A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
Fright Night – A Halloween Circus in Downtown Portland | Hair-raising Spectacular w/ Aerialists, Hand-balancers, Contortionists, Drag Superstars & More!
This October, Night Flight’s Fright Night returns to downtown Portland with a hair-raising circus spectacular featuring aerialists, hand-balancers, contortionists and more in a tribute to classic horror movies!
Wicked Craft Bazaar and Craft Fair @ Rae Loft | Free, Woman and Femme Business Owner Arts and Crafts Fair, Holiday Gifts
November 23-24 @ Rae Loft – Just in time for the holiday season, the Wicked Craft Bazaar and Craft Fair is a woman and femme business owned arts and crafts fair.
Island Style Charters Haunted Happy Hour Halloween Cruise in Downtown Portland | Games, Music, Costume Contest, Booze & Boos
November 2 in Downtown Portland – Prepare for an evening of ghostly good times and frightening fun while cruising the dark Willamette waters!
CANCELLED: Randall Wallace @ Mission Theater | Oscar Nominated Musician Behind Braveheart, Pearl Harbor & More!
May 2 @ Mission Theater – Randall Wallace is the Oscar®-nominated creative force behind the epic storytelling of some of the greatest movies of all time
Win Tickets ($60): The Black Angels @ Revolution Hall | w/ Daiistar
November 10 @ Revolution Hall – Death Song is the first full-length release in four years from The Black Angels – Austin’s five-piece psych rock masters – and their debut for Partisan Records.
Win Tickets ($140): Portland’s Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 35 Artists Including Rainbow Girls, Handmade Moments, Olive Klug, Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
January 17-18 @ Crystal Ballroom – An annual celebration of folk, Americana and roots music hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom.
Win Tickets ($60): Portland 2024/2025 New Year’s Eve Weekend with the Garcia Birthday Band @ Mission Theater | Grateful Dead Cover Band
Deember 27-29 @ Mission Theater – Playing for more than 20 years, GBB has evolved into something far deeper than the sum of its parts.
Win Tickets ($50): Moon Walker @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock, Guitar
November 15 @ Mission Theater – Harry Springer may compose, produce and perform all of Moon Walker’s music in his bedroom, but the electrifying and uniquely eclectic sound undeniably feels more fitting for a stadium.
2024 Thrill The World Dance @ Irving Park | Large Group Michael Jackson Thriller Dance, Video
The funk of 40,000 years falls away, and we zombies rise to dance this weekend! The annual Portland Thrill The World / Thriller Dance takes place on October 26 at 3PM!
Win Tickets ($40): Wine Walk on Mississippi Ave | Shop, Sip, Snack & Stroll at 13+ Stops
November 8 on Mississippi Avenue – Join us for the first ever Mississippi Avenue Wine Walk!
ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Eerie Queries 2024 Halloween Trivia! | Horror Films, Terrifying TV, Halloween Culture
October 30-31- Let us celebrate Halloween with drink, disguise, and creepy queries all served up on a blood splattered platter!
PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater PLUS PLUS Festival | Anniversary Celebration Featuring 20+ Days of Extended Parties, Screenings, Talks, Art & More!
Tomorrow Theater’s anniversary celebration features the theme Better Together, which combines expanded parties, screenings, talks, art happenings, and community events curated around how to make sense of what the future may hold.
A Disney Villains & Tim Burton Inspired Drag Show 3 @ The Aura Asian Fusion & Lounge | Presented by The Rogue Apostles Radio Show
October 27 @ The Aura Asian Fusion & Lounge – Come see the Spooky and Amazing Third Installment of this incredible Halloween Drag Show Experience!
Portland in the News: Cooler Winter Predicted, Fall Color Hikes, Halloween-Themed Cocktails & More! | October 17, 2024
NOAA is predicting Portland will have a weak La Niña system this winter, which should result in a cooler temperatures.
Three Portland music businesses have combined to create the new MLK Music Mall.
And now’s a perfect time to get out and see the fall colors around the city!
Portland Spirit Presents 2024 Boo Cruise | Halloween Costume Contest, DJ, Multiple Floors
October 26 in Downtown Portland – Get on board for a ghoulishly good time on our Halloween Boo Cruise!
PDX Vendor Collective Presents 2024 Trick or Treat Market @ Taborspace in SE Portland | 20 Small Businesses, Costumes, Art, Skincare, Candles, Cups, Food & More!
October 26 @ Taborspace – Come celebrate Halloween at the third PDX Vendor Collective Halloween Community Market.
The IT Desk: Live! with Jaren George @ Kelly’s Olympian | Hit Podcast Featuring Tech Support from Stand Up Comedians
October 26 @ Kelly’s Olympian – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter as the hit podcast IT Desk takes the stage for a special live performance!
A Very Scary Misfit Cabaret @ The Alberta Rose Theatre | Halloween Themed, Drag, Burlesque, Aerial, Circus, Live Music & More!
October 18-19 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – A Very Scary Misfit Cabaret will show you the best of what the undead has to offer in this musical Cabaret, horror anthology!
MANY Portland Halloween 2024 Events: Costume Contests, Parties, Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, Activities, Candy, Trick or Treat & More!
In 2024, Halloween falls on Thursday meaning there will be parties the weekend before and after!
Win Tickets ($40): Tanukichan @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Glixen, Alternative Rock, Indie, Dream Pop
October 31 @ Aladdin Theater – Tanukichan has been a prominent figure in modern shoegaze music since 2016.
Win Tickets ($30): Monster Mash-Up Halloween Party w/ Takimba @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Costume Party, Funk, Hip Hop, Soul, Disco
Goodfoot’s annual funky Halloween weekend costume party returns October 26!
2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival | 60+ Events, Featuring Erykah Badu, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington & More!
The 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, presented by PDX Jazz, is coming February 20 – March 1 with 60+ events!
The Saloon Ensemble Presents The Nitemare B4 Xmas @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Costume Contest, Screaming Contest, Sing-A-Longs
October 25-27 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Portland’s legendary performance troupe The Saloon Ensemble will once again bring to the stage a live performance of The Nitemare B4 Xmas!
Free Spooky Halloween Party @ Smart Donkey in SE Portland | Hosted by DJ Black Panther, All Ages, Costume Contest, Raffle, Party Favors
Smart Donkey is hosting an all ages, free Halloween celebration on October 31!
Alberta Rose Theatre’s 2024 Halloween Dance Party in NE Portland | Featuring Free Creatures, Death-defying Aerial Performances by B. Movement
Come dance with Oregon’s favorite alt hip-hop fusion trio FREE CREATURES at Alberta Rose Theatre’s Halloween Party on October 31.
Win Tickets ($51): Steely Dead @ Crystal Ballroom | A Unique Blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan
November 1 @ Crystal Ballroom – Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan.
Win Tickets ($50): Harrison Storm @ Mission Theater | Australian Indie Folk Singer/Songwriter
Australian indie folk singer/songwriter Harrison Storm headlines Mission Theater on November 13.
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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