A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($70): Beach Weather, The Beaches @ Crystal Ballroom | Pop, Rock
December 17 @ Crystal Ballroom – Beach Weather catch a vibe somewhere between the most disparate of extremes.
A Christmas Horror Story – Christmas Haunted House @ Three Rivers Mall in Kelso | 4 Themed Haunts, Krampus, 1000s of Lights
December 15-16 @ Three Rivers Mall – Immerse yourself in a chilling spectacle featuring four Christmas-themed haunted houses, a chance to capture photos with Krampus, and an experience of Holiday Terror amidst thousands of twinkling Christmas lights.
Win Tickets: Brown Stallion @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Ween Tribute Band
December 6 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Brown Stallion is made up of seasoned musicians that are truly Ween fans, their shows draw from the full catalogue of Ween songs that are imbued with the spirit of the Boognish.
PDX Urban Wineries 2023 Holiday Pop Up in Downtown Portland | Featuring 15 Member Wineries, Mix & Match Tastings, Tastings, Discounts
November 8-December 31 in Downtown Portland – PDX Urban Wineries Holiday Pop Up allows us to bring wines from our member wineries for tasting and purchase all in one location.
2023 Fungi Film Fest @ Cinema 21 | World’s Only Film Fest Dedicated to Mushrooms and Molds, Featuring 20 Films, 9 Countries
December 3 @ Cinema 21 – The world’s only film festival dedicated to mushrooms and molds – The Fungi Film Fest (FFF) – returns December 3 at Cinema 21.
The Cupcake Girls Presents PDX Made Holiday Market @ Leftbank Project | Local Vendors, Auction, Music, Benefit for Adult Industry Workers and Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Shop local vendors for all of your holiday needs at PDX Made Holiday Market December 2 at Leftbank Project.
Literary Arts Presents The Moth Mainstage @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | True, Personal Stories Performed Live
December 12 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show—featuring a musical act—where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes.
2023 Winter Fair & Holiday Market @ Clackamas County Event Center | 30+ Vendors, Santa, Treats, Gifts, 200,000 Lights & More!
December @ Clackamas County Event Center – This is the second year of having our Holiday Market, which features over 30 local crafters and vendors showcasing gifts for the whole family. Start your evening with a little shopping, then head outside to take a stroll through the nearly half mile of more than 200,000 lights and scenes.
White Eagle Saloon Serves up Pints w/ Live Tunes in North Portland | One of the City’s Oldest Haunts, Daily Happy Hour
The legendary White Eagle Café, Saloon & Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel makes for memorable lunches or after-work gatherings with coworkers and friends.
Win Tickets ($298): Famous New Year’s Eve Party 2023 / 2024 Champagne Ball @ Portland Art Museum | Live Music w/ Rockit Radio, DJ O.G. One, DJ Doc Rock, 12 Bars, 3 Dance Floors & More!
December 31 @ Portland Art Museum – The 31st Annual Champagne Ball features 12 convenient bars, 3 dance floors, live music, DJs, food, and The Rose City’s most exciting countdown to 2024.
Portland in the News: Late-Night Sweets; Go See a Play; What’s Open Thanksgiving | November 22, 2023
You’ve maybe seen the bright billboards around town, A joint marketing campaign is urging Portlanders to go see plays!
Although many businesses will be closed Thursday, a few have adjusted hours for last-minute needs.
And where to go if you’re having a late-night craving for sweets?
Win Tickets ($30): Cytrus, Swindler @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Psychedelic Funk, Disco, Electronic, Rock, Soul, Hip Hop
December 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Seattle’s Cytrus mines psychedelic funk, disco, electronic, rock, soul, hip-hop.
Bag&Baggage Productions Presents Who’s Holiday! @ The Vault Theater | A Comedy w/ a Twist of Rhyme
December 1-17 @ The Vault Theater – The beloved Cindy Lou Who from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is all grown up and boy does she have a story to tell!
Win Tickets ($84): Grammy Nominee Crash Test Dummies @ Aladdin Theater | Featuring Songs from Jingle All The Way, w/ Carleton Stone
December 7 @ Aladdin Theater – In 2023, the Crash Test Dummies will bring their never-before-toured holiday release to Canadian and American audiences.
Win Tickets ($52): The Moss, The Walters @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Pop
December 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – A true phenomenon in the world of indie-pop, The Walters first burst onto the scene in 2014 with “I Love You So.”
Win Tickets ($60): Devendra Banhart @ Revolution Hall | Freak Folk, New Weird America, w/ Hayden Pedigo
December 11 @ Revolution Hall – Devendra Banhart’s Flying Wig, is a landscape of recurrent dualities; a can of paradoxes, a box of worms.
Win Tickets ($74): Fishbone @ Crystal Ballroom | Ska-Punk, Rock
December 13 @ Crystal Ballroom – With the classic early 80s lineup now firmly in place, Fishbone is on a mission to reclaim its rightful spot among the rock-n-roll elite.
Win Tickets ($50): Sam Grisman Project Presents the Music of Garcia / Grisman @ Aladdin Theater | Mandolinist, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz
December 9 @ Aladdin Theater – Sam Grisman’s goal in starting Sam Grisman Project is to build a platform for my friends and me to showcase our genuine passion and appreciation for the legacy of Dawg and Jerry’s music.
Win Tickets ($52): Hiss Golden Messenger @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Alternative, With Special Guest The Lostines
December 9 @ Revolution Hall – Hiss Golden Messenger’s fusion of classic rock, folk-pop, and sparse blues in various guises has seen Michael Taylor compared to the likes of lo-fi legends Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Bill Callahan.
2023 Light Up St. Johns Ugly Sweater Celebration and Shopping Event | Portland Small Business Saturday, Portland Standard Time Band, Mini Horses, Carolers, Raffle & More!
Come celebrate Small Business Saturday in St. Johns on November 25!
Horizons Northwest 2023 @ Portland Art Museum | Pacific NW’s Largest Psychedelic Learning and Community Event, Meet Local Leaders & Experts, Promo/Discount Code
Horizons Northwest is December 1-3 at the Portland Art Museum featuring three days of learning and networking about Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act regulatory system, as well as national and global dialogues about the many dimensions of psychedelics.
Portland in the News: Downtown Ice Rink; A Bunch of Introverts; Downtown Recovery Improves & More | November 16, 2023
An ice rink is coming to downtown Portland during the holiday season.
Scientists have studied Portland’s personality and discovered that out of 53 major US cities, Portland ranks last on extroversion.
And according to an updated study, Downtown Portland’s post-pandemic recovery has slightly improved.
Free 2023 Friends Giving Party @ Smart Donkey in SE Portland | Live Music, $5 Margaritas
Get in the holiday spirit early w/ Smart Donkey’s Friends Giving Party on November 18!
Win Tickets ($24): SPOT – Scott Pemberton O Theory @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk Inspired Dance Party
February 3 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Rooted in the familiar yet utterly unique, this nimble power trio creates their own brand of progressive roots music blending deep jazz, blues, rock/grunge, funk and psychedelia.
Silverscreen Parties Presents Tokyo Godfathers Anime Party | Promo Code, Featuring Celebrity Host Larissa Gallager, Anime Trivia, Costume Contest & more!
December 2 – Hosted by talented voice actor Larissa Gallager, Tokyo Godfathers Anime Party includes Anime Trivia, Costume Contest, Sushi, Mimosas, Mocktails, Desserts & more!
Club Privata Presents Black Light Magic in Downtown Portland | 2023 Thanksgiving Weekend, Neon, LED, Body Paint
November 24 @ Club Privata – Enjoy the Club Privata spin on Black Friday by leaving your casual clothes at home and slip into your UV reactive or neon clothing.
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.
Win Tickets ($84): Cannons @ Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Electro-pop
December 6 @ Crystal Ballroom – CANNONS alternate between flashes of gauzy introspection, glitter-drenched dancefloor ecstasy, and gritty sensuality.
Win Tickets ($90): Bakar @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Rock
December 10 @ Crystal Ballroom – British singer, songwriter and model Bakar is known for his experimental indie rock style.
Win Tickets ($60): Elephant Revival @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Joe Purdy, Folk, Celtic, Americana, Indie Rock
December 3 @ Aladdin Theater – Elephant Revival is a unique collection of multi-instrumentalists blending elements of Celtic, Americana, Folk and Indie Art Rock.
Win Tickets ($140): Grammy Winners Portugal. The Man @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Pop
December 11 @ Crystal Ballroom – Over the past decade, Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock’s most prized possessions and a live phenomenon.
Win Tickets ($70): Guignolfest Presents Fantasy Insanity w/ Richard Elfman @ Clinton Street Theater | Movies, Music, Burlesque, Gore & More!
December 1 @ Clinton Street Theater – 3 MOVIES & LIVE SHOW!
Richard & Anastasia Elfman in person performing a live music & burlesque show.
Win Tickets ($80): Special Performance w/ Talk + Wilderado @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Rock
December 2 @ Crystal Ballroom – The singer-songwriter Talk is a mass of positive energy, colour and enthusiasm, bringing a smile to the face of everyone he connects with.
Light Up St. Johns Ugly Sweater Events | Holiday Tree Lighting, Shopping Event, Scavenger Hunt & More!
Kick off the season with Light Up St. Johns and Ugly Sweater events, starting November 6 with holiday window displays.
Cottontails Drag Brunch Show @ Pink Rabbit | Hosted by Savannah O Bennington, Portland 2023 Thanksgiving Weekend
November 25 @ Pink Rabbit Bar – Cottontails is pink rabbit bar’s Monthly Drag Brunch Show. Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.
Luna Lynn Day presents The Naughty List @ Vega 360 | Seductive Holiday Spectacular Featuring Burlesque, Dance, Circus & Live Music!
December 16 @ Vega 360 – Get your sparkle on and come ready for a night of holiday mischief and mayhem with Luna Lynn Day and friends, featuring Burlesque, Dance, Circus & Live Music!
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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