MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

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

PDX Vendor Collective Presents Community PRIDE Outdoor Market @ Taborspace | Featuring 25 Small Businesses, Arts & Crafts, Pride History

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Come enjoy the Community PRIDE Outdoor Market featuring 25 small businesses in the yard at Taborspace on Saturday, June 10th from Noon to 4pm.

Win Tickets ($60): Gamer Rave @ Crystal Ballroom | EDM & Video Themes, Costumes

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June 17 @ Crystal Ballroom – Get ready to enter the world of video games in a unique way with Gamer Rave!

Win Tickets ($60): Murder By Death @ Revolution Hall | w/ Laura Jane Grace, Indie Americana

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June 16 @ Revolution Hall – As trailblazers of the early 2000s indie-Americana style, the Louisville, KY-based quintet finds a way of taking tried & true rock-and-roll and knocking it slightly off axis.

Win Tickets ($44): Kardemimmit: Sounds of the Finnish Forest @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Featuring Traditional String Instrument Kantele

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June 15 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Kardemimmit is a band of four awesome musicians playing the Finnish national instrument, kantele.

Road House The Play @ The Siren Theater | Staged Parody of Classic 80s Film

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May 19-June 17 @ The Siren Theater – The return of the staged parody of the best movie ever filmed about bar management, love and karate in the 80s.

Win Tickets ($30+): Kickstand Comedy Presents: Brandie Posey Live Album Recording @ Clinton Street Theater | Comedy Central, Lady to Lady Podcast, w/ Rick Wood

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June 3 @ Clinton Street Theater – Comedian Brandie Posey (Comedy Central, 3X Bridgetown Comedy Festival alumni, Lady to Lady Podcast) returns to Portland to record her second comedy album, a follow up to her critically acclaimed debut Opinion Cave.

The Theatre Company presents CALIFORNIA @ ADX Portland | Alternate Reality Mind-bender

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The Theatre Company is proud to present the West Coast premiere of California by Trish Harnetiaux, June 14-17 at ADX Portland.

2023 Pedalpalooza Portland-Wide Celebration of Cycling | Featuring Rides All Summer, Naked Bike Ride, Family Rides & More!

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Pedalpalooza celebrates summery bike fun in and around Portland. Hundreds of events, mostly free, entirely pedal powered, and community driven. Join in the streets this June, July, & August.

MANY Portland Memorial Day Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,200): Fireworks Cruise, Wine Tasting, Brunch, Theater & More! | May 25-29, 2023

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Memorial Day weekend is back, Portland! Rose Festival kicks off this week, including Friday night fireworks. Film noir mystery True Story continues at Portland Center Stage. Fox and Bones is celebrating their 1,000th show! And if you’re heading to the coast, be sure to see The Curious World of Seaweed in Newport.

Portland in the News: The Zoo’s New Dinosaur Tree; Bears in Forest Park; New Beer Garden Downtown & More | May 25, 2023

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The Oregon Zoo is now home to an incredibly rare prehistoric tree called a Wollemi Pine, or a dinosaur tree.

Creston Park in SE Portland will soon get a new skate park.

And the downtown food carts are about to get a major makeover, reopening as a 300-seat beer garden.

Win Tickets: Left on Tenth, Snacks at Midnight @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, Folk, Rock

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June 1 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Snacks at Midnight is an eclectic dance band from Spokane who meld funk, folk, rock and even classical piano into their live shows.

Win Tickets ($40): Lucy Wainwright Roche @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Singer/Songwriter, Folk

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June 10 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Those familiar with Lucy Wainwright Roche are aware of her bell tone voice, her unshakable melodies, and her knack for wise, wry lyrics that clench the heart.

Win Tickets ($50): Martha Redbone Roots Project @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk, Blues, R&B

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June 9 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Martha Redbone is a Native & African-American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educator.

Win Tickets ($40): Grammy-nominee Peter Case @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Rock & Roll, Blues, Folk

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June 7 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Triple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Case’s piano-based songs are emotionally, sonically and stylistically rich.

Win Tickets ($36): TOC MOON SERIES: Full Strawberry Super Moon @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Featuring Sprig of That & Ollella Dual Album Release w/Elena Loper

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June 3 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – The Old Church invites you to be part of a series that celebrates intentional healing through sound, and creative visuals, and presence of mind.

Win Tickets ($70): Old Gods of Appalachia: The Price of Progress @ Revolution Hall | Drama Podcast

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June 14 @ Revolution Hall – Old Gods of Appalachia is an award-winning and critically-acclaimed audio drama podcast produced by Asheville, NC based DeepNerd Media.

Win Tickets ($79): EELS: Lockdown Hurricane Tour @ Revolution Hall | w/ Austin Antoine, Rock, Indie

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June 13 @ Revolution Hall – After 12 studio albums, 2 live albums, a book, multiple documentaries, and years of touring, Mark Everett and the EELS come to Portland with new album “Earth To Dora,” along with other classics!

Win Tickets ($60): Pinky Patel: New Crown, Who Dhis TOUR @ Aladdin Theater | Comedian & Creator

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June 9 @ Aladdin Theater – Originally from Illinois, Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian, and personality with a fan base of over 5 million.

Boom Arts Presents Apparatus of Repair in NW Portland | Outdoor Aerial Dance Addressing Devastating Effects of Mass Incarceration

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Boom Arts will present APPARATUS OF REPAIR by Flyaway Productions from June 9-11 in NW Portland.

Win Tickets ($59): Fortune Feimster: Live Laugh Love! @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Netflix, Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately

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September 29 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – You can catch stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Fortune Feimster, on the radio, on screens both big and small, and touring her stand-up across the nation.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,200): PsyCon Psychedelic Convention, UFO Fest, PDX Urban Wine Experience & More! | May 18-21, 2023

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The weekend is back, Portland! Enjoy unlimited bites from Portland’s top ranked chefs at Wine & Dine for Hope & Joy. Imago Theatre’s “Where’s Bruno? continues this weekend. Musical comedian Tony Starlight headlines two nights at Alberta Rose Theatre. And ride your bike to the beach w/ American Lung Association.

Portland in the News: Local Splash Pads; Edible Wild Greens; Blazers Get No. 3 Draft Pick | May 18, 2023

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Craving a burger? take a look at Portland’s history of burger joints.

The Blazers landed a top-3 lottery pick in the NBA draft.

And as Portland insists on continuing to be hot, check out these local fountains and splash pads to cool off.

Win Tickets ($110): ZooBrew @ Oregon Zoo | 40 Breweries & Cideries, Food Carts, Keeper Chats, Live Music & More!

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Enter to win two tickets to ZooBrew at the Oregon Zoo on June 9-10!

Win Tickets ($60): Celtic Light Orchestra presents “Space Invaders!” @ The Den | The World’s Only Light Up Orchestra, Irish Music & Celtic Folklore

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July 15-16 @ The Den – Don’t miss this cosmic production of Irish music and dance, Celtic folklore, alien fashion, dazzling lights, and an original script by Portland’s creative duo, Katie Jane Lubiens and Adam Easley.

Win Tickets ($46): Zoë Keating @ Aladdin Theater | Cellist and Composer

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June 6 @ Aladdin Theater – Composer and performer Zoë Keating is known for her use of technology – which she uses to record and sample her cello onstage and in the studio.

Win Tickets ($20): Moose Almighty, Super Secret Band @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Indie Rock

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May 25 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge- Moose Almighty’s modern approach to a retro sound blends seventies hard rock with swampy funk, blues, synth freakouts and dynamic improvisation, reminiscent of a hazy, acid tinged Saturday night in a southern dive bar.

Win Tickets ($90): Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox @ Revolution Hall | Life In The Past Lane Tour

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June 5 @ Revolution Hall – Postmodern Jukebox’s Life In The Past Lane Concert Tour is a celebration of the greatest 20th century musical genres, fused with the recognizable hits of our own modern era, for the perfect patina of “vintage” and “modern.”

Win Tickets ($70): Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID! (Late Show) @ Aladdin Theater | Grammy & Emmy Nominee

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June 3 @ Aladdin Theater – As a comedian Margaret has been named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time.

Memorial Day Sunday Funday @ Club Privata | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club, Portland 2023 Memorial Day Weekend

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May 28 @ Club Privata – Join us for the first open Sunday of 2023 where we relax, enjoy cocktails, and celebrate the hotness of Summer.

MANY Portland Mother’s Day Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,000+): Camas Plant and Garden Fair, Dance Film Festival, White Salmon Wine Walk | May 11-14, 2023

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The weekend is back, Portland!  Comedian Jo Koy Headlines Moda Center. Enjoy a lavish Greek dinner at Boedecker Cellars 20 Year Anniversary Party. And find Mom that special gift at Unique Markets.

Portland in the News: Those Valuable Timbers; Best Place to Travel; Salmon Sidewalk & More! | May 11, 2023

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The Portland Timbers have been ranked the world’s 29th most valuable soccer franchise by sports business website Sportico.

Portland made Forbes’s list of The Best Places To Travel In The U.S. for 2023.

And Portland is home to a salmon sidewalk.

Al’s Den & Ringlers Annex Features Live Music & Comedy in Downtown Portland | Happy Hour, Local Ingredients

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Al’s Den is an intimate, speakeasy-style space where live music fills the air.

Win Tickets: Brett’s House Party @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Improvised Live House Music

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May 16 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Brett’s House Party plays 100% improvised live house music made with multiple synthesizers, bassists, and electronic drums!

McMenamins Celebrates 40 Years: Happy Birthday, Barley Mill! | Food & Drink Specials, Beer, Live Music, No Cover

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On June 17, 1983 McMenamins Barley Mill Pub opened its doors, poured the first beer and turned up the Grateful Dead. Celebrate in 2023 w/ live music, cocktail & food specials.

Win Tickets ($30): Fox and Bones 1,000th Show Celebration @ Mississippi Studios | w/ The Quick & Easy Boys, The Get Ahead & James Coates

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Join Fox and Bones backed by psychedelic gunslingers The Quick & Easy Boys on Friday May 26th as they celebrate their 1,000th show at Portland’s historic Mississippi Studios.

2 Nights Featuring Tony Starlight @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Neil Diamond’s 80th Birthday Tribute, Musical Variety Show

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Tony Starlight presents two comedy filled shows on May 19-20 @ Alberta Rose Theatre.

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MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

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

Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026

The Portland Spirit has big plans to open a new restaurant in the former Rose Festival headquarters in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. 

McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More

July 18-19 - Celebrate creativity in the heart of Oregon wine country at the McMinnville Art Festival, a free two-day outdoor event showcasing the work of talented artists and artisans from across the region.

PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

June 12 - Celebrate PRIDE at the Museum with an evening of science, community, and joyful exploration!

Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing

July 17-19 - Tattooing is more than body art—it’s a global language of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

New Portland Jobs: Portland Fire, Clark County Fair, Bend Chamber of Commerce & More

New Portland Jobs: Portland Fire, Clark County Fair, Bend Chamber of Commerce & More!

Win Tickets ($92): McMenamins Presents Justin Nozuka @ Mission Theater | Folk, Rock + R&B

October 20 - Justin Nozuka is a singer-songwriter and producer born in Queens, New York and raised in Toronto, Canada.

7 Wonders of the Gorge @ Portland Spirit | Jet Boat Cruise, Majestic Views

Experience some of the most majestic views of the lower Columbia River Gorge visible by water aboard the Explorer Jetboat!

Bigfoot Adventure Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Learn the History of Bigfoot on a Jetboat

On this Columbia River boat tour, you'll explore the history and lore of Bigfoot while traveling 80 miles roundtrip on a high-speed jetboat from Portland to Multnomah Falls.

Watch 2026 World Cup Games @ Sticky Wicket | 7 TVs, 16 Taps, POG Shots

Watch World Cup games with 7 TVs (sound on upon request), 16 taps (beer, draft cocktails, cider, seltzer, and one NA IPA). Have a "POG Shot", a passionfruit, orange, and guava shot that includes rum.

Win Tickets ($46): McMenamins presents Holi Summer Fest: A Celebration of Color @ Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR | Organic Colors, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Party

HOLI HAI! After four sold-out Holi Festivals Anjali & The Kid bring their color throw experience to Forest Grove for their biggest Holi yet featuring all organic colors handmade by farmers and tribal communities in India.

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