THIS WEEK in Portland: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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

Win Tickets ($70): Grammy Winners Asleep at the Wheel @ Aladdin Theater | Roots Country

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July 23 @ Aladdin Theater – Fifty years ago, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson wrote in his journal that he wanted to form a band to bring the roots of American pop music into the present.

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Rose City Rollers Present Hampton Opera Skating with Opera a la Cart | Amazing City Sunset Views, Free CBD Seltzer

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Saturday July 9th, we’ll be hitting the Hampton Opera Outdoor Lot with Opera A La Carte for an evening of live opera music as the sun sets over gorgeous PDX.

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Cancelled: Amy Helm w/ Elizabeth & The Catapult @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Singer/Songwriter

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July 24 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm’s third album, What the Flood Leaves Behind, is her most autobiographical yet, both in content and creation.

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Win Tickets ($120): Grammy Winners The Roots @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | w/ Deena Bee,  Hip Hop

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July 30 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – The Roots have consistently elevated music and culture as one of the most influential and impactful hip-hop collectives of all time.

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Chris Pureka w/ MaryLeigh Roohan @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk, Americana, Indie

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July 15 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Chris Pureka is a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose body of work has resonated deeply with these seemingly disparate milieus.

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Win Tickets ($80): Reckless Kelly @ Mission Theater | Roots Country-Rock

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July 29 @ Mission Theater – For nearly 25 years, Reckless Kelly has graced the musical landscape with a high-powered form of Americana, equally rooted in raw passion, refined musicianship, and gritty authenticity.

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Love, Oregon Festival @ Camp Colton | Micro-Festival Celebrating Oregon Music, Food & Nature

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July 15-17 in Colton – Love, Oregon is a celebration of Oregon music, food, and nature with a first-class lineup of Oregon musicians, farm-to-table meals by Oregon chefs, and numerous speakers, workshops, and camp activities.

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2022 Tea Fest PDX @ Lewis & Clark College Estate Gardens | Vendors, Tastings, Classes

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July 16 @ Lewis & Clark College – Join us for all things tea! Browse our vendor booths for tea and teaware from all corners of the globe and learn about tea in one of our tea classes.

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Portland Parks & Recreation Presents East Portland Summer Arts Festival | Featuring Grammy Winner Esperanza Spalding

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Portland Parks & Recreation presents the first annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival on July 9 and 10 featuring Five-time Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding.

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2022 Mississippi Street Fair in North Portland | 4 Music Stages, Bar-B-Q Competition, Rib Off, 100s of Vendors & More!

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The 2022 Mississippi Street Fair is Saturday, July 9th from 10AM to 9PM on North Mississippi Avenue from Fremont to Skidmore Streets.

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Zane Lamprey Lager than Life Brewery Comedy Tour @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works | Netflix, Hulu, Stories from a Professional Drinker

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July 7 @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works – Zane Lamprey’s LAGER THAN LIFE COMEDY TOUR is a NEW comedy tour in 2022! It’s even more fun than last year’s very successful Laughs & Drafts tour. Join us for NEW stories, NEW jokes, and MORE great craft beer!

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HAREFEST 10 @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby | 23 Tribute Bands on 3 Stages, Food, Camping & More!

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July 8-9 in Canby – HAREFEST 10, The Mother of All Tribute Festivals is back! 23 of the nation’s best tribute bands converge on Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon for a weekend of live music, food & drink, camping, and more.

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MANY Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,100+): Waterfront Blues Festival, Fireworks, Horror Film Festival, Vintage Sale & More! | June 30-July 4, 2022

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July 4th Weekend is here, Portland! Waterfront Blues Festival is back and that means fireworks on the waterfront on Monday night! After hunting for Bigfoot, get a front row seat to see the fireworks w/ Portland Spirit’s Fireworks Cruise. And Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival is underway with a full schedule of events nearly every day.

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Portland in the News: Local Swimming Holes; Celebrating Black Jazz Elders; Rose Quarter’s Puzzling Grain Elevator | June 30, 2022

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This summer’s Cathedral Park Jazz Festival will feature Portland’s black jazz and soul elders.

The Rose Quarter’s grain elevator has a puzzling history and an uncertain future.

And cool off this summer at these nearby swimming spots.

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Explore Oregon’s Hood River Fruit Loop | Gorgeous Views, Summer Harvest Produce, Flowers, Lavender, Railbikes Ride, Animals & More!

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Delicious cherries are available in abundance throughout the Hood River County Fruit Loop. Farm stands along the Fruit Loop offer fresh fruits and vegetables, pies, jams, jellies, ice cream, milkshakes, and freshly preserved produce.

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Win Tickets ($34): Michael Hurley, AC Sapphire (Album Release), Isabeau Waia’u Walker @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Freak Folk

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July 16 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Michael Hurley could be called the godfather, or grandfather, of ‘freak-folk.” Throughout his career Hurley has marched to his own drummer, as a truly original American artist.

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Win Tickets ($40): Triple Trouble Tour: Ryan Cassata, Tom Goss & de ROCHE @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk Rock, Indie

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July 14 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist and motivational speaker.

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Win Tickets ($30): The Old Church Moon Series Presents Super Buck Moon Sound Bath w/Moss Wand & Amulets | Healing Series

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July 13 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – As Moss Wand, Troy Micheau and Brianna Sas explore the intersection of sound and healing with cascades of synthesizer drones and resonant crystal singing bowls.

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Get a Brighter Smile at Luxi Bar in Downtown Portland | Woman-Owned, Luxury Teeth Whitening and Tooth Gem Services

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Luxi Bar can whiten your smile up to 10 shades using all natural, food-grade peroxide with long lasting effects.

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Win Tickets ($100): One Nation Under a Groove Tour w/ George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | w/ The Motet, Fishbone, Pimps of Joytime

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July 29 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic is back with the One Nation Under a Groove Tour, with iconic front-man George Clinton still at the helm, and this time, he’s bringing his friends.

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Win Tickets ($79): The Zombies: Life Is A Merry-Go-Round Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Olivia Klugman

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July 16 @ Aladdin Theater – Iconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies are back to celebrate their long-awaited Induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with a new album in the works and their 2022 “Life Is A Merry-Go-Round” Tour.

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Win Tickets ($99): Tim Heidecker Live! (Late Show) @ Aladdin Theater | Featuring The Very Good Band, Comedy & Music

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July 15 @ Aladdin Theater – Tim Heidecker (from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and beyond) is taking his “No More Bullshit” stand-up character on the road, as well as his Very Good Band.

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Win Tickets ($90): Grammy Winners Old Crow Medicine Show @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | Americana String Band, w/ Hillstomp

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July 17 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, from New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit.

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Win Tickets ($30): The Lowdown Drifters @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill | Country Energy, Rhythm & Folk

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July 22 @ Ponderosa Lounge and Grill – This Washington band mixes up some southern rock, folk balladeers, and red dirt country into a sound all their own.

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Portland Events

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($750): Clackamas on Tap & Uncorked, The World is With Ukraine Benefit Show, Live Music, Comedy & More! | June 23-26, 2022

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First weekend of summer is here, Portland! Chamber Music Northwest Presents Influences & Intersections 2022 Summer Festival kicks off Saturday. Warm weather is back and Pix Pâtisserie’s Outdoor Patio is now open for summer. And, Rose City Rollers Presents Rooftop Roller Disco has returned to Lloyd Center!

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Portland in the News: Living Building, Minimum Wage Increase, Goonies Ship Found | June 23, 2022

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The 300-year-old ship that inspired The Goonies was recently found off the coast of Manzanita.

A new commercial building in Portland’s Old Town uses 100% recycled water and produces its own power.

And Portland’s central library will be closed from August-November for a massive renovation project.

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Farm to Plate Dinner @ Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island | Featuring Local Bounty Curated by Two of Region’s Top Chefs

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Summer 2022 @ Topaz Farm – Farm to Plate dinners on Sauvie Island are nearly sold out – reserve yours for a memorable summer night!

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Topaz Farm Summer Harvest Fest 2022 Outdoor Music Series on Sauvie Island | La Luz, Joseph, Fruition & More!

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Summer 2022 @ Topaz Farm – Nothing says summer like a warm evening with friends and family on Sauvie Island, listening to live music and enjoying farm-fresh food and drinks – all under an open sky!

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Win Tickets ($80): Blind Pilot @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | w/ Cut Worms, Folk, Indie

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July 15 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Blind Pilot was formed in Portland in 2007 when songwriter Israel Nebeker and co-founding member Ryan Dobrowski went on a west coast tour via bicycle.

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2022 Waterfront Blues Festival @ Portland’s Waterfront Park on July 4th Weekend | 4 Stages, 100+ Acts, Fireworks

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July 1-4 @ Tom McCall Waterfront Park – The Waterfront Blues Festival returns to Waterfront Park for its 35th anniversary with an all star lineup of blues, soul, funk and R&B artists.

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Win Tickets ($28): Madame Golong & The Thunder Snatch @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | The Funkadelic Groove Queen

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July 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Crystal Martin (Madame Golong) is the Queen of the beat– an iconic female drummer, music producer, vocalist, composer, songwriter, music director, and entertainer.

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2022 Good in the Hood Festival in Northeast Portland | Parade, Multicultural Music, Arts & Food, Featuring Headliner Glenn Jones

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June 24-26- The Good in the Hood Multicultural Festival is a multicultural music, food, and art festival & parade held annually in N/NE Portland the last weekend of June.

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Win Tickets ($40): Petty Theft – Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers @ Lola’s Room | w/ S.O.S. – A Tribute to The Police

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July 16 @ Lola’s Room – Petty Theft has built a strong reputation and loyal following as one of the Bay Area’s premier tribute bands.

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Win Tickets ($80): Grammy Nominee Robben Ford @ Aladdin Theater | Electric Guitarists, Blues

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July 13 @ Aladdin Theater – Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts.

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Win Tickets ($36): Arlie @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop, w/ Leon of Athens, Caroline Kingsbury

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July 13 @ Mission Theater – Arlie is a band created by singer-songwriter, composer & multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Banks.

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Cancelled: MOsley WOtta @ Aladdin Theater | It’s Not the Year, It’s You Portland Album Release , Hip Hop

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July 9 @ Aladdin Theater – MOsley WOtta, has a new album and live show that incorporate digital animation, recorded video, live video production, sound design, spoken word, Hip-hop, theater and discussion.

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THIS WEEK in Portland: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

A round up of what's going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Win Tickets ($86): Aloe Blacc @ Revolution Hall | Iconic R&B + Soul

Iconic R&B and soul vocalist Aloe Blacc has focused his career on putting positivity and beauty into the world.

Win Tickets ($24): 2025 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology @ OMSI | 170+ Films & Animations, 30+ countries

Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) will screen 170+ films and animations from over 30 countries at the Oregon Museum and Science and Industry.

New Portland Jobs: McMenamins, World Forestry Center, Valet Living & More!

Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including McMenamins, World Forestry Center, Valet Living & More!

2025 Great Columbia Crossing 10K Run/Walk @ Astoria-Megler Bridge | One Bridge, Two States

From Washington to Oregon, across one of the Pacific Northwest’s most remarkable landmarks, the Great Columbia Crossing is more than a race.

2025 Astoria Open Studios | 50+ Local Artists Open Their Studios to the Public

Over 50 local artists will open their studios to the public, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at where and how they work.

Win Tickets ($16): Brett’s House Party @ The Goodfoot | Live Electronic Band

BHP is a live electronic band led by extraordinary bassist, Brett McConnell.

Win Tickets ($100): Demola Live @ Aladdin Theater | Multi-Genre Violinist

Demola (also known as “Demola the violinist”) is a musician, singer-songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, record producer and an award winning SELF TAUGHT MULTI-GENRE VIOLINIST.

2025 4 Days of Aloha @ Clark College & Esther Short Park | Hawaiian Arts & Culture Festival

Presented by the nonprofit Ke Kukui Foundation, 4 Days of Aloha is a one-of-a-kind cultural festival that brings the heart of Hawaiʻi to the Pacific Northwest.

Clean Energy Training Program @ Northwest Native Chamber

Get involved in the clean energy transition with the Native Clean Energy Workforce Initiative!

Portland in the News: Goats’ Home Secured, Best Pizza, Big Pink’s New Owner & More | July 10, 2025

At long last, the Belmont Goats have found their final home. They will live out their retirement in Pier Park and you can volunteer to help with the move. 

Win Tickets ($76): Tab Benoit w/ Damon Fowler @ Aladdin Theater | Delta Blues

I Hear Thunder marks the long-awaited return of four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit.

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