A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
The Theatre Company presents CALIFORNIA @ ADX Portland | Alternate Reality Mind-bender
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tony Starlight presents two comedy filled shows on May 19-20 @ Alberta Rose Theatre.
Win Tickets ($45): Mariee Siou – Circle of Signs EP Release Concert @ The Old Church Concert Hall | w/ Kacey Johansing
May 26 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Mariee Siou has been a fixture in the Neo-folk scene since her 2007 debut “Faces in the Rocks”—now acclaimed as a cult classic in the indie music world.
Win Tickets ($50): Mighty Poplar @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Maya de Vitry, Bluegrass
May 25 @ Aladdin Theater – Regarded as some of the finest players of their generation, Mighty Poplar is never showy and always in service of the song.
Win Tickets ($90): Grammy Nominee Bebe Rexha @ Crystal Ballroom | BEST F’N NIGHT OF MY LIFE Tour
June 7 @ Crystal Ballroom – “Meant To Be” earned Rexha a nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Annual GRAMMY® Awards, where she was also up for Best New Artist.
Win Tickets ($50): Fruit Bats @ Revolution Hall | w/ Jeffrey Silverstein, Folk Rock, Alternative
May 25 @ Revolution Hall – New Fruit Bats album A River Running to Your Heart finds the project in the middle of a people-powered climb leading to the biggest shows, loudest accolades, and most enthusiastic new fans in Fruit Bats history!
Thursday Night Bingo @ Unity Spiritual Center of Portland | Cash Prizes, Benefit for Unity, All Ages
Thursdays @ Unity Spiritual Center of Portland – Everyone is welcome to come out, play and have fun + CASH PRIZES!
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,600+): Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Rip City Comedy Festival, PDX Moon Market & More! | May 4-7, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta features food, drink, vendors and more all weekend. Artists Repertory Theater opens True Story. Move for a good cause at Walk/Run for the Animals. And this is the last weekend of Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, music
7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Family Friendly Show @ White Eagle Saloon | Seven True Tales, One Lie
| All Ages, Comedy, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
| All Ages, Food & Drink, music, SE Portland, Shopping
Win Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($92): Marc Price @ Mission Theater | Comedy, Star of ‘Trick or Treat’, ‘Family Ties’
| Comedy, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
| downtown, events, music
2026 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beautiful Homes, Opening Night Bash
| All Ages, events, Visual Art
2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
| Dance, events, Film, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, theater, Visual Art
Lake Oswego Clean Energy and EV Fair @ Lake Oswego United Methodist Church | Test Drive EVs, Learn About Solar, Batteries & More
| All Ages, events, Home Show, Services, Shopping
Win Tickets ($42): Valkerie w/ Withholden, Laughing About Nothing, Fawkes Glove @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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