A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($86): Fantastic Negrito @ Mission Theater | Delta Blues, Soul, Rock
Fantastic Negrito is a powerhouse performer whose live shows are charged with emotion, intensity, and connection.
Classical Unbuttoned: An Evening w/ Julian Gargiulo @ The Old Church | ‘The Pianist with the Hair’, SNL Meets Carnegie Hall
Join us for an evening with world renowned Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo, in his much-anticipated debut at The Old Church in Portland.
Decade of Diamonds – 10 Year Anniversary @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
A decade of memories deserves an upscale cocktail party with a lot of playful sparkle.
Sip & Spark – Speed Date Sunday @ Rae Loft | Four Rounds. Real Chemistry. No Small Talk.
We’ve got four spicy rounds of speed dating for you, only in a way that can be offered by the incredible Rae Loft! in Portland Oregon!
FREE Improv Workshop @ Deep End Theater | A Fun Afternoon of Play
Join us for a fun afternoon of play! In this workshop we will dip our toes into Deep End’s unique improv style.
Fat Ham @ Portland Center Stage | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reimagining of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet casts the sweet prince of Denmark as a queer, Black boy from the South.
Portland in the News: Best Grocery Prices, Movie Madness Moves, Culture on the Cheap & More | April 2, 2026
How do you move 100,000-plus films, along with more than 100 notable film costumes and props?
Interactive Wood Fired Steak Dinner @ MEATSTUFF | Multi-Course Dinner, Butchery Demos, Wine
Do you want to know the hidden secrets – directly from your butcher – on how to carve and cook the best steak over a wood fire!?
Portland 2026 Easter Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Cocktails, Bloody Marys & More!
Have your eggs how you really want them at EastBurn’s Easter Brunch!
2026 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Vintage Car Parts, Classic Vehicles, Antiques & More
The Portland Swap Meet is the largest indoor/outdoor swap meet in the Pacific Northwest, drawing car enthusiasts, collectors, vendors, and shoppers from across the region.
GrünerFest 2026 @ Raptor Ridge Winery | Oysters, Wine Tasting, Commemorative Glass
Join us for GrünerFest 2026, the third annual return of this celebration of Grüner Veltliner and the incredible producers who champion this distinctive grape in Oregon.
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Rose Empress LXV, Devlin Lynn Phoenixx
A 21+ drag brunch in the heart of Northwest! $35.00 gets you a fabulous meal and your first mimosa!
Plant Bingo @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Drag, Plant Prizes, Wine
Get ready for a fabulous afternoon of wine, plants, and plenty of sass!
Cappella Romana Presents: The Tallis Scholars: Mysteries & Miracles @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Renaissance Motets, Arvo Pärt
For over fifty years, The Tallis Scholars have stood alone as the world’s greatest ensemble for Renaissance polyphony.
The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
From our sponsors: The Dinner Detective Select nights through 2026 6-8:30pm | $74.95+ | 15+ See website for updated schedule + Tickets: thedinnerdetective.com Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown 319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204 The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery dinner experience. Actors are planted throughout the room as fellow guests…
Easter Brunch @ Abbey Road Farm in Carlton OR | 5-Courses + Wine
Join us for a special Easter Brunch at Abbey Road Farm, where Chef Will Preisch and his team will present a five-course gourmet experience showcasing the best of the season.
Win Tickets ($100): Cory Wong w/ Devon Gilfilian, Stephen Day / Marc Scibilia @ Crystal Ballroom | Funk, R&B, Pop
Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his explosive live energy, razor-sharp funk grooves, and boundary-pushing collaborations across genres.
Win Tickets ($88): The Wood Brothers w/ Olive Klug @ Revolution Hall | Roots, Folk, Blues
Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years.
Win Tickets ($64): Vincent Neil Emerson @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Country
Vincent Neil Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide, celebrated for his honest tales of life on the road, heartbreak, and struggles of all sorts.
Win Tickets ($40): Forest Pub 60th Anniversary @ Mission Theater | Facing the Future of Forests Together
Join World Forestry Center for a special 60th Anniversary Forest Pub as we bring together a dynamic panel spanning forest management and science, conservation ethics, Indigenous stewardship, and the arts.
Win Tickets ($96): Oh Wonder – Songs at the Piano w/ WRABEL @ Revolution Hall | Alternative-Pop Duo
Oh Wonder are alt-pop duo Anthony Vander West and Josephine Vander West.
Win Tickets ($50): Cold @ Mission Theater | Post-Grunge, Alt Metal, Nu Metal
Cold hits Portland celebrating 25 years since their breakout release 13 Way to Bleed on Stage, and 20 years since their equally-iconic A Different Kind of Pain.
Portland in the News: Great Ball of Fire, Blue Butterflies, Tabor Dance Party & More | March 26, 2026
Early-risers witnessed something out of a sci-fi novel on Monday: a bright green fireball traveling across the sky.
Spring Workshops for Adults, Families, and Kids @ PAM CUT | Zines, Floral Design, Art & More
As the experimental media arts space of the Portland Art Museum, we spark curiosity and imagination through hands-on experiences to explore, make, and share stories and ideas.
Win Tickets ($68): Portland’s Annual RUSH Party w/ The RUSH Collective @ Aladdin Theater | TWO FULL SETS of Neil/Geddy/Alex Classics
Join The RUSH Collective at Aladdin Theater for Portland’s 4th Annual RUSH Celebration! TWO FULL SETS of Neil/Geddy/Alex classics performed live and accompanied by a multimedia experience.
Win Tickets ($100): Pub Choir – Eyes Up! Tour @ Revolution Hall | Make A Friend, Unleash Your Voice
Pub Choir returns to the USA in 2026! Fresh from a viral audition for America’s Got Talent, Astrid is bringing her whacky singing experience back to America and she wants you to put your phones down, and your eyes up.
Ultimate Easter Experience in Hood River @ Packer Orchards & Farm Place | Flowers, Baby Animals, Easter Crafts, Egg Hunt
Celebrate Easter surrounded by tulips, daffodils, baby animals, and springtime joy.
Pee-wee’s Most Favoritest Films at PAM CUT @ The Whitsell | ‘Female Trouble’, ‘Nashville’, ‘Playtime’ & More
This April, PAM CUT @ The Whitsell is honored to host screenings of Pee-wee’s Most Favoritest Films!
2026 Fertile Ground Festival of New Work | 80+ New Works Performed at 25 Venues Across Portland
Spanning the entire Portland Metro Area, the Fertile Ground Festival of New Works is an annual showcase of brand-new theatre and performing arts creations exclusively from local makers and performers.
POSTPONED: An Evening with VNV Nation @ Revolution Hall | Alternative-Electronic
The “An Evening with VNV Nation” tour will showcase VNV Nation’s musical evolution in alternative-electronic music with intricate soundscapes and emotional depth.
Win Tickets ($70): The Cosmic Light Tour with Grag Queen and Bright Light Bright Light @ Mission Theater | Drag Race Brazil, Queen of the Universe Winner
Grag Queen is a singer, songwriter, presenter, and one of the most influential drag queens in the world.
Win Tickets ($88): Drew and Ellie Holcomb – Never Gonna Let You Go Tour @ Revolution Hall | Indie, Folk, Rock
For nearly two decades, the award-winning songwriter has turned each performance into a celebration of community, collaboration, and contemporary American roots.
2026 Hortlandia @ Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro | Plant Sale, Tools, Art, Books & More
Celebrate all things planty at HORTLANDIA presented by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon.
Kids Flash Book Sale @ Rose City Reads | YA & Kids $1 Books
Head to Rose City Reads for $1 children’s and YA books! Proceeds from the sale benefit our local libraries!
Win Tickets ($100): Iris DeMent & Her Band w/ Ana Egge @ Aladdin Theater | Folk, Country
Iris DeMent is simply one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
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
Tea Fest PDX @ 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
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
| News
McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
| All Ages, events, Free, Shopping, Visual Art
PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, Science, Shopping
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
| All Ages, events, Services, Shopping
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