A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
U.S. Senior Women’s Open @ Waverley Country Club | Featuring Some of Golf’s Greatest Players
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Waverley Country Club will host the 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship August 24-27, 2023.
Win Tickets ($70): Portland BBQ & Brews @ Washington Monroe Field | Live Music, Craft Beer, Cider, Wine, Spirits, Hot Sauces & more!
August 18th through 20th features three days of summer bliss at Portland BBQ & Brews! Tons of tasty BBQ (and other great food options), loads of Pacific Northwest craft beers, ciders, wine, spirits and live music to boot!
Win Tickets ($90): Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine @ Crystal Ballroom | Perhaps the Last Ever Tour, Swingin’ Vegas Rock and Rap
September 13 @ Crystal Ballroom – America’s loudest lounge singer Richard Cheese performs swingin’ Vegas versions of rock and rap songs, “swankifying” popular Top40 hits into retro vocal standards.
Win Tickets ($40): Desi Independence Bollywood Dance Party @ Lola’s Room | Featuring DJ Prashant
August 4 @ Lola’s Room – Come dressed in Orange, White, Green, or a dash of blue to celebrate Freedom with Jai Ho!
Win Tickets ($52): Less Than Jake @ Revolution Hall | w/ The Toasters & The Venomous Pinks
August 22 @ Revolution Hall – The story of ska-rockin’ maestros Less Than Jake isn’t told in their sizable discography.
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 ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Garcia Birthday Band @ Oregon Zoo | Grateful Dead Cover Band, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
August 11 @ Oregon Zoo – Oregon Zoo invites you to Oregon Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages.
Brews for the Birds Beer & Music Festival in Sherwood | Music, Dancing, Arts & Crafts & More!
August 5-6 @ Langer’s Entertainment Center – Enjoy live music, art and crafts vendors and conservation exhibitors at this first-ever Brews for the Birds, presented by Langer’s Entertainment.
Portland in the News: Local Connections to Women’s World Cup; Cleaner Columbia Slough; Best Desserts in Town & More! | July 27, 2023
A group of Portalnders is working toward a cleaner Columbia Slough.
These Portland restaurants really shine for their dessert menu.
And don’t miss these local connections to players in the Women’s World Cup.
Barbenheimer – Barbie vs Oppenheimer @ Pairings Portland Wine Shop & Bar | 10 Wines, All The Controversy
July 25-30 @ Pairings Portland – Are you ready for Barbenheimer wine?! This week (July 25 – 31) our crazy wine flight gets extra out of control. Instead of one 5-wine flight per week, we’re pouring two 5-wine flights now thru Sunday!
Win Tickets ($50): The Trip @ Mission Theater | Featuring Sword II, Hotline TNT, Toner, Julia’s War Band, Enumclaw
The Trip is coming to Mission Theater on August 16 featuring Sword II, Hotline TNT, Toner, Julia’s War Band, & Enumclaw.
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 ($50): BLÜ Eyes @ Mission Theater | w/ Avery Lynch
November 16 @ Mission Theater – With a musical pseudonym borne out of light sensitivity (blue eyes being the most affected), and vulnerable, soul-baring lyrics, Stump is here to encapsulate the tenderness of the human experience.
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 ($40): Nation Of Language @ Revolution Hall | Brooklyn-based Synth Auteurs
August 12 @ Revolution Hall – Brooklyn-based synth auteurs Nation of Language first arrived to most in 2020 as one of the most heralded new acts of recent memory.
Win Tickets ($80): Iris DeMent @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Pieta Brown, Country Folk
August 10 @ Aladdin Theater – On her transcendent new record, Workin’ On A World, Iris DeMent faces the modern world with its climate catastrophe, pandemic illness, and epidemic of violence and social injustice.
Local Roots NW Showcase @ Al’s Den | Featuring Last Giant, Desert Shame
August 6 @ Al’s Den – Join us each month on first Sundays for the Local Roots Music Showcase featuring talented musicians from around the Pacific Northwest.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Ural Thomas and the Pain @ Oregon Zoo | Original Soul, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
August 4 @ Oregon Zoo – Oregon Zoo invites you to Oregon Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages.
Win Tickets ($100): Great Columbia Crossing 2023 | 10K Run/Walk, See the Astoria-Megler Bridge from a Whole New Perspective
October 8 in Astoria – Whether you’re an experienced runner or looking for a family-friendly event, the Great Columbia Crossing 10k appeals to everyone.
Win Tickets ($26): Common Girl @ Crystal Ballroom | Post Hardcore/Shoegaze, w/ Candy Picnic, Kill Michael, Twistur
August 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – Common Girl is a 4-piece Post Hardcore/Shoegaze band from Portland.
St. Helens 2023 Sand Island Sand Castle Competition | Featuring Award Winning Carvers, OPB Film Segment, Beach Fun & More!
Come see award winning sand carvers who will be showcasing their creations August 5-6 at the Sand Island Sandcastle Competition.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Reverend Nat’s Night Market, Tributopia Outdoor Festival, Beaverton Night Market & More! | July 20-23, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! There’s several watch parties for the US’s first World Cup Game on Friday. Settle in for some laughs at Baron Vaughn and Friends. Cool off at Mini Waterpark Day, and stock up on summer bounty at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island.
Portland in the News: Record Setting Drag Show; Crafty Portland; Rooftop Bars & More! | July 20, 2023
Drag-a-Thon at Darcelle XV Showplace set the world record for longest drag artist stage show.
After your hike this weekend in Forest Park, check out these great places to refuel.
And Metro is asking the community to vote for the region’s next parks and nature projects.
Win Tickets ($120): Parliament Funkadelic feat George Clinton @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Reb & the Good News, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
July 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – George Clinton is an American treasure. As one of the foremost innovators of Funk, Clinton is the mastermind behind the legendary Parliament/Funkadelic.
Rethinking Fire @ World Forestry Center | Open Through July 30, Exploring Natural Cycles & Human Impacts on Nature
Open Through July 30 @ World Forestry Center – Rethinking Fire explores the ecological role of fire and the human impacts behind the rise of large and severe wildfires.
Economic Development Fair @ Lloyd Center | Free, Meet w/ Local Entrepreneurs, Educators and Organizations
July 29 @ Lloyd Center – Meet with local entrepreneurs, educators and organizations to get you started on your path to success!
2023 Beaverton Night Market | 60+ Vendors, Family Friendly, Cultural Games & Activities & More!
July 22, August 12 in Downtown Beaverton – Beaverton Night Market is a family-friendly event will feature a dynamic assortment of unique vendors and performers representing dozens of cultures from around the world.
PRIDE “Mini Waterpark” Day with Portland Fruit Tree Project @ Taborspace | Family Friendly, Slides, Pools, Sprinklers, Drinks, Raffle & More!
July 22 @ Taborspace – Enjoy a mini water park of sprinkler activities and inflatable pools and slides, grab a glass of frose or a beer / cider, and enjoy a day out with the family.
Win Tickets ($50): Leah Kate – The Super Over Tour @ Mission Theater | Pop, Rock
October 19 @ Mission Theater – Leah Kate writes pop/rock anthems that cut to the bone. Pairing booming, radio-ready choruses with poignant, hyper-specific details, her songs are intimate and razor-sharp-the sort of tracks that resonate with listeners around the world.
Win Tickets ($40): Flamingos in the Tree @ Mission Theater | Dream Pop, Indie
October 8 @ Mission Theater – From their wistful lyrics to their dreampop vibes, Flamingos in the Tree bring a cool beach breeze right to your bedroom.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Too Loose Cajun Band @ Oregon Zoo | Louisiana-style Cajun and Zydeco, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
July 28 @ Oregon Zoo – Oregon Zoo invites you to Oregon Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages.
Win Tickets ($50): Lady Wray @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Brainstory, R&B, Soul, Blues
August 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Like most artists, Nicole Wray’s life in music has always reflected her real life.
Win Tickets ($798): SEMpdx Presents 2023 Engage Marketing Conference @ Sentinel Hotel | Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content, SEO, Creative & More!
August 11 @ Sentinel Hotel – Engage Marketing Conference is a one-day digital marketing conference featuring informative learning tracks and panel sessions
The Reverend Nat’s 12th Anniversary and Night Market | Local Makers, Vendors, Food Carts, Hard Cider, Beer & More!
Join Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider on July 22 from 4pm-10pm as they shut down the street to celebrate their Grand Opening and 12th Anniversary.
Portland World Cup Watch Party @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | USA vs Vietnam, Free, All Ages, Food & Drink
July 21 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Team USA will kick off their 2023 World Cup run at 6pm PST against Team Vietnam,
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: Portland Fire, Clark County Fair, Bend Chamber of Commerce & More
| Jobs
Watch 2026 World Cup Games @ Sticky Wicket | 7 TVs, 16 Taps, POG Shots
| events, north portland, sports
Win Tickets ($46): McMenamins presents Holi Summer Fest: A Celebration of Color @ Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR | Organic Colors, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Party
| Dance, music
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Tōth @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
| events, music
Italy in the Valley @ Cana’s Feast Winery | Italian Food, Wine Tastings, Vendors
| events, Food & Drink
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents Kyle Gordon @ Mission Theater | Pop & Comedy
| events, music
Balloons Over Bend @ Central Oregon Community College | Hot Air Balloons, Live Music, and Family Fun
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events, music, Shopping
Petal Pedal in Silverton, OR @ The Oregon Garden | Oregon’s Premier Day Ride
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events
Harmony in the Vineyard in Dayton, OR @ Stoller Family Estate | Benefit Concert for Music Education
| Food & Drink, music
Win Tickets ($70): 8th Annual Edgefield Brewfest | 100+ Beers & Ciders, Live Music, Games
| All Ages, Food & Drink, music
Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Essie & The Hum, Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom, + Cafe Humm @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie-Folk, Rock
| events, music
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