A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Too Loose Cajun Band @ Oregon Zoo | Louisiana-style Cajun and Zydeco, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
July 28 @ Oregon Zoo – Oregon Zoo invites you to Oregon Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages.
Win Tickets ($50): Lady Wray @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Brainstory, R&B, Soul, Blues
August 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Like most artists, Nicole Wray’s life in music has always reflected her real life.
Win Tickets ($798): SEMpdx Presents 2023 Engage Marketing Conference @ Sentinel Hotel | Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content, SEO, Creative & More!
August 11 @ Sentinel Hotel – Engage Marketing Conference is a one-day digital marketing conference featuring informative learning tracks and panel sessions
The Reverend Nat’s 12th Anniversary and Night Market | Local Makers, Vendors, Food Carts, Hard Cider, Beer & More!
Join Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider on July 22 from 4pm-10pm as they shut down the street to celebrate their Grand Opening and 12th Anniversary.
Portland World Cup Watch Party @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | USA vs Vietnam, Free, All Ages, Food & Drink
July 21 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Team USA will kick off their 2023 World Cup run at 6pm PST against Team Vietnam,
The Power of Color @ Gifford’s Flowers | Workshop, Create a Bouquet, Learn About Color in Healing & Fashion
Join Gifford’s Flowers on October 22 for an exciting workshop that explores the power of color in our lives through makeup, flowers, fashion, & colorpuncture.
Cancelled: Olen w/ Cinders @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
August 4 @ Mission Theater – With Olen, the artist reminds us that self-discovery is ongoing and ever-present, rather than an end in itself.
Free Outdoor Summer Movies 2023 Flicks on the Bricks @ Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland | Women’s World Cup Watch Party, Giant LED Screen
Portland’s favorite summer film series Flicks on the Bricks is back this year July 21-23 with a giant LED screen!
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,400+): Celtic Light Orchestra “Space Invaders,” Mississippi Street Fair, Ankeny Alley Festival Pride Celebration & More! | July 13-16, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewfest features 30+ beers, tours & live music. Grab some fresh summer produce at Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island. Ankeny Alley Festival celebrates pride this weekend w/ a pet parade & more!
Portland in the News: Giant Troll Sculpture; Best Tap Water; Darcelle XV Plaza & more! | July 13, 2023
Undergoing renovations, O’Bryant Square is now called Darcelle XV Plaza.
Despite an earlier forecast, Oregon is unlikely to see Northern Lights tonight.
And a giant troll sculpture is coming to Portland.
Win Tickets ($40): Kickstand Comedy Presents Baron Vaughn and Friends Live in Portland @ Clinton Street Theater | Featuring Shain Brenden & Imani Denae
July 22 @ Clinton Street Theater – Baron Vaughn (Comedy Central, Netflix) is coming to Portland, for a can’t-miss night of comedy featuring his unique brand of witty, acerbic, and undeniably charming stand up.
Jokes at a Jazz Club! @ Jack London Revue | Featuring Willamette Week’s Funniest Person Bryan Bixby
See Willamette Week’s 2022 Funniest person Bryan Bixby on July 19 at Jack London Revue.
Win Tickets ($70): Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna) @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Jim Brunberg (of Wonderly and Box Set), Rock, Blues, Folk
July 30 @ Aladdin Theater – In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock.
Win Tickets ($50): Gable Price and Friends @ Mission Theater | Rock & Roll
August 21 @ Mission Theater – Gable Price and Friends is a 4-piece alternative rock and roll band, with a whole lot of damage to do and a whole lot of cities to play.
Rise: We Won’t Go Back Pride Event @ The Get Down in SE Portland | Queer Celebration, Dancing, and Drag
July 15 @ The Get Down – Rise: We Won’t Go Back is the Pride Party to end all Pride Parties. Join us for a fun and exciting night of Queer Defiance, Dancing, and Drag with some of your favorite Drag Performers!
Portland Parks Foundation Presents Paseo in Downtown Portland | Family Friendly Music, Dance, Spoken Word, Movement & more!
July 16, 23 & 30 in Downtown Portland – Paseo will feature music, dance, spoken word, and other creative forms, along with yoga and healthful, family activities in the heart of downtown.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring Hit Machine @ Oregon Zoo | High Energy Covers, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
July 21 @ Oregon Zoo – Hit Machine is a group you will never forget! Created by Bart Hafeman, the energy of this 7-piece band is highly contagious.
Win Tickets ($70): Agalloch @ Crystal Ballroom | Dark Metal, w/ The Keening & Thief
September 23 @ Crystal Ballroom – For twenty years the Portland-based Dark Metal group Agalloch defined what it meant to combine influences from a variety of musical genres into one brooding, colossal, and cinematic sound.
White Eagle Saloon’s Rock the Lot Presents Tributopia Outdoor Festival | Featuring Tributes to Wilco, The Clash, Foo Fighters, The Stokes & More!
Join White Eagle Saloon for Rock The Lot TRIBUTOPIA: A tribute band festival on July 22.
A-WOL Presents ART in the DARK 2023: Drop of a Hat In West Linn | Aerial Dance in the Trees at Mary S Young Park
July 27-29, August 3-5 in West Linn – A-WOL’s Art in the Dark annual performance is a fantastical, illuminated, full-length, evening production set in a unique and rare outdoor theater-style setting.
The EastBurn Public House Open 7 Days a Week | Brunch, Big Tables, Happy Hour, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe
The EastBurn Public House is open for brunch & dinner 7 days a week.
2023 Mississippi Street Fair in North Portland | 3 Music Stages, Rib-Off Competition, Kid Zone, 250+ Vendors
July 15 on N. Mississippi Avenue – With 3 music stages, Grandfather’s Rib-Off competition, Kid Zone, hundreds of vendors, shopping, and dining – the Mississippi Street Fair has something for everyone.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,900+): Chamber Music Northwest’s Summer Festival, Backfence PDX, Bigfoot Cruise & More! | July 6-9, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Portland Spirit is launching two new cruises this month:Bigfoot & 7 Wonders of the Gorge. Chamber Music Northwest’s Summer Festival continues this week w/ free open rehearsals and live music. And Backfence PDX returns to Alberta House w/ Roulette Storytelling!
Portland in the News: Minimum Wage Increase; Digital Nomads; Pete Buttigieg Tours 82nd & More! | July 6, 2023
Portland is high on the list of top cities for digital nomads.
America’s oldest Tofu shop is Ota Tofu in SE Portland.They’re planning to open a second shop in North Portland.
And United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will tour 82nd Avenue this week.
Win Tickets ($60): Literary Arts Presents An Evening with Ann Patchett, In Conversation with Cheryl Strayed @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Author of Tom Lake
September 7 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Join Literary Arts for a special event with award-winning author Ann Patchett in celebration of her forthcoming novel Tom Lake.
Win Tickets ($20): Lost Ox and the Love Muscles @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, Psychedelia, Jazz, Americana, Rock
July 15 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Based out of Portland, Lost Ox is known for known for combining elements of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana, and progressive rock.
Win Tickets ($50): KPOP Night @ Lola’s Room | WasabiCon Kickoff
You’re invited to dance to DJ’d tunes by your favorite KPOP artists all night long July 28 at Lola’s Room!
Win Tickets ($90): Grammy Winner Steve Earle: Alone Again – Solo & Acoustic @ Revolution Hall | w/ Channing Wilson, Country, Rock, Blues, Folk
July 22 @ Revolution Hall – Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation.
Win Tickets ($54): Summer Salt @ Aladdin Theater | w/ The Rare Occasions & Addison Grace
July 21 @ Aladdin Theater – Campanita, the new record from trop-pop duo Summer Salt out May 19 on Wax Bodega, is a breezy, blissful, and intimate monument to love, family, and everything in between.
Win Tickets ($90): Grammy Nominee Leo Kottke @ Aladdin Theater | Americana, Folk
Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke headlines Aladdin Theater on July 26.
Win Tickets ($50): Shafty / Garcia Birthday Band @ Aladdin Theater | Portland’s Tribute to Phish, Grateful Dead Experience
July 22 @ Aladdin Theater – What began as essentially a goof lit a spark under an unseen powder keg of Phish fans in the Portland, Oregon music scene.
The Society Hotel Presents Wednesday Summer Sets on The Rooftop in Old Town | Bands, DJs, Drink & Food Specials
Come hang on the rooftop every Wednesday during the summer for great music, solid deals on food & drinks, pop-ups & the best vibes in Portland.
Win Tickets ($48): Zoo Nights Featuring DJ Anjali and the Incredible Kid @ Oregon Zoo | Global Bass, Food, Drinks, All Ages Activities
July 14 @ Oregon Zoo – DJ Anjali and the Incredible Kid are most known for incinerating dance floors with the heavy dance floor artillery of South Asia, but the duo scours the globe for any hard-hitting music that combines local music traditions with window-rattling production.
Win Tickets ($40): Barbie Rave – A Barbie Inspired Rave @ Crystal Ballroom | Presented by Candi Pop, Costumes
Get dolled up and rave it up at the Barbie-inspired bash July 21st at Crystal Ballroom! Let’s bring out our inner child and party like it’s 1999!
Win Tickets ($60): Gaylabration Presents: Into the Future @ Crystal Ballroom | Featuring DJ GSP, Revol Artists, Zari Art & more!
July 14 @ Crystal Ballroom – The Gaylabration Portland Pride Event is an annual dance party and fundraiser taking pride in celebrating the diversity of love and relationships in our community.
Forest Grove’s Concours d’Elegance @ Pacific University | Featuring 300+ Classic & Modified Cars
July 16 @ Pacific University – Forest Grove’s annual Concours d’Elegance featuring antique and classic collectible cars, is the longest-running Concours d’Elegance in the Pacific Northwest.
MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Halloween, Festivals, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Murder on the Dance Floor Halloween Party @ 5&Dime | Free, 5 DJs, Costume Contest, Drinks, Dancing
| events, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween, music, SE Portland
Win Tasting Package ($72): Portland Pumpkin Beer & Cider Festival @ The Flock Food Hall | 13+ Breweries & Cideries, Trick or Treat, Costumes, Food
| All Ages, downtown, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Tickets ($70): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Buffalo Traffic Jam @ Crystal Ballroom | Folk Music
| All Ages, downtown, music
Win Tickets ($40): World Forestry Center presents Forest Pub: Mushrooms @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Storytelling, Science & Community
| All Ages, events, NW Portland, Science
New Portland Jobs: Path Home, HOLLA School, Pole Portland & More
| Jobs
Pass the Hatchet Halloween Takeover @ LaVerne’s | Bayou-Gothic Decor, Spooky Food & Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NE Portland
Get Spooked at Haunted Escape Room – Escapism’s Malice Manor in NE Portland | Ghost Story, Private Rooms, 2026 Halloween Activity
| All Ages, events, Halloween, NE Portland
Halloween Party II @ Trouble Bar | Dance Party, Costume Contest, Prizes, Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween, music, SE Portland
The Happy Hour @ Bikram Yoga | FREE, Learn & Practice Meditation
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events, Free, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($200): BOOgie Night: Burlesque Dinner Show & Disco @ Hōkū Events on Madison | Halloween Burlesque w/ A ’70s Disco Twist
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SE Portland
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