A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Seattle Opera Presents The Barber of Seville @ McCaw Hall | One of the Greatest Masterpieces of Comedy Within Music
May 4-19 @ McCaw Hill – Full of schemes and hijinks, The Barber of Seville is a “zany creation that is incredibly funny and wildly colorful.” (City Arts)
Becky Robinson: SHE GONE TOUR @ Aladdin Theater | “Entitled Housewife”, LGBTQ+ Comedian, Writer, Actor
May 11 @ Aladdin Theater – Originally from Portland, Becky Robinson is an LGBTQ+ LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star.
Win Tickets ($40): CONVERSATION, The Living Skins @ Mission Theater | w/ Barnaby Jones, Wild Ire, Post Hardcore
April 23 @ Mission Theater – CONVERSATION’s sound contains the echoes of early Underoath and Deftones, while still carving out its own punk rock attitude with pop sensibility.
Win Tickets ($60): Bombay Bicycle Club @ Revolution Hall | w/ Gengahr, Indie Rock
May 5 @ Revolution Hall – Bombay Bicycle Club have lovingly crafted album six – My Big Day. It’s a powerful, expansive body of work, replete with an irrepressible dose of joy, too.
Win Tickets ($50): Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Find Your People Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk Rock, w/ Donovan Woods
May 6 @ Revolution Hall – Drew Holcomb has always charged listeners’ hearts and minds while inspiring them to find joy and community in their 15 years of nonstop touring.
Win Tickets ($60): Prateek Kuhad: Silhouettes Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Pop, Folk, Indie
May 6 @ Aladdin Theater – For just over a decade, Prateek Kuhad has been quietly carving out a unique role for himself as a globally recognized pop musician from India.
Win Tickets ($50): Steely Dead @ Mission Theater | Unique Blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan
May 10 @ Mission Theater – 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): Julia Holter @ Aladdin Theater | Art Pop, Ambient, Experimental
May 7 @ Aladdin Theater – Recent years brought about for Julia Holter an existential focus on human connection, amid the staggering change that came with the death of loved ones
Win Tickets ($40): The Talbott Brothers @ Mississippi Studios | Acoustic Indie Folk, w/ Haley Johnsen
April 19 @ Mississippi Studios – The Talbott Brothers’ albums ‘Ghost Talker’ (2019) and ‘Letters’ (2022) garnered attention from ‘Rolling Stone’ and ‘Billboard’ calling it “cinematic” with “captivating blood harmonies.”
2024 Hood River Cider Fest @ Waterfront Park | 40 Cideries Pouring 80+ Ciders, Live Music, Food, Yard Games & More!
Hood River Cider Fest features 80 ciders on tap from 40 local cideries, offering guests the chance to sample a ton of flavors April 27 at Hood River Event Site.
Club Privata Presents Denim & Diamonds in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
April 26 @ Club Privata – Come join us as we celebrate the best of both worlds, casual and glamorous, with our Denim & Diamonds Party.
Reach the Beach 2024 | Bike From Sauvie Island to Astoria, All Ages & Skills, Multiple Start Locations, Scenic Landscapes, Coupon/Promo Code
May 18 – Kick off your cycling season with the American Lung Association’s Reach the Beach!
Win Tickets ($90): PDX Urban Wine Experience @ Easton Broad | Featuring 18 Portland Winemakers, Benefit for Street Roots
May 5 @ Easton Broad – The PDX Urban Winery Association is excited to celebrate Oregon Wine Month with a joint winery event.
Victorian Belle Celebrates Spring w/ Wonderland Afternoon | Tea Service, Pastries, Gardens
The Victorian Belle Mother’s Day and Wonderland Afternoon Teas are a fun and elegant way to celebrate in May!
2024 Wildfire Preparedness Weekend @ World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum | Learn How to Protect Your Home & Community, Free Museum Admission
Oregon State Fire Marshal, in partnership with Portland Fire and Rescue, is hosting a free Wildfire Preparedness Weekend with World Forestry Center at the Discovery Museum on April 27 and 28.
2024 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour | Free, Self Guided Tour Featuring 45 Artists
April 26-28 – Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour invites art lovers to meet 45 artists in their studio spaces — to experience art as work, craft, process, and inspiration.
St. Johns Boosters Presents 2024 Spring Fling | District Wide Shopping Event & Plaza Gathering
Spring Fling means art, activities and music from 11 AM to 2 PM in the St. Johns Plaza on April 27.
Portand in the News: Rare Hippo-Like Fossils; Oldest House Included in Potential Development Listing; Peaceful Places & More! | April 10, 2024
Portland kitty Tony “Scarface” Baloney has made it to the finals of Nationwide’s “Wacky Pet Names” contest.
Oregon beachcombers recently discovered rare fossils from extinct hippo-like mammals.
And what’s believed to be the oldest house in Portland, the Tigard/Rogers House is included in a land listing encouraging development.
Blue Girl and the Burning Bushes @ JaJa PDX | Science-Fiction Circus Rave Opera
April 13-14, 20-21 @ JaJa PDX – Blue Girl and the Burning Bushes is a Science-Fiction Circus Rave Opera about the Return of the Goddess.
With Love From PDX Candle Workshop | Unleash Your Inner Artisan & Leave With Unique Handcrafted Candles
April 20 @ With Love From PDX – Ignite your creativity with our Candle Crafting Workshop! Join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn the art of candle making from start to finish.
Win Tickets ($50): Portland General Electric Presents Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour | A New Construction Home Tour Showcasing Sustainable Homes
The Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour presented by Portland General Electric returns April 19-21 to showcase newly constructed homes throughout the region demonstrating the best in sustainable building practices, comfort, and durability.
World Premiere Documentary Short: The Power of Ceremony @ Clinton Street Theater | Earth Teachings for Future Generations
Join Earth & Spirit Council on April 21 for the world premiere of their inspiring documentary, “The Power of Ceremony: Earth Teachings for Future Generations.”
Win Tickets ($70): Rip City Comedy Fest ’24 – Jessica Michelle Singleton Early Show @ Mission Theater | Featuring Gabe Davis, Shain Brenden & Monica Nevi
May 3 @ Mission Theater – Internationally touring comedy star, Jessica Michelle Singleton is a lovable maniac.
Win Tickets ($60): The Spill Canvas 20th Anniversary Tour @ Mission Theater | w/ Ace Enders
April 30 @ Mission Theater – Listening to these 10 songs it’s clear that Conduit is more than a new Spill Canvas album. Rather, it’s the start of a second phase for the band.
Win Tickets ($70): Ralph Barbosa: The Super Cool Ass Tour Late Show @ Aladdin Theater | Comedy Central, Netflix
April 28 @ Aladdin Theater – One of the shyest attention hogs to ever do comedy, Ralph Barbosa’s disarming and laid-back style has made him a stand-out on stage, on TV and online.
Win Tickets ($60): INIKO “The Awakening Tour” @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative Indie
April 26 @ Aladdin Theater – Brooklyn-born Iniko is one of the most celestial new voices on the soul scene.
Alpaca Happy Hours | Hillsboro Downtown Station & Stickmen Brewing Tualatin Beer Hall
Come out and enjoy a drink and meet Aplacas on April 13 at Hillsboro Downtown Station & Stickmen Brewing Tualatin Beer Hall.
Win Tickets ($80): Rip City Comedy Fest ’24 – Lance Bang Presents Come Laugh With Us @ Crystal Ballroom | Featuring Girl God, Sean Patton, Steve Agee & Ruby Setnik
The underground efforts of three former Portlander service industry workers returns as RIP CITY COMEDY FEST 2024 hits Portland May 2, 3 & 4.
Win Tickets ($38): 80s Video Dance Attack 19th Anniversary Party! @ Revolution Hall | Featuring VJ Kittyrox
April 26 @ Revolution Hall -Celebrate 19 years of VJ Kittyrox mixing the greatest videos of the MTV era!
Win Tickets ($44): Imminence – The Black Tour: United States 2024 @ Revolution Hall | w/ Catch Your Breath & Of Virtue
April 30 @ Revolution Hall – Swedish alternative metalcore outfit, Imminence, has during the latest years established their own highly unique brand and pushed the genre beyond extents of anyone’s expectations.
Wine & Dine for Hope & Joy @ The Redd on Salmon | Unlimited Bites from Portland’s Top Ranked Chefs, Benefit for UKANDU
Enjoy unlimited bites and tastes from our region’s premier chefs and wineries at this year’s Wine & Dine for Hope & Joy on May 16th!
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Mimosas
May 19 @ The Pharmacy – The event is hosted by our queen, Devlin Lynn Phoenixxx with a rotating cast for each event sure to dazzle you with their everything!
Portland in the News: Top Spot to Visit w/ Your Doggo; Rare Blue Butterfly; Mysterious Beach Chips & more! | April 4, 2024
Portland lands at the top 5th spot to vacation with your dog. A rare blue butterfly is making a comeback in the Willamette Valley. And if the clouds stay away, Portlanders will see a 33% partial solar eclipse on Monday. Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week: KOIN: Report ranks Portland among…
Fat Ham at Seattle Rep’s Bagley Wright Theater | 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner, 2023 Tony Award Nominee
April 12-May 12 @ Bagley Wright Theater – Fresh from its Broadway debut, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a sparkling and uproarious new comedy about seeking love and liberation.
Win Tickets ($50): Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival | 150 Vendors, Food, Wine, Beer, Spirits, Live Music
Oregon’s north coast celebrates food and fun at the Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival April 26-28 @ Clatsop County Fair and Expo.
Portland Spirit Celebrates 30 Years with 90s-Themed Cruise | Celebrating the Best of Portland, Benefit for Local Non-Profits
Portland Spirit Cruises & Events invites you to party like it’s 1994 while supporting local charities. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Portland Spirit will offer two ‘Best of Portland Anniversary Cruises’ on May 9th and 23rd.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Tickets ($110): 2026 Easyfolk Festival @ Portland’5 Winningstad Theatre | Essie & The Hum, Rebecca McDade, Kenzy Peach & More
| All Ages, downtown, events, music, SW Portland
Win Tickets ($76): Everyone Orchestra Conducted by Matt Butler @ Mission Theater | Danceable Grooves Created on the Fly
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
The Haunting @ The Social Spoon | Halloween Cocktail Pop-Up, Part Haunted House, Part Neighborhood Bar,
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, Halloween
End of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, music
2026 Zootoberfest @ Oregon Zoo | Beer & Cider, Live Music, Keeper Chats, Animal Activities & More
| events, Food & Drink, music, SW Portland
7 Deadly Sins Pants on Fire Freaky/Filthy Late Show @ The White Eagle Saloon | 7 True Tales, One Lie
| Comedy, events, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($22): 2026 Corn Maze ‘5 Kind Acts’ + Pumpkin Patch @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Apple Cider, Trains, Petting Zoo & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NW Portland, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($80): Haunted Corn Maze @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Ghouls, Zombies, Costume Party
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NW Portland, theater
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
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