A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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
Portland Thorns have a playoff spot.
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!
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!
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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