A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Portland’s 2024 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival | Longest-running Free Jazz Festival West of the Mississippi
The free Cathedral Park Jazz Festival features local jazz, blues, soul, and Latin artists will take place in Cathedral Park under the historic St Johns Bridge in North Portland for the 44th year of the festival July 19-21.
Seattle Opera Presents Pagliacci @ McCaw Hall | Gritty Tale of Jealousy & Rage Featuring Iconic Aria “Vesti la giubba”
August 3-17 @ McCaw Hall – Known for the iconic aria “Vesti la giubba,” this classic Italian verismo (“slice of life”) opera opens Seattle Opera’s season with unmatched music and drama.
Summer Luau @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club, Drink Specials, Hawaiian Attire, Bikinis & More!
July 27 @ Club Privata – Get ready for one of our biggest and hottest summer party this season at our 3 day Privata Summer Luau!
2024 Astoria Open Studios Tour | Free, Featuring 50+ Artists, Family Friendly
July 29-30 – More than 50 artists will open their studios located throughout beautiful, historic Astoria.
Barrel Room Portland Features Dueling Pianos, Karaoke, Salsa, Wrestling & More in Old Town Portland
Distinguished as Oregon’s only Dueling Piano showbar, Barrel Room Portland has now expanded their offerings to encompass an array of captivating events.
Lan Su Chinese Garden Presents Nights of Hanfu Fashion | Showcasing Original Designs by Chinese and Chinese American Designers, Featuring Music by Nini
July 26-27 – Join Lan Su Chinese Garden for an unforgettable evening of celebration and re-imagination of Hanfu, traditional Chinese clothing.
Portland in the News: Portland Beaches; Lloyd Center Music Venue; Burnside Bridge Remodel & More! | July 11, 2024
It’s summer and the Willamette is now safe for water play!
A local music promoter is planning to build a new music venue at Lloyd Center.
And officials are asking the public to share thoughts on the Burnside Bridge replacement.
Great Columbia Crossing 2024 | 10K Run/Walk, See the Astoria-Megler Bridge from a Whole New Perspective
October 13 in Astoria – Whether you’re an experienced runner or looking for a family-friendly event, the Great Columbia Crossing 10k appeals to everyone.
Summer Offerings @ Afterglow Pottery | Youth Summer Camp, Japanese Tea Cup Workshop, Girl Dinner Plates, Tiki Cup Date Night
Afterglow Pottery serves as a vibrant community of artists who come together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and celebrate their shared love for pottery and self-discovery along the way.
Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island Open 7 Days a Week | Harvest Bounty, U-Pick Berries, Animal Barn, Antique Tractors & More!
Open Daily on Sauvie Island – Get fresh summer bounty at Portland’s Original Pumpkin Patch open daily on Sauvie Island.
World Forestry Center Presents Tree People | Spotlighting the Sacred Connection Between People & Trees
June 1 – September 29 @ World Forestry Center – World Forestry Center and Finnish photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo present an exhibition rich in stories that illuminate the sacred connection between people and trees.
C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In @ Newmark Theatre | Writer is Brought to Life w/ Dazzling Multimedia Theatrical Event
August 24-25 @ Newmark Theater – Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit to create this dazzling onstage experience.
Gigantic Brewing Brewer’s Dinner at The Victorian Belle | Featuring 5-course Tasting Menu
July 26 @ Victorian Belle – Join us for a five-course tasting menu dinner at the Victorian Belle featuring the beautiful pairings of our own Chef Jorge Castillo Quintal and Gigantic Brewing.
Win Tickets ($70): Brat Rave @ Crystal Ballroom | A Night Dedicated to Charli XCX & Party Girl Anthems
September 21 @ Crystal Ballroom – A Night Dedicated to Charli XCX & Party Girl Anthems
Win Tickets ($50): Comedy w/ Gus Constantellis @ Mission Theater | Comedy Central, Netflix
September 26 @ Mission Theater – Gus Constantellis is a gay, first generation Greek-American stand up comedian/writer.
Win Ticket ($24): Salamonca, Jeopardy Blue, Moonbear @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
August 24 @ Mission Theater – Salamonca is an alternative rock band based in Eugene.
Win Tickets ($80): Grammy Winners The Infamous Stringdusters / Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway (Night 1) @ Revolution Hall | Bluegrass
August 6 @ Revolution Hall – Inspired by self-reflection and a strong sense of solidarity, the project documents the Grammy Award-winning group’s remarkable growth as instrumentalists as well as songwriters.
2024 Free Outdoor Summer Movies in the Parks Schedule & Info | Barbie, Top Gun, TMNT, Wonka & More!
Outdoor summer movies and concerts in the parks are back in Portland, featuring more than 50 free concerts and performances.
The White Lotus Summer Market in SE Portland | Food, Drinks, Shopping, Inspired by the Open-air Street Festivities of Asia
Saturdays & Sundays July 13-August 4 – The White Lotus Summer Market is inspired by the open-air street festivities of Asia, where people come together to eat, drink, socialize, and make long-lasting memories.
A-WOL Presents ART in the DARK 2024: Model No. 19 In West Linn | Aerial Dance in the Trees at Mary S Young Park
July 25-27, August 1-3 in West Linn – Transforming a dirt plot into a performance spot, each show is packed with the flavor of the Northwest and a wonderful taste of the talent this area has to offer!
20 Years Distilled: Farm-to-Glass Fermentation @ New Deal Distillery | Free, Samples, Cocktails, Behind the Scenes, Meet the Distiller
July 25 @ New Deal Distillery – Please join us for our 20 Years Distilled: Farm-to-Glass Fermentation happy hour gathering, including spirit samples, mini cocktails, and a fun peek behind the fermentation scenes.
Harmony in the Vineyard | Benefit for Music Education w/ Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer
On July 21, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer will be back for the 8th annual Harmony in the Vineyard at Stoller Family Estate.
Oregon Potters Association Summer Sale @ Portland Nursery on SE Stark | Featuring Works by 40+ Ceramic Artists
Portland Nursery will be hosting the Oregon Potters Association Summer Sale on July 12-14!
Win Tickets: Dead Sometimes @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Grateful Dead Tribute
July 9 @ The Goodfoot – Keeping the timeless sound of the Grateful Dead alive for the next generation, Dead Sometimes brings together the songs you love to sing with the jams that make you dance.
Portland in the News: Alternatives to Fireworks; Cathedral Park’s New Dock; Seafood Guide & More | July 3, 2024
Some Oregon cities are moving past fireworks this year and are instead hosting live music, laser shows and illuminated drones.
And Cathedral Park has a new dock that should improve the flow of water in the area.
Pride Northwest & The Hotel Zags Presents Pride Night Market | Celebrating Portland’s LGBTQIA2S+ Community
The Hotel Zags, in cahoots with Pride Northwest, is about to set Portland on fire with the hottest event of the summer: the Pride Night Market on July 12.
Win Tickets ($54): NW Natural 2024 Street of Dreams ON TOUR | Explore 20+ Homes Across Portland Featuring Custom-Built Homes & High End Condos
Approaching 50 years in production, the NW Natural Street of Dreams® realizes that dreams look different these days so this year, they are taking the show on the road.
Pass The Alien Intelligence Tests to Escape the Alien Zoo! | Your Habitat Awaits at Escapism Portland
The aliens think humans are among the most primitive lifeforms in the zoo. Can you prove them wrong?
Win Tickets ($36): Candi Carpenter @ Mission Theater | Alt-Pop
July 28 @ Mission Theater – Candi Carpenter headlines Mission Theater after the release of their Alt-Pop debut, Demonology.
Win Tickets ($70): Joe Pera: The PERAs Tour (Night 2) @ Revolution Hall | Adult Swim, Comedy Central
July 20 @ Revolution Hall – Joe Pera is a standup comedian, writer, and filmmaker from Buffalo, NY now living in New York, NY.
Win Tickets ($60): Cracker @ Aladdin Theater | Americana, Country, Alt Rock, w/ Buffalo Jones
July 21 @ Aladdin Theater – Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown at them.
Win Tickets ($50): Fortunate Youth @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Rubbah Tree & Nine to Fyah
July 19 @ Aladdin Theater – Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music.
Win Tickets ($70): James Vincent McMorrow @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Kaleah Lee, Irish Singer & Songwriter
July 18 @ Aladdin Theater – Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow made his name in the 2010s with a dreamy and soulful brand of indie folk.
Win Tickets ($60): Rise – Pride Weekend Kickoff Party @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ DJ Dawna Montell, FLAVA, Lasertronics Light Show
Celebrate Pride at Rise – Pride Weekend Kickoff Party @ Crystal Ballroom on July 19 with DJ Dawna Montell (resident @ The Abbey West Hollywood)
Special Host and Performances by FLAVA.
Bella Organic U-Pick & Event Garden Rentals | U-Pick Blueberries Open 7 Days a Week, Party Space Rentals Available
U-Pick organic blueberries are officially open as of June 26!
2024 Free Portland Summer Concerts in The Park Schedule & Info | 2 Dozen Concerts Across the City
Outdoor summer movies and concerts in the parks are back in Portland, featuring more than 50 free concerts and performances.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Festival Passes ($950) Pickathon 2026 @ Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR | Indie Music Festival
| Uncategorized
Watch 2026 World Cup @ Birdie Time Pub in Central SE Portland | $2 Rainier & $5 Wings
| events, SE Portland, sports
Happy Hour Sightseeing @ Portland Spirit | Food, Drinks, + River Sailing
| All Ages, Food & Drink
McMenamins Presents 7DS: The Absolute Worst Show: Worst. Vacation. Ever @ White Eagle Saloon | Interactive Open Mic Comedy & Storytelling
| Comedy
Win Tickets ($44) McMenamins Presents Coda (Led Zeppelin Tribute) @ Mission Theater | Rock & Roll
| events, music
Portland in the News: Angry Birds, Sidewalks Sparking Joy, Fleet Week Delays & More | June 4, 2026
| News
2026 White Lotus Summer Market @ Fubonn Shopping Center | FREE, AAPI Food Vendors, Artists & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Wine Wednesdays @ Négociant | Weekly Wine Flights & Tastings
| events, Food & Drink, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($81) McMenamins Presents Little Stranger w/ Tropidelic & Jarv @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt Indie Hip-Hop
| downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($22) McMenamins Presents Decadent 80s Dance Party @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| Dance, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($81) McMenamins Presents Sondre Lerche @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
| All Ages, events, music
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