THIS WEEK in Portland: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Win Tickets ($50): Little Cloud Records Showcase LSD & The Search For God + Sun Atoms @ Mission Theater | Featuring Peter Holmstrom from The Dandy Warhols, Tremours

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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.

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Murder Mystery Dinner @ The Victorian Belle Mansion | The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year: A Murderously Festive Holiday Comedy

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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!

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Portland Spirit Presents 2024 Cinnamon Bear Holiday Breakfast Cruises in Downtown Portland | Storytelling, Music, Magic

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Cinnamon Bear and his friends from Maybeland are back for a breakfast cruise in Portland in November & December.

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Unity Spiritual Center of Portland 2024 Holiday Marketplace | 40+ Craft Vendor Booths, Silent Auction, Gift Wrapping

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November 15-16 @ Unity Spiritual Center of Portland – More than 40+ craft vendor booths – festive silent auction – refreshments and gift wrapping available.

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Portland Spirit’s 80s Dance Cruise | 2-Hour Yacht Party Featuring DJ Spinning the Hits From the 80s & 90s

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November 16 on Portland Spirit – Enjoy a two-hour yacht party with the Portland skyline as your backdrop.

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2025 Mt. Angel VolksFest @ Mt. Angel Festhalle | Music, Entertainment, Local Craft Brews, Wines, Craft Vendors

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Mt. Angel Volksfest is a family-friendly event with fun for all ages! Featuring authentic German food from Mt. Angel Sausage Co and Wienerwurst (Urban German).

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Portland in the News: Roller Derby Champions; Oregon’s Sauna Scene & More | November 7, 2024

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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.

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Portland Spirit 2024 Thanksgiving Cruises | Buffet Meal + Dessert, Live Music, Beautiful Sights

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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.

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Win Tickets ($30): Jujuba @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Nojeem Lasisi, Danceable Afrobeat

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November 16 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Jujuba plays ridiculously danceable Afrobeat and Juju music!

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Win Tickets ($24): Portland Holiday Market @ Portland Expo Center | High Quality Artisanal Holiday Gifts, 100s of Vendors, Holiday Tree, Workshops & More!

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The Portland Holiday Market will enchant visitors at the Portland Expo Center this November 15-17, transforming the venue into a welcoming winter wonderland.

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Win Tickets ($50): Grieves @ Mission Theater | Hip Hop, w/ Horrorshow, The Street Sweepers

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February 7 @ Mission Theater – With two decades of experience in the music industry, Seattle’s own Grieves has sculpted a remarkable path as an independent hiphop artist.

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Club Privata Presents Leather & Lace – Zodiac | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club

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November 16 @ Club Privata – Put together your leather and/or lace and come enjoy our upscale lifestyle environment at Club Privata!

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Orchestra Nova Northwest Presents Restless | A Captivating Blend of Modern and Neoclassical works

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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.

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Win Tickets ($40): Katelyn Convery @ Mission Theater | Raw Pop, Pure Grunge, w/ Left On Tenth, Caicedo

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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.

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Win Tickets ($60): Wine and Holiday Appetizer Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Tips to Create the Perfect Meal, Benefit for Esther’s Pantry

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Join Hip Chicks Do Wine on November 22-24 for a pairing of 4 wines with 4 holiday appetizers including the recipes.

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Harvest Happy Hour @ Tendue Studio | DIY Tree Craft with Wine & Bites, Portland 2024 Holidays

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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.

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House of Dreams Pretty Kitty 2024 Holiday Craft Bazaar @ Tabor Space | Raffle, Gifts, Holiday Decor, Benefit for No-Kill Shelter

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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.

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New Deal Distillery Presents 20 Years Distilled: Liqueurs | Liqueur-focused Happy Hour, Nocino Liqueur Release, Spirit Samples & More!

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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.

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Hillsboro Holiday Food & Gift Festival | Featuring 100s of Exhibitors, Holiday/Christmas Gift Ideas, Arts, Crafts & More!

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The 35th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival will return November 8-10, 2024 at the Westside Commons Wingspan Event & Conference Center.

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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

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Ha Ha Harvest Presents: Love’s A Joke! A 2 night Extravaganza at Show Bar on November 29-30.

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Portland 2024 Veterans Day Brunch @ The Eastburn Public House | Bloody Marys, Cocktails, $3 Mimosa Refills

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Celebrate our veterans w/ The Eastburn Public House, which is open on Veterans Day for brunch from 8AM-3PM.

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2025 Shamrock Cruise On The Portland Spirit | Irish Music + Dancing, Food, Full Bar

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The 8th annual Shamrock Cruise will board at the Caruthers Street with free and secured parking on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Come enjoy the annual Shamrock Cruise onboard the Portland Spirit for a three-hour cruise on the Willamette from 4-7pm with the music and dance of Ireland all communities and ages.

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Portland in the News: Art Therapy; Spooky Halloween Weather; First DIY Skatepark Turns 34 & More | October 31, 2024

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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.

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Win Tickets ($40): Headbangers Ball w/ Rock Shop @ The Headliners Club in Lake Oswego | 80s Hair Rock Tribute

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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.

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Win Tickets ($90): Portland 2024/2025 New Year’s Eve with The Polish Ambassador @ Crystal Ballroom | Random Rab, Akal Dub, Scott Nice, Grandfather Gold

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Ring in the New Year w/ The Polish Ambassador at Crystal Ballroom!

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Win Tickets ($100): Alison Moyet @ Crystal Ballroom | Synth Pop, New Wave, R&B, Soul

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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.

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Win Tickets ($70): Criminal @ Revolution Hall | Award-winning True Crime Podcast

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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.

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Win Tickets ($65): Zack Fox DJ Set @ Crystal Ballroom | Rapper, DJ, Actor, Comedian, Artist & Writer

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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.

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Win Tickets ($60): Talking Dead @ Crystal Ballroom | Talking Heads and Grateful Dead Tribute Featuring LDW & Garcia Birthday Band

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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.

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Win Tickets ($100): Duff McKagan: Lighthouse Tour ’24 @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Joe Keithley of D.O.A.

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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.

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Win Tickets ($150): Diwali Cruise • Festival of Lights Bollywood Party Aboard Portland Spirit | Hosted by DJ Prashant, Colorful Festive Attire

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November 15 @ Portland Spirit – Celebrate the Festival of Lights  w/ a party in Portland on a Yacht, Hosted by DJ PRASHANT

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2024 All Souls River Procession in North Portland’s Cathedral Park | Free, All Souls Day Remembrance, Featuring Samba Band Bloco Alegria

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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.

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Nights of the Golden Flower @ Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden | Magical After Dark Floral Design Showcase, Chrysanthemum Festival

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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.

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NW’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale @ Clark County Event Center | 600+ Indoor Sales

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November 2 @ Clark County Event Center – Come out & Support your Local Community. The sale features 600 Indoor Booths.

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Portland in the News: Oregon Ghost Towns; Incoming Atmospheric River; and Will Portland See Snow This Year? | October 24, 2024

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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.

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Fright Night – A Halloween Circus in Downtown Portland | Hair-raising Spectacular w/ Aerialists, Hand-balancers, Contortionists, Drag Superstars & More!

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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!

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THIS WEEK in Portland: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

A round up of what's going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Win Tickets ($100): Oregon Distilled @ The Redd | 30+ Distillers, 120+ Spirits, 6 Chefs

Oregon’s finest Craft Spirits Festival returns to The Redd on February 15th! Taste a variety of distilled spirits, get expert tips on making cocktails and sample delicious food, all included with your ticket.

Win Tickets ($40): Alt Bloom @ Mission Theater | Alternative Soul, w/ Annika Wells

January 31 @ Mission Theater - Alt Bloom is an explorer of new sounds and places, and his style blends together elements of soul, rock, and R&B with his own unique palette.

Stumptown Stages Presents Hairspray @ Winningstad Theatre | Best Musical Tony Winner, Family-Friendly

Stumptown Stages 20th Anniversary Musical Season continues with Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter

Portland In The News: Grimm Reboot, Best City for 20-Somethings, Chess Grandmaster & More | | January 9, 2025

Cosmopolitan has rated Portland as one of the best cities for folks in their 20s. Daylight hours will continue to grow in Portland as January progresses.

2025 Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise @ Portland Spirit | Champagne, Candlelight, 4-Course Meal

February 14 & 15, 2025! Treat your special someone to an evening filled with romance, music and delicious food on a Portland Spirit Valentine's Cruise

STRFKR & Friends DJ Set @ White Owl Social Club | Sets by Tasty T, Chancie Chance and More

STRFKR AND FRIENDS return for an EPIC NIGHT at White Owl Social Club with DJ sets by STRFKR, TASTY T, CHANCIE CHANCE and MORE!

Profile Theatre presents Samsara @ Artists Repertory Theatre | Ground-Breaking Comedy by Lauren Yee

Katie and Craig are having a baby… with a surrogate… who lives in India. A month before the baby’s due date, Craig reluctantly travels to the subcontinent, where he meets Suraiya, their young, less-than-thrilled surrogate

Win Tickets ($50): The Garcia Project @ Mission Theater | Jerry Garcia Tribute Band

The Garcia Project stands as a premier tribute band dedicated to faithfully recreating the legendary performances of the Jerry Garcia Band.

Win Tickets ($50): Debra DiGiovanni @ Mission Theater | Last One Laughing, Unprotected Sets

Debra DiGiovanni is a standup and performer originally from Toronto, now based in LosAngeles.

Win Tickets ($50): Kyle Gordon @ Mission Theater | Musical Comedy

Kyle Gordon and his Band present a one-of-a-kind musical comedy experience unlike anything you've ever seen before in your entire life ever.

Win Tickets ($50): Cold @ Mission Theater | Post-Grunge, Alt Metal, Nu Metal

Cold hits Portland celebrating 25 years since their breakout release 13 Way to Bleed on Stage, and 20 years since their equally-iconic A Different Kind of Pain.

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