A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
New Year’s Eve Dinner/ New Year’s Day Brunch @ The EastBurn | Early Dinner Reservations, Brunch Specials
We will see you New Year’s Day from 8am to 3pm for our Rehab Brunch featuring a killer eggs benny special and $3 mimosa refills!
2025 BIAMP Portland Jazz Festival Presents Erykah Badu @ Moda Center | Grammy Award Winner,Soul, R&B
Erykah Badu is hitting the stage at the Moda Center on February 21.
Win Tickets ($30): Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special @ Tomorrow Theater | Director Q+A, Christmas DJ Set
Join Violet Hex & Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special director Wayne Orr for an extra special holiday screening of the greatest Christmas special ever made, complete with a Christmas-themed DJ set.
Famous New Year’s Eve Party 2024 / 2025 Champagne Ball @ Hyatt Regency Portland | Live Music w/ Dancehall Days, DJ Doc Rock, DJ Sugar, Star Karaoke, 12 Bars, 2 Dance Floors & More!
The Champagne Ball – Portland’s most popular New Year’s Eve Party – is coming up at the Hyatt Regency Portland! This 5-star NYE celebration is in a 5-star hotel and features Portland’s top entertainment
Win Tickets ($100): Alison Moyet @ Crystal Ballroom | Synth Pop, New Wave, R&B, Soul
To celebrate 40 years as a solo artist, Alison Moyet releases Key, a collection of 16 reworked singles and deep cuts, alongside two brand new tracks
Deep End Theater Presents Krapp’s Last Tape by Samuel Beckett @ 21Ten Theater | Nobel Prize Winning One Man Show
Krapp’s Last Tape is a masterful one-man-monologue that takes us on a roller coaster of feelings. Said to be “the most remarkable monologue in the language”, written in 1958
Portland in the News: Return of the Santa Clones; Free Street Trees; Albina District Builds Back & More! | December 12, 2024
Portland’s Santa Clones are back at a new secret location. Follow the clues here.
Talks are starting to consider Portland Expo Center as a new sports complex.
And Portland’s Urban Forestry team is planting more than 1,000 free street trees through next spring.
Peacock Lane Portland Christmas/Holiday Lights Display | 2024 Schedule & Information, Pedestrian Only Nights
Residents of Southeast Portland’s Historic Peacock Lane are once again planning their legendary light displays. Lights will be illuminated December 15-31.
Black Lodge / Krampus Nacht VHS & 2024 Holiday Market @ Dots Cafe in SE Portland | Gift Ideas, Raffle, Photo Opportunities, Twin Peaks Celebration
This weekend, Dots is hosting a Krampus Nacht Local Vendor Holiday Market along side their Black Lodge celebration.
Aaron Meyer Rock the Holidays @ The Reser in Beaverton | Concert Rock Violinist, Christmas Favorites & Rock-n-Roll Classics
December 13-14 @ The Reser – Rock the Holidays is a high-energy blend of Christmas favorites and Rock-n-Roll classics.
Win Tickets ($60): New Year’s Eve 2024/2025 w/ Yak Attack Downstairs @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, Breakbeats, House
December 31 @ The Goodfoot – Ring in 2025 w/ Yak Attack, a powerful live electronic trio schooled in funk, breakbeats, house and more!
Win Tickets ($70): Drew Dunn @ Mission Theater | Winner of Seattle International Comedy Competition
March 20 @ Mission Theater – In 2014, Drew began his stand-up career quickly making a name for himself around New England for his quick wit, voices, and unique style.
Win Tickets ($50): New Year’s Eve 2024/2025 w/ The Soul Stew DJs Upstairs @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge in SE Portland | Funk, Soul & Disco
December 31 @ The Goodfoot – The longest-running New Year’s Eve DJ party in PDX returns to the upstairs pub for a night of dripping hot funk, soul and disco 45s.
Win Tickets ($20): ROBOKCHOY, Space Force @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Soulful Instrumental Jazz, Funk, Jam, Psychedelia
December 19 @ The Goodfoot – Portland based Robokchoy brings a tastefully curated mix of organic originals and soulful instrumental jazz covers you’ve probably never heard on an elevator.
Santa’s Workshop: A Date Night Experience @ Rae Loft | A Spirited, Stress-Relieving Night Out
Get ahead on your holiday to-do list while enjoying a much-needed break (without the kids) at Santa’s Workshop on December 15 at Rae Loft.
Holiday Open House and Artisan Pop up Shop @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Bonus Wines, Holiday Cookies, Last-Minute Gifts, Mulled Wine
December 21-22 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – The Holiday’s are almost here and we want to help you celebrate with wine and cross those last few gifts off of your list!
The Cabin Project (15th Anniversary) @ Mississippi Studios | w/ Ezza Rose, Orchestral Folk, Rock, Indie
December 19 @ Mississippi Studios – This musical hybrid of orchestral folk, rock, and indie is grounded in haunting choruses, harmonies, and orchestral elements.
The Holiday Adventure Company Presents North Pole Adventureland @ Jantzen Beach | Reindeer Barn, Sit in Santa’s Sleigh, Multiple Photo Opportunities, Visit w/ Santa
Through December 24 @ Jantzen Beach – Experience the magic and joy of Christmas with an extra special adventure in the North Pole with the elves, reindeer and of course Santa himself!
Ural Thomas 85th Birthday Party @ Revolution Hall | Featuring Ural Thomas & The Pain, The Get Tight, Hosted by Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom
December 21 @ Revolution Hall – Known to many as “Portland’s Pillar Of Soul”, Ural Thomas is set to receive a proclamation from the City Of Portland declaring December 21st “Ural Thomas Day”.
Win Tickets ($150): Swashbuckler’s Ball @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge | Beltaine, Bergamot Burlesque, Chervona, Biddy on the Bench & More!
January 18 @ Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge – Hold fast and make ready, the Swashbuckler’s Ball is back for a glorious 13th year!
2024/2025 New Year’s Eve Champagne Dreams @ Club Privata in Downtown Portland | Silver & Gold, Champagne Toast
December 31 @ Club Privata – Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve at Club Privata’s ‘Champagne Dreams’ Party, where silver and gold set the stage for an unforgettable night.
Savannah’s 2025 New Year’s Bash! @ UnderBar Vancouver | Free Champagne Toast, Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
December 31 @ UnderBar – Join us for one of the best New Year’s Celebration Events of the Year! FREE Champagne Toast at Midnight!
Dongzhi (冬至): A Chinese Holiday Party @ Lan Su Chinese Garden | Chinese Santa, Illuminated Evenings in the Garden, Portland 2024 Winter Solstice Celebration
December 13-14, 20-21 @ Lan Su Chinese Garden – Lan Su Chinese Garden invites guests of all ages to Dongzhi: A Chinese Holiday Party—four special days celebrating the winter solstice.
Portland in the News: Best Place for Singles; Top Place to Visit; White Stag Sign’s Nose Turns Red & More!
Portland is No. 25 on Travel Lemming’s list of 50 best places to visit in 2025.
A WalletHub study found that Portland is the 6th best city for singles.
And the holiday season is official in Portland after the White Stag sign’s nose is red.
Win Tickets ($70): Michael Feinstein in Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Featuring The Carnegie Hall Big Band
December 31 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Supported by the Carnegie Hall Big Band, Michael Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound.
Win Tickets ($50): Oregon Symphony Presents New Year’s Concert in Portland – Beethoven’s Ninth @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Uplifting Masterpiece, Balloon Drop
December 30 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – The beauty and drama of this uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel the “Ode to Joy” chorus followed by an exhilarating balloon drop, is a wonderful way to end the calendar year and look boldly to the year ahead.
Night Flight Aerial & Raven’s Manor Present CIRCUS OBSCURA | Magical Winter Show, Aerial Coffin, Contortion, Silks, Hoop & More!
December 5 & 12 – Join Night Flight Aerial for a magical winter show at Raven’s Manor!
Albina Music Trust presents A Brown Branch Christmas @ Portland Center Stage | Big Band Celebration Featuring 15 Piece Band
December 16-17 @ Portland Center Stage – Now in its fourth season, this two-night big band celebration features directors Domo Branch and Charlie Brown III guiding a heavy 15-piece lineup of regional and national musicians.
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.
Ho! Ho! Ho! The Drag Holiday Show @ Darcelle XV | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
December 22 @ Darcelle XV – Celebrate Savannah O Bennington’s Darcelles XV Debut & the holidays at one of the Best Holiday Drag Showcases of the year!
Win Tickets ($70): Leftover Salmon New Year’s Eve 2024/2025 @ Revolution Hall | Two-Night Celebration, w/ Jason Carter Band
December 30-31 @ Revolution Hall – Leftover Salmon features a lineup that has been together longer than any other in Salmon history and is one of the strongest the legendary band has ever assembled.
Win Tickets ($70): Karl Denson’s Kosmic Konvergence @ Revolution Hall | Tight Grooves and Next-level Musicianship, w/ Nigel Hall
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays Revolution Hall on December 28th, with special guest Nigel Hall!
Win Tickets ($40): New Wave & ’80s Pop Dance Party with Decadent ’80s @ Crystal Ballroom | All Your Favorite New Wave and 80s Pop Dance Favorites
December 27 @ Crystal Ballroom – Join us for a night of all your favorite New Wave and 80s Pop dance favorites and requests with Decadent 80s.
Win Tickets ($70): Ural Thomas and the Pain: Ural’s 85th Birthday Celebration @ Revolution Hall | w/ The Get Tight & Rattlesnake Mama
December 21 @ Revolution Hall – Celebrate Ural Thomas & the Pain’s 85th Birthday Celebration with The Get Tight & Rattlesnake Mama!
Win Tickets ($72): New Year’s Eve 2024/2025 @ Kennedy School in NE Portland | Jennifer Batten & Full Steam, Hillstomp, Profit Drama, Champagne Toast, Balloon Drop
Decemebr 31 @ Kennedy School – McMenamins Kennedy School is going all out for New Year’s 2025 with a night of hoopla and revelry like no other!
3 Leg Torso Presents: The Elves of Frostländ in… Going Home! @ Alberta Rose Theatre in NE Portland | Family Friendly, Magical Holiday Musical
December 21 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – 3 Leg Torso presents: The Elves of Frostländ in… Going Home!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
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
Tea Fest PDX @ 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
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
| News
McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
| All Ages, events, Free, Shopping, Visual Art
PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, Science, Shopping
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
| All Ages, events, Services, Shopping
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