A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Win Tickets ($36): Trousdale @ Mission Theater | Acoustic, Pop Folk Trio
March 10 @ Mission Theater – Driven by their passion to empower young women, Trousdale is committed to making quality music that spreads a message of self-acceptance and love.
Oregon Humanities Presents Consider This With Kiese Laymon @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Author of How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America
Join Oregon Humanities March 7 at Alberta Rose Theatre for an onstage conversation with Kiese Laymon, author of How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America and Heavy.
Win Tickets ($50): Hood River Cider Fest @ Waterfront Park | 20 Cideries Pouring 40+ Ciders, Live Music, Yard Games & More!
The Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest returns, April 29th at the Hood River Event Site!
Weddings & Wine @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Free, Curated Vendors, Raffles, Prizes
March 5 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Meet a curated group of 17 local vendors chosen for their talent, creativity and exemplary reputation in a relaxing environment at Weddings and Wine!
How To Buy A House in Portland Happy Hour Workshop @ Windermere Realty Trust Pearl District | Get $1,000 in Lender Credit, Drinks & Bites
March 9 @ Windermere Realty Trust – Spend an hour learning about buying a home in Portland & leave with a plan to get started + $1,000+ closing cost lender credit.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,400+): Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show, Oregon Distilled, Goonies in Concert & More! | February 16-19, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Be the smartest in the room at Clash of the Trivia Titans Trivia Tournament. Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show is back at Expo Center & try new spirits at Oregon Distilled.
Portland in the News: Battery-Powered Buses, Truffle Farming, 28 Hours in Astoria | February 16, 2023
TriMet is adding battery-powered buses to their fleet.
Portlander Cheryl Pawelski won her third Grammy this month for work on Wilco’s “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition).”
And Oregon grown farmed truffles are getting a edge on the imported truffle market.
Win Tickets ($20): Thirsty City Hosted by Slurgeon @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Monthly Beats Showcase
February 22 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Thirsty City is a monthly beats showcase hosted by Slurgeon.
Win Tickets ($60): Andy Shauf @ Revolution Hall | w/ Katy Kirby, Indie Pop, Folk
March 7 @ Revolution Hall – Few artists are storytellers as deft and disarmingly observational as Andy Shauf. The Toronto-based, Saskatchewan-raised musician’s songs unfold like short fiction: they’re densely layered with colorful characters and a rich emotional depth.
Win Tickets ($70): Walter Trout @ Aladdin Theater | Blues, Rock
March 6 @ Aladdin Theater – As he embarked on his 30th solo album, Ride, the iconic US blues-rock guitarist found himself eyeing the horizon and the green shoots of his triumphant late career.
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).
NW Dance Project Presents Common Ground @ The Reser | 3 Diverse Original Works From International Female Choreographers
March 17-18 @ The Reser – Celebrating its 19th year, NW Dance Project performs three diverse, original works from three international female choreographers.
Win Tickets ($42): Literary Arts Presents Everybody Reads 2023: Ruth Ozeki @ Keller Auditorium | Author Talk, A Tale for the Time Being
March 16 @ Keller Auditorium – Celebrate the power of books to create a stronger community by attending the 2023 Everybody Reads author event with Ruth Ozeki!
The Goonies in Concert w/ Oregon Symphony @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Relive The Filmed in Oregon 80s Classic
February 18-19 @ Arlene Schnizer Concert Hall – Relive the ’80s in this Oregon cult classic, produced by Steven Spielberg and filmed in Astoria.
MANY Portland Valentine’s Day Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,500+): OKINUM, Galentine’s Day, Nordic Kids Carnival, PDX Moon Market & More! | February 9-12, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Valentine’s Day is on Tuesday, but this weekend is full of ways to treat yourself and your sweetie. Explore the stories of indigenous women at Boom Arts Presents the U.S. Premiere of OKINUM. And find locally made gifts at PDX Moon Market.
Portland in the News: Improved Beach Accessibility; Direct Flights to Sun; What Makes Damian Lillard Great? | February 9, 2023
Oregon Coast communities recently received grants to improve beach accessibility.
Portland recently welcomed WNBA commissioner for a visit amid talks to bring a team to Portland.
And find your favorite Oregon film locations!
2023 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show @ Portland Expo Center | Kids Trout Pond, Featuring the Latest in Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors, & More!
The largest Sportsmen’s Show west of the MIssissippi, The Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show presented by Leupold, returns to Portland February 15-19 at Portland Expo Center.
2023 Super Bowl Extravaganza @ Smart Donkey | 3-Burrito Special, Watch the Game in SE Portland
February 12 @ Smart Donkey – Trying to get ready for the Super Bowl ? We will be running this special on game day, DINE IN AND TOGO! Get 3 burritos (any kind), chips, salsa and guacamole for $35.
2023 Hillsbrew Festival @ Wingspan Event Center | 60+ Beers, Ciders & Hard Seltzers
February 24-26 @ Wingspan Event Center – The second annual Hillsbrew Fest showcases a selection of Oregon’s best breweries and cideries.
2023 Portland Spring Festival in SE Portland | AAPI Night Market & Music Festival, Free, Food, Games, Giveaways
February 25 @ The Redd – Join us in celebrating the Portland Spring Festival at the center of SE Portland.
Tom Paine’s Bones @ Chapel Theater | Bringing to Life The Founder of America Who Put His Life on The Line for Equal Rights
February 18-20 @ Chapel Theater – Portland’s new play, Tom Paine’s Bones, clarifies the career of our most misunderstood founder.
Nordic Northwest Presents Fastelavn: Nordic Kids Carnival @ Nordia House | Costume Contest, Games, Songs, Treats & More!
Throw on your favorite costume and join Nordic Northwest on February 12 for an afternoon of crafts, games, snacks, beverages, hilarities and a costume contest!
Club Privata 2023 Mardi Gras Celebration in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club, Benefit for Prism Health
February 25 @ Club Privata – Join us for our monthly couples and single women only event where we celebrate Mardi Gras at Club Privata!
Win Tickets ($30): Jacob Jolliff Band w/Love, DEAN @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Mandolinist, Folk, Bluegrass
February 25 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Shortly after graduating from Berklee, he won the National Mandolin Championship. In 2014, he joined the progressive bluegrass group, Yonder Mountain String Band.
Jesca Hoop w/ Gracie and Rachel @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk, Jazz, Blues, Pop
February 15 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Jesca Hoop returns with her sixth album, Order of Romance, a record that fortifies her position as one of the most striking and original voices in contemporary music.
Win Tickets ($46): Skegss @ Revolution Hall | w/ Yot Club, Surf, Garage Rock
February 25 @ Revolution Hall – In the six years since their inception, Skegss (singer/guitarist Ben Reed, bassist/guitarist/vocalist Toby Cregan, and drummer Jonny Lani) emerged from their laid-back, Australian small town roots as unlikely anti-heroes of the country’s vibrant rock scene.
Win Tickets ($50): Damien Jurado w/ Chris Pureka @ Aladdin Theater | Rock, Indie Rock
February 25 @ Aladdin Theater – “Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album.
Win Tickets ($36): Krooked Kings @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock, w/ Mind’s Eye
February 26 @ Mission Theater – Over the course of the last few years, Krooked Kings has proven time and again their ability to write heartfelt indie rock gems.
Win Tickets ($60): The Spill Canvas @ Mission Theater | w/ Arms Akimbo, Alternative Rock
The Spill Canvas has returned with Conduit, its first LP in almost a decade. See them March 7 @ Mission Theater.
Win Tickets ($20): Get on Up with Takimba & Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Sunsei, Funk, Soul, & Hiphop Remixed
February 18 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Keep your party going with Takimba and friends as they masterfully mix and mash-up funk, hiphop, soul and electronica into the wee hours of the day.
2023 Valentine’s Day Dinner @ Stem Wine Bar in North Portland | Romantic French-Vietnamese 5-course Menu
Join Stem Wine Bar for a romantic French-Vietnamese 5-course prix fixe dinner on Valentine’s Day!
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art Presents Remembering to Remember: Experiments in Sound | Featuring 15+ Artists, Performance, Video & More!
February 17-March 19 @ PICA – Remembering to Remember: Experiments in Sound is a multifaceted program of 15+ international, national, and local artists spanning six live performances; five newly commissioned multichannel compositions; four film/video works.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,800+): Mt. Angel Volksfest, Winter Light Festival, Wine & Chocolate Pairing & More! | February 2-5, 2023
The weekend is back, Portland! Enjoy amazing food, drinks and dance at Mt. Angel Volksfest Sausages Festival. See premieres from new choreographers at BODYVOX Dance Center Presents Serious Cupcakes. And Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!
Portland in the News: Giant Wooden Roof; Portland WNBA Team; James Beard Award Semifinalists & More! | February 2, 2023
The new 9-acre wooden roof at Portland International Airport has been lifted into place.
Two local restaurants have been named James Beard Award Semifinalists for best new restaurant: Portland’s Kann and McMinnville’s Okta.
And area leaders are in discussions on a WNBA team in Portland.
Win Tickets ($54): Black Joe Lewis & Pimps of Joytime @ Aladdin Theater | Blues, Soul, Funk, Afrobeat
February 9 @ Aladdin Theater – The dues of hard work; the delirious heights of the industry as well as the disappointments and low hanging fruit. Through this all, Joe’s only honed his mastery over gut bucket blues guitar and his true voice.
Win Tickets ($36): Portland Chamber Orchestra Presents The Neuroscience of Pleasure @ The Reser | How Your Brain Responds to Music, Love and Chocolate, Portland Valentine’s Day
What happens in the brain when we fall in love or when love goes awry? Find out February 14 @ The Reser for The Neuroscience of Pleasure.
MANY Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Old Town Dance – Daniel Girón @ Darcelle XV | Community Dance Class Run by Daniel Girón
| All Ages, Dance, NW Portland
Portland New Generations Rotary Club Presents Roses and Rosé @ Portland International Rose Test Garden | Sip, Stroll & Support at Roses & Rosé 2026!
| Food & Drink, SW Portland
Rose City Vintage Expo @ Portland Expo Center | Antiques, Collectibles, Americana and More
| north portland, Shopping
Portland in the News: Doggo Dates, World’s Best Cheddar, Godzilla & More | July 2, 2026
| News
Shoestring Circus @ Hazel Dell Commons in Vancouver | Intimate, Story-Driven Circus Experience
| All Ages, theater
10% off Through July 6th – The 26th Annual Portland Erotic Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | 21+, Hosted by Sasha Scarlett, Live Music, Burlesque, Costume Contest, & More
| Dance, downtown, music, theater
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: APANO Action Fund, Play On Shakespeare, World Forestry Center & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($358): HAREFEST @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center | The Mother of All Tribute Festivals
| music
Win Tickets (30): McMenamins Presents Soul On the Floor with DJ CUTZ1 @ Lola’s Room | Funk, Soul, & R&B
| downtown
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Taylor Bickett @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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