A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
4th Annual International Booklover’s Burlesque Festival @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Performing Artists, Authors, Professional Actors/Readers
Join us for THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL!
Portland in the News: Filling in the Cracks, Indigenous Punk, Oregon Beer Awards & More | April 9, 2026
Anonymous artists have been filling Portland sidewalk cracks with tile mosaics.
2026 Pink! Rosé Festival @ Hillsboro Ballpark | 28 of Tualatin Valley’s Finest Wineries
The fifth annual Pink! Rosé Festival, the wine event everyone will be talking about, returns to Tualatin Valley this spring.
Portland Men’s Gay Chorus presents She Persisted @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Feat. Resonate, Portland Lesbian Choir’s A Cappella Ensemble
For the 5th year in a row, Cascade, the proud a cappella ensemble of Portland Gay Men’s Chorus struts their stuff and shows off its Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent like they mean it in this one of a kind show of queer excellence, joy and pride.
Blueprint Arts presents The Time Heists! | FREE Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Tale
Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next!
Win Tickets ($90): Rumors by Neil Simon @ Experience Theatre Project in Aloha OR | 4 New York Power Couples Experience A Severe Attack of Farce
When they gather to celebrate a tenth wedding anniversary, four New York power couples experience a severe attack of Farce.
Wajan x Veganizer Indonesian Nasi Padang Style Feast @ Wajan | 8 Vegan & Gluten-Free Small Plates
For this Veganizer event, Chef Feny of Wajan is sharing a vegan take on Nasi Padang style dishes, bold in spice and rich in flavor, inspired by the cuisines of Sumatra and Java, Indonesia.
2026 Mother’s Day Brunch Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Buffet, Sparking Wine, 2-Hour River Cruises
Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with a special brunch cruise.
Wine Wednesdays @ Negociant | Alpine Spain, Chausse & More
A weekly flight of wines centered around a theme, whether that is a grape varietal, a producer, a region, a style of winemaking or sometimes just the crews’ favorites.
Win Tickets ($86): Melody’s Echo Chamber – Unclouded Tour w/ Strange Lot @ Revolution Hall | French Indie, Gospel
Melody’s Echo Chamber (aka French musician Melody Prochet) returns with her fourth album Unclouded, out December 5th via Domino.
2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival | World-Class Jazz Artists, Student Musicians & More
This April, the heart of East County comes alive as the 2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival returns to Mt. Hood Community College for five unforgettable days of world-class music, education, and community celebration.
Win Tickets ($64): Wild Nothing – ‘Gemini’ Anniversary Tour w/ Lunar Vacation @ Revolution Hall | Indie Rock
Because “Hold,” Jack Tatum’s fifth album under the moniker Wild Nothing, was written in the aftermath of new parenthood during the pandemic, it was probably inevitable that it would be searching and existential music.
Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10k & 5k @ Sellwood Riverfront Park | Quesadillas, Party, Finisher Shirt
Experience the fiesta, where the miles are lively, the vibes are caliente, and every finisher celebrates with a sizzling quesadilla at the finish line!
Win Tickets ($86): Fantastic Negrito @ Mission Theater | Delta Blues, Soul, Rock
Fantastic Negrito is a powerhouse performer whose live shows are charged with emotion, intensity, and connection.
Classical Unbuttoned: An Evening w/ Julian Gargiulo @ The Old Church | ‘The Pianist with the Hair’, SNL Meets Carnegie Hall
Join us for an evening with world renowned Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo, in his much-anticipated debut at The Old Church in Portland.
Decade of Diamonds – 10 Year Anniversary @ Club Privata | PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
A decade of memories deserves an upscale cocktail party with a lot of playful sparkle.
Sip & Spark – Speed Date Sunday @ Rae Loft | Four Rounds. Real Chemistry. No Small Talk.
We’ve got four spicy rounds of speed dating for you, only in a way that can be offered by the incredible Rae Loft! in Portland Oregon!
FREE Improv Workshop @ Deep End Theater | A Fun Afternoon of Play
Join us for a fun afternoon of play! In this workshop we will dip our toes into Deep End’s unique improv style.
Fat Ham @ Portland Center Stage | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reimagining of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet casts the sweet prince of Denmark as a queer, Black boy from the South.
Portland in the News: Best Grocery Prices, Movie Madness Moves, Culture on the Cheap & More | April 2, 2026
How do you move 100,000-plus films, along with more than 100 notable film costumes and props?
Interactive Wood Fired Steak Dinner @ MEATSTUFF | Multi-Course Dinner, Butchery Demos, Wine
Do you want to know the hidden secrets – directly from your butcher – on how to carve and cook the best steak over a wood fire!?
Portland 2026 Easter Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, Cocktails, Bloody Marys & More!
Have your eggs how you really want them at EastBurn’s Easter Brunch!
2026 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Vintage Car Parts, Classic Vehicles, Antiques & More
The Portland Swap Meet is the largest indoor/outdoor swap meet in the Pacific Northwest, drawing car enthusiasts, collectors, vendors, and shoppers from across the region.
GrünerFest 2026 @ Raptor Ridge Winery | Oysters, Wine Tasting, Commemorative Glass
Join us for GrünerFest 2026, the third annual return of this celebration of Grüner Veltliner and the incredible producers who champion this distinctive grape in Oregon.
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Rose Empress LXV, Devlin Lynn Phoenixx
A 21+ drag brunch in the heart of Northwest! $35.00 gets you a fabulous meal and your first mimosa!
Plant Bingo @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Drag, Plant Prizes, Wine
Get ready for a fabulous afternoon of wine, plants, and plenty of sass!
Cappella Romana Presents: The Tallis Scholars: Mysteries & Miracles @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Renaissance Motets, Arvo Pärt
For over fifty years, The Tallis Scholars have stood alone as the world’s greatest ensemble for Renaissance polyphony.
The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
From our sponsors: The Dinner Detective Select nights through 2026 6-8:30pm | $74.95+ | 15+ See website for updated schedule + Tickets: thedinnerdetective.com Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown 319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204 The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery dinner experience. Actors are planted throughout the room as fellow guests…
Easter Brunch @ Abbey Road Farm in Carlton OR | 5-Courses + Wine
Join us for a special Easter Brunch at Abbey Road Farm, where Chef Will Preisch and his team will present a five-course gourmet experience showcasing the best of the season.
Win Tickets ($100): Cory Wong w/ Devon Gilfilian, Stephen Day / Marc Scibilia @ Crystal Ballroom | Funk, R&B, Pop
Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his explosive live energy, razor-sharp funk grooves, and boundary-pushing collaborations across genres.
Win Tickets ($88): The Wood Brothers w/ Olive Klug @ Revolution Hall | Roots, Folk, Blues
Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years.
Win Tickets ($64): Vincent Neil Emerson @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Country
Vincent Neil Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide, celebrated for his honest tales of life on the road, heartbreak, and struggles of all sorts.
Win Tickets ($40): Forest Pub 60th Anniversary @ Mission Theater | Facing the Future of Forests Together
Join World Forestry Center for a special 60th Anniversary Forest Pub as we bring together a dynamic panel spanning forest management and science, conservation ethics, Indigenous stewardship, and the arts.
Win Tickets ($96): Oh Wonder – Songs at the Piano w/ WRABEL @ Revolution Hall | Alternative-Pop Duo
Oh Wonder are alt-pop duo Anthony Vander West and Josephine Vander West.
Win Tickets ($50): Cold @ Mission Theater | Post-Grunge, Alt Metal, Nu Metal
Cold hits Portland celebrating 25 years since their breakout release 13 Way to Bleed on Stage, and 20 years since their equally-iconic A Different Kind of Pain.
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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