A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Win Tickets ($40): Backfence PDX Presents Bad Dates @ Alberta House | Live Talk Show Interviewing of Local Movers and Shakers
November 3 @ Alberta House – BAD DATES is a live talk show where authors, Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian, interview well known Portlanders about their cringiest (and most entertaining) dating experiences gone awry.
Orange Fest @ Pairings Portland | Featuring Tastings of 9 Orange Wines
October 17-22 @ Pairings Portland- October is for Orange! We’ve got 9 Orange wines open now through Sunday.
Win Tickets ($132): Storm Large 2023 Holiday Ordeal @ Aladdin Theater | Music, Comedy, Special Guests, Portland Thanksgiving Weekend
Storm will love you, leave you, delight you and abuse you with a wicked charm and stunning vocals that will have you begging for more November 24-25 @ Aladdin Theater!
Win Tickets ($70): Vacations, Last Dinosaurs @ Crystal Ballroom | Woozy Guitar Pop
November 3 @ Crystal Ballroom – – Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, VACATIONS is an indie alt band making waves across the globe. Their music encapsulates a dreamy intention, soundtracking moments in everyday life.
Win Tickets ($50): The Gories @ Aladdin Theater | Soulful Punk Rock, w/ Nick Normal
November 5 @ Aladdin Theater – The emergence of the Gories heralded a new Golden Age of Detroit rock in the late 80s.
Win Tickets ($60): Matt Andersen @ Mission Theater | w/ Adam Baldwin
November 3 @ Mission Theater – When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays.
Win Tickets ($70): Comedy w/ Phoebe Robinson @ Revolution Hall | HBO, Author, Actress & Publisher
November 3 @ Revolution Hall – Phoebe Robinson is a standup comedian, best-selling author, producer, actress, and publisher.
Win Tickets ($80): Kishi Bashi Presents His Song Film: Omoiyari @ Revolution Hall | Acclaimed Japanese American Musician, Indie Rock
November 6 @ Revolution Hall – In “A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: “Omoiyari” acclaimed Japanese American musician Kishi Bashi embarks on a transformative journey to confront his heritage and reconcile the painful history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
Win Tickets ($24): Object Heavy @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Hard Hitting Soul Sensation
October 26 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Object Heavy is Humboldt County’s hard hitting soul sensation.
Win Tickets ($50): Marc Broussard @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Field Guide, Soul, R&B, Blues
November 4 @ Aladdin Theater – Long hailed as a powerhouse vocalist and king of Bayou Soul, Marc Broussard is altering his iconic recipe of classic soul, R&B, & blues with the help of renowned blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, on his new album S.O.S. 4: Blues For Your Soul.
Win Tickets ($40): Stop Light Observations, Little Bird @ Mission Theater | Rock, Pop, Indie
Stop Light Observations is a dynamic five-piece hailing from Charleston, South Carolina. Their sound is a unique blend of rock, pop, and indie, infused with electronic beats and soulful vocals. See them November 7 at Mission Theater.
2023 West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin | Free, Pumpkin Weigh Off, Fun Run & More!
October 22 in Tualatin – This weekend, visitors can watch people race across Tualatin’s Lake of the Commons in giant pumpkins at West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta!
Win Tickets ($20): Snack, Fox Walker @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9-Piece Funk Extravaganza
October 21 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Snack is a tasty 9-piece funk extravaganza determined to make you dance all night!
Win VIP Passes ($90): Halloween Vegan Night Market @ The Redd in SE Portland | Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, Potion Station, Photo Booth, Raffle & More!
October 28 @ The Redd – Come get spooky with us at the LARGEST VEGAN FESTIVAL in the PNW!
With Love, From PDX Holiday Wreath Workshop | Materials Provided, All Skill Levels, Design Support, Snacks & Drink
Join With Love, From PDX for a fun-filled afternoon of wreath making at our in-person Holiday Wreath Workshop on November 9.
2023 Art in the Burbs @ Tigard High School | Featuring Regional Artists, Support the Arts, Holiday Gift Ideas
October 28-29 @ Tigard High School – Start your gift buying early with the help of regional artists! 20% of sales will support the arts in the Tigard-Tualatin School District!
2023 White Eagle Halloween Weekend | 80s Cover Band My Siamese Twin, New Wave Dance Party
Celebrate spooky season at White Eagle Saloon with 80s cover band My Siamese Twin & their New Wave Dance Party.
UnderBar’s Spooktacular Drag Show in Vancouver | Spooky Drag Fun Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.
Ocobter 21 @ UnderBar – A Night of Spooky Drag Fun! Hosted By Savannah O Bennington.
The Reformers Present /SLASH/ @ Movie Madness | Immersive Homage to 80s Slasher Films
October 13-14, 20-21 @ Hollywood Movie Madness – With over a decade of original works, The Reformers return to the season of scares with their newest production /SLASH/, an homage to 80’s cult slasher films.
Portland in the News: Tax Kicker Coming in 2024; Thorns in Playoffs; and WNBA Team for Portland? | October 12, 2023
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There’s a possibility the WNBA could add an expansion team to Portland.
And don’t miss these tips, tricks & trivia about Portland’s music venues.
Around the World in 82 Dishes 5K @ Springwater Cart Park | Dining Passport, Prizes, Discounts
Discover a world of flavor during this year’s Around the World in 82 Dishes event, kicking off Saturday October 21st with a fun run 5k at Springwater Cart Park.
Win Tickets ($90): Experience Theatre Project Presents MISERY @ Beaverton Masonic Lodge | Immersive Theater, Portland 2023 Halloween Event
September 29-October 28 @ Beaverton Masonic Lodge – Experience Theatre Project presents a spine-tingling, immersive performance of “Misery” adopted by William Goldman for live theatre.
Win Tickets ($128): Portland Erotic Ball Sexy Halloween Party @ Crystal Ballroom | Costume Contest, Featuring DJ OG ONE, Hosted By Sasha Scarlett, Aerialists, Burlesque & More!
October 28 @ Crystal Ballroom – Hosted by Emmy-nominee, Sasha Scarlett, the 24th annual Erotic Ball will feature the band, Soul Vaccination, DJ OG One (the official DJ of the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers) and the PNWs richest cash + prize Costume Contest.
Win Tickets ($60): Deer Tick @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative Rock, w/ Abby Hamilton
November 1 @ Aladdin Theater – Beloved folk rock four-piece Deer Tick plays Aladdin Theater on November 1st, with special guest Abby Hamilton!
Win Tickets ($60): Magic City Hippies @ Crystal Ballroom | Poolside Grooves & Sunkissed Melodies
February 18 @ Crystal Ballroom – Embracing everything from AM radio rock and poolside pop to nimble raps and salsa, Magic City Hippies lock into an era-less vibe with no shortage of psychedelic funk or hooks.
Win Tickets ($60): Brandy Clark @ Aladdin Theater | w/ SistaStrings, Country Singer/Songwriter
October 30 @ Aladdin Theater – Clark is one of her generation’s most respected songwriters and musicians.
Win Tickets ($60): The Lil Smokies & Town Mountain @ Aladdin Theater | Bluegrass, w/ Two Runner
October 26 @ Aladdin Theater – Blending virtuosic instrumental acrobatics with riveting lyrical craftsmanship, The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music.
AWOL Dance Presents Glass Shadows @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Featuring Original Score and Live Performance by Eastghost
October 20-21 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Glass Shadows is a powerful collective of aerial dancers twist and turn through this story while surrounded by a stunning visual and encompassing soundscape.
Win Tickets ($40): La Doña @ Mission Theater | Reggaeton, Cumbia, Hip Hop
November 17 @ Mission Theater – La Doña combines her deep roots in Latin folk traditions like corridos and rumba with the propulsive modern sounds of reggaeton, cumbia, and hip hop.
Win Tickets ($78): The Motet + Too Many Zooz @ Crystal Ballroom | Funk, Soul, Jazz, Rock
December 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – Formed over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output.
Portland’s Lents Free 2023 Halloween Trick or Treat & Party @ Zed Food Hall | Costume Contest, Family Friendly, Games, Dancing, Prizes
The merchants at SE 92nd Avenue and Foster Road in Lent’s Neighborhood of SE Portland celebrate with a fun, FREE ADMISSION, Family-Friendly Trick or Treat and Halloween Party on October 31 at The ZED.
Win Tickets ($64): Rising Appalachia @ Crystal Ballroom | Southern Roots, w/ Lily Henley
November 5 @ Crystal Ballroom – As world travelers for nearly two decades, Rising Appalachia have merged multiple global music influences with their own southern roots to create the inviting new folk album, Leylines.
Halloween Hotties Party @ The ZED | $500+ Cash Prize Costume Contest, Burlesque, Hosted by Sasha Scarlett
Producers of the Portland Erotic Ball bring a fun, eastside party to Zed Pavilion on Halloween Night.
McMenamins Celebrates 2023 Halloween @ Portland’s Kennedy School & Edgefield | Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree, Costume Contest, Pet Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, Free Dance Party
Looking to liven up your Halloween plans? McMenamins has you covered with a variety of events at both Edgefield and Kennedy School.
2023 Latin Halloween Party @ Todo in SE Portland | Free, Dancing, Featuring DJ Antonio & DJ Panaflex, Salsa, Bachata & More!
October 28 @ Todo – At Latin Halloween Party, enjoy great music, dances, friends and atmosphere in Portland’s new favorite spot for Latin dance!
Sellwood Community House 2023 Halloween Spooktacular | Ukulele Revival Klub, Carnival Games, Bake Sale, Chili, Drinks & more!
October 28 @ Sellwood Community House – Sellwood’s favorite Halloween festival returns, with tricks and treats for all!
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,600+): Festivals, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
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Spend the Day at the Farm @ Frog Pond Farm | Visit, Feed, and Interact with 80+ Animals
| All Ages, events
Friends of Dorothy with Poison Waters @ The Reser in Beaverton | A Queer Cabaret Featuring Local Talent
| All Ages, events, LGBTQ, music, theater
Midsommar-Ket and VHS Swap @ Dots | Local Artist, VHS, and Vendor Market
| events, music, SE Portland, Shopping
New Portland Jobs: A to Z Wineworks, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Bulk Bookstore & More
| Jobs
The Third Lounge Presents The Variety Society Returns @ ADX | A Benefit Night of Comedy & Music
| All Ages, Comedy, events, Free, music, SE Portland
The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
| Comedy, downtown, events, Food & Drink, theater
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
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