A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($50): Grammy Nominee Brent Cobb: Southern Star Tour @ Aladdin Theater | Country
October 8 @ Aladdin Theater – The American south isn’t just Brent Cobb’s home. It’s his muse, too.
Win Tickets ($55): Jesse Cook @ Aladdin Theater | Flamenco, Jazz
Accomplished guitarist, producer and equally prolific film maker, Jesse Cook headlines Aladdin Theater on October 5.
Win Tickets ($80): Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Americana, Rock
Renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author Josh Ritter is coming to Revolution Hall on October 10.
PDX Vendor Collective Presents BIPOC Community Market in NE Portland | 10 Vendors, Skin Care, Candles, Art, Jewelry & More!
PDX Vendor Collective is back with another BIPOC Community Market at the Community for Positive Aging on Sunday, September 24.
The Portland Mid-Autumn Moon Festival 2023 @ Shun Fat Supermarket | AAPI Night Market, 60 Vendors, Street Performance
Join The White Lotus Foundation for the second annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! A Portland AAPI night market and cultural celebration filled with festivities, delicious food, and captivating performances.
2023 Oaks Amusement Park Oktoberfest | Rides, Beer, Brats & Bands
Enjoy three days of authentic German food and beer, live polka music, traditional dancing, kinderplatz children’s activities, cooking shows, wiener dog races, thrill rides, miniature golf, and more at Oaks Amusement Park Oktoberfest September 22-24.
Win Tickets ($65): Grammy Winners Ozomatli @ Revolution Hall | w/ Reb and the Good News & DJ Horchata
October 8 @ Revolution Hall – Ozomatli’s collaborative, energetic blend of multi-cultural music and activism has earned them three GRAMMYs®, four Hollywood Bowl shows, a TED Talk and much more.
PDX Recovery Film Festival @ Revolution Hall | 12 Shorts Building Awareness Around Addictions, Mental Health and Homelessness
October 1 @ Revolution Hall – We are creating hope through storytelling with short films from all over the US and UK. Be a part of a community movement to build awareness around addictions, mental health and homelessness.
Gods & Goddesses @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
September 30 @ Club Privata – Embody celestial elegance, unleash your inner deity, and dance among mortals in a night of mythical revelry and enchantment at our monthly couples only event.
Win Tickets ($110): Oregon Zoo Fall Beer and Cider Festival | 40+ Breweries & Cideries, Live Music, Keeper Chats & More!
Welcome autumn with more than 40 of the best breweries and cideries the Northwest has to offer on September 29 and 30. Plus, enjoy live music, keeper chats, and more!
Portland in the News: Saddle Mountain Reopens; Oregon Eclipse; Green Comet & More! | September 13, 2023
A round up of what’s going on in the news in Portland, Oregon, the week of September 14, 2023. See more at events & jobs site PDX Pipeline.
Tony Starlight Show 30-Year Celebration @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Iconic Portland Lounge Singer
September 17 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – What started out as a joke in 1993 at Mark’s Hawthorne Pub, will now be a joke in 2023 at Alberta Rose Theatre! Join Tony Starlight and his amazing band to help celebrate thirty years in show business.
Win Tickets ($119): The Zombies: Different Game Tour 23 @ Aladdin Theater | Iconic British Psychedelic Pop Legends
October 3 @ Aladdin Theater – The 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees The Zombies are back with their long-awaited new album, Different Game
Win Tickets ($40): History Pub Presents No-No Boy @ Mission Theater | Empire Election Album Release Celebration
October 4 @ Mission Theater – Performing as No-No Boy, Julian Saporiti’s music draws on years of research on Asian American history, and examines narratives of imperialism, identity, and spirituality.
Win Tickets ($70): Michelle Buteau: Full Heart, Tight Jeans (Late Show) @ Revolution Hall | Stand Up Comedy Actress, Host
September 30 @ Revolution Hall – Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the upcoming Netflix series SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name.
Win Tickets ($60): MAC SABBATH – More Than Meats The Eye Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ The Cybertronic Spree & Playboy Manbaby
October 1 @ Revolution Hall – MAC SABBATH puts on a multimedia stage show complete with a smoking grill, laser-eyed clowns, bouncing burgers and many more magical surprises!
Win Tickets ($70): The Tallest Man On Earth @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Indie
September 26 @ Revolution Hall – Kristian Matsson returns as The Tallest Man on Earth with Henry St., his sixth studio album following 2012’s There’s No Leaving Now.
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.
SnackFest PDX in SE Portland | Free, Live Entertainment, Demos, Samples
September 15-17 in SE Portland – SnackFest is a food focused market featuring all your favorite treats from hot food vendors and trucks outside and food purveyors, retail, and other F&B related products inside.
Win Tickets ($40): Teddy Bear Orchestra @ Mission Theater | Featuring Herr Konductor Directing a Beary Excellent Band
September 29 @ Mission Theater – Their owners threw them away, so these bears got together and started a beary excellent band.
Win Tickets ($70): Owl City, Augustana @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt-Pop
September 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – Since first breaking onto the alt-pop scene in 2007, Owl City has built a global following on the strength of his heart-on-sleeve songwriting and endlessly inventive sound.
2023 Forest Grove Oktoberfest | Family-Friendly, Food, Drink, Carnival Games, Bounce House, Music & More!
September 23 in Forest Grove – Celebrate Oktoberfest with German beer, food and live music in downtown Forest Grove.
Capitol Bar & Lounge Drag Brunch Show | Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
Capitol Bar & Lounge’s Monthly Drag Brunch Show returns September 16 in NE Portland.
Ankeny Alley Festival Autumn Equinox/Fall Kick-Off in Downtown Portland | Food, Artists, Entertainment
September 22-24 in Downtown Portland – Captain Alexander P. Ankeny might not recognize the street named after him and the surrounding area today, but like the friendly Captain for which Ankeny Alley is named, you too can explore one of Portland’s most popular destinations this summer during six Ankeny Alley Festivals.
Portland in the News: Swifts Early This Year; Lightning at Oregon State Fair; Best City to Survive Zombies & More! | September 7, 2023
A high-altitude research balloon was spotted over Portland Wednesday, prompting many to immediately think of alien spacecraft.
The Oregon Experience released a documentary on Portland activist and civil rights leader Beatrice Morrow Cannady, one of the first editors of Portland’s independent Black-owned newspaper The Advocate.
And due to Portland’s high number of hardware stores and outdoor gear stores, the Rose City ranks high on the list of major cities for best chances to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Cancelled: Optimism! Stand Up Comedy Game Show @ The Siren Theater | Prizes, Hosted by Jaren George & Justin Alexander
September 14 @ The Siren Theater – Optimism! is an interactive stand up show that allows audience members to participate in mini games.
Rose City Rollers @ Oaks Park | Wreckers Doubleheader & Juniors Season Opener
The Wreckers are kicking off our fall season on Saturday, September 9th with a doubleheader followed by a Juniors Double Header on September 10 @ Oaks Park.
Win Tickets ($20): The Quick & Easy Boys @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Rock and Roll Power Trio
September 16 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – The Quick & Easy Boys are a power-trio who create their own blend of rock and roll. Imagine the Minutemen, the Police, and Band of Gypsy’s rolled into one.
Win Tickets ($60): Wolfmother @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Hard Rock, w/ Fever Dog
September 21 @ Revolution Hall – Led by vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother has amassed a global fanbase, played to packed-house crowds around the world.
Cancelled: Saving Abel @ Mission Theater | w/ King Falcon, Southern Rock
Cancelled: December 3 @ Mission Theater – Saving Abel is a Southern rock band with catchy hooks and heavy riffs founded by Jared Weeks and Jason Null.
Win Tickets ($44): Maude Latour: Twin Flame Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Devon Again, Indie Pop
September 29 @ AladdThe past few years, Maude Latour has been honing her craft, pushing herself to tackle uncomfortable truths and blow open the idea of what a pop song can be.
Win Tickets ($60): Aparna Nancherla: The Unreliable Narrator Book Tour Featuring Mostly Standup @ Aladdin Theater | Conan, Comedy Central
September 28 @ Aladdin Theater – Aparna is an established comedian, actor and writer who performs all over the place.
Win Tickets ($80): Tangerine Dream @ Revolution Hall | Electronic, Ambient
September 22 @ Revolution Hall – Over the last 53 years, Tangerine Dream released more than one hundred albums.
Zoiglfest 2023 @ The ZED PDX | Oktoberfest Celebration, Beer, Live Music, Food, Crafts, Games & More!
September 15-16 @ The ZED – Loosen Up Your Lederhosen and join us for beer sampling, live music, family-friendly activities, pretzels and brats, yard games, and a fashion show!
Win Tickets ($99): Grammy Winner Billy Strings @ Moda Center | Fusing Bluegrass to Psych-rock, Country & Jam Music
September 29-30 @ Moda Center – Billy Strings fuses bluegrass to psych-rock, country, and jam music, without fussing over what bluegrass should be.
Fiesta Friday @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
September 15 @ Club Privata – Join us for the start of Hispanic Heritage Month at our Fiesta Friday party!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
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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
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
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