A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Portland in the News: Louie Louie Marathon; World’s Largest Charcuterie Board; Keller’s Carfree Plaza | October 5, 2023
City Council approved plans this week to renovate Keller Auditorium that includes a new pedestrian plaza by Keller Fountain.
This weekend, AFRU Gallery is hosting a 24-hour marathon concert featuring 70 performers playing “Louie Louie.”
And Portland Fruit Tree Project is going to attempt to break the record for the world’s largest charcuterie board.
Freckles for Friday the 13th @ Rose and Dagger Tattoo | 50% Off Cosmetic Tattoo Freckles
October 13 @ Rose and Dagger Tattoo – Save 50% off on cosmetic tattoo freckles on Friday the 13th.
Win Tickets ($80): Fred Armisen’s Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Musical Guest Def Rain
Crystal Ballroom presents Fred Armisen’s Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome on December 15.
Portland Spirit Presents Rockin’ w/ Remedy on the River Live Music Cruise | 70s, 80, 90s
October 13 @ Portland Spirit – Embrace the thrill of Friday the 13th as you defy superstition and immerse yourself in an afternoon of good spirit, live music and scenic beauty on the Willamette River.
Win Tickets ($24): Bearly Dead @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | High Energy Grateful Dead Tribute From Massachusetts
October 12 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Bearly Dead is a high-energy tribute to the Grateful Dead and all of its members throughout the years.
2023 BeerQuest Eastside Haunted Pub Tour | Murder, Ghosts + Grave Robbers
Get into #spookyseason with stories from Portland’s wicked and lawless past on BeerQuest’s Eastside Haunted Pub Tour.
Boom Arts Presents Jogging / جوغينغ @ Portland Center Stage: Ellen Bye Studio | Written and Performed by Acclaimed Lebanese Artist Hanane Haj Ali
October 19-22 @ Ellen Bye Studio – Boom Arts’ 2023-24 Season will open with “Jogging”, an immersive solo performance by internationally acclaimed Lebanese actress Hanane Hajj Ali.
Win Tickets ($36): PACKS @ Mission Theater | Lo-fi Slacker-rock
October 24 @ Mission Theater – Crispy Crunchy Nothing revisits the fuzzy alt-rock of 2021 debut Take the Cake and adds some folksy twang to the mix for an album that explores the tension between independence and isolation.
Win Tickets ($70): New Year’s Eve 2024 w/ Bridge City Sinners @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ The Dreadnoughts Pete Bernhard (Of The Devil Makes Three)
December 31 @ Crystal Ballroom – From the misty, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners, who span the continuum from prohibition-era jazz to Appalachian death folk.
Win Tickets ($85): Girls Gotta Eat: Snack City Tour @ Newmark Theatre | Featuring Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg
October 26 @ Newmark Theatre – At this show, Ashley, Rayna, and special guests will answer all those burning questions about sex, dating, and relationships in a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience.
Win Tickets ($36): Never Come Down & Stillhouse Junkies @ Aladdin Theater | Bluegrass, Americana
October 21 @ Aladdin Theater – Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece.
Win Tickets ($50): Floater @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Alternative Rock
December 30 @ Crystal Ballroom – With intense and unforgettable live performances, their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication.
80s Video Dance Attack Halloween Party! @ Revolution Hall | 2-Floors, Super-sized Production, 80s New Wave in Show Bar
October 28 in SE Portland – The 80s Video Dance Attack 2023 Halloween Party is ready to haunt Revolution Hall!
A Night with Ghosts: Slabtown Tours Presents Haunted Adventures in NW Portland | A Tour You Might Want to Forget, 2023 Halloween
Fridays & Saturdays – Experience NW Portland’s paranormal heritage as we investigate several local ghost stories gathered from homeowners, alienists, and newspaper accounts.
2023 ScareGrounds PDX @ Oaks Amusement Park in SE Portland | 3 Haunted Houses, Glow Stick Nights, Side Shows, Thrill Rides, Food & Drink
Select Nights October 6 – November 4 @ Oaks Park – ScareGrounds PDX features three bone-chilling haunted walkthrough attractions that will test your courage and haunt your dreams.
Free Holiday Bazaar @ The Food Innovation Center | Try New Foods Before They Hit the Stores
Swing by the Food Innovation Center on December 7th to taste new foods created by the students at the Getting Your Recipe to Market.
Portland in the News: New Home for Carousel; Best Vegan/Vegetarian City in US; Rethinking Lloyd Center & More | September 28, 2023
The Jantzen Beach Carousel has a new home at the National Neon Sign Museum.
WalletHub has ranked Portland the top vegan- & vegetarian-friendly city in the US.
And the owners of Lloyd Center have announced their plans to renew the 29-acre site, which includes housing, restaurants, greenspaces and office space.
October First Friday @ East Creative | Meet the Artists, Open Studios, Live Music, Holiday & Haunted Shopping
Meet the artists of our collective, refreshments, live music and loads of holiday and haunted shopping at East Creative’s First Friday on October 6.
Win Tickets ($79): The Dandy Warhols & The Black Angels @ Roseland Theater | w/ Queen Kwong, Alternative Rock
October 18 @ Roseland Theater – The Dandy Warhols combine psych-rock, shoegaze, power pop, synth pop, and more with the cheeky detachment of their pop-art namesake.
Purple Rain @ Club Privata | Prince Tribute, Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
October 7 @ Club Privata – Tonight we pay tribute to the legend that was Prince. Whether you come out wearing Purple, 80’s attire, or a Prince tribute outfit, everyone will have an amazing night!
Multnomah County REACH Presents REACHing Us Long COVID Seminars | Free, Featuring Local Resources And Information
Starting October 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Multnomah County REACH is hosting a series of free seminars discussing Long COVID.
Win Festival Passes ($170): 2023 H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival® @ Hollywood Theatre | SUITABLE FLESH, 50+ Films, w/Guests Clay McLeod Chapman & Rebekah McKendry
The 28th Annual H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival® of Cosmic Horror returns to all 3 screens of the Hollywood Theatre October 6-8.
Win Tickets ($20): Boot Juice @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Bluegrass, Americana, Cosmic Rock n Roll, Swing
October 4 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Boot Juice features electric and acoustic guitars, three vocalists, bass, drums, saxophone and trumpet.
Win Tickets ($60): Joshua Radin @ Aladdin Theater | w/ The Ballroom Thieves, Acoustic Folk
October 13 @ Aladdin Theater – Joshua Radin emerged in 2004 as an empathetic, engaging, and often enthralling troubadour.
Win Tickets ($60): Grammy Nominees The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See The Moon Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Indie Folk, w/ Annahstasia
October 12 @ Aladdin Theater – The Milk Carton Kids are an American indie folk duo with 3 Grammy nominations.
Win Tickets ($60): An Evening with Lotus @ Crystal Ballroom | Instrumental Electronic Jam Band
February 3 @ Crystal Ballroom – Five-piece instrumental band Lotus were early adopters of fusing electronic beats and sounds from dance music with jam music, but also draw on psych-rock, post-rock, disco, funk and jazz.
Win Tickets ($40): Divino Niño @ Mission Theater | Dream Pop
October 12 @ Mission Theater – Divino Niño is an American-Colombian rock band based in Chicago.
Win Tickets ($50): Soul Sacrifice @ Mission Theater | PNW’s Award Winning Santana Tribute
October 28 @ Mission Theater – Soul Sacrifice has been voted the #1 Tribute to Santana in the Pacific NW and one of the Top 10 Tribute Bands in the Northwest !!
Win Tickets ($40): KPOP Night @ Lola’s Room | All Your Favorite Artists
October 20 @ Lola’s Room – The public is invited to dance to DJ’d tunes by your favorite KPOP artists all night long!
“Sinister Songs & Terrifying Tales” With Morticia and Gomez @ Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge | Portland Halloween Event, Costumes
October 13-15 @ Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge – Join Morticia and Gomez Addams and the rest of the “family” as they present an elegant evening of macabre tales of suspense and horror, coupled with haunting tunes.
Win Tickets ($100): Grammy Winner Barrett Martin “Singing Earth” Tour @ Mission Theater | Percussionist, Writer, Ethnomusicologist, Alternative Rock
November 2 @ Mission Theater – Join us as we welcome Grammy-Award-winner Barrett Martin of Screaming Trees and Mad Season for an evening of storytelling, film and musical adventures.
NW Dance Project Presents Sharing Stories @ Newmark Theatre | 3 World Premiere Contemporary Dance Works
October 6-7 @ Newmark Theatre – True to form, Portland’s award-winning contemporary dance company NW Dance Project is bringing a diverse and delightful triple bill to the Newmark stage.
Portland in the News: Where to Watch October Eclipse, Top Oregon Restaurants; & Portland’s Unsettling Places | September 21, 2023
As we head into spooky season, here’s a roundup of Portland’s most unsettling places.
In an effort to revitalize the central city, Portland City Council is offering a tax incentive for businesses to move into downtown Portland.
And an eclipse will be visible in most of the the US on October 14, including Portland.
With Love, From PDX Presents Self Care Subscription | Locally Curated Scented Wax Melt Gift Basket
With Love, From PDX recently launched self care box featuring scented wax melts.
Win Tickets ($30): Eldridge Gravy & Lost Ox @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | A Funking Folky Billy Strings Afterparty
September 30 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – We’re stoked to have Seattle funk juggernaut, Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme and PDX’s premier Jam purveyors, Lost Ox.
GlobalPDX Conference @ McMenamins Kennedy School | Exploring The Intersection of Climate & Human Rights
October 6 @ Kennedy School – The 2023 GlobalPDX Conference is a one-day event dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue and forging partnerships to create a sustainable and equitable world.
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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