A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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!
Portland in the News: Giant Cat Sculptures; Partial Solar Eclipse; Cherry Blossom Watch | February 29, 2024
Featuring 30 giant cat sculptures, Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail is coming to downtown Portland in August.
In April, Portland will be in the path of a partial solar eclipse.
And it’s officially cherry blossom watch in Portland, which experts say should start in the next few weeks.
Misfit Cabaret Presents Circus @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Drag, Burlesque, Aerial, Contortion, Live Music & More!
Step into the world of the circus and experience a night of wonder, magic, and mischief at Misfit Cabaret presents CIRCUS on March 8 at Alberta Rose Theatre.
Win Tickets ($80): MarchFourth’s 21st Anniversary Extravaganza @ Crystal Ballroom | Featuring Tobias & The Traveling Spectacular
March 4 @ Crystal Ballroom – MarchFourth is a joy-inducing force of entertainment, celebrating their 21st Anniversary this year. The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz is all about the groove.
Portland Youth Philharmonic Presents Serenade in the Wind @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Featuring Grammy Winning Imani Winds
March 2 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – The Portland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes 2024 GRAMMY award-winning Imani Winds to perform “Paradise Valley Serenade” by 2024 GRAMMY award-winning Jeff Scott.
Win Tickets ($100): The Church, The Afghan Whigs @ Crystal Ballroom | Psychedelic-splashed Indie Rock, w/ Ed Harcourt
July 6 @ Crystal Ballroom – Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Even fewer bands are like The Church.
Win Tickets ($50): Hulvey – The Beautiful Tour @ Mission Theater | Christian Rapper, Hip Hop
March 19 @ Mission Theater – Hulvey has quickly become Reach Records’ latest breakout hip hop artist.
Win Tickets ($60): The Best 80s Prom Ever! (So Far) Featuring: Nite Wave (80’s New Wave) @ Mission Theater | w/ DJ Dance Dance
March 23 @ Mission Theater – Come have the time of your life at Nite Wave’s Best 80’s Prom Ever! (So Far). 80s Prom Attire Highly Encouraged. Covers of New Order, Billy Idol, Depeche Mode, Hall & Oates + Much More!
Win Tickets ($70): Umphrey’s McGee @ Crystal Ballroom | Eclectic Improv-rock
March 16 @ Crystal Ballroom – In the twenty-five years since eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey’s McGee formed, their sound has been an amalgamation of genres, moods, and tempos.
Win Tickets ($70): Joe DeRosa: Never Promised You A Rose Garden @ Mission Theater | Comedy Central, Better Call Saul
March 15 @ Mission Theater -Joe DeRosa has made a name for himself in comedy and entertainment with six top-ten charting stand-up albums and a multitude of performances on television, radio, and in comedy clubs across the country and around the world.
The Victorian Belle Presents Alice in Wonderland-themed Afternoon Tea | Come in Costume, Pastries, Savories, Antique Dishware, Drinks
March 2, 24 @ Victorian Belle – The Victorian Belle’s Alice in Wonderland-themed Afternoon Tea is a fun and elegant way to celebrate in March!
Win Tickets ($90): UnWined @ Liberty Theatre McTavish Room in Downtown Astoria | Sip & Savor Award-Winning Wines, Live Music, Appetizers
Sip & savor award-winning wine at UnWined on March 16 at Liberty Theatre in Astoria.
Hip Chicks Do Wine Presents Women Winemakers Flight | Featuring 3 Local Vintners
March 8-10 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – In honor of Women’s History Month we are hosting a flight of wines all produced by Women Winemakers in Portland.
Dueling Piano Show @ Barrel Room Portland | Vegas Style Dueling, Requests, Cocktails, Dining
Select Fridays & Saturdays @ Barrel Room Portland- Dueling Piano Show is a musical experience unrivaled in Portland, featuring top-notch entertainers from across the nation.
2024 Winter Music Festival @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge | 2 Stages, 2 Dance Floors, Drinks, Food, Featuring NW Women in Blues, Daniel Castro & More!
March 9 @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge – This year’s event is at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge & Ballroom, which offers two stages, large dance floors, 3 bars and food menu.
Win Tickets ($70): Sons of Cream @ Mission Theater | Cream Tribute
March 18 @ Mission Theater – KOFI BAKER and MALCOLM BRUCE both have deep roots going back to the birth of the 60’s British Blues R&B Rock Explosion.
Portland in the News: $1 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Visitor Numbers Increase; More Frequent Bus Service Coming | February 22, 2024
Have you checked to see if you have a stake in more than $1 billion in unclaimed funds in the state of Oregon?
Lucky riders of TriMet Bus lines 12, 57 and 75 are about to see more frequent service.
And Multnomah County’s historic Central Library has reopened after extensive renovations.
Great Comedy Stand-Up Showcase @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Hosted by Emily Hemson, Featuring Portland’s Best Local & Regional Comedians
February 24 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Join your host Emily Hemson and some of Portland’s best local and regional stand up comedians for a night of comedy, prizes and a guaranteed great time!
Amy Miller @ The Siren Theater | Comedy Central, Comedy Store, NYC’s Comedy Cellar
Amy Miller is back for one night only at The Siren Theater in North Portland on February 22!
Night Flight Presents SEA OF DREAMS – An Underwater Circus @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Aerialists, Hand-balancers, Contortionists & More!
February 29-March 2 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Night Flight proudly presents SEA OF DREAMS, a dazzling circus spectacular featuring aerialists, hand-balancers, contortionists and more!
2024 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show @ Portland Expo Center | Remodelers, Urban Makers, Presentations, Demonstrations & More!
The 2024 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show is the official source for home and garden inspiration – February 22-25 at the Portland Expo Center.
Win Tickets: Super Secret Band @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Rock, Jazz
February 29 @ The Goodfoot – a secret, funky, spacey festival band with rock fangs, jazz horns, and a powerful rhythm section.
Win Tickets ($30): Goodfoot 23 Year Anniversary Party w/ Bodhi Mojo & Spunj | Psychedelic Quintet
February 24 @ Goodfoot – Come celebrate our 23rd anniversary with Bodhi Mojo and Spunj.
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: ($50): Petty Theft @ Mission Theater | San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
August 9 @ Mission Theater – At the forefront of classic and contemporary American Rock and Roll, you are sure to find Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. If you love great songs and rock n’ roll music, you can’t possibly help but be a huge fan of Tom Petty’s musical catalogue and you will love PETTY THEFT!
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.
Win Tickets ($80): The Mission UK @ Mission Theater | w/ Nuovo Testamento, 12-string Guitar
May 1 @ Mission Theater – Produced by Wayne with Tim Palmer, whom also produced the albums God’s Own Medicine, Carved in Sand, and Grains of Sand, “Another Fall From Grace” received unanimous critical acclaim and was the band’s first UK Top 40 album in over 20 years!
Win Tickets ($44): Softcult @ Mission Theater | w/ Present
July 7 @ Mission Theater – Twin sisters Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn have been making music together since they were barely teenagers.
Win Tickets ($50): Treaty Oak Revival @ Crystal Ballroom | Texas/Red Dirt Country, Southern Rock, Punk
Up and coming young band Treaty Oak Revival is coming to Portland March 7 @ Crystal Ballroom.
Win Tickets ($70): Maoli, Mishka @ Crystal Ballroom | Hawaiian Reggae Trio
March 8 @ Crystal Ballroom – Hawaii and Polynesia’s No. 1 independent commercial recording artist Maoli has transcended borders with their extraordinary talent, capturing the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide.
UnderBar’s Underground Drag Brunch Show in Vancouver | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington, Starring Ladyberri
UnderBar’s Monthly Drag Brunch Show returns February 25. Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
Portland in the News: World’s Favorite Pinball Location; Top Party City; Winter Light Festival & More! | February 14, 2024
A museum in Hillsboro has been named the World’s Favorite Pinball Location for the 3rd year in a row.
The Casino Wizard has named Portland one of the top party cities in the US.
And the Oregon Historical Society recently released a set of digitized historical images of some of the state’s earliest black residents.
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.
Portland Spirit Presents Wine on Water Sunset Wine Tasting Cruise | Featuring 12+ Wineries
March 21 & April 11 @ Salmon Springs Dock – Portland Spirit Cruises & Events is bringing back their popular Wine on Water cruises.
2024 Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration in Portland’s Old Town | Free Performances
Welcome in the Year of the Dragon at the ninth annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration on February 17!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
2026 McMenamins Oktoberfest | Beer, German-Inspired Fare, Live Music, Golf Tournament & More
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, SW Portland
Slabtown Tours presents A Night with Ghosts in Northwest Portland | 90 Minute Walking Tour, Local Paranormal History
| All Ages, events, Halloween, Lectures, NW Portland
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
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