A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
Literary Arts Presents 2023 Portland Book Festival @ Portland Art Museum | Author Discussions, Pop Up Readings, Workshops, Food Trucks & More!
Portland Book Festival will return to the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues in downtown Portland on Saturday, November 4.
Bradley Angle Presents The GlamHy Awards @ Castaway Portland | Benefit for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
October 19 @ Castaway Portland – The GlamHy Awards Event brings together supporters, advocates, and survivors to raise critical funds for their culturally responsive healing services.
Win Tickets ($36): Sydney Sprague – The “Somebody in Hell Loves You! Tour @ Mission Theater | w/ Wheelwright, Indie Pop Rock
November 15 @ Mission Theater – Sydney Sprague channels her sadness, anxiety, and existential dread through driving guitars, shimmering melodies, and the deceptively sweet weapons of indie pop-rock and keen observation.
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 ($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.
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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