A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
Playboy Tribute Party @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
April 13 @ Club Privata – Let’s turn back time at the Playboy Tribute Party and play in our one of a kind “Privata Mansion.”
2024 Friendly House Spring Auction | Online, Art, Jewelry, Luxury Goods, Gift Cards, Recreational Equipment, Register to Enter to Win $100
The Friendly House Spring Auction is going online April 15-19. More than 300 amazing packages will be up for bid!
The A-WOL Aeros Present: Reach for the Sky @ A-WOL Dance Collective | A-WOL Dance Collective Youth Company’s Spring Performance
April 19-21 @ A-WOL Dance Collective – A-WOL Dance Collective Youth Company’s Spring performance!
Win Tickets: Aniana, Brett’s House Party @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Soul, Rock, Reggae, Dub
April 11 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – When it comes to live performance, Aniana has always won crowds over by laying her blood, sweat & tears.
Smartphone Orchestra @ The Tomorrow Theater | Free, Emojiii Group Experience, Interactive Storytelling, Audio & Gaming
For the first time on the West Coast, PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater premieres The Smartphone Orchestra on April 5 and 6, 2024.
2024 Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree in Hood River | Featuring Sam Tallent, Monica Nevi, Zak Toscani, Jon Bennet, Lee H Tillman & Brent Lowery
April 18-20 – Do you love to laugh? Do you love Hood River? Then The Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree has got you covered!
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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