A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
SnackFest PDX in SE Portland | Free, Live Entertainment, Demos, Samples
September 15-17 in SE Portland – SnackFest is a food focused market featuring all your favorite treats from hot food vendors and trucks outside and food purveyors, retail, and other F&B related products inside.
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.
Win Tickets ($70): Owl City, Augustana @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt-Pop
September 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – Since first breaking onto the alt-pop scene in 2007, Owl City has built a global following on the strength of his heart-on-sleeve songwriting and endlessly inventive sound.
2023 Forest Grove Oktoberfest | Family-Friendly, Food, Drink, Carnival Games, Bounce House, Music & More!
September 23 in Forest Grove – Celebrate Oktoberfest with German beer, food and live music in downtown Forest Grove.
Capitol Bar & Lounge Drag Brunch Show | Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
Capitol Bar & Lounge’s Monthly Drag Brunch Show returns September 16 in NE Portland.
Ankeny Alley Festival Autumn Equinox/Fall Kick-Off in Downtown Portland | Food, Artists, Entertainment
September 22-24 in Downtown Portland – Captain Alexander P. Ankeny might not recognize the street named after him and the surrounding area today, but like the friendly Captain for which Ankeny Alley is named, you too can explore one of Portland’s most popular destinations this summer during six Ankeny Alley Festivals.
Portland in the News: Swifts Early This Year; Lightning at Oregon State Fair; Best City to Survive Zombies & More! | September 7, 2023
A high-altitude research balloon was spotted over Portland Wednesday, prompting many to immediately think of alien spacecraft.
The Oregon Experience released a documentary on Portland activist and civil rights leader Beatrice Morrow Cannady, one of the first editors of Portland’s independent Black-owned newspaper The Advocate.
And due to Portland’s high number of hardware stores and outdoor gear stores, the Rose City ranks high on the list of major cities for best chances to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Cancelled: Optimism! Stand Up Comedy Game Show @ The Siren Theater | Prizes, Hosted by Jaren George & Justin Alexander
September 14 @ The Siren Theater – Optimism! is an interactive stand up show that allows audience members to participate in mini games.
Rose City Rollers @ Oaks Park | Wreckers Doubleheader & Juniors Season Opener
The Wreckers are kicking off our fall season on Saturday, September 9th with a doubleheader followed by a Juniors Double Header on September 10 @ Oaks Park.
Win Tickets ($20): The Quick & Easy Boys @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Rock and Roll Power Trio
September 16 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – The Quick & Easy Boys are a power-trio who create their own blend of rock and roll. Imagine the Minutemen, the Police, and Band of Gypsy’s rolled into one.
Win Tickets ($60): Wolfmother @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Hard Rock, w/ Fever Dog
September 21 @ Revolution Hall – Led by vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother has amassed a global fanbase, played to packed-house crowds around the world.
Cancelled: Saving Abel @ Mission Theater | w/ King Falcon, Southern Rock
Cancelled: December 3 @ Mission Theater – Saving Abel is a Southern rock band with catchy hooks and heavy riffs founded by Jared Weeks and Jason Null.
Win Tickets ($44): Maude Latour: Twin Flame Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Devon Again, Indie Pop
September 29 @ AladdThe past few years, Maude Latour has been honing her craft, pushing herself to tackle uncomfortable truths and blow open the idea of what a pop song can be.
Win Tickets ($60): Aparna Nancherla: The Unreliable Narrator Book Tour Featuring Mostly Standup @ Aladdin Theater | Conan, Comedy Central
September 28 @ Aladdin Theater – Aparna is an established comedian, actor and writer who performs all over the place.
Win Tickets ($80): Tangerine Dream @ Revolution Hall | Electronic, Ambient
September 22 @ Revolution Hall – Over the last 53 years, Tangerine Dream released more than one hundred albums.
Zoiglfest 2023 @ The ZED PDX | Oktoberfest Celebration, Beer, Live Music, Food, Crafts, Games & More!
September 15-16 @ The ZED – Loosen Up Your Lederhosen and join us for beer sampling, live music, family-friendly activities, pretzels and brats, yard games, and a fashion show!
Win Tickets ($99): Grammy Winner Billy Strings @ Moda Center | Fusing Bluegrass to Psych-rock, Country & Jam Music
September 29-30 @ Moda Center – Billy Strings fuses bluegrass to psych-rock, country, and jam music, without fussing over what bluegrass should be.
Fiesta Friday @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
September 15 @ Club Privata – Join us for the start of Hispanic Heritage Month at our Fiesta Friday party!
2023 Forest Grove Corn Roast and Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival | Open to All Artists, Food Trucks, Vendors, Games & More!
September 16 in Forest Grove – This year, two of Forest Grove’s signature events combine for community-wide harvest celebration.
Thimbleberry’s 2023 Harvest Celebration Brunch @ Mt. Hood Center | Family Friendly, Live Music, Silent Auction, Activities & More!
September 17@ Mt. Hood Center – Thimbleberry’s 2023 Harvest Celebration Brunch features great food and drinks to purchase, live music, educational activities, a silent auction, and more.
Portland in the News: Permanent Outdoor Dining; Rare Black Swan; City Council Voting Districts & More! | August 31, 2023
A boon during the pandemic, Portland’s street seating program for restaurants is set to become permanent.
This year, Bella Organic Farm is making a huge statement with their corn maze that reads, “No more silence. End gun violence.”
And Portland has released the 4 boundaries of the new City Council voting districts, which will first be used in November of 2024.
Gifford’s Flowers 85th Anniversary Celebration in Downtown Portland | Meet the Florists, See Stunning Arrangements
Seotenver 7 @ Gifford’s Flowers – Enjoy an unforgettable evening as Gifford’s Flowers commemorate 85 years!
Win Tasting Flights ($60): Pairings Portland Presents Astrology Week | 2023 Labor Day Weekend Wine Tasting
August 28-September 4 @ Pairings Portland – For this week’s 5-wine flight the Stars are A-Wined with wines paired to the next 5 astrological signs—Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius & Capricorn.
Ride with REACH! Community Ride @ Floyd Light Middle School | Loaner E-Bikes Provided, All Ages, Family Friendly
Join the Multnomah County REACH program for a community bike ride on September 9 at Floyd Light Middle School.
Win Tickets ($40): Field Medic @ Aladdin Theater | Lo-fi Folk, w/ Olivia Barton
September 18 @ Aladdin Theater – Field Medic is the lo-fi folk project of Kevin Patrick Sullivan.
Win Tickets ($70): Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Special Guest Goodnight, Texas & Jackson Stokes
September 15 @ Aladdin Theater – Rock n Roll recording artists and globetrotting journeymen, Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter have their sights set on a World Record with their new SEE IT ALL TOUR 2023.
2023 FREE Huckleberry Festival @ Bingen, WA | Beer Garden, Wine, Live Music, Pies, Dancing Horses, Cornhole Tourney & More!
September 8-10 @ Bingen, WA – the 2023 Hucklebery Festival features fresh baked Huckleberry pies, Huckleberry ice cream and many other Huckleberry items.
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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