A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Villains Era The Drag Show @ UnderBar Vancouver | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
November 16 @ UnderBar – UnderBar’s Monthly Villains Themed Drag Show. Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.
Keepin It Klassy Drag & Comedy Show 3-Year Celebration @ Escape Bar & Grill | Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
November 15 @ Escape Bar & Grill – Come enjoy Delicious Food, Great Drinks, and INCREDIBLE Performances.
WRW Dickens: A Christmas Carol Live Radio Show @ The Victorian Belle Mansion | Sound Effects By Live Foley Players, Dinner, Drinks, Portland 2024 Holiday Tradition
December 11 @ The Victorian Belle Mansion – Willamette Radio Workshop Live voice actors present a 1930s live radio theater-style production of the Charles Dickens classic “A Radio Christmas Carol.”
Win Tickets ($94): The Dandy Warhols 30th Anniversary @ Crystal Ballroom | Psych-rock, Soegaze, Power Pop, Synth Pop & More!
December 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – Combining psych-rock, shoegaze, power pop, synth pop, and more with the cheeky detachment of their pop-art namesake, the Dandy Warhols are equally skilled at heady reveries and satirical pop.
Win Tickets ($50): Little Cloud Records Showcase LSD & The Search For God + Sun Atoms @ Mission Theater | Featuring Peter Holmstrom from The Dandy Warhols, Tremours
December 11 @ Mission Theater – LSD and the Search for God hit the Northern California coast in 2005 dosing San Francisco with hypnotic shows built upon swirling guitars, otherworldly drones, fuzzed-out pop melodies, and dreamy vocal harmonies.
Murder Mystery Dinner @ The Victorian Belle Mansion | The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year: A Murderously Festive Holiday Comedy
December 6 @ The Victorian Belle – Silver bells are ringing at this seasonal standup performance, but the jolly jokester gets upstaged by an event far worse than bad holiday comedy: a murder!
Portland Spirit Presents 2024 Cinnamon Bear Holiday Breakfast Cruises in Downtown Portland | Storytelling, Music, Magic
Cinnamon Bear and his friends from Maybeland are back for a breakfast cruise in Portland in November & December.
Unity Spiritual Center of Portland 2024 Holiday Marketplace | 40+ Craft Vendor Booths, Silent Auction, Gift Wrapping
November 15-16 @ Unity Spiritual Center of Portland – More than 40+ craft vendor booths – festive silent auction – refreshments and gift wrapping available.
Portland Spirit’s 80s Dance Cruise | 2-Hour Yacht Party Featuring DJ Spinning the Hits From the 80s & 90s
November 16 on Portland Spirit – Enjoy a two-hour yacht party with the Portland skyline as your backdrop.
Portland in the News: Roller Derby Champions; Oregon’s Sauna Scene & More | November 7, 2024
Congratulations to the The Rose City Rollers Wheels of Justice, who last weekend won derby’s highest honor: the Hydra Trophy.
Feeling chilly? Check out Oregon’s hot sauna scene.
And treat your tastebuds at these recently opened restaurants.
Portland Spirit 2024 Thanksgiving Cruises | Buffet Meal + Dessert, Live Music, Beautiful Sights
November 28 on Portland Spirit – The perfect setting for a wonderful Thanksgiving. Sit back and relax as you cruise down the river taking in the views of the city of Portland and the historic Milwaukie waterfront.
Win Tickets ($30): Jujuba @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Nojeem Lasisi, Danceable Afrobeat
November 16 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Jujuba plays ridiculously danceable Afrobeat and Juju music!
Win Tickets ($24): Portland Holiday Market @ Portland Expo Center | High Quality Artisanal Holiday Gifts, 100s of Vendors, Holiday Tree, Workshops & More!
The Portland Holiday Market will enchant visitors at the Portland Expo Center this November 15-17, transforming the venue into a welcoming winter wonderland.
Club Privata Presents Leather & Lace – Zodiac | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
November 16 @ Club Privata – Put together your leather and/or lace and come enjoy our upscale lifestyle environment at Club Privata!
Orchestra Nova Northwest Presents Restless | A Captivating Blend of Modern and Neoclassical works
November 16-17 – Join Orchestra Nova Northwest for an unforgettable evening featuring powerful storytelling, dynamic compositions, and musical charm under the direction of Music Director, Steven Byess.
Win Tickets ($40): Katelyn Convery @ Mission Theater | Raw Pop, Pure Grunge, w/ Left On Tenth, Caicedo
November 22 @ MIssion Theater – Bittersweet angst and optimism weave through Katelyn Convery’s music, piercing the frontier of modern alt-rock, and harkening back to the edgy era of 90s NW grunge, with textures characteristic of early 2000s indie-pop.
Win Tickets ($60): Wine and Holiday Appetizer Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Tips to Create the Perfect Meal, Benefit for Esther’s Pantry
Join Hip Chicks Do Wine on November 22-24 for a pairing of 4 wines with 4 holiday appetizers including the recipes.
Harvest Happy Hour @ Tendue Studio | DIY Tree Craft with Wine & Bites, Portland 2024 Holidays
November 19 @ Tendue Studio – Gather together for a unique and festive crafting event where you’ll create a beautifully decorated autumn tree, perfect for your Thanksgiving table or as a thoughtful hostess gift.
House of Dreams Pretty Kitty 2024 Holiday Craft Bazaar @ Tabor Space | Raffle, Gifts, Holiday Decor, Benefit for No-Kill Shelter
November 11 @ Tabor Space – House of Dreams’ popular bazaar features an amazing array of handmade gifts for people and for pets, many using recycled-content and vegan materials and ingredients.
New Deal Distillery Presents 20 Years Distilled: Liqueurs | Liqueur-focused Happy Hour, Nocino Liqueur Release, Spirit Samples & More!
Please join New Deal Distillery on November 7 for a liqueur-focused happy hour gathering, including our much-anticipated annual Nocino Liqueur release, spirit samples, mini cocktails, and a fun look behind the scenes.
Hillsboro Holiday Food & Gift Festival | Featuring 100s of Exhibitors, Holiday/Christmas Gift Ideas, Arts, Crafts & More!
The 35th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival will return November 8-10, 2024 at the Westside Commons Wingspan Event & Conference Center.
Win Tickets ($56): Ha Ha Harvest Presents: Love’s A Joke @ Show Bar | Portland 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend, One of America’s Funniest Comedy Couples: Vicky Kuperman and Max Cohen
Ha Ha Harvest Presents: Love’s A Joke! A 2 night Extravaganza at Show Bar on November 29-30.
Portland 2024 Veterans Day Brunch @ The Eastburn Public House | Bloody Marys, Cocktails, $3 Mimosa Refills
Celebrate our veterans w/ The Eastburn Public House, which is open on Veterans Day for brunch from 8AM-3PM.
Portland in the News: Art Therapy; Spooky Halloween Weather; First DIY Skatepark Turns 34 & More | October 31, 2024
An inspiration for DIY skateparks across the country, The Burnside Skatepark, turns 34 this year.
Ditch the pumpkin spice latte and try these creative fall sips at local coffee bars.
And have a waterproof plan in place for trick or treating tonight.
Win Tickets ($40): Headbangers Ball w/ Rock Shop @ The Headliners Club in Lake Oswego | 80s Hair Rock Tribute
November 2 @ The Headliners Club – ROCK SHOP – 80’S Hair Rock Tribute brings back the glorious stadium-rock of the 1980s with authentic outfits, instruments, hair & makeup.
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 ($100): Alison Moyet @ Crystal Ballroom | Synth Pop, New Wave, R&B, Soul
May 14 @ Crystal Ballroom – 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.
Win Tickets ($70): Criminal @ Revolution Hall | Award-winning True Crime Podcast
November 14 @ Revolution Hall – Criminal is one of the most popular podcasts in the world, and has been featured in “Best of” lists in Time, The Atlanic, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, and Wired.
Win Tickets ($65): Zack Fox DJ Set @ Crystal Ballroom | Rapper, DJ, Actor, Comedian, Artist & Writer
November 14 @ Crystal Ballroom – Zack Fox is an Atlanta-raised rapper, DJ, actor, comedian, artist, and writer with an ever-expanding following and footprint on the culture.
Win Tickets ($60): Talking Dead @ Crystal Ballroom | Talking Heads and Grateful Dead Tribute Featuring LDW & Garcia Birthday Band
November 23 @ Crystal Ballroom – Each Talking Dead performance is a unique marathon event. With seamless full-band transitions and no set-breaks, these are not dance parties for the lighthearted.
Win Tickets ($100): Duff McKagan: Lighthouse Tour ’24 @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Joe Keithley of D.O.A.
November 18 @ Aladdin Theater – For more than 40 years, Duff McKagan has been an unstoppable creative force, spanning a multitude of bands, tours, collaborations, and writings.
Win Tickets ($150): Diwali Cruise • Festival of Lights Bollywood Party Aboard Portland Spirit | Hosted by DJ Prashant, Colorful Festive Attire
November 15 @ Portland Spirit – Celebrate the Festival of Lights w/ a party in Portland on a Yacht, Hosted by DJ PRASHANT
2024 All Souls River Procession in North Portland’s Cathedral Park | Free, All Souls Day Remembrance, Featuring Samba Band Bloco Alegria
Portlanders are invited to remember the dead through creative expression and community at the All Souls River Procession on November 2 at Cathedral Park in St. Johns.
Nights of the Golden Flower @ Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden | Magical After Dark Floral Design Showcase, Chrysanthemum Festival
November 1-3 @ Lan Su Chinese Garden – Nights of the Golden Flower is an immersive experience will showcase 18 pieces of large, illuminated chrysanthemum floral installations in a magical nighttime setting.
NW’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale @ Clark County Event Center | 600+ Indoor Sales
November 2 @ Clark County Event Center – Come out & Support your Local Community. The sale features 600 Indoor Booths.
Portland in the News: Oregon Ghost Towns; Incoming Atmospheric River; and Will Portland See Snow This Year? | October 24, 2024
This weekend is a good time to take a hike to see Portland’s peak fall colors; but be sure to bundle up, there’s an atmospheric river expected by Saturday.
Other cities are looking to Portland as an example for how to transform their rivers and waterways into public spaces.
And meteorologist Rod Hill is predicting if we do have any winter storms this year, they will be mostly snow and have little ice.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
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
The Nitemare B4 Xmas w/ The Saloon Ensemble @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Sing-A-Longs, Costume Contest, Screaming Contest
| All Ages, events, Halloween, music, NE Portland, theater
George Martin: The Beatles Scores and More @ Hallowed Halls | Rare Film, Audio & Stories of George, the Beatles, Abbey Road
| All Ages, events, Film, Lectures, music, SE Portland
Stumptown Stages presents ‘Annie’ @ Dolores Winningstad Theatre | Tony Award-Winning Musical
| All Ages, downtown, SW Portland, theater
Distinguished and Disney @ Blueprint Arts Ensemble | Music from Aladdin, Frozen, Mulan & More
| All Ages, events, music, NE Portland
Circus Soiree @ A-WOL Dance Collective | Immersive Dance Experience
| All Ages, Dance, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($92): 2000s New Years Eve Y2K Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | Two Floor Massive Dance Party
| Dance, downtown, events, music
New Portland Jobs: Stumptown Coffee, Friends of Trees, Meals On Wheels People & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($124): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Dirty Heads @ Crystal Ballroom | Reggae Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($38): Apes of the State w/ Pigeon Pit @ Mission Theater | Folk, Punk
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
The Rise of Houdini @ Experience Theatre Project | An Effervescent Burlesque & Séance to Raise the Great Houdini
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, theater
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