of musical influences from an early age, including reggae, rock, and hip-hop.
Win Tickets ($40): Buddha Trixie, Sports Coach @ Mission Theater | Alternative, Indie, Rock
Buddha Trixie headlines Mission Theater on January 11 w/ Sports Coach.
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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