A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Profile Theatre presents Samsara @ Artists Repertory Theatre | Ground-Breaking Comedy by Lauren Yee
Katie and Craig are having a baby… with a surrogate… who lives in India. A month before the baby’s due date, Craig reluctantly travels to the subcontinent, where he meets Suraiya, their young, less-than-thrilled surrogate
Win Tickets ($34): Brian Charette Trio w/ McTuff @ The Goodfoot | Modern Jazz, Funk, Soul
Get ready for a mind-blowing and funky good time with this scintillating organ trio double bill!
Win Tickets ($30): Art + Labor Series @ Tomorrow Theater | Curated by Julio Torres
Join us for our SPECIAL GUEST STARS series where some of our favorite Tomorrow Theater guests curate special screening series just for our audience!
Dark Side – A Piece for Assorted Lunatics @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Rock Music, Aerial Dance, Light Show
Portland all-star rock band LOVE GIGANTIC performs Pink Floyd’s classic album Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety accompanied by aerial dance and choreography by B Movement and a dazzling light show.
Win Tickets ($79): Tim Heidecker: Slipping Away Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk-Rock, w/ Kyle Mooney
Tim Heidecker makes music to be understood. While the multi-hyphenate comedian and songwriter was on tour in 2022—his first time performing his own material with a full band every night—he noticed a recurring response to his lyrics among his devoted fanbase.
Win Tickets ($65): Railroad Earth @ Revolution Hall | Jam-Grass
For over two decades, Railroad Earth has captivated audiences with gleefully unpredictable live shows and eloquent and elevated studio output.
Win Tickets ($70): Albert Cummings @ Mission Theater | Blues, Guitar Virtuoso
January 28 @ Mission Theater – Albert Cummings’ masterful guitar wizardry has drawn comparisons to iconic axe legends Albert King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix and even his own musical inspiration, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Win Tickets ($44): Futurebirds w/ Abby Hamilton @ Aladdin Theater | American Roots, Rock, Folk
Momentum. Evolution. Expansion. Those are important traits for a critically-acclaimed group that recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary.
Join The Hillsboro Hops’ New Ballpark Waitlist | Where Fans Come First and Fun Never Ends!
The Hops’ new ballpark is building and so is the excitement! Join the New Ballpark waitlist today for the opportunity to become a Hops Ticket Package holder in the inaugural 2026 season.
Escapism Portland Presents The Wizard’s Lair | Unravel the Wizard’s Secrets of Alchemy
A master wizard has spent the last several months cloistered in his hidden lair before finally vanishing completely.
Unicorn Dreams – Zodiac Night @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
This Saturday we celebrate the elusive dream with a Unicorn night at Club Privata. Members are encouraged to dress to impress in their best and brightest colors or unicorn attire!
Win Tickets ($60): Super Diamond @ Crystal Ballroom | Neil Diamond Tribute
We are giving you a second chance to win a pair of tickets to Super Diamond at the Crystal Ballroom on January 24. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed January 20. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: Super…
Win Tickets ($46): Rehash – Mock Tour @ Mission Theater | Rock, Pop, Bossanova
Aged 17 to 20, Rehash are a talented, 4 piece band from South Florida taking influence from classic rock and 90s rock.
Build A Charcuterie Board @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Learn Cheese Cutting Technique, Includes Wine or NA Drink
Join us in learning how to create your own Charcuterie Board! Nai Zhao of Charcuterie Me will be walking you through cheese cutting technique, salami rose/cured meat folding techniques, and assembling everything onto a palm leaf platter
Win Tickets ($65): Death From Above 1979 @ Revolution Hall | 20th Anniversary of You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine
Death From Above 1979 celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2024 with a year-long recording project and a world tour.
Win Tickets ($60): Tank and the Bangas @ Revolution Hall | w/ Austin Brown + Blvk Cvstle, R&B/Soul, Rap
Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come from New Orleans, the lead vocalist, Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies.
Win Tickets ($36): Bad Bad Hats w/ Party Nails @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge met in college and formed the band in 2012.
Win Tickets ($70): Eric Rachmany and Friends with Unified Highway @ Aladdin Theater | Reggae, Electronic
Growing up in a diverse cultural environment, Rachmany was exposed to a variety of musical influences from an early age, including reggae, rock, and hip-hop.
Win Tickets ($40): Buddha Trixie, Sports Coach @ Mission Theater | Alternative, Indie, Rock
Buddha Trixie headlines Mission Theater on January 11 w/ Sports Coach.
Win Tickets: Jay Si Proof @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funky Earth Jazz
In 2016 Jeff Chilton packed his trombone and guitar onto an Amtrak train out of Ithaca, NY to move west in search of a home and a band.
Welcome Hohme NYE @ Secret Grove | House Music, Intimate Cocktail Lounge
Welcome Hohme NYE at Secret Grove! Join us with David Hohme (Where The Heart Is, Anjunadeep, Toolroom, Armada) as we bring in the new year and celebrate good people, good music, and a new community we are proud to help build.
Omiyage Holiday Shop @ Japanese American Museum of Oregon in Downtown Portland | Japanese-Inspired Gifts by Local Artists
It’s that wonderful time of year when we jam pack the Japanese American Museum of Oregon’s gift shop with even more clothing, accessories, ceramics, jewelry, stocking stuffers, cards, delicious treats, ornaments, kitchenware, handcrafted gifts, as well as fresh museum merch.
Portland in the News: Streetcar Extension, Dazzling Light Displays, Super Dreidel, The Cinnamon Bear & More | December 19, 2024
City council approved an extension of the Streetcar deeper into NW Portland as part of the Montgomery Park Area Plan. Oregon nabs a third-place ranking in National Bicycle Friendly states ranking. And OPB presents a quick guide to new Portland mayor Keith Wilson. Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week: Here is…
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.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Tickets ($70): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Buffalo Traffic Jam @ Crystal Ballroom | Folk Music
| All Ages, downtown, music
Win Tickets ($40): World Forestry Center presents Forest Pub: Mushrooms @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Storytelling, Science & Community
| All Ages, events, NW Portland, Science
New Portland Jobs: Path Home, HOLLA School, Pole Portland & More
| Jobs
Pass the Hatchet Halloween Takeover @ LaVerne’s | Bayou-Gothic Decor, Spooky Food & Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NE Portland
Get Spooked at Haunted Escape Room – Escapism’s Malice Manor in NE Portland | Ghost Story, Private Rooms, 2026 Halloween Activity
| All Ages, events, Halloween, NE Portland
Halloween Party II @ Trouble Bar | Dance Party, Costume Contest, Prizes, Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween, music, SE Portland
The Happy Hour @ Bikram Yoga | FREE, Learn & Practice Meditation
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events, Free, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($200): BOOgie Night: Burlesque Dinner Show & Disco @ Hōkū Events on Madison | Halloween Burlesque w/ A ’70s Disco Twist
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SE Portland
Portland Symphonic Choir presents Tales From The Vault @ Bank of Expensify | Part Halloween Party, Part Musical Adventure
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SW Portland, theater
A Scary Home Companion @ Victorian Belle | Spooky Sketch Comedy
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, north portland, theater
Nocino Liqueur Release Party @ New Deal Distillery | Fall Cocktail Menu, Behind-The-Scenes, Take Home This Year’s Batch
| events, Food & Drink, Free, SE Portland
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