A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($60): Mighty Poplar @ Revolution Hall | All Star Roots Project with special guests HAWKTAIL + VÄSEN
February 21 @ Revolution Hall – Regarded as some of the finest players of their generation, Mighty Poplar is never showy and always in service of the song.
Win Tickets ($70): Cory Wong featuring Monica Martin (Night 2) @ Revolution Hall | w/ LA LOM
February 18 @ Revolution Hall – Cory Wong fashions himself “a hype man,” first and foremost. Living up to this classification, he slings a Stratocaster and hurls “dad jokes” from the stage with the same panache, poise, and power.
Southwest Washington Winery Association St. Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Festival | Featuring 23 Wineries and Tasting Rooms Near Portland
Treat your Valentine with a romantic evening of wine and chocolate at Southwest Washington Winery Association St Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Festival February 9-18.
February First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks | Receptions, Live Music, Performances & More!
Join the public in the North Park Blocks on February 1 for exhibition receptions, live music, refreshments and performances for First Thursday!
Cancelled: Sword & Veil Presents Vintage Prom @ Victorian Belle | DJ, Party Games, Costume Contest, Vintage Jazz Band & More!
February 17 @ Victorian Belle Mansion – Sword and Veil, a monthly costume soirée in a haunted mansion, presents Vintage Prom!
Win Tickets ($60): Magic City Hippies @ Crystal Ballroom | Poolside Grooves & Sunkissed Melodies
February 18 @ Crystal Ballroom – Embracing everything from AM radio rock and poolside pop to nimble raps and salsa, Magic City Hippies lock into an era-less vibe with no shortage of psychedelic funk or hooks.
Win Tickets ($70): DeVotchKa – How It Ends 20th Anniversary @ Revolution Hall | w/ Mbrascatu
A cross-pollination of numerous influences, including cabaret, spaghetti Westerns, norteño, punk, and the immigrant dance music of Eastern Europe, DeVotchKa heads to Revolution Hall on February 16.
2024 Cascade Festival of African Films | Africa Through African Lenses, Director Q&A, Two Dozen Films
In celebration of Black History Month, the 34th annual Cascade Festival of Films features 24 films at 4 venues from February 2-March 2.
50 Photos and 100 Years of Bingen on the Columbia Art Reception in White Salmon | Free Centennial Celebration, Meet Local Historians
In February, kickoff Bingen’s centennial celebration w/ 50 Photos and 100 Years of Bingen on the Columbia in Whilte Salmon.
Soul’d Out Presents The Libertine Belles @ Jack London Revue | Album Release Show, Vintage Swing Quintet
Portland’s beloved vintage swing quintet, The Libertine Belles, is thrilled to announce the launch of their eagerly awaited third album, “Live For Today,” with a dazzling release show at the iconic Jack London Revue on February 10.
Cancelled: Blossom @ McMenamins Mission Theater | w/ Doink!, Bendrethegiant
July 5 @ Mission Theater – On her most recent album “Maybe”, the focus is solely on Blossom and her story. For Blossom this new album is a coming of age story.
Cancelled: AJ Mitchell @ Mission Theater | Electro, Pop, R&B
June 2 @ Mission Theater – After more than a billion streams, AJ Mitchell’s stepping into a bold new world with his second album.
CANCELED: Chest Fever – The Official Revival of The Band @ Mission Theater | Rock & Roll, w/ Mrs. Henry
February 13 @ Mission Theater – The stories, legend and community of The Band live on through the passion and magic of Chest Fever.
Portland in the News: Icy Vista House; New Events Venue @ Lloyd Center; Feds Consider Solar Production in Oregon & More! | January 25, 2024
So much ice fell last week, Vista House turned into an ice castle.
In an effort to revitalize the city, Portland leaders have relaxed regulations on food trucks.
And an architecture firm is looking at adding a new events venue to Lloyd Center.
Winter Waters Regenerative Seafare Series | Dining Events @ Oregon Coast & Portland Area, Dining, Seaweed Beer, Trivia, Community Celebration
During the month of February 2024, Winter Waters will once again partner with chefs and tastemakers across Oregon to celebrate regenerative seafood, with an emphasis on farmed sea vegetables as well as other local sustainable seafoods.
2024 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | ALO, Shook Twins, Glitterfox, Greg Holden, Fox & Bones w/ The Quick & Easy Boys & More!
The 2024 Portland Folk Festival has been a wild ride but we’re so excited to keep a majority of the bill together for one SUPER SUNDAY show on February 4th on both floors of Crystal Ballroom!
Win Tickets ($80): Silversun Pickups @ Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Rock
February 14 @ Crystal Ballroom – Once Silversun Pickups began working on Physical Thrills together, they made some of Silversun Pickups’ most stunning songs yet.
Win Tickets ($36): The Hails @ Mission Theater | w/ Foxtide, Indie Punk
Looking for pre-Valentine’s Day plans? The Hails are coming through Mission Theater with Foxtide on February 13.
Win Tickets ($60): Jimmy Dore @ Aladdin Theater | Comedy Central, YouTube
February 9 @ Aladdin Theater -Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered, a crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and freethinkers in 21st century America.
Oregon Distilled Craft Spirits Festival 2024 @ The Redd | 35+ Distillers, Local Food Pairings, Distiller’s Dinner & more!
February 17 @ The Redd – Portland — share good spirits at Oregon Distilled, February 18th at The Redd! This Craft Spirits Festival celebrates Oregon’s finest offerings in whiskey, gin, vodka, rum and much more.
Bag & Baggage Presents World Builders @ The Vault Theater | Exploration of Love & Mental Health
World Builders is an exploration of love and mental health, directed by Founding Artistic Director Scott Palmer, challenges the audience to consider their own reality and the perceptions we have of others.
We Wrote This With You in Mind @ Shaking the Tree Theatre | Friends Reminisce on Place & Memory
February 10-March 2 – We Wrote This with You in Mind is a play grieving the past: two friends reminisce on the monstrous chasm of place and memory.
Win Tickets ($40): KPOP Night @ Lola’s Room | All Your Favorite Artists
February 17 @ Lola’s Room – The public is invited to dance to DJ’d tunes by your favorite KPOP artists all night long!
Win Tickets ($84): Jim Gaffigan Barely Alive Tour @ Keller Auditorium | 7-time Grammy Nominated Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producers
March 1-3 @ Keller Auditorium – Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist.
Win Tickets ($50): Grieves @ Mission Theater | Hip Hop, w/ Horrorshow, The Street Sweepers
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.
2025 Mt. Angel VolksFest @ Mt. Angel Festhalle | Music, Entertainment, Local Craft Brews, Wines, Craft Vendors
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).
Portland in the News: All Weather Food Cart Pods; Magic Mushroom School; Darcelle XV Plaza & More | January 18, 2024
A federal grant aims to install more public electric vehicle chargers across Portland.
Early drawing plans of Darcelle XV Plaza include a stage, arts space and a wall of fame for notable LGBTQ Portlanders.
And thaw out this weekend at one of these cozy all-weather food cart pods.
Win Tickets: Aniana @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Soul, Reggae, Dub
Janaury 25 @ The Goodfoot – Backed by an 8-piece band of Portland all-stars, Aniana (Ahn-YAH-nuh) playfully bounces from soul, reggae, dub, disco, and rock with the explosive energy of Axl Rose and the sultry, soulful emotion of Sade.
Win Tickets ($118): Experience Theatre Project Presents The Importance of Being Earnest @ The Lodge in Beaverton | An Immersive Comedy for Serious People
Experience Theatre Project’s 2023-2024 Season continues with a top-notch immersive production of Oscar Wilde’s endlessly entertaining comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest.
Win Tickets ($60): An Evening with Lotus @ Crystal Ballroom | Instrumental Electronic Jam Band
February 3 @ Crystal Ballroom – Five-piece instrumental band Lotus were early adopters of fusing electronic beats and sounds from dance music with jam music, but also draw on psych-rock, post-rock, disco, funk and jazz.
Win Tickets ($60): Superchunk / Fucked Up @ Revolution Hall | Indie Rock
February 6 @ Revolution Hall – Like every record Superchunk has made over the last thirty-some years, Wild Loneliness is unskippably excellent and infectious.
Win Tickets ($77): Say She She @ Aladdin Theater | Discodelic Soul, w/ Gitkin
February 3 @ Aladdin Theater – Say She She, the soulful female-led trio, stand rock solid on their disco-delic duty with their boundary-breaking sophomore album Silver.
Portland Spirit 2024 Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise | Spectacular Views, Live Music w/ The Bylines, 4-Course Dinner
February 10, 14 – Enjoy spectacular river views of the Portland skyline, live piano, and a fantastic meal.
Glow Night @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
January 27 @ Club Privata – Get out your UV, reactive, or neon clothing as well as glow sticks, lighted jewelry, and LED lights for Club Privata’s Glow Night.
Hip Chicks Do Wine Presents Wine & Chocolate Pairing | Portland 2024 Valentines Day Special
January 27-28, February 2-4, 9-11, @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Our Chocolate and Wine Pairing is one of the most fun events Hip Chicks host each year.
Portland in the News: Improvements Mean 6-Week MAX Interruptions; Secret Art Warehouse; Snow on the Way? | January 11, 2024
Portlanders could wake up to inches of snow on Saturday, or not.
This weekend, the U.S. Amputee Soccer Association will host a clinic in Portland.
And a warehouse in NE Portland houses thousands of pieces of privately owned art that are available for free loan to museums around the world.
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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