A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Cancelled: 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.
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Cancelled: 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.
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Downtown 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
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MANY 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.
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Portland 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!
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Portland 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Kickstand 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.
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HUGE 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Win 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.
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Urban 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.
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Win 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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Rose City Rollers Home Town Throw Down @ Oaks Amusement Park | Roller Derby Tournament
November 4-6 @ Oaks Park – Rose City Rollers Presents -Home Town Throw Down – our premiere roller derby tournament – is BACK for the first time since 2019!
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MANY Portland Halloween Weekend Events ($1,600+): Fright Night, Erotic Ball, HOWL, Freaky Deaky, Boo Cruise, Trick or Treat & More! | October 27-31, 2022
Halloween weekend is here, Portland! See hair-raising feats at Halloween circus Fright Night. Sexy Halloween party Erotic Ball is back at Crystal Ballroom. 80s Video Dance Attack Halloween Party is at Revolution Hall. And HOWL and Freaky Deaky are both spread over two nights!
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Portland in the News: Title of ‘Most Kinky;’ Dumplings Destinations; Photos Show Oregon 120 Years Ago | October 27, 2022
Portland artist Mike Bennett has taken over a former bank in St. Johns and transformed it into a wonderland w/ coffee.
See what it was like in Oregon 120 years ago with these recently digitized historic photos.
And Innerbody released a list of the kinkiest states. (Spoiler, it’s Oregon.)
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Win Tickets ($50): Os Mutantes @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Claude Fontaine, Brazilian Psychedelic Rock
November 13 @ Aladdin Theater – Os Mutantes (“The Mutants”) are an iXnfluential Brazilian psychedelic rock band.
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Win Tickets ($40): Sports / Hot Flash Heat Wave @ Revolution Hall | Dream Pop, w/ Sipper
November 15 @ Revolution Hall – A dream-pop from Oklahoma, Sports is made up of Cale Chronister and Christian Theriot. Since 2015, the band has released a series of indie hits.
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Win Tickets ($54): Trace Bundy @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Internationally-acclaimed Guitar Virtuoso
November 17 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Trace Bundy’s music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience.
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Win Tickets ($30): Saroon Album Release @ The Old Church Concert Hall | w/Songs-In-The-Round by Lily Breshears, Kelli Schaefer, Isabeau Waia’u Walker & more!
November 13 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Saroon plays Lighthouse/\Collider with an opening set of songs-in-the-round by Lily Breshears, Kelli Schaefer, Em Warden, Isabeau Waia’u Walker, Alexis Mahler, Kati Claborn, Luke Ydstie, and Ryan Oxford.
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THIS WEEK in Portland: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Fiesta Caliente 2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ Club Privata in Downtwon Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
| downtown, events
Win Tickets ($50): SOLD OUT – OK NOT OK – A Radiohead Tribute @ Mission Theater | Featuring Members of the Portland Cello Project
| events, music, NW Portland
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest presents “Come As You Are” @ PLACE Studio | Dance, Visuals, Spoken Word
| NW Portland
2024 Portland Spirit Mother’s Day Cruises | Brunch, Mimosas, Beautiful Willamette River Views, Live Music
| All Ages, downtown, events
Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Mav Viola, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT
| events, SE Portland
New Portland Jobs: Literary Arts, Pacific Opportunities, People’s Food Co-op & More!
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($80): Baker’s Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Festival @ Culmination Brewing | 13 Breweries, 13 Roasters, 13 Bakers
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, NE Portland
Boom Arts Presents “The History of Empires” @ The Armory | A Cheerfully Nihilistic Dance/Theater Piece
| All Ages, downtown, events, theater
Win Tickets ($40): Fox and Bones “Long Time Honey” Record Release @ Mississippi Studios | Featuring Quick & Easy Boys, w/ Reb & the Good News
| events, music, north portland
Tillamook Creamery TOUR + SIP Event in Tillamook | Private Pairing Event Celebrating Oregon Wine Month, Meet w/ Cheese Experts
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink
Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Association Presents the Collaborence in Downtown Portland | In Person & Online, Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
| All Ages, downtown, events
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