A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
MANY Portland Easter Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,350+): Egg Hunts, Champagne Brunch Cruise, BodyVox “The Spin” & More! | April 6-9, 2023
Easter weekend is here, Portland! Hunt for eggs at Bella Organic’s multiple egg hunts, including an adult egg hunt! Hip Chicks Do Wine pairs Easter Candy & Wine. Limited tickets remain for Portland Spirit Easter Champagne Brunch Cruises. And the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival continues this weekend.
Portland in the News: Portland Japanese Garden Ranked Top Spring Visit; 200 Mile Trail System in Gorge & more! | April 6, 2023
The country’s best place to skinny dip is right outside Portland.
Portland Japanese Garden is among the country’s best spring travel destinations.
And celebrate your birthday bigly with these freebies!
Win Tickets ($70): Brett Dennen @ Aladdin Theater | Folk, Pop
April 14 @ Aladdin Theater – Brett Dennen is telling us to get out and see the world at a time when we need it more than ever.
Maizee Mae’s Vintage and Collectible Market @ DoubleTree Hilton Lloyd Center | 60+ Vendors, Antiques, Snacks + Drinks
Join Maizee Mae’s Antiques for fun shopping and treasure hunting April 29-30! This market has something for everyone featuring dozens of vendors selling all kinds of vintage and antique items.
Juice Box Standup Comedy @ North Portland’s Pickle Factory (near Vancouver!) | Arlo Weierhauser, Bryan Bixby, Tory Ward, Dylan Jenkins & More!
April 13 @ The Pickle Factory – This ALL-STAR comedy show at THE JUICE BOX in North Portland guarantees laughter.
Divine Comedy @ The Chapel Theater in Milwaukie | Maggie Maye and Curtis Cook
April 13 @ The Chapel – MAGGIE MAYE made her late night debut on Conan and was featured on Last Call with Carson Daly.
Win Tickets ($28): An Evening w/ John Butler @ Revolution Hall | Roots, Jam
April 24 @ Revolution Hall – Well-known for his work in the John Butler Trio, the storyteller now visits solo for a special “evening with” performance.
Win Tickets ($50): San Salvador @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk
April 23 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Occitan polyphony is the starting point for this six-voice and percussion collective as they embark on their search for universal folklore, rooted in the region’s deep troubadour traditions yet circulating between cultures and musical genres.
Win Tickets ($70): Cream of Clapton Band @ Mission Theater | Rock, Blues, Classic Rock
April 21 @ Mission Theater – Four stellar musicians with indelible family and musical ties to the Clapton legacy, join forces to perform this inspirational new concert with an energy and flair that’s all their own.
Win Tickets ($70): An Evening with Dawes @ Revolution Hall | The Misadventures of Doomscroller Tour
LA-based folk outfit Dawes visits Revolution Hall on ‘The Misadventures of Doomscroller Tour’ on April 23.
Win Tickets ($34): New Flower Moon feat. Joanne Robertson @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk
April 21 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – With a lovely series of solo LPs, Joanne Robertson has become known for the lyrical drifting beauty of her music.
Blueprint Choral Ensembles Presents Listen to the Music – Songs of the 70s! in NE Portland | Free Concert, Audience Sing-along, Desserts
April 15 in NE Portland – Come join Blueprint ensembles Aquamarine, Turquoise, Magenta, and Ivory as they take you back… to the 70s!
Win Tickets ($40): The Beaches @ Mission Theater | Rock, Alternative Indie, Dance
April 23 @ Mission Theater – Elton John described The Beaches’ last album as “The best rock album of last year,” and they’ve been recognized with two Juno Awards for Rock Album of the Year (2022) and Breakthrough Group of the Year (2018).
Win Tickets ($70): An Evening with Slaid Cleaves @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Americana, Folk
April 19 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Americana/folk stalwart Slaid Cleaves has been putting out highly acclaimed records for 25 years now, consistently delivering songs that strike people’s hearts and become part of their lives.
Win Tickets ($99): Colin Hay with Special Guest Lazlo Bane @ Revolution Hall | Singer/Songwriter of Grammy Award Winning Band Men at Work
April 20 @ Revolution Hall – Colin Hay has a prolific career both as the lead singer and principal songwriter of Grammy Award winning band Men at Work and a solo career that spans 25 years and 15 albums.
Club Privata Presents Doctors & Nurses in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
March 14 @ Club Privata – Live the fantasy of role-playing medical professionals and dress in your favorite Doctors & Nurses outfits!
Win Tickets ($50): Gungor w/Isa Ma @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Rock
April 13 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – “Love Song to Life” is not just the recollections of the homecoming, but an invitation into it.
CineVox Dance Film Festival @ BodyVox Dance | Short & Feature Length Films
May 11-13 @ BodyVox – CineVox Dance Film Festival is a multi-day presentation and celebration of the best new dance films!
2023 Walk/Run for the Animals @ Esther Short Park | Benefit for Humane Society for Southwest Washington
May 6 @ Esther Short Park – Walk/Run for the Animals is Southwest Washington’s largest pet-friendly walk and you don’t want to miss it!
70s Silent Disco @ Hotel Lucia | Calling all Dancing Queens, DJs, Pizza, Drinks & More!
You Can Dance. You Can Jive. Come have the time of your life as Hotel Lucia goes back to the 70s on April 14.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,300+): Portland Auto Swap Meet, Tulip Festival, Discovery Museum & More! | March 30-April 2, 2023
Spring Break weekend is here, Portland! This week is a great time to visit World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum. Hip Chicks Do Wine pairs Easter Candy & Wine. And the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival continues this weekend.
Portland in the News: Renaming Street After Darcelle XV; Wolverines Near Portland & More! | March 30, 2023
Commissioners are looking into the steps the city can take to rename NW Davis after Darcelle XV.
For the first time in 30 years, a wolverine was recently spotted on the Columbia River near Portland.
And, Oregonians are losing their taste for roadkill.
Win Tickets ($40): Jake Xerxes Fussell @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk, Americana
April 12 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – “Fussell is creating his own legacy within the long lineage of traditional folk musicians and storytellers that have come before him.” – NY Times
Win Tickets ($70): An Evening with Ron Sexsmith @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Juno Winner, Pop, Folk
April 8 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Ron Sexsmith is a three time, Juno award winning singer songwriter from Ontario.
Win Tickets ($30): Daniel Rodriguez w/Reed Foehl @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk, Acoustic, Americana
April 4 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Daniel and his band opened for The Lumineers on their BRIGHTSIDE World Tour in July and August of 2022, playing to sold out arenas and stadiums across North America.
2023 Friendly House Online Spring Auction & Gala | Featuring 350 Amazing Packages, Benefit for Social Service Nonprofit
April 3-6, 7 – Friendly House Online Spring Auction features hundreds of unique and valuable auction packages. See more at PDX Pipeline.
Win Tickets ($40): Transviolet @ Mission Theater | Alternative Pop Rock, w/ Jagwar Twin
April 18 @ Mission Theater – After a successful catfishing on a musician networking website, Sarah McTaggart began to collaborate with producer and bassist Mike Panek across the world, and over the internet writing the beginnings of what would eventually become Transviolet.
Win Tickets: Simone & The Mystery @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Damian Erskine, Jimmy Russell & Galen Clark
April 5 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Simone Tucker is on a mission to bring a new spirit to the Portland music scene.
2023 Oregon Professional Educator Fair @ Oregon Convention Center | Featuring Portland Public School District, Recruiters, Career Opportunities
April 11 @ Oregon Convention Center – Portland Public School District is seeking talented, driven professionals who are solution-oriented, striving for racial equity in schools, and passionate about education.
This Spring, Visit World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum for Just $5!
A visit to World Forestry Center is the perfect activity for your spring activities.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,500+): Ticket to Dine, Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Live Music, Trivia & More! | March 23-26, 2023
Another lovely spring weekend is here, Portland! Win big w/ Ticket to Dine. Try Escapism & Celtic Axe Throwers w/ Bridgetown Trivia’s discount. And the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival opens this weekend
Portland in the News: Where to View Cherry Blossoms; Still Too Early To Plant Some Things; Spring Whale Week & More! | March 23, 2023
Volunteers will be on hand for this Oregon’s Spring Whale Week, March 28-April 2 to offer assistance to visitors.
For a fun Spring Break detour, check out Tualatin’s NSFW shrub.
And Portland’s cherry blossoms should peak this week! Here’s the best viewing locations.
Bella Organic Farm 2023 Easter Celebration | Multiple Egg Hunts, Prizes, Raffle, Ponies, Hay Maze & More!
We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the farm on April 8-9.
Win Tickets ($24): Andy Coe Band w/ Hammond Organist Joe Doria @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Psychedelic Rock
March 30 @ Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Andy Coe Band is a psychedelic rock band from Seattle, led by multi-faceted guitarist Andy Coe (McTuff, Skerik Band).
Bill & Jilian Nershi Featuring Jason Hann @ The Old Church Concert Hall | American Roots
March 31 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Guitarist and co-founder of The String Cheese Incident, Bill Nershi, and wife Jilian Nershi, join together as a duo of harmonies and driving acoustic guitar, immediately drawing in the listener.
Win Tickets ($70): Ben Bailey @ Crystal Ballroom | Cash Cab, Comedy
September 30 @ Crystal Ballroom – Ben Bailey drove the smash hit series “Cash Cab” (still in syndication around the world) for over 550 episodes.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Radical Harvest Craft Faire & Community Center @ SymbiOp Garden Shop | 40+ Local Makers, Giveaways, Food Pantry
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Food Drive, Free, SE Portland, Services, Shopping
2026 McMenamins Oktoberfest | Beer, German-Inspired Fare, Live Music, Golf Tournament & More
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, music, NE Portland, SW Portland
Slabtown Tours presents A Night with Ghosts in Northwest Portland | 90 Minute Walking Tour, Local Paranormal History
| All Ages, events, Halloween, Lectures, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($110): 2026 Easyfolk Festival @ Portland’5 Winningstad Theatre | Essie & The Hum, Rebecca McDade, Kenzy Peach & More
| All Ages, downtown, events, music, SW Portland
Win Tickets ($76): Everyone Orchestra Conducted by Matt Butler @ Mission Theater | Danceable Grooves Created on the Fly
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
The Haunting @ The Social Spoon | Halloween Cocktail Pop-Up, Part Haunted House, Part Neighborhood Bar,
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, Halloween
End of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, music
2026 Zootoberfest @ Oregon Zoo | Beer & Cider, Live Music, Keeper Chats, Animal Activities & More
| events, Food & Drink, music, SW Portland
7 Deadly Sins Pants on Fire Freaky/Filthy Late Show @ The White Eagle Saloon | 7 True Tales, One Lie
| Comedy, events, north portland, theater
Win Tickets ($22): 2026 Corn Maze ‘5 Kind Acts’ + Pumpkin Patch @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Apple Cider, Trains, Petting Zoo & More
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NW Portland, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($80): Haunted Corn Maze @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Ghouls, Zombies, Costume Party
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NW Portland, theater
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