A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
Win Tickets ($90): Livingston Taylor & Loudon Wainwright III @ Aladdin Theater | Two Iconic American Songwriters, Folk, Pop, Gospel, Jazz
December 13 @ Aladdin Theater – Livingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician has spanned over 50 years, encompassing performance, songwriting, and teaching.
Win Tickets ($80): Paula Poundstone @ Aladdin Theater | NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me, HBO Specials
December 14 @ Aladdin Theater – Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.
Win Tickets ($45): Odie Leigh: Carrier Pigeon Tour @ Revolution Hall | w/ Kaleah Lee, Acoustic Indie Folk
December 15 2 Revolution Hall – Four years after posting what she calls “that silly joke song” on TikTok, Odie Leigh has continued to transform and evolve as an artist.
Laugh Basement Presents Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival w/ Eeland Stribling @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher
The Goodfoot doing a special HaHa Harvest Comedy Festival show on Sunday December 1st with headliner Eeland Stribling!
Cappella Romana Presents Christmas in Ukraine in Portland & Lake Oswego | Featuring Choral Music Expert Dr. Marika Kuzma
December 14 & 15 in Portland and Lake Oswego, immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Ukraine this holiday season!
Winter Gleam Light Experience @ Oaks Amusement Park | Family Friendly Holiday Fun, Dynamic Light Displays, Immersive Light Tunnels
November 29-Deember 29 @ Oaks Park – Winter Gleam Light Experience transforms the beloved historic park into a sparkling wonderland.
Portland Spirit 2024 Christmas Ships Parade Dinner Cruises | Front Row Seats to Rose City Tradition
December 9-22 on Portland Spirit – The Christmas Ship Fleet cruises between both rivers offering the Portland area thrilling Christmas time parades.
Win Tickets ($68): Home for the Holidays @ Pittock Mansion | Warm Christmas Decorations, Georgiana Pittock and the City of Roses Exhibit
November 18-January 9 @ Pittock Mansion – Enjoy the combined splendor and warmth of the mansion, and the charming Gate Lodge decorated with this year’s theme, Holiday Classics.
ScanFair: Portland’s 2024 Nordic Christmas Market @ Oregon Convention Center | Finnish Santa, 100+ Vendors, Raffle, Food & Drink, Entertainment, Games & More!
December 7-8 @ Oregon Convention Center – Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas Market at Nordic Northwest’s 40th annual ScanFair!
2024 Holiday Market @ Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE Portland | Gift Ideas, Local Artisans, Wine Tasting
December 7 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Support small artisan businesses by shopping local, and do so with a glass of wine in hand!
Stumptown Stages Presents It’s A Wonderful Life in Downtown Portland | Award-Winning Musical Adaptation, All Ages Holiday Favorite
November 29-December 22 @ Stumptown Stages – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, is an award-winning musical adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film.
UNIQUE WORLD: Holiday Pop-Up Experience @ Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Showcasing the Next Big Brands, Designers & Artists, Curated Gifts, Drinks, Food, Music & More!
December 7-8 @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Come shop our highly curated selection of small businesses to find gifts for everyone on your list, all under one roof.
Post-Thanksgiving Gifting Market @ Stoller Family Estate | Featuring 20+ Local Makers & Artisans, Chili, All Ages, Holiday Gift Ideas, Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
November 29-December 1 @ Stoller Family Estate – Stoller is partnering with more than 20 local makers and artisans to bring you a one-stop-shop of high-quality, sustainably-made gifts, including a selection of exquisite Stoller wine.
Portland in the News: Weird Museums, Giant Gingerbread House, Top 50 Places to Travel | November 21, 2024
Travel + Leisure named Portland one of the top 50 places to travel in the world in 2025.
Escape the rain in one of Portland’s many weird and wonderful museums including the Portland Insectarium, Stark’s Vacuum Museum and the The Zymoglphyic Museum.
And Benson Portland has created a 230 pound gingerbread house, set to go on display on December 3.
Join Us on Hawthorne: Celebrate the Holidays! | Tree Lighting, Live Music, Ornament Making, Vendors & More!
Join your friends and neighbors for the Holidays on Hawthorne on November 24!
Win Tickets ($90): Samantha Fish Shake Em’ on Down Tour @ Revolution Hall | w/ Cedric Burnside and Jon Spencer
December 10 @ Revolution Hall – Get ready for an electrifying night of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll as the Second Annual Shake ’em on Down Tour hits the stage!
Win Tickets ($84): A John Waters Christmas @ Aladdin Theater | Delightfully Naughty Holiday Comedy
December 5-6 @ Aladdin Theater – All you need to get through this holiday season is John Waters; St. Nick the Dick, Father Fistmas, Kris Kringleberries! Ho ho ho was never like this!
Win Tickets ($80): You’re Wrong About and American Hysteria present A MASSIVE SEANCE @ Aladdin Theater | With Music From The Little Lies (A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac)
December 3-4 @ Aladdin Theater – What could possibly go wrong when two skeptical podcasters try to summon a ghost?
MANY Portland 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend Events: Dinners, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Holiday Tree Lighting & More
In 2024, Thanksgiving takes place on November 28 and there will be celebrations all weekend!
Mt. Angel Hazelnut Fest @ Mt. Angel Festhalle | Holiday Gift Ideas, Brews & Wines, Artisan Craft Vendors, Buddy the Elf
Join in December 6-8 at the Mt. Angel Festhalle for the annual indoor market featuring local hazelnut products, brews and wines, along with artisan craft vendors – a one stop holiday shopping experience!
Maria DeCotis Presents Emotionally Unreasonable @ The Siren Theater | An Evening of Stand-up, Music, and Storytelling, Coupon/Promo Code
November 21 @ The Siren Theater – NYC-based comedian and viral sensation Maria DeCotis is premiering a fresh take on her new one-woman show: EMOTIONALLY UNREASONABLE.
Win Tickets ($180): Literary Arts Presents The Moth Mainstage in Portland @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Unforgettable Stories Told Live
December 10 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show—featuring a musical act—where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes.
Festive Fleece Fun Run @ Tigard’s Universal Plaza | Family Friendly Fun Run/Walk Along Heritage Trail, Holiday Tree Lighting
December 6 @ Universal Plaza – Join Tigard Parks & Rec for a one-of-a-kind experience at the Festive Fleece Fun Run!
Glow Party @ Club Privata | Portland 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend, Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
November 29 @ Club Privata – It’s a long weekend and it’s time to look forward to the holidays with Club Privata’s version of a lighting ceremony.
Win Tickets ($70): Holiday Brewfest @ Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland | Heated Tents, Vinyl DJs, 2024 Portland Christmas
The Portland Holiday Brew Fest brings winter cheer and delicious beer to PDX on December 6-8.
Win Tickets ($24): Thanksgiving Eve Party @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | w/ Asher Fulero & Friends
November 27 @ The Goodfoot – Join us for an evening of dance music with Asher Fulero and Friends, an absolutely crushing collective of Pac NW musical talent.
Win Tickets ($42): Journey Theater Presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast @ Ft. Vancouver High School | Hit Broadway Musical, Portland 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend
November 23-December 1 @ – The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Tribute: A Christmas To Remember @ Alberta Abbey | Featuring Jacob Westfall and Sarah Vitort (of Fox & Bones)
December 7 @ Alberta Abbey – Join Jacob Westfall and Sarah Vitort (of Fox & Bones) as they bring Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s classic Once Upon a Christmas to life!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, music
7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie
| All Ages, Comedy, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
| All Ages, Food & Drink, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
| Comedy, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| downtown, events, music
2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash
| All Ages, events, Visual Art
2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
| Dance, events, Film, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, theater, Visual Art
Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More
| All Ages, events, Home Show, Services, Shopping
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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