A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
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!
Win Tickets ($90): Portland 2024/2025 New Year’s Eve with The Polish Ambassador @ Crystal Ballroom | Random Rab, Akal Dub, Scott Nice, Grandfather Gold
Ring in the New Year w/ The Polish Ambassador at Crystal Ballroom!
Win Tickets ($70): Bridge City Sinners @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Codefendants, 1876, Los Mal Hablados
December 26 @ Crystal Ballroom – From the misty, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners, who span the continuum from prohibition-era jazz to Appalachian death folk.
Portland Spirit 2024 Christmas Day Buffet Cruises | Holiday Classics, Beautiful City Views
December 25 @ Portland Spirit – Enjoy a delicious buffet with holiday classics and tempting desserts as you cruise down the river taking in the views of the city of Portland and the historic Milwaukie waterfront.
Win Tickets ($300): 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!
December 31 @ Hyatt Regency Portland – The 32nd Annual Champagne Ball features 12 convenient bars, 2 dance floors, live music, DJs, food, and The Rose City’s most exciting countdown to 2025.
Holiday Afternoon Tea @ Victorian Belle in North Portland | Pastries, Savories, Holiday Decorations
November-December @ Victorian Belle – The Victorian Belle’s Holiday Tea is an elegant way to celebrate the season!
Margaritas & Mistletoe @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club 2024 Holiday Celebration
December 13 – At Club Privata we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than at our Margaritas & Mistletoe Party!
First Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Jason Brown, DJs Welly Well and tODD
December 5 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Resident Goodfoot artist / curator (Since 2001), Jason Brown brings his current show consisting of more than 100 new works he has completed over the past year, along with collaborations.
Blueprint Ensemble Arts Presents Free Holiday Concert Series in NE Portland | Classic & Contemporary Favorites, Free Food
December 13-14 in NE Portland – Come join Blueprint for our winter holiday concert series!
Toys for Tots Toy Drive @ The EastBurn Public House | Bring a Toy & Sample From 2 Towns, Rogue, Deschutes & Full Sail
December 8 @ The EastBurn Public House – Bring in a new, unwrapped toy or book for our Toys for Tots drive and taste some great drinks from 2 Towns, Rogue, Deschutes & Full Sail!
Doja Tea Lounge Presents “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Tea Pop-Up @ Opal 28 in NE Portland | Seasonal Treats & Decor, Twinkling Lights
November 29-Deember 31 – Celebrate the Season With the “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Tea Pop-Up at Opal 28!
2024 Christmas at The Old Church with Michael Allen Harrison in Downtown Portland | Beloved Holiday Tradition, w/ Gospel, Blues & Jazz Singer Julianne Johnson
December 13-24 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Michael’s Christmas at The Old Church is one of Portland’s most beloved traditions every holiday season.
Abbey Road Farm’s Holiday Lights Wine Walk | All Ages, Wine, Mulled Wine, Cider, Hot Cocoa, Soup, Beautiful Holiday Decorations
November 29-December 22 @ Abbey Road – Join Abbey Road Farm for a festive evening at their Holiday Lights Wine Walk, running from Thanksgiving weekend through December 22nd.
Sparkling Splendor @ Domaine Divio | Sparkling Wines, Food Pairings
Join us as we kick off the holiday season and toast to the good times. We will be featuring a variety of our sparkling wines paired with wonderful bites that will make your tastebuds dance.
Portland in the News: Wilson Says Portland Close to Getting MLB Team; ‘Waterlilies’ Restored, and A New Clue in DB Cooper Case | November 27, 2024
U.S. News & World Report named Portland to its 2025 Report on Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Portland Art Museum has restored Monet’s “Waterlilies” to its original brilliance, after removing all the old varnish.
And Portland’s Mayor-Elect Keith Wilson is confident Portland is very close to landing an MLB team.
McMenamins Presents The Nightcap Before Christmas Holiday Pop Up Bar @ Ringlers Annex At Crystal Hotel | Winter Warmers, Festival Cocktails, Miles of Tinsel, Photo Ops & More!
November 29-January 1 @ Grab your friends and make The Nightcap Before Christmas your festive December stop for cute pics and December merriment.
PDX Guild of Geeks Presents 2024 Geek the Halls @ DoubleTree Exhibit Hall | Free, 65+ Pacific Northwest Crafters, Holiday Gift Ideas
November 30 – December 1 @ DoubleTree Exhibit Hall – Join the PDX Guild of Geeks and more than 65 PNW crafters and makers for two days of handmade gift shopping.
Downtown Portland 2024 Christmas/Holiday Tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free Holiday Sing-A-Long, Thanksgiving Weekend
Join Pink Martini in Portland’s largest holiday sing-a-long on November 29 in celebration of Portland’s Holiday Tree Lighting!
Win Tickets ($20): Brown Stallion @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Ween Tribute
December 5 @ The Goodfoot – Made up of seasoned musicians that are truly Ween fans, Brown Stallion’s shows draw from the full catalogue of Ween songs that are imbued with the spirit of the Boognish.
Support Your Local Library This Holiday Season w/ Friends of the Library | Used Books, Cards, Locally Made Gifts
Bring some friends home for the holidays. Support local this holiday season w/ Friends of the Multnomah County Library
2024 Holiday Vegan Night Market Portland @ The Factor Building | DJs, Food & Drink, 65+ Vegan Restaurants, Small Businesses, Nonprofits & More!
The LARGEST VEGAN FOOD FESTIVAL in the Pacific Northwest is back December 7-8 at The Factor Building.
Win Tickets ($50): Fun & Flirty // A Comedy Dating Show @ PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater | Hosted by Comedians Zahnae Aquino and Jesse Warren
December 12 @ Tomorrow Theater – Bear witness to what happens when you take a reality TV show to the stage. Fun & Flirty Productions puts together comedy and an interactive dating experience like no other.
MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Portland in the News: State Park Passes, Pink Light District, Swimming Holes & More | July 9, 2026
| News
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH Part Two: Lust @ PAM-CUT’s Tomorrow Theater | Interactive Storytelling Series
| Comedy, events, music, SE Portland
Portland Sketch Fest @ The Siren Theater | Oregon’s Only Sketch Comedy Festival
| Comedy
Haulin Aspen @ Wanoga Sno Park | Marathon, Half Marathon, 6.5-mile “Half As,” and NEW Three-Person Marathon Relay
| Active Lifestlye, sports
New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($85): Jerry’s Middle Finger @ Crystal Ballroom | Jerry Garcia Tribute Band
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Kumoricon 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center | Anime & Japanese Culture Convention
| All Ages, Books, events, Food & Drink, NE Portland, Shopping, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Gully Boys @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
2026 Summer Free For All In The Parks: Festivals, Free Movies, Free Concerts, Dance, Theater, Comedy, & More
| All Ages, events, Film, Free, music, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($56): McMenamins Presents The Hails Duck Pond Tour @ Mission Theater | Indie-Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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