A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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 ($60): The Old Church Concert Hall New Moon Series Presents Gregory Allison // Slow Meadow | Violin, Special Guest DJ
April 7 @ The Old Church Concert Hall -The Old Church Moon Series & Holy Volcano present an evening of neoclassical soundscapes by visionary composers Gregory Allison & Slow Meadow.
Win Tickets ($70): Depression Sonora @ Mission Theater | w/ Deaf Dreamer, Spanish Hip Hop
April 16 @ Mission Theater – The biographical note is not a whim: the themes of Depresión Sonora’s songs explore the concerns of a twenty-something suburbanite as he navigates through the emotional turbulence of the life stagehe faces.
Win Tickets ($65): Whose Live Anyway? @ Revolution Hall | Improv Featuring Cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
April 3 @ Revolution Hall – The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
Win Tickets ($58): Michael Blaustein (Late Show) @ Revolution Hall | Stiff Socks
March 29 @ Revolution Hall – Michael Blaustein is an internationally touring headlining comedian, accomplished actor, and award winning writer. Michael co-hosts a very popular podcast called “Stiff Socks” with comedian Trevor Wallace.
Win Tickets ($60): It’s (Still) Alright: The Lone Bellow Trio 10 Year Anniversary Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Jonny Fritz
March 29 @ Aladdin Theater – The Nashville-based trio The Lone Bellow quickly became known for their transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship and raucous live performance.
Win Tickets ($30): Sean McLean & The Vibetenders, Jay Si Proof @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | “Earth Jazz Alchemists”, Rootsy Jamband
March 23 @ Goodfoot – Sean McLean & The Vibetenders has evolved through adventurous jazz fusion to low-fi jams to a full fledged funk party.
EastBurn Public House 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Featuring Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage
March 17 @ The EastBurn Public House – EastBurn Public House is celebrating their favorite holiday of the year with a traditional Irish meal!
Portland 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Events: Pub/Bar Crawl, Parade, Parties, Festivals, Music, Food & Drink Specials & More!
In 2024, St Patrick’s Day is on a Sunday, meaning many parties and events all weekend!
Celebrate Portland Dining w/ Ticket to Dine | Eat Out For Chance to Win 2,000+ Prizes
Ticket to Dine is here all March long featuring 31 days to dine out for your chance to win big! 80+ restaurants are participating across the city for your chance to win 2,000+ prizes.
2024 Bella Organic Easter Egg Hunts | 17 Hunts, Adult Hunts, Drinks, Raffle, Easter Bunny, Petting Zoo & More!
March 30-31 @ Bella Organic Farm – Bella’s Bunny Hop is a two day Easter event with 17 different egg hunts.
NW Dance Project Presents Secret Stories @ Newmark Theatre | 3 World Premieres
March 29-30 @ Newmark Theatre – NW Dance Project’s 20th Anniversary springs to life with exciting international voices of dance — be the first to experience 3 new creations!
Win Tickets ($90): Sleater-Kinney Little Rope Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Rock
Sleater-Kinney’s Little Rope Tour stops at Crystal Ballroom on April 5 in support of their 11th studio album.
Portland Spirit Presents 2024 Easter Champagne Brunch Cruises | Cinnabunny, Views, Entertainment & More!
March 31 @ Portland Spirit – Gather your friends and family for an Easter celebration to remember.
Win Tickets ($50): Easter Candy & Wine Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE Portland | 5 Wines & Traditional Holiday Candies, Sangria
March 15-17, 22-24, 29-30 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Join us for our Annual Easter Candy & Wine Pairing! We’ll be pairing 5 wines with 5 traditional Easter Candies + pouring a seasonal Sangria.
EastBurn Public House Presents 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Recovery Brunch | $3 Mimosa Refils
March 16-17 @ EastBurn Public House – Keep the celebration going on St. Patrick’s Day weekend w/ EastBurn’s Recovery brunch.
Portland in the News: Tiny Forests Gain Notice; Portland’s Unique St. Patrick’s Day Parade; A Day in the Life of a Bridge | March 7, 2024
Portland’s St. Patrick’s Day parade started 34 years ago as a way for a man to impress his father in law.
Catlin Gabel School has Portland’s only tiny forest.
And did you know the Hawthorne Bridge is the oldest vertical lift bridge still in operation in the United States?
Rose City LepreCon 2024 | Downtown Portland St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Celebration, Costume Contest, 15+ Venues
March 16 @ Candy – From the organizers of Portland’s Largest SantaCon Bar Crawl and Celebration, we bring you Rose City LepreCon!
Bridgetown Trivia Presents Tournament of Champions | Cash Prizes, Winter & Summer Season
Every weekly trivia event in the Bridgetown Trivia family participates in the Tournament of Champions, giving players and their teams a chance to win cash and prizes.
Win Tickets ($50): ShadowGrass @ Mission Theater | Fast Picking Bluegrass
June 28 @ Mission Theater – With their fast picking and fresh arrangements, ShadowGrass is moving forward in the bluegrass genre by incorporating each member’s varied influences.
Win Tickets ($50): Wheel in the Sky @ Mission Theater | Tribute to the Music of Journey and Steve Perry
April 20 @ Mission Theater – Wheel in the Sky has become one of the Top Tribute bands in the Pacific NW.
Win Tickets ($36): Moon Walker @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock, w/ Mom Rock
March 27 @ Mission Theater – Harry Springer may compose, produce and perform all of Moon Walker’s music in his bedroom, but the electrifying and uniquely eclectic sound undeniably feels more fitting for a stadium.
Win Tickets ($50): An Evening with Shafty @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Tribute to Phish
March 30 @ Crystal Ballroom – Shafty’s audience knows to expect the band riding waves of steamy dance jams, while dropping surprising twists and turns in every set.
Win Tickets ($76): Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Aladdin Theater | 5-Time Grammy Award Winners
March 26 @ Aladdin Theater – Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a worldwide phenomenon, winning more GRAMMY Awards (Five), and receiving more GRAMMY Award nominations (Nineteen), than any World Music group in the history of recorded music.
Win Tickets ($60): Ian Karmel (Late Show) – Special Taping @ Revolution Hall | Emmy Award Winning Comedian
March 23 @ Revolution Hall – Originally from Portland, Ian Karmel is currently co-head writer for the Emmy award winning The Late Late Show with James Cordon, of which Ian was one of the founding writers in the show’s 2015 re-creation.
2024 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Green & Gold Gala @ Club Privata in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club, Green Beer, Whiskey Specials
March 16 @ Club Privata – Enjoy green beer and whiskey specials as the Pacific Northwest’s premier lifestyle club celebrates all those who want to get lucky.
Win Tickets ($44): BackFence Roulette @ Alberta Rose Theatre | High-stakes Storytelling, Hosted by Frayn Masters and Mindy Nettifee
March 16 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – BACKFENCE ROULETTE, hosted by Frayn Masters and Mindy Nettifee, is a high-risk high-stakes night of storytelling.
Kells Irish Pub Presents 2024 Portland’s Irish Festival | 3 Days of Irish Food & Culture Across 3 Locations, Boxing, Irish Dance, Music & More!
March 15-17 – Get ready for three days of vibrant Irish culture and fun including live music, Irish Dancing, Boxing & More!
2024 St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in SE Portland | 10+ Bars, Drink Discounts, Coupons & More!
March 16 & 17 – Join us for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Portland with access and drink discounts at multiple different venues.
Oregon Humanities Presents Consider This with Pulitzer Prize–winning Journalist Eli Saslow @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Exploring Addiction, Poverty, and Homelessness
April 3 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Join Oregon Humanities for an onstage conversation with Eli Saslow, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist for the New York Times whose recent reporting has explored stories about addiction, poverty, and homelessness in Portland, Phoenix, San Diego, and other cities across the country.
Broadway Rave @ Polaris Hall | A Musical Theater Dance Party Celebrating the Best Show Tunes
March 15 @ Polaris Hall – Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre.
2024 Shamrock Run Through Downtown Portland | St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Half Marathon, 15K, 8K, 5K, Stride & 1K, Beer Garden, Discount Code
Showcasing the best of downtown Portland, the Shamrock Run will celebrate 46-years running on March 17.
Hooked on You – A Celestial Affair @ The Victorian Belle | 30+ Vendors, Non-traditional & Alternative Wedding Show
March 30 @ The Victorian Belle Mansion – Hooked on You – A Celestial Affair features 30+ vendors who specialize in alternative styles and services, from gothic design to bespoke vintage clothing to fantasy hair & makeup.
Tasting Collective Presents Chef-Led Dinner @ Plumb | 5-Course Tasting Series w/ Executive Chef Alex Trombadore
Tasting Collective is a private supper club that offers its food-loving members a more meaningful, up close and personal way to experience Portland’s top independent restaurants.
McMenamins Celebrates 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Across Portland | Food & Drink Specials, Live Music, Bagpipers, Irish Dancers & More!
March 15-17 @ McMenamins – Celebrate St Patrick’s day at McMenamins! All locations will have Irish-inspired food & drink specials and McMenamins Irish Stout on tap on St. Patrick’s Day.
ShanRock’s Triviology Presents 2024 Oscar Trivia & Viewing Party @ The EastBurn Public House | Prizes
ShanRock’s Triviology is hosting the 2024 Oscar Trivia & Viewing Party at The EastBurn Pubilc House on March 10!
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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