A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
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.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, music
7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie
| All Ages, Comedy, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
| All Ages, Food & Drink, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
| Comedy, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| downtown, events, music
2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash
| All Ages, events, Visual Art
2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
| Dance, events, Film, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, theater, Visual Art
Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More
| All Ages, events, Home Show, Services, Shopping
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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