A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Oregon Metro Future Vision Survey | What Should Portland Look Like in 50 Years?
Metro is bringing people together to create the Future Vision, a 50-year vision for the greater Portland region. We want to hear from you!
2026 River Cruises @ Island Style Charters | Tiki Nights, Sunset Cruises, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day Weekend, & More
Experience Portland like never before aboard Island Style Charters! From Happy Hour to Family Fun, there’s a cruise for everyone!
Jekyll In Chains @ Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge in Milwaukie OR | Musical Reimagining of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
A thrilling and original musical reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s cerebral horror masterpiece “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,””Jekyll in Chains” is set in 1990’s Seattle to grunge and alt rock music inspired by bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Garbage, and more.
2026 Spring Garden Fair @ Clackamas County Event Center | 125 Local Nurseries, Artisans, Garden Art & More
Explore the PNW’s favorite garden event in Canby—it’s worth the drive! We have over 125 local nurseries featuring your favorite plants, alongside local artisans offering unique garden art.
Win Tickets ($40): Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market @ Oregon Convention Center | 250+ Makers, Mother’s Day Gifts, Shop Local!
Shop local and find the coolest handmade gifts from over 250 amazing artists!
Win Tickets ($46): Never Ending Fall @ Mission Theater | Alternative/Indie
Formed in the 4th grade, Never Ending Fall (NEF) is an indie-rock band comprised of lead singer and guitarist Jack Miller, drummer Tommy StClair, guitarist and keyboardist Conrad Boyd, guitarist Pearce Eisenhardt, and bassist and vocalist Johnny Hohman.
2026 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour | 50 Artists, 41 Open Studios
This is an annual free self-guided event that has become a spring tradition in the Gorge.
Win Tickets ($56): Girl Trouble w/ The Mistons & Have You Eaten @ Mission Theater | Northwest Garage Rock
Girl Trouble, Northwest garage rock demigods, return to Portland for one evening, Saturday, June 6, 2026 at McMenamin’s Mission Theater.
Win Tickets ($56): Baby Bugs w/ Elliot Lee @ Mission Theater | Indie, Dark-Pop, Punk
Baby Bugs is an alternative music project founded by Bowie.
Portland in the News: Wacky Cat Names, Drag Hiking, New Botanical Garden & More | April 16, 2026
Portlanders love drag and hiking. It was only a matter of time before the two pastimes met at Drag Me Outside.
Win Tickets ($200): A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Song & Dance Sensation @ Newmark Theatre | World Champion Irish Dancers
A Taste of Ireland brings an extraordinary night of world champion Irish dancers, live musicians and vocalist to Portland’s Newmark Theatre for one performance only on Sunday May 3.
Win Tickets ($20): 2026 Lilac Days @ Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland WA | Plant Sale, Mother’s Day, Museum, House Tours
Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom.
2026 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade | FREE, Carnival, Food Carts, Car Show & More
The 20th year theme: “History of East Portland,” because many neighbors who represent this diverse community are new to East Portland.
Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia | Sundays-Thursdays, Prizes
Bridgetown Trivia is your neighborhood pub trivia game done right.
Sexy Sequins @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
Prepare to dazzle and shine at ‘Sexy Sequins,’ the ultimate nightclub party where glamour meets seduction.
Wicked Craft Beltane Night Market @ Rae Loft | 30+ Vendors, Goddess-Themed Drinks, Music
Wicked Craft: Bazaar and Craft Fairs are a seasonal market series that focuses on supporting women-owned businesses and artists.
Spring Sip & Stroll in Historic Aurora OR | 8 Wineries, Sweet & Savory Samples, Gift Certificates & More
Grab your pals and get tickets for this antique and vintage filled wine walk event!
Engineering Careers for a Sustainable Future Networking Event @ Revolution Hall | Panel, Q&A, Breakout Sessions
If you’re curious about engineering careers in Oregon, save the date for April 30!
2026 Plant and Vegan Bake Sale @ House of Dreams Cat Shelter | Pots, Garden Art, Treats & More
Indoor/outdoor plants, pots, garden art and delicious vegan baked goodies. Great selection and amazing low prices – for a wonderful cause.
The SpongeBob Musical @ Portland Playhouse | Tony Award-Winning Musical
The end of the world is coming. At least, that’s what the citizens of Bikini Bottom believe when a volcano threatens to wipe them off the map.
Win Tickets ($46): One Way Out @ Mission Theater | Allman Brother’s Tribute
One Way Out PDX is the Portland, OR based 8-member powerhouse tribute to the music of the great Allman Brothers Band.
2026 Portland Cinco de Mayo Festival @ Tom McCall Waterfront Park | Celebration of Mexican Culture, Music & Cuisine
The Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) invites you to the 39th Annual Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, a celebration of Mexican culture, music, and cuisine at the scenic Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Win Tickets ($48): Steal Your Bass & Jerry’s Pickle @ Mission Theater | Grateful Dead Cover Bands
Steal Your Bass isn’t your typical Grateful Dead cover band- they’ve reimagined the entire sonic landscape of the Dead’s music by replacing the traditional lead guitar with a lead bass bringing the music to new depths.
4th Annual International Booklover’s Burlesque Festival @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Performing Artists, Authors, Professional Actors/Readers
Join us for THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL!
Portland in the News: Filling in the Cracks, Indigenous Punk, Oregon Beer Awards & More | April 9, 2026
Anonymous artists have been filling Portland sidewalk cracks with tile mosaics.
2026 Pink! Rosé Festival @ Hillsboro Ballpark | 28 of Tualatin Valley’s Finest Wineries
The fifth annual Pink! Rosé Festival, the wine event everyone will be talking about, returns to Tualatin Valley this spring.
Portland Men’s Gay Chorus presents She Persisted @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Feat. Resonate, Portland Lesbian Choir’s A Cappella Ensemble
For the 5th year in a row, Cascade, the proud a cappella ensemble of Portland Gay Men’s Chorus struts their stuff and shows off its Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent like they mean it in this one of a kind show of queer excellence, joy and pride.
Blueprint Arts presents The Time Heists! | FREE Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Tale
Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next!
Win Tickets ($90): Rumors by Neil Simon @ Experience Theatre Project in Aloha OR | 4 New York Power Couples Experience A Severe Attack of Farce
When they gather to celebrate a tenth wedding anniversary, four New York power couples experience a severe attack of Farce.
Wajan x Veganizer Indonesian Nasi Padang Style Feast @ Wajan | 8 Vegan & Gluten-Free Small Plates
For this Veganizer event, Chef Feny of Wajan is sharing a vegan take on Nasi Padang style dishes, bold in spice and rich in flavor, inspired by the cuisines of Sumatra and Java, Indonesia.
2026 Mother’s Day Brunch Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Buffet, Sparking Wine, 2-Hour River Cruises
Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with a special brunch cruise.
Wine Wednesdays @ Negociant | Alpine Spain, Chausse & More
A weekly flight of wines centered around a theme, whether that is a grape varietal, a producer, a region, a style of winemaking or sometimes just the crews’ favorites.
Win Tickets ($86): Melody’s Echo Chamber – Unclouded Tour w/ Strange Lot @ Revolution Hall | French Indie, Gospel
Melody’s Echo Chamber (aka French musician Melody Prochet) returns with her fourth album Unclouded, out December 5th via Domino.
2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival | World-Class Jazz Artists, Student Musicians & More
This April, the heart of East County comes alive as the 2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival returns to Mt. Hood Community College for five unforgettable days of world-class music, education, and community celebration.
Win Tickets ($64): Wild Nothing – ‘Gemini’ Anniversary Tour w/ Lunar Vacation @ Revolution Hall | Indie Rock
Because “Hold,” Jack Tatum’s fifth album under the moniker Wild Nothing, was written in the aftermath of new parenthood during the pandemic, it was probably inevitable that it would be searching and existential music.
Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10k & 5k @ Sellwood Riverfront Park | Quesadillas, Party, Finisher Shirt
Experience the fiesta, where the miles are lively, the vibes are caliente, and every finisher celebrates with a sizzling quesadilla at the finish line!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest’s CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | Experience more than 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!
| music
Tea Fest PDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture
| events, Food & Drink
St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages
| All Ages, events, Free
Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists
| music
Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B
| music
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
| News
McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
| All Ages, events, Free, Shopping, Visual Art
PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, Science, Shopping
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
| All Ages, events, Services, Shopping
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