A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Win Tickets ($40): Backfence PDX: Roulette @ Alberta House | High-stakes Storytelling, Hosted by Frayn Masters and Mindy Nettifee
July 8 @ – Roulette is a high-risk high-stakes night of storytelling. With the spin of a giant gameshow wheel of prompts, storytellers get just 5-minutes to conjure a true story based on the fickle fate of where the wheel stops.
Win Tickets ($98): The Robert Cray Band @ Revolution Hall | Blues Guitarist & Singer
July 16 @ Revolution Hall – “Robert Cray is not only making music, he’s making history,” writes Guitar Player Magazine.
Win Tickets ($70): Bored Teachers Comedy Tour @ Aladdin Theater | The Funniest Teacher Comedians in the World on One Stage
July 14 @ Aladdin Theater – The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, Bored Teachers, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage.
Win Tickets ($79): An Evening with Cowboy Junkies @ Revolution Hall | Alternative Country, Folk Rock
July 13 @ Revolution Hall – Cowboy Junkies’ The Trinity Session combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies.
Win Tickets ($90): Sabertooth 2023 @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Yob, Ludicra, Uada, Ghost Bath, WILL & More!
McMenamins, Nanotear, Portland Mercury, and X-Ray Present proudly host Sabertooth 2023 on September 2, bringing a stoner metal edge to this celebration of the Crystal Ballroom’s psychedelic history.
Win Tickets ($78): Toad the Wet Sprocket @ Revolution Hall | Alternative Rock
July 15 @ Revolution Hall – Toad the Wet Sprocket is still making new music and touring with the same spirit of independence that started it all over three decades ago.
Win Tickets ($64): Grateful Shred @ Aladdin Theater | Grateful Dead Tribute
July 16 @ Revolution Hall – After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Pa’lante @ Oregon Zoo | Afro-Caribean Dance Music, Salsa, Latin Jazz, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
Get ready for irresistible Afro-Caribbean dance music July 7 at Oregon Zoo!
McMenamins Celebrates 40 Years | Food & Drink Specials, Passport Stamp
July 3 @ McMenamins – It all started in 1983 with two brothers trying to perfect their idea of a neighborhood gathering place for all.
Demetri Martin Late Show @ Revolution Hall | Comedy Central, Netflix, New York Times Bestseller
September 23 @ Revolution Hall – Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, writer, and director.
Win Tickets ($49+): The Museum of Light and Sound Presents Van Gogh: The Illuminated Exhibit in Downtown Portland | Immersive Art, One Weekend Only
June 30-July 2 @ Museum of Light and Sound – Indulge in an unparalleled artistic voyage this summer as you venture into the captivating art exhibit; Van Gogh: Illuminated, at the brand new Museum of Light and Sound.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,150+): Foster Summer Soiree, Cider Summit, Edgefield Brewfest, Vegan Night Market & More! | June 22-25, 2023
It’s the first weekend of summer, Portland! Celebrate w/ The Sisters of Lilith Summer Solstice Festival. Learn about protecting river nature at Tipping Point for Salmon. And see if you can solve the mystery at Dinner Detective.
Portland in the News: Mosquito Summer; Thorns Members on US Team; New Home for Jantzen Beach Carousel & More! | June 22, 2023
Be prepared, there will be more mosquitos in Portland this summer.
WalletHub has named Oregon the 12th most fun state in the country, while Home Bay says Portland is the 13th best burger city.
And 2 members of the Portland Thorns will play for the US in the Women’s Cup.
Kickstand Comedy Presents Free Comedy in the Park @ Laurelhurst Park | Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corall
Fridays June 23-September 1 @ Laurelhurst Park – Kickstand Comedy in the Park is a free weekly stand up show in Laurelhurst Park.
The Makers Fair Summer Market @ Hammer and Stitch Brew Co | Featuring 45 of Portland’s Most Talented Makers, Beer, Wine, Food
June 24 @ Hammer and Stitch Brew Co – This free event marks our 3rd annual celebration of summer with 45 of Portland’s most talented makers.
Win Tickets ($74): Brit Floyd: 50 Years of Dark Side @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Faithful Reproduction of Pink Floyd’s Final Tour
July 28 @ – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Brit Floyd returns to Portland on July 26th to perform their brand new production celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Jackstraw @ Oregon Zoo | Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
June 30 @ Oregon Zoo – Jackstraw was born when rhythm guitarist Darrin Craig and lead player Jon Neufeld, met mandolin picker David Pugh and bassist Jesse Withers in 1997 at a Portland music store.
Win Tickets ($30): Funklandia – A Tribute to the Funk Legends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Farnell Newton
Get ready to groove and have an incredible time immersed in the world of funk at Funklandia – A Tribute to Funk Legends June 29 at Goodfoot Pub & Lounge.
Win Tickets ($58): James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash @ Newmark Theatre | Faithful Recreation of Cash’s Biggest Hits w/ Stunning Accuracy
June 29 @ Newmark Theater – For the past 16 years, Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Cash’s biggest hits with stunning accuracy in this not-to-be-missed musical event.
Chance Hayden’s Desert Room All Stars @ Al’s Den | Jazz & Blues, Last Sundays, Featuring Clay Giberson (Organ), Brent Follis (Drums), Saeeda Wright (Vocals)
Desert Room All Stars is a new monthly series every Last Sunday at McMenamins Al’s Den, evoking the venue’s storied past in the 50s and 60s as the Desert Room!
Win Tickets ($120): Grammy Winner Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds | w/ Deer Tick, Americana, Rock
July 2 @ Clackamas County Fairground – A Jason Isbell record always lands like a decoder ring in the ears and hearts of his audience, a soundtrack to his world and magically to theirs, too.
Win Tickets ($120): Grammy Winner Indigo Girls (with full band) & Neko Case @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds | Folk Rock, Indie Rock
July 1 @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds – Indigo Girls tell their origin story. They have reunited with their strongest backing band to date to create Look Long.
2023 Good in the Hood Community Festival @ King School Park | Parade, Music, Food, Vendors, Beer & Wine Garden
Good in the Hood Festival returns June 24-25 in NE Portland featuring music, food, shopping, community resources, kid’s space fun, and keeping ‘Unity in the Community.’
Win Tickets ($50): Mo Lowda & The Humble @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
September 8 @ Mission Theater – Mo Lowda & the Humble are a self-produced indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Robert Henry @ Oregon Zoo | Honky Tonk, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
Fridays June 23-August 18 @ Oregon Zoo – Over the course of 10 Fridays from June to August, the Oregon Zoo invites you to Oregon Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, and activities for all ages.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,000+): Summer Solstice Fest, Juneteenth, Father’s Day & More! | June 15-18, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Summer officially starts this week, so celebrate w/ Parallax Art Center’s Drag Brunch Benefit. Find some great deals at Rose City Book & Paper Fair. And Blueprint is hosting a huge Gala and Grand Concert.
Portland in the News: Leave Seal Pups Alone; ESPN’s Bill Walton Documentary; Filmed in Oregon & More! | June 15, 2023
Check out these forgotten films that were filmed in Oregon, including Brad Pitt in The Favor and Ben Stiller and Bill Pullman in Zero Effect.
Portland Fire & Rescue recently added an electric-powered fire engine to its fleet, only the second one in the US.
And if you see a lonely seal pup on the Oregon coast, leave it alone. Wildlife officials say the mom is off hunting and will be back soon.
Win VIP Tickets ($60): Pride Vegan Night Market @ Bridge Lot Next to OMSI | Shop 100+ Small Businesses & Groups
June 24 @ Bridge Lot Next to OMSI – Calling all food lovers and supporters of equality! Celebrate pride at the largest outdoor vegan festival in the PNW!
Win Tickets ($80): Russell Peters – Act Your Age World Tour @ Keller Auditorium | Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time
June 24 @ Keller Auditorium – Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time.
Win Tickets ($70): Pedro the Lion Tour 2023 @ Revolution Hall | w/ Erik Walters, Playing “It’s Hard To Find a Friend” and “Control”
June 29 @ Revolution Hall – Pedro the Lion is the band name Dave Bazan has used off and on since 1995 to release six albums and two eps of his hooky, insightful, and mournful songs.
Portland 2023 Juneteenth Celebrations: Freedom Day Marches, Speakers, Music, Rides & More!
Juneteenth, also known as “Independence Day” or “Freedom Day”, commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of African American slaves.
Win Tickets ($44): Malinda @ Mission Theater | Folk, Pop, Jazz
October 1 @ Mission Theater – MALINDA is a NY/DC based singer, songwriter and actor with a mission to make community through her art. Her debut EP, Love Letter, and her subsequent singles draw influence from folk, pop, and jazz.
Club Privata Presents Sheer Pleasure | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club, Benefit for Q Center
June 23 @ Club Privata – Whatever your Pleasure is, we want to see your Sheer tonight! Put on your sexiest sheer, see through, mesh, or lace outfit and get ready to have all the Pleasure you desire.
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 !!
The World is with Ukraine Benefit Concert @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Featuring 25+ International Performers
On Sunday, more than 25 performers will join together for “The World is with Ukraine,” a fundraising concert at Alberta Rose Theatre.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($900): ZooBrew, Portland Horror Film Festival, Apparatus of Repair, Road House the Play & More! | June 8-11, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Save on pet supplies at Pets on Broadway’s 33rd Birthday Bash. Stock up on summer wine at Blue Collar Budget Wine Fest. And celebrate rosé w/ Hip Chicks Do Wine’s Rosé All Day all weekend.
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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