A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Celebrate Spring w/ Rae Loft | Pamper Day, Comedy, Jam Session, Game Night
May @ Rae Loft – Rae Loft is loaded with fresh events for your gals day out, date night, open jam session, a good laugh, and your game night fix.
Woodinville Whiskey Pairing Cocktail Dinner @ The EastBurn Public House | Cozy Atmosphere, Multi-Course Curated Dinner
May 21 @ EastBurn – Come join us at The Eastburn with Garrett Epling the Woodinville Whiskey Ambassador & Chefs David D and Chef Fritz for a night of delicious food and whiskey cocktail pairings.
Win Tickets ($50): John Cooper Clarke @ Mission Theater | ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry’
October 2 @ Mission Theater – Known as the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.
POSTPONED: The LOX 30th Anniversary Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | Hip Hop, R&B
November 10 @ Crystal Ballroom – Yonkers-bred rap trio The LOX notched a string of memorable hits during the ’90s Bad Boy era of hip-hop.
Win Tickets ($80): Everclear @ Crystal Ballroom | Iconic ’90s Alt-rock, w/ Marcy Playground, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
September 15 @ Crystal Ballroom – The setlist for the fall tour will feature all the hits from throughout the band’s extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One.
Win Tickets ($50): This Will Destroy You Presents 10 Years of Tunnel Blanket @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Christopher Tignor & Ilyas Ahmed
May 25 @ Aladdin Theater – This Will Destroy You presents: Tunnel Blanket 10 Year Anniversary Performance of the Full LP w/ Christopher Tignor.
2024 Mother’s Day Brunch @ Portland’s EastBurn Public House | Large Tables, Patio, Mimosas, Eggs Benedict & More!
May 12 @ EastBurn Public House – The EastBurn Public House is serving up mimosas, bloody marys, eggs benedict, scrambles, hash & more for Mother’s Day — No reservations needed.
Win Tickets ($40): The Weather Machine, Katelyn Convery @ Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Rock
May 17 @ Crystal Ballroom – The release of the project’s fourth studio album “Applecore” finally captures the rollicking energy, precision, and depth that Weather Machine live shows are known for.
Win Tickets ($36): CLAY @ Mission Theater | R&B, Pop, Soul
May 29 @ Mission Theater – A perfect blend of R&B and pop, CLAY’s attention to catchy melodies matched with her seductively smoky vocal tone make her a must listen.
Win Tickets ($90): Emmy and Grammy Nominee Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | Jazz Saxophonist
June 2 @ Crystal Ballroom – Kamasi Washington is an American jazz saxophonist. He is a founding member of the jazz collective West Coast Get Down.
Win Tickets ($50): Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG @ Revolution Hall | Award Winning Actor Joins Professor of Philosophy Stephen Asma for a Live Podcast Taping
May 16 @ Revolution Hal – Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti and Professor of Philosophy Stephen Asma host a live taping of their hit new podcast CHINWAG.
Portland in the News: Mega Rare Bird Spotted in Oregon; Historic Salmon Fangs; Repurposing Food Waste & More! | May 2, 2024
Oregon scientists have found that prehistoric salmon had warthog-like fangs.
A rare bird recently spotted in Oregon is the first sighting in US history.
And a local waste company is considering ideas for repurposing food waste.
May Wine Classes @ Ora Et Labora Wine Shop | Demystifying Wine, Appellations of the Willamette Valley, Esoteric Grapes of Oregon, First Friday & More!
Ora Et Labora Wine Shop’s classes are dialing down the pretension and leaning into the fun of tasting wines.
Win Tickets ($24): Jeff Crosby Band, David Henry @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Americana
May 8 @ The Goodfoot – Born and raised in Idaho, Jeff Crosby has been sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the US and beyond for the past decade.
Escapism Portland Presents Funky Laboratory Escape Room | Find Out What Happened to Dr. Zylchov & His Cats
Your mission is to enter Dr. Z’s far-out apartment and find the truth!
Win Tickets ($60): Wednesday @ Revolution Hall | w/ Draag, Alternative Rock
May 20 @ Revolution Hall – A Wednesday song is a quilt. A short story collection, a half-memory, a patchwork of portraits of the American south, disparate moments that somehow make sense as a whole.
Win Tickets ($50): We Three @ Aladdin Theater | Alt-pop Trio, w/ SkyDxddy
May 22 @ Aladdin Theater – We Three the Oregon alt-pop trio – siblings Manny, Bethany and Joshua Humlie – have already built a passionate global fanbase with their anthemic, emotive and life-affirming songs.
Win Passes ($190): Sabertooth Music Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Psychedelic Stoner Rock, Elder, Frankie and the Witch Fingers & more!
May 31-Juen 1 @ Crystal Ballroom – With its roots in Portland’s Crystal Ballroom’s psychedelic history, Sabertooth returns to the Crystal Ballroom for two nights of psychedelic stoner rock.
Win Tickets ($70): Stiff Little Fingers @ Revolution Hall | w/ Ricky Warwick, Irish Punk Rock
May 17 @ Revolution Hall – Along with the likes of the Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Undertones, Sham 69, Stranglers, et al – Stiff Little Fingers were at the forefront of the punk movement.
Win Tickets ($50): Blitzen Trapper @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Small Paul, Country, Folk, Rock
May 17 @ Aladdin Theater – Inspired by Earley’s fascination with Buddhist texts and meditation, 100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions offers a captivating take on rebirth and transcendence.
Win Tickets ($60): Battle Beast Circus of Doom Over North America @ Revolution Hall | w/ Blackbriar
May 22 @ Aladdin Theater -Famous for their energetic shows, incredibly catchy choruses and odd sense of humour, Battle Beast are destined for glory.
Win Tickets ($60): Taylor Rave @ Crystal Ballroom | A Taylor Swift Rave
May 24 @ Crystal Ballroom – Taylor Rave: A night full of Taylor Swift remixes, originals, lasers, neons, balloons and more. Only Taylor all night.
Moda Health Job Fair | Meet w/ Recruiters, On-the-spot Interviews, Dozens of Openings
Give your healthcare career a boost with a company that supports your overall well-being! Join Moda on May 1 & 8, for the Moda Health job fair.
Brit Floyd’s 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s “The Division Bell”
June 18 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Brit Floyd’s 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour, commemorates the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, “The Division Bell.”
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend @ Washington Square | LEGO Displays & Demos, Meet & Greet, Build Your Own Spacecraft
Join Washington Square for May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend at Washington Square on May 4-5!
2024 Camas Plant and Garden Fair | Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, Native Plants, Arts & Crafts
May 11 in Camas – Camas Plant and Garden Fair is the day before Mother’s Day, making it a perfect time to buy a gift for mom or find just what you need for your own yard or garden.
Unique Markets in Portland @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Mother’s Day Gifts, Featuring 125 Local Brands, Designers & Artists
May 11 & 12 @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Discover more than 125+ emerging brands & designers while you enjoy our vibrant community vibes & fab free perks.
2024 UFO Fest @ Hotel Oregon | Featuring Former Navy Pilot Ryan Graves, Experts, Experiencers, Costume Contest, Parade & More
The 24th annual UFO Festival lands at Hotel Oregon on the eve of May 17, bringing experts, experiencers and a cosmos of fun!
Meagan Sky’s Self-Love Soiree (Mothers Day Edition) @ The Old Church | Live Music, Speakers, Healers, Self-Care Bazaar
May 11 @ The Old Church – Bring your mom and/or or treat yourself to an evening where you truly feel taken care of, where you can treat yourself and walk away feeling uplifted and inspired to follow what lights you up!
Portland in the News: Leave No Trace Spotlight; Nanobreweries; Greenest City | April 25, 2024
Mt. Tabor Park was one of 24 parks nationally to be named a Leave No Trace spotlight sight.
And the next step in Portland’s evolving beer scene includes the nanobrewery, a small but growing community of ultra-small brewers.
And realtyhop has named Portland the greenest city in America.
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in May! | Giveaway, Regional Activities, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day & More!
Find a patio, tasting room, dining room or anywhere else to share a glass of Oregon’s True Character during Oregon Wine Month in May!
Fiesta Caliente 2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ Club Privata in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Saturday at the hottest party in town at Club Privata on May 4.
Win Tickets ($50): SOLD OUT – OK NOT OK – A Radiohead Tribute @ Mission Theater | Featuring Members of the Portland Cello Project
May 11 @ Mission Theater – Over the past year OK NOT OK have focused on playing their Radiohead favourites, fan favourites, deep cuts and have sold-out every one of their shows!
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest presents “Come As You Are” @ PLACE Studio | Dance, Visuals, Spoken Word
Portland based dance company Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest (HDD/NW) presents “Come As You Are,” a multidisciplinary salon featuring dance, visuals, and animal scent perfumes.
2024 Portland Spirit Mother’s Day Cruises | Brunch, Mimosas, Beautiful Willamette River Views, Live Music
May 12 @ Portland Spirit – Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with a special brunch cruise.
Win Tickets ($80): Baker’s Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Festival @ Culmination Brewing | 13 Breweries, 13 Roasters, 13 Bakers
May 11 @ Culmination Brewing – The 8th annual Baker’s Dozen (Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest): This Oregon festival sells out annually and features 3 things Portland does best: beer, coffee, and doughnuts.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: A to Z Wineworks, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Bulk Bookstore & More
| Jobs
This Is An Awesome Comedy Show @ Show Bar at Revolution Hall | Featuring Sean Jordan and Kyle Kinane
| Comedy, SE Portland
Win Tickets ($38): Forest Pub: Drag as a Doorway to the Forest @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Drag, Dialogue, and Connection with Nature
| events, LGBTQ, NW Portland
ForestFest: Free Day at the Discovery Museum @ World Forestry Center | Hiking, Live Music, Storytelling, and More!
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, Books, events, music, NW Portland
Watch Portland Fire @ The High Dive | Happy Hour, Service Industry Discounts
| events, Food & Drink, Portland Fire, SE Portland, sports
Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!
| music
TeaFestPDX @ 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
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