A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Portland in the News: New City Government; Laurelhurst’s Joanie on the Pony; OK to Drive in Japan & More | November 10, 2022
Portland voters this week adopted a new form of city government that includes a city council and ranked choice voting.
The Joan of Arc statue in Laurelhurst is a copy of a statue that stands in Paris.
And Oregonians visiting Japan can use their Oregon-issued drivers license to drive there.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($40): Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber w/Justin Chittams @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Violinist for Nahko and Medicine for the People
Decemebr 4 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Tim not only plays violin but loops guitar, percussion, and vocals into a sound that has been described as a “world-folk hybrid, aimed at the heart the head and the feet.”
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Shook Twins @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Handmade Moments
December 9 @ Aladdin Theater – Since their 2008 debut Shook Twins have conjured up dreamy folk with ghostly traces of Americana tradition uplifted by transcendently hummable melodies and lilting cinematic instrumentation.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($80): Portland 2023 Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Ron Artis II, Hillstomp, Rayland Baxter, Fox and Bones & More!
Janaury 13-15 @ Crystal Ballroom – Portland Folk Festival is an ALL AGES, three-day celebration of Folk and Americana music in Portland.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Magic City Hippies @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ CAPYAC, Psychedelic Funk
February 19 @ Crystal Ballroom – Shades on and shirts unbuttoned, Magic City Hippies generate the kind of heat that could’ve powered a high seas yacht party in the seventies or shake a Coachella stage next summer.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($55): An Evening with Fruition (Trio) @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative, Indie
December 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Fruition’s newest album, Broken at the Break of Day, shines a light on all five members of the band, whether it’s on the traded lead vocals of “Dawn” or the irresistible rhythms of “Where Can I Turn.”
Read MoreWin Tickets ($70): Yonder Mountain String Band @ Crystal Ballroom | Jam-grass
March 25 @ Crystal Ballroom – With their latest album, “Get Yourself Outside,” Colorado-based Yonder Mountain String Band once again echoes out into the universe their place as not only a pioneering jam-grass act, but also one of the most innovative groups in the live music scene
Read MoreWin Tickets ($90): Al Franken @ Revolution Hall | The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour Tour
December 8 @ Revolution Hall – As far as anyone knows, Al Franken is the only U.S. Senator who was also one of the original writers for Saturday Night Live.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($58): Esther Povitsky @ Aladdin Theater | Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch
December 4 @ Aladdin Theater – A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther can be seen on Hulu’s 2nd season of DOLLFACE, starring alongside Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($80): New Year’s Eve 2022/2023 w/ Digable Planets @ Crystal Ballroom in Downtown Portland | Jazz-informed Hip Hop
December 31 @ Crystal Ballroom – Nearly 20 years after their debut, Digable Planets’ music still shines and the group continues to bring their celebrated stage show to excited crowds around the world.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($40): Nefesh Mountain @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Bluegrass, Americana
December 1 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Since their arrival on the scene in 2015, Nefesh Mountain has been hailed as one of today’s formative boundary pushing Bluegrass/Americana bands.
Read MoreCancelled: Rakim @ Crystal Ballroom | Rap, Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘The 18th Letter’
December 2 @ Crystal Ballroom – Rakim was among the first to demonstrate the possibilities of sitting down to write intricately crafted lyrics packed with clever word choices and metaphors.
Read MoreCancelled: Isobel Campbell w/Swansea @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Indie Pop
November 11 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – After vaulting to fame as a founding member of the beloved indie pop collective Belle & Sebastian, Isobel Campbell has enjoyed success as a solo artist.
Read MoreDowntown Portland New Year’s Eve 2023 Cruise w/ Portland Spirit | Champagne Toast, The Bylines, Multiple Bars, Amazing Views
December 31 @ Portland Spirit – Cruise into the New Year! No better way to ring in 2023 than on a boat
Read MoreMANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,300): Portland Book Festival, Broke Gravy Comedy, Roller Derby Tournament & More! | November 3-6, 2022
The weekend is back, Portland! Meet w/ your favorite authors at this weekend’s Portland Book Festival. NW’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale gathers Saturday! Comedy w/ Broke Gravy and Friends is back at Clinton Street Theater. And Rose City Rollers are hosting their Home Town Throw Down tournament.
Read MorePortland in the News: Thorns Win NWSL Title; Witches Paddle; Bigfoot Horror Movie & More! | November 3, 2022
Hundreds of witches turned out recently to paddle through downtown Portland.
Portland’s long-term forecast features La Niña conditions, which means cooler than average temperatures and snow.
And the Thorns won their third NWSL title!
Read MorePortland Youth Philharmonic Presents Autumn Variations @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Featuring Award-winning Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner
Experience music from around the world on November 12 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall w/ Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Autumn Variations.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Young Dubliners @ Mission Theater | Celtic Rock
December 4 @ Mission Theater – After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Floater performs Pink Floyd’s “Animals” @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock
December 3 @ Crystal Ballroom – With intense and unforgettable live performances, their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): A Celtic Christmas with the Gothard Sisters @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Celtic, Folk, Carols
December 2-3 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the internationally acclaimed Celtic folk trio The Gothard Sisters.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($36): Gilla Band @ Mission Theater | Irish Post Punk, Noise Rock
February 13 @ Mission Theater – Dublin 4 piece Gilla Band’s cataclysmic sound avoids consignment to any singular genre, featuring thrusting noise-rock guitars, heavy techno drum beats and wailing vocals paired with witty, mundane and often surrealist lyrics.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Super Diamond @ Crystal Ballroom | Neil Diamond Tribute, 30th Anniversary Tour
January 28 @ Crystal Ballroom – San Francisco’s Super Diamond has become one of the most popular live shows at major nightclubs, theaters, ballrooms and public events throughout the United States.
Read MoreKickstand Comedy Presents Broke Gravy and Friends @ Clinton Street Theater | Improv, Storytelling, Prizes & More!
November 5 @ Clinton Street Theater – Chris, Leon, and Eric (them Broke Gravy boys) are bringing some color to your autumn season… with a little help from a few of our friends of course.
Read MoreHUGE List of Portland 2022 Halloween Events, Parties, Costume Contests, Scary Stories, Trick or Treat & More!
In 2022, Halloween falls on Monday meaning there will be parties the weekend before! See our huge list of Portland Halloween parties, events and GIVEAWAYS.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($20): Gaytheist, Rhododendron, Common Girl @ Mission Theater | 3-Piece Noise Rock
December 17 @ Mission Theater – Gaytheist is a 3-piece noise rock trio based in Portland.
Read MoreWin Tickets: Greaterkind, Dub Orchestra @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Blend of Jazz Fusion, Funk, R&B, Gospel, & Hip Hop
November 10 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Greaterkind formed in Portland in 2018 by three friends on a communal mission to spread love and inclusivity through the medium of music and agriculture.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): THE LEMONHEADS “It’s a Shame About Ray” Revolution Hall | w/ Bass Drum of Death & On Being an Angel
November 26 @ Revolution Hall – Since they were formed in Boston, Mass, in 1986 by Evan Dando, the family tree of The Lemonheads has many twisted tentacles and tangential branches, and a host of one-liners etched into its bark.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Built to Spill @ Revolution Hall | w/ Braided Waves & Anchorbaby
November 25 @ Revolution Hall – Indie rock band Built to Spill is best known for its catchy guitar hooks and the unique voice of frontman Doug Martsch.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Tom Papa @ Revolution Hall | Stand Up Comedy, Netflix, Author
November 19 @ Revolution Hall – With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success as an author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($30): The Cabin Project Album Release Show w/Alexis Mahler @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Hybrid of Orchestral Folk, Rock & Indie
November 18 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – The Cabin Project – a quartet of queer, all women and non-binary Portland-based musicians – is a musical hybrid of orchestral folk, rock, and indie.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Ian Karmel @ Revolution Hall | Emmy Award Winning Comedian
November 18 @ Revolution Hall – Originally from Portland, Ian is currently co-head writer for the Emmy award winning The Late Late Show with James Cordon.
Read MoreUrban Craft Uprising Presents 2022 Gobble Up Artisan Market @ Alder Block | Featuring 70 Local Food, Beverage & Kitchenware Makers
November 12 @ Alder Block – At Gobble Up, shoppers will find innovative, local treats ranging from artisan sauces and chutneys, to local ciders and spirits to delicious vegan and gluten free baked goods.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($30): Rock and Roll Playhouse Presents Music of Aretha Franklin @ Mission Theater | Family Friendly Classic Rock Concert
November 20 @ Mission Theater – This concert for kids and families shares the music of Aretha Franklin with a new generation of music lovers.
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