A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($70): Nina Flowers @ Crystal Ballroom | RuPaul’s Drag Race, Featuring 8 Go Go Dancers and Laser Light Show
August 24 @ Crystal Ballroom – Also famous for his spot in the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Nina today holds DJ residencies in multiple cities in the US.
Win Tickets ($50): Sheppard @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop Trio
August 25 @ Mission Theater – It’s now 10 years since they charmed the globe with their debut album Bombs Away and the wildly-catchy Geronimo – a song which has now had over two billion streams.
Win Tickets ($64): The Aristocrats: The Duck Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Power Rock Trio
August 23 @ Aladdin Theater – The Aristocrats bring their trademark musical virtuosity and inherent absurdity to stages across North America.
Portland 2024 Jade International Night Market | 100+ Vendors, Live Entertainment, Food, Local Artisans & More!
August 10 @ PCC SE – The Jade International Night Market features more than a hundred vendors to nourish us with food, performance, fun activities for the family, beautiful goods, and more!
Sangria Saturday @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 5 Wines & 3 Sangrias, Wine Tasting
August 17 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Join us for Sangria Saturday!
Win Tickets ($24): Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology @ OMSI | 160+ Films & Animations From 30+ Countries
Get connected to a whole new world of film! Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) will screen 160+ films and animations from over 30 countries at the Oregon Museum and Science and Industry between August 21st and 25th.
Portland in the News: Hottest July on Record; Ranked Choice Voting; Top 10 City for Cat Owners & More! | August 1, 2024
A Portland staple for 150 years, Heritage Tree No. 1 must be removed after multiple storms weakened its canopy causing it to lose structural integrity.
Stargazers have the opportunity to see 6 meteor showers this week!
And this November, Portlanders will vote for city offices by ranked choice for the first time.
Win Tickets ($119): Grammy Winner Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo @ Keller Auditorium | w/ The Vindys
August 13 @ Keller Auditorium – Pat Benatar: she’s always been a rule-breaker and a trail-blazer, she remains a bold and distinctive artist both on stage and on record, and now, after more than three decades in rock ‘n’ roll, she’s a bonafideliving legend.
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 ($40): Sam Lachow @ Mission Theater | Hip Hop, Rap, Songwriter
October 7 @ Mission Theater – Sam Lachow is a producer, songwriter, rapper, videographer, director, and editor of video and music.
Win Tickets ($60): Drew Afualo LOUD Book Tour Featuring Two Idiot Girls @ Aladdin Theater | TikTok’s “Crusader for Women”
August 21 @ Aladdin Theater – Drew Afualo is a content creator, women’s rights advocate, and author best known as TikTok’s “Crusader for Women”.
Win Tickets ($80): Junior Brown @ Aladdin Theater | Texas Country, Rock
August 19 @ Aladdin Theater – With his unique voice, more unique song writing, and even more unique double necked “Guit-Steel” guitar, there has absolutely never been ANYONE like Junior Brown.
Win Tickets ($20): Ween Afterparty w/ Lost Ox @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Genre-blending Jammers
August 8 @ The Goodfoot – Genre-blending jammers Lost Ox are known for combining elements of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana, and progressive rock.
Win Tickets ($100): Grammy Nominee Elle King @ Revolution Hall | w/ Catie Offerman, Rock, Country
Elle King headlines Revolution Hall on August 20.
Win Tickets ($59): Amen Dunes: Death Jokes Tour @ Revolution Hall | Indie Rock, w/ Hyperdawn
August 13 @ Revolution Hall – With Death Jokes, for the first time since the project’s incarnation in 2006, the spiritual reflections and meditations of Amen Dunes are turned away from himself, and out sharply toward the world.
Win Tickets ($50): Ryan Goodcase @ Mission Theater | Winner of the World Series of Comedy
August 21 @ Mission Theater – Praised for his smart writing and dry delivery, Ryan Goodcase became the youngest person to win the World Series of Comedy in 2019.
Win Tickets ($80): CG5 – Under The Spotlight Tour @ Aladdin Theater | YouTube Music Creator
August 27 @ Aladdin Theater – CG5 has an impressive organic viral following and is well known for his popular YouTube channel.
Win Tickets ($40): Makeshift Casual, Chlorine @ Mission Theater | Moody & Groovy Rock ’n’ Roll, w/ Avocado Tuna, Forest Steeple
August 17 @ Mission Theater – Come see Makeshift Casual live if you want to have your brain blown, your ears tingled, and your socks rocked.
Easyfolk Fest 2024 @ Portland Playhouse | The Muddy Souls, Karyn Ann, Wren The Band & More!
August 8-10 @ Portland Playhouse – Over three evenings, immerse yourself in a diverse array of musical styles, from introspective singer-songwriter performances and atmospheric folk harmonies to heartfelt Americana and swanky pop.
2024 Zoo Nights @ Oregon Zoo | Live Music, Food Carts, Keeper Chats, All Ages Activities
Summer Fridays through August 23 @ Oregon Zoo – Nothing says summer in Portland like a warm evening outdoors with good food and live entertainment.
2024 Clackamas County Fair & Canby Rodeo | Live Entertainment, Exhibits, Livestock & More!
August 13-17 @ Clackamas County Event Center – The Clackamas County Fair & Canby Rodeo is a cherished tradition in Oregon, blending family fun, agricultural heritage, and thrilling rodeo action.
Portland in the News: Darcelle XV Plaza Groundbreaking; Llamas at the Airport; E-Bike Incentives & More! | July 25, 2024
Oregon is rolling out a new program that gives new parents home visits w/ a nurse.
Formerly O’Bryant Square, Darcelle XV Plaza is scheduled to open in summer of 2025.
And the City of Portland is offering incentives for low- and medium-income Portlanders to purchase an e-bike.
Win Tickets ($70): Carte Blanche: Penelope Spheeris & We Sold Our Souls for Rock ‘n Roll @ Tomorrow Theater | Metal Weekend Conversation w/ the Filmmaking Legend
Join Tomorrow Theater for a conversation with filmmaking legend Penelope Spheeris, moderated by PAM CUT Executive Director Amy Dotson on July 27.
Win Tickets ($30): Andy Coe Band’s Jerry Garcia Celebration @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Psychedelic Jam Band
August 1 @ Goodfoot – Originally formed to pay tribute to guitar hero and folk legend Jerry Garcia, the Andy Coe Band has evolved into the liveliest psychedelic jam band to come out of the Pacific Northwest in years.
Win Tickets ($50): John Douglas (of the Trashcan Sinatras) @ Mission Theater | w/ Lily Vakili, Indie Pop
October 4 @ Mission Theater – John Douglas has stepped into the center stage, releasing his debut solo album supported by a run of concerts around the UK and North America.
Win Tickets ($50): nobigdyl. @ Mission Theater | Dove Award Winning Rapper, Hip Hop
October 30 @ Mission Theater – nobigdyl. is most known most for combining concept driven lyricism with eclectic production.
Win Tickets ($40): Bella 105 Presents: Total Request Vibe @ Mission Theater | w/ DJ Gregarious
September 27 @ Mission Theater – Bella 105 Presents: Total Request Vibe featuring DJ Gregarious: Portland’s song monger since the turn of the century.
Win Tickets ($140): The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Frankie Rose
October 30 @ Crystal Ballroom – The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated.
Win Tickets ($60): The Verve Pipe @ Mission Theater | Multi-platinum Alternative Rock Band
August 22 @ Mission Theater – The Verve Pipe are recognized worldwide for their radio hits Photograph, Hero, Happiness Is, Never Let You Down and the #1 smash single The Freshmen.
Win Tickets ($50): The Arcadian Wild @ Aladdin Theater | Indie Folk, Pop
August 11 @ Aladdin Theater – Combining elements of progressive bluegrass, folk, and formal vocal music, The Arcadian Wild offer up songs of invitation; calls to come and see & more.
Win Tickets ($50): Eric Neumann @ Mission Theater | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
August 11 @ Mission Theater – Eric Neumann is one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians on the comedy scene today.
Win Tickets ($99): Grammy Winner Dweezil Zappa – The Rox (Postroph)y Tour @ Revolution Hall | Rock Guitarist
August 9 @ Aladdin Theater – Grammy-winning guitarist Dweezil Zappa has played more than 2,000 concerts all over the world.
Win Tickets ($120): Cirque du Soleil Presents KOOZA Under the Big Top at the Portland Expo Center | Sheer Magic, Daredevil Performances, Mischievous Clowns & More!
The thrilling, internationally-acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production KOOZA is coming to Portland from August 21 to October 6, 2024.
2024 Mondo Croquet World Championships @ NW Park Blocks | Free, Croquet w/ Bowling Balls and Sledgehammers
Get your balls banged at the 2024 Mondo Croquet World Championships in NW Portland on July28. It’s Mondo Croquet – Croquet American style, with bowling balls and sledgehammers!
Portland Last Thursday Art Walk on Alberta Street | Vending, Live Music, Performances, Workshops
Last Thursday is a monthly set of divergent happenings on NE Alberta Street in Portland every Last Thursday of the month (generally 6-9 pm).
Win Tickets ($40): KPOP Night @ Lola’s Room | All Your Favorite Artists
July 26 @ Lola’s Room – The public is invited to dance to DJ’d tunes by your favorite KPOP artists all night long!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, music
7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie
| All Ages, Comedy, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
| All Ages, Food & Drink, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
| Comedy, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| downtown, events, music
2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash
| All Ages, events, Visual Art
2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
| Dance, events, Film, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, theater, Visual Art
Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More
| All Ages, events, Home Show, Services, Shopping
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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