A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
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 ($130): Jamie Cullum @ Crystal Ballroom | Jazz Pop Singer
September 26 @ Crystal Ballroom -Jamie Cullum is a celebrated musician the world over with loyal fans in every corner of the globe.
Converge 45 Contemporary Arts Biennial – Opening Weekend | City-wide Celebration Featuring 50+ Local Artists at 15+ Venues
Opening in venues across the Portland metro area on August 24, Social Forms will feature 50+ artists across 15+ local venues.
Portland in the News: Giant Troll Sculpture; Bioluminescence on Oregon Coast; & Record Setting Heat | August 17, 2023
Portlanders can now see a giant troll sculpture on display at Nordic Northwest.
More than 50 people rappelled down Portland’s Big Pink on Saturday for a benefit.
And with a high of 108, Monday set a record for hottest day in August in Portland.
Win Tickets ($90): Sabertooth 2023 @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Yob, Ludicra, Uada, Ghost Bath, WILL & More!
McMenamins, Nanotear, Portland Mercury, and X-Ray Present proudly host Sabertooth 2023 on September 2, bringing a stoner metal edge to this celebration of the Crystal Ballroom’s psychedelic history.
Win Tickets ($50): Mo Lowda & The Humble @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock, w/ Trash Panda
September 8 @ Mission Theater – Mo Lowda & the Humble are a self-produced indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia.
Win Tickets ($80): Grammy Nominee Sonny Landreth @ Aladdin Theater | Blues, Country, Zydeco
August 31 @ Aladdin Theater – A percussive burst of acoustic resonator guitar pushes the narrator on a journey “between the life I left and the edge of next” in the title cut of guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Sonny Landreth’s 14th album.
White Eagle Saloon’s Rock the Lot Presents Flashback! | Featuring My Siamese Twin, Wanna Be-52s, Constatn Debauchery & Bad Juju
August 26 @ White Eagle – My Siamese Twin is a Portland based band that plays songs by your favorite alternative bands of the 80s.
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 ($30): Halfway to Mardi Gras @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | A Night of New Orleans Funk w/ Reggie Houston
August 26 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – We’re halfway to Mardi Gras and what better way to mark the occasion than to invite New Orleans’ own Reggie Houston to grace our stage.
Portland Art Museum Presents Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio | BOGO Coupon Code, Travel Through the Creation & Collective Artistry of del Toro’s Works
June 10-September 17 @ Portland Art Museum – Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio is a celebration and exploration of the inventiveness, passion and artistic cooperation that goes into making a cinematic vision come to life.
Mei-Ting Sun Recital @ St. Michael’s Lutheran Church | Critically Acclaimed Pianist
August 22 @ St. Michael’s Lutheran Church – Critically acclaimed pianist Mei-Ting has been heard in many of the world’s greatest concert halls performing an extensive repertoire.
Portland in the News: Most Dog-Friendly Restaurant; Intel Expansion; PDX Renovation & More | August 10, 2023
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. See these places to get a good look.
A Portland restaurant has been named the most dog-friendly dining experience in America.
And if you’re looking at adopting a pet in the Portland area, here’s a good place to start.
Zane Lamprey – Thirsty! Comedy Tour @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works | Featured on the Amazon Prime Special Tender Looks
Catch Zane Lamprey’s New THIRSTY! Stand-Up Comedy Tour on August 17 @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works!
Win Tickets ($50): Marcus Rezak’s Gumbo @ Mission Theater | Inspired by 90s-style Phish Shows and Jams
August 25 @ Mission Theater – For Phans who yearn for 90s-style Phish shows and jams, Gumbo fulfills their nostalgic craving.
Win Tickets: Fox Walker, Left on Tenth, Sound Bucket @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Soul, R&B
August 17 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Fox Walker is a soul and R & B band with chops and commanding stage presence.
BodyVox Youth Dance Program Registration is Open! | Fall Programming for Ages 3-18
Bodyvox Youth Fall Dance Program Registration is now open! Classes start September 5.
Hip Chicks Do Wine Presents Girls Just Wanna Make Wine! | Featuring Wines from 3 Urban Wineries
August 12 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – A wine tasting celebrating the Diverse Winemaking Styles of 3 Portland Women Winemakers.
Portland Fruit Tree Project Presents Sunset Concert and Cider Tasting Party on Sauvie Island | Games, Music w/ Seffarine, Food Truck
August 12 on Sauvie Island – This weekend enjoy a day of cider and mead tasting, games and harvest activities for all ages, and a sunset concert featuring the award winning music of local legends Seffarine.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Jujuba @ Oregon Zoo | Danceable Afrobeat & Juju, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
Enjoy ridiculously danceable Afrobeat and Juju music on August 18 @ Oregon Zoo.
Win Tickets ($50): Sarah Sherman @ Aladdin Theater | Saturday Night Live
August 25 @ Aladdin Theater – Sarah Sherman aka Sarah Squirm is currently a featured player on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.
Win Tickets ($70): Vacations, Last Dinosaurs @ Crystal Ballroom | Woozy Guitar Pop
November 3 @ Crystal Ballroom – – Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, VACATIONS is an indie alt band making waves across the globe. Their music encapsulates a dreamy intention, soundtracking moments in everyday life.
Win Tickets ($50): Grammy Nominee Tab Benoit @ Aladdin Theater | w/ The Rumble, Delta Swamp Blues
August 24 @ Aladdin Theater – Tab Benoit has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues.
2023 Washington Park Summer Festival @ Portland’s International Rose Test Garden Amphitheater | Free, Opera, Live Music, Dancers & More!
The Washington Park Summer Festival returns in 2023 to the Washington Park Amphitheater on August 5-7!
Win Tickets ($50): Zoë Ferguson @ Lola’s Room | Pop
August 31 @ Crystal Ballroom – While buzzing Portland-based Zoë Ferguson may be best known these days as an in demand social media influencer with her finger on the pulse.
Win Tickets ($60): Grammy Winner The SteelDrivers @ Aladdin Theater | Bluegrass
August 27 @ Aladdin Theater – What began as a casual jam session over a decade ago has become one of today’s leaders in the Americana/Bluegrass music world.
Win Tickets ($70): Taylor Rave – A Taylor Swift Rave @ Crystal Ballroom | Remixes, Originals, Lasers, Neons, Balloons & more!
September 15 @ Crystal Ballroom – Taylor Rave features a night full of Taylor Swift remixes, originals, lasers, neons, balloons and more!
2023 Portland World Naked Bike Ride | Meet @ Irving Park, Video, Photos, Schedule, FAQ
The World Naked Bike Ride is an annual, worldwide bike ride that highlights the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere and decries society’s dependence on pollution-based transport. In 2023, the ride starts at 9PM August 12.
Win Tickets ($40+): Brews for New Avenues @ The Redd | The World’s Largest Rare Beer Auction, Silent Auction, Benefit for Homeless Youth
Brews for New Avenues features a silent auction, a live auction of rare and large format bottles, a lively food truck area & more August 19 at The Redd.
Pasties & Panties @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
August 11 @ Club Privata – We all love Pasties & Panties, so come to Club Privata with your favorite Pasties & Panties on display – the options are endless!
Portland in the News: Peacock Lane Celebrates 100 Years, Self-serve Gas, Bee License Plate & More! | August 3, 2023
Portland will be one of 17 cities across the country to get an urban agriculture center as part of an investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Oregon’s new bee license plate was designed by a 16-year-old bee enthusiast.
And Portland’s famous Christmas Street, Peacock Lane, celebrates 100 years this week.
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!
MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Portland in the News: State Park Passes, Pink Light District, Swimming Holes & More | July 9, 2026
| News
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH Part Two: Lust @ PAM-CUT’s Tomorrow Theater | Interactive Storytelling Series
| Comedy, events, music, SE Portland
Portland Sketch Fest @ The Siren Theater | Oregon’s Only Sketch Comedy Festival
| Comedy
Haulin Aspen @ Wanoga Sno Park | Marathon, Half Marathon, 6.5-mile “Half As,” and NEW Three-Person Marathon Relay
| Active Lifestlye, sports
New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($85): Jerry’s Middle Finger @ Crystal Ballroom | Jerry Garcia Tribute Band
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Kumoricon 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center | Anime & Japanese Culture Convention
| All Ages, Books, events, Food & Drink, NE Portland, Shopping, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Gully Boys @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
2026 Summer Free For All In The Parks: Festivals, Free Movies, Free Concerts, Dance, Theater, Comedy, & More
| All Ages, events, Film, Free, music, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($56): McMenamins Presents The Hails Duck Pond Tour @ Mission Theater | Indie-Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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