A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Portland Spirit Presents Sleigh Rides on the Explorer | Best Seats to See Portland 2024 Christmas Ships Parade
December 4-6 ,8, 13-17 – Portland Spirit will take you as close as it gets to the iconic ships, almost as if you’re in the parade!
Words & Wine: A Book Fair Pop Up! @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Meet Local Authors, Explore Books, Food & Wine, Holiday Gift Ideas, Portland 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend
November 30 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Join Hip Chicks Do Wine for a delightful afternoon at our Words & Wine Book Fair Pop-Up!
Win Tickets ($30): Bodhi Mojo @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Psychedelic 5 Piece
November 23 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Bodhi Mojo is a psychedelic, five-piece jam band rooted in the good feels.
Portland Lesbian Choir Presents Coming Out of the Dark @ Parkrose Performing Arts Theater | Uplifting Solstice Concert To Remind Us of Our Resilience
December 21-22 @ Parkrose Performing Arts Theater – The holidays can be a very stressful time for many of us. The music in this concert will uplift you and remind you that you are more resilient than you know.
Portland’s Pettiest Drag Pageant @ Escape Bar & Grill | w/ Celebrity Judge Ally Osborne, Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
November 22 @ Escape Bar & Grill – The Rogue Apostles Radio Show presents Portland’s Pettiest Drag & Camp Pageant. Come witness the Pettiest & Campiest Drag Pageant in Portland.
Fall Market @ Abbey Road Farm in Carlton | 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend, 25 Local Makers, Holiday Gift Ideas, Food, Live Music
November 29-December 1 @ Abbey Road Farm – Kick off your holiday season with a unique shopping experience, featuring over 25 local makers offering everything from jewelry and bath & body products to woodworking, home decor, and clothing.
UnderBar’s Underground Drag And Comedy Show in Vancouver | Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
UnderBar’s Monthly Drag And Comedy Show returns November 23. Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.
Portland in the News: Exploding Whale Day; Willamette Valley Ornament Hunt; World’s Largest ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’ & More!
In honor of Oregon’s infamous attempt to remove a dead whale from a beach in 1970, Florence is celebrating Exploding Whale Day all week.
The Willamette Valley Ornament Hunt is hiding 200 wooden ornaments along 24 trails across the Willamette and Umpqua national forests.
And one of the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary is located in the Oregon Outback just Southwest of Bend.
Monkey With a Hat On Presents The Future Ten Minute Play Festival @ Clinton Street Theater | New Works by Portland Artists, Music by Junglecorp
November 14-16, 22-23 @ Clinton Street Theater – The Portland 10MPF features new plays written, directed and performed by Portland artists – with a live musical act in between each play!
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.
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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