A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Mt. Angel Volksfest @ Mt. Angel Festhalle | Music, Entertainment, Local Craft Brews, Wines, Craft Vendors
February 2-4 @ Mt. Angel Festhalle – Mt. Angel Volksfest is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of German sausages made by local vendors, live music and entertainment, and local brews and wines!
Portland in the News: Steel Bridge Skate Park; Skywatching Opportunities; Top 2023 News & More! | January 4, 2024
Portland Parks & Recreation is planning to build a skate park near the Steel Bridge.
Oregon’s top news stories of 2023 include the potato being named the state veggie; a rare monster fish washing up in Florence; and an escaped attempted murder suspect was arrested after getting stuck in a muddy pool in North Portland.
And mark your calendars: The skies over Portland will be busy this year expecting comets, meteors and a supermoon eclipse.
Artisans by Cider Summit @ Leftbank Annex | Featuring 18+ of the Cider Industry’s Benchmark Producers
January 20 @ Leftbank Annex – Artisans will feature at least 18 of the world’s leading cider producers and 40 selections.
Word is Bond Presents Premiere of The Black Stars Documentary @ Hollywood Theatre | Features Drumming, Dancing, Music, Post-film Panel
Join Word is Bond for the premiere of our documentary, The Black Stars, on Thursday, January 11, at the historic Hollywood Theatre.
Samba Farewell Party @ Smart Donkey | No Cover, Live Music, Dance
Join Smart Donkey for an unforgettable night at their Samba Pagode Party on January 6!
Win Tickets ($79): DJ Shadow: Action Adventure Tour @ Revolution Hall | Drum & Bass, Abstract Hip Hop, Electronic
January 22 @ Revolution Hall – The name DJ Shadow evokes a high watermark for instrumental hip-hop and composition.
Win Tickets ($60): Grammy Nominee Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Never Come Down @ Revolution Hall | Progressive Bluegrass, Jamgrass
January 20 @ Revolution Hall – Yonder Mountain’s high-energy sound, compelling original music and anything goes attitude cultivated a spirit of collaborative improvisation that continues to fuel today’s progressive bluegrass and jamgrass scenes.
Win Tickets ($60): Willie Barcena @ Aladdin Theater | Showtime, Netflix, Latino Laugh Festival – The Show
January 20 @ Aladdin Theater – Raucous, irreverent, and never politically correct, Willie Barcena is one of the sharpest minds in comedy.
Win Tickets ($50): Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity @ Aladdin Theater | KIDS IN THE HALL, Music, Standup, Storytelling
January 19 @ Aladdin Theater – Bruce McCulloch’s Tales of Bravery and Stupidity is a one-man show that moves brilliantly between funny, relatable and surprisingly touching.
Win Tickets ($60): Welcome to Night Vale @ Revolution Hall | w/ Special Music Guest Danny Schmidt
January 18 @ Revolution Hall – WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale.
Win Tickets ($58): Esther Povitsky @ Aladdin Theater | Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Hulu’s Dollface
February 2 @ Aladdin Theater – A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther can be seen on Hulu’s 2nd season of DOLLFACE, starring alongside Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell.
Boom Arts Presents The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu @ Ellyn Bye Studio | Immersive Interactive Solo Performance
This January, Boom Arts will bring the South African performance The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu to Portland following its run at the Under Radar Festival in New York.
Win Tickets: greaterkind @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, R&B, Hip Hop, Soul
January 9 @ Goodfoot – A product of playing together in numerous live situations, greaterkind’s music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show.
Win Tickets ($40): Petty Theft @ Mission Theater | Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
January 12 @ Mission Theater – Petty Theft has built a strong reputation and loyal following as one of the Bay Area’s premier tribute bands.
Win Tickets ($60): Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Reckless Daughter – Joni Mitchell Tribute
January 27 @ Crystal Ballroom – With a nod from Neil (the man himself), Super Diamond has been embraced by the long time Neil Diamond fan-base and also found huge popularity in the hip rock clubs of America.
Win Tickets ($50): Freedom of Speech @ Alberta Abbey | 7,000 Interviews Across America, Featuring South Park Voice Actor Eliza Jane Schneider
Eliza Jane Schneider, renowned voice artist and dialectologist, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of her “Freedom of Speech” podcast, accompanied by a dynamic live performance and community discussion on January 6 @ Alberta Abbey.
Win Tickets ($150): Swashbuckler’s Ball @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge | Portland’s Pirate Prom, Featuring Coming Up Threes, Beltaine, Bergamot Burlesque & More!
Hold fast and make ready, the Swashbuckler’s Ball returns for a glorious 12th year! Join the crew for Portland’s Pirate Prom on January 20 at Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge #142.
Portland Lesbian Choir Presents Feelin’ Good @ Parkrose High School Performing Arts Center | Featuring LaRhonda Steele
The Portland Lesbian Choir with feature guest artist LaRhonda Steele bring you “Feelin’ Good” on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2024.
2024 Cruise to Astoria on the Portland Spirit | Retrace the Route of Lewis & Clark, Spring & Fall
May 15 & October 9 – The broad waters of the Columbia River will carry you through the forest covered coastal range to the vibrant harbor of Astoria, Oregon’s oldest city. Join us for an adventure filled day retracing the route of Lewis & Clark.
Portland 2024 Erotic Ball Sexy Halloween Party Costume Contest @ Crystal Ballroom | $10K in Prizes, Featuring DJ OG ONE, Hosted By Sasha Scarlett, Aerialists, Burlesque & More!
October 26 @ Crystal Ballroom – Portland Erotic Ball hosts the richest Costume Contest in the PNW with more than $10,000 in cash and prizes for Best Group, Most Original and Sexiest Couple!
Fetish & Fantasy @ Club Privata in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
February 23 @ Club Privata – Our quarterly Fetish & Fantasy night has arrived!
2024 Portland Spirit 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | Downtown Portland, Dinner, Historical Narration
July 4 in Downtown Portland – Watching the fireworks light up the sky on Independence Day is a magical experience.
Portland Spirit Heart of Portland Sightseeing Happy Hour Cruise | Drinks, Appetizers, Historical Narration
Portland Spirit is offering a new Happy Hour Sightseeing cruise in the afternoons this summer. Indulge in a scenic 90-minute cruise on the Willamette River!
Free Outdoor Summer Music Concerts 2024 Music on Main in Downtown Portland | LaRhonda Steele Family Band, Melao De Cuba, Garcia Birthday Band & More!
The Music on Main free outdoor concert series returns Wednesdays, July 10-August 28th for its 17th year in 2024!
2024 Original Practice Shakespeare Festival | Free, 25 Shakespeare Plays in 2 Months
OPSFest brings no-cost Shakespeare to parks all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter!
Portland Spirit 2024 Rose Festival Fireworks Dinner Cruise | Enjoy the Best Seats in the House
May 24 @ Caruthers Landing – Enjoy the best seats “in the house” for the Rose Festival’s opening night fireworks show!
Portland in the News: New Tigers at Oregon Zoo; Whale Watching Week; ‘Twilight’ Lego House & More! | December 28, 2023
If you’re at the coast, keep your eyes peeled for whales; thousands are migrating south right now.
A Portland house is being turned into a Lego set, in honor of its appearance in the Twilight films.
And there’s 2 new tigers calling Oregon Zoo home.
MANY Portland 2023 New Year’s Eve Events – Parties to Get 2024 Started
See our HUGE list of Portland New Year’s parties and events, live music, champagne toasts & more!
Ring in 2024 in Portland With Free TriMet Rides on New Year’s Eve | Bus, Max, Streetcar
TriMet is bringing back free rides on New Year’s Eve in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation. Ride MAX, buses and Portland Streetcar for free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve!
Win Tickets ($80): Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Thunderstorm Artis, Rainbow Girls, ALO, Glitterfox, Greg Holden & More!
January 12-14 @ Crystal Ballroom – Portland’s Folk Festival began in 2018 at McMenamin’s White Eagle as a way for Portland musicians to come together to celebrate the burgeoning local scene and enjoy each other’s craft.
Savannah’s 2023/2024 New Year’s Eve Bash @ UnderBar in Vancouver | Champagne Toast, Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
December 31 @ UnderBar – Ring in your New Year with The Queen Of Fun, Savannah O Bennington and your Favorite Local Performers this year!
2024 New Year’s Day Rehab Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Eggs Benedict, Scramble, Hash, $3 Mimosa Refills
Recover from NYE with us from 8am-3pm as we start off 2024 with an extra special brunch!
Rage at the Rose New Year’s Eve 2023/2024 @ Alberta Rose Theater in NE Portland | Featuring The Saloon Ensemble w/ Cat’s Meow Burlesque and Kris Deelane & The Hurt
December 31 @ Alberta Rose Theater – This New Year’s Eve The Saloon Ensemble joins forces with Izhonny & Pink Lady DiAnn’s The Cat’s Meow!
Portland in the News: Returning The Elk Statue; Outdoor Ice Rink; Growing Sports Impact & More! | December 21, 2023
An outdoor winter ice rink is now open in downtown Portland.
Five gray wolves from Oregon were released in Colorado this week in an effort to re-establish the species there.
And the city has taken the first steps toward restoring the Elk statue to its island on Southwest Main Street.
The Grand Exhale New Year’s Eve 2023/2024 Gala @ Alberta Abbey in NE Portland | Featuring NIK WEST with DJs TAKIMBA and SUNSEI
December 31 @ Alberta Abbey – Bring in the New Year with funk priestess extraordinaire NIK WEST and special guest DJs TAKIMBA and SUNSEI.
Win Tickets ($40): Odie Leigh @ Aladdin Theater | w/ The Official Bard of Baldwin County
January 12 @ Aladdin Theater – Once described as “folk-misfit,” Odie Leigh’s songwriting reflects an earnest and fervent search for identity through the confusion of growing up culturally-adjacent in an area with so much history, tradition, and faults.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Radical Harvest Craft Faire & Community Center @ SymbiOp Garden Shop | 40+ Local Makers, Giveaways, Food Pantry
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Food Drive, Free, SE Portland, Services, Shopping
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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