A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($40): Fiesta Night: Bad Bunny Birthday @ Lola’s Room | A Latin DJ Pop-Up Party
March 9 @ Crystal Ballroom – Fiesta Party is a community for reggaeton & Latin music fans that are pushing the culture forward.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($85): Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono with Moanalani Beamer @ Aladdin Theater | Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Master
January 28 @ Aladdin Theater – Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono are two legends of Hawaiian music. Each became an icon in the 1970s, both at the creative forefront as Hawaiian music reinvented itself.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($70): Jessica Kirson (Late Show) @ Revolution Hall | Comedy Central, The Tonight Show
January 27 @ Revolution Hall – Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters.
Read MoreRainier to Longview 10K Bridge Run 2024 | Cross the Mighty Columbia via the Historic Lewis & Clark Bridge
April 21 in Rainier – Runners will enjoy a unique vantage point while traversing the historic Lewis & Clark Bridge across the Columbia River during the Rainier to Longview 10k Bridge Run.
Read MoreMt. Angel Volksfest @ Mt. Angel Festhalle | Music, Entertainment, Local Craft Brews, Wines, Craft Vendors
February 2-4 @ Mt. Angel Festhalle – Mt. Angel Volksfest is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of German sausages made by local vendors, live music and entertainment, and local brews and wines!
Read MoreEscapism Portland Presents Magician’s Menagerie Escape Room | Learn the Magician’s Tricks to Prove His Innocence, Valentine’s Day Date Idea
Former world-famous magician Pierre is soon to be hanged for the astonishing murder of his assistant. Can you prove his innocence before it’s too late?
Read MoreModa Health Job Fair | Meet w/ Recruiters, On-the-spot Interviews, Dozens of Openings
Find fulfilling work that supports your well-being! Good health is key for a good life, and that’s our focus. Join Moda on Wednesday, January 10th, for the Moda Health job fair.
Read MorePortland in the News: Steel Bridge Skate Park; Skywatching Opportunities; Top 2023 News & More! | January 4, 2024
Portland Parks & Recreation is planning to build a skate park near the Steel Bridge.
Oregon’s top news stories of 2023 include the potato being named the state veggie; a rare monster fish washing up in Florence; and an escaped attempted murder suspect was arrested after getting stuck in a muddy pool in North Portland.
And mark your calendars: The skies over Portland will be busy this year expecting comets, meteors and a supermoon eclipse.
Read MoreArtisans by Cider Summit @ Leftbank Annex | Featuring 18+ of the Cider Industry’s Benchmark Producers
January 20 @ Leftbank Annex – Artisans will feature at least 18 of the world’s leading cider producers and 40 selections.
Read MoreWord is Bond Presents Premiere of The Black Stars Documentary @ Hollywood Theatre | Features Drumming, Dancing, Music, Post-film Panel
Join Word is Bond for the premiere of our documentary, The Black Stars, on Thursday, January 11, at the historic Hollywood Theatre.
Read MoreSamba Farewell Party @ Smart Donkey | No Cover, Live Music, Dance
Join Smart Donkey for an unforgettable night at their Samba Pagode Party on January 6!
Read MoreWin Tickets ($79): DJ Shadow: Action Adventure Tour @ Revolution Hall | Drum & Bass, Abstract Hip Hop, Electronic
January 22 @ Revolution Hall – The name DJ Shadow evokes a high watermark for instrumental hip-hop and composition.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Grammy Nominee Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Never Come Down @ Revolution Hall | Progressive Bluegrass, Jamgrass
January 20 @ Revolution Hall – Yonder Mountain’s high-energy sound, compelling original music and anything goes attitude cultivated a spirit of collaborative improvisation that continues to fuel today’s progressive bluegrass and jamgrass scenes.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Willie Barcena @ Aladdin Theater | Showtime, Netflix, Latino Laugh Festival – The Show
January 20 @ Aladdin Theater – Raucous, irreverent, and never politically correct, Willie Barcena is one of the sharpest minds in comedy.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity @ Aladdin Theater | KIDS IN THE HALL, Music, Standup, Storytelling
January 19 @ Aladdin Theater – Bruce McCulloch’s Tales of Bravery and Stupidity is a one-man show that moves brilliantly between funny, relatable and surprisingly touching.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Welcome to Night Vale @ Revolution Hall | w/ Special Music Guest Danny Schmidt
January 18 @ Revolution Hall – WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($58): Esther Povitsky @ Aladdin Theater | Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Hulu’s Dollface
February 2 @ Aladdin Theater – A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther can be seen on Hulu’s 2nd season of DOLLFACE, starring alongside Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell.
Read MoreBoom Arts Presents The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu @ Ellyn Bye Studio | Immersive Interactive Solo Performance
This January, Boom Arts will bring the South African performance The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu to Portland following its run at the Under Radar Festival in New York.
Read MoreWin Tickets: greaterkind @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, R&B, Hip Hop, Soul
January 9 @ Goodfoot – A product of playing together in numerous live situations, greaterkind’s music is rooted in improvisation, which brings a different and special energy to each show.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($40): Petty Theft @ Mission Theater | Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
January 12 @ Mission Theater – Petty Theft has built a strong reputation and loyal following as one of the Bay Area’s premier tribute bands.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Reckless Daughter – Joni Mitchell Tribute
January 27 @ Crystal Ballroom – With a nod from Neil (the man himself), Super Diamond has been embraced by the long time Neil Diamond fan-base and also found huge popularity in the hip rock clubs of America.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Freedom of Speech @ Alberta Abbey | 7,000 Interviews Across America, Featuring South Park Voice Actor Eliza Jane Schneider
Eliza Jane Schneider, renowned voice artist and dialectologist, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of her “Freedom of Speech” podcast, accompanied by a dynamic live performance and community discussion on January 6 @ Alberta Abbey.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($150): Swashbuckler’s Ball @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge | Portland’s Pirate Prom, Featuring Coming Up Threes, Beltaine, Bergamot Burlesque & More!
Hold fast and make ready, the Swashbuckler’s Ball returns for a glorious 12th year! Join the crew for Portland’s Pirate Prom on January 20 at Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge #142.
Read MorePortland Lesbian Choir Presents Feelin’ Good @ Parkrose High School Performing Arts Center | Featuring LaRhonda Steele
The Portland Lesbian Choir with feature guest artist LaRhonda Steele bring you “Feelin’ Good” on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2024.
Read MoreMANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,150+): Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree, Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour, Reach for the Sky w/ AWOL Dance & More!
A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Read MoreMay the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend @ Washington Square | LEGO Displays & Demos, Meet & Greet, Build Your Own Spacecraft
Join Washington Square for May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Weekend at Washington Square on May 4-5!
Read MoreMeagan Sky’s Self-Love Soiree (Mothers Day Edition) @ The Old Church | Live Music, Speakers, Healers, Self-Care Bazaar
May 11 @ The Old Church – Bring your mom and/or or treat yourself to an evening where you truly feel taken care of, where you can treat yourself and walk away feeling uplifted and inspired to follow what lights you up!
Read More2024 Cruise to Astoria on the Portland Spirit | Retrace the Route of Lewis & Clark, Spring & Fall
May 15 & October 9 – The broad waters of the Columbia River will carry you through the forest covered coastal range to the vibrant harbor of Astoria, Oregon’s oldest city. Join us for an adventure filled day retracing the route of Lewis & Clark.
Read MoreFetish & Fantasy @ Club Privata in Downtown Portland | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club
February 23 @ Club Privata – Our quarterly Fetish & Fantasy night has arrived!
Read More2024 Oregon Renaissance Faire @ Clackamas County Event Center | Musicians, Jugglers, Magicians, Entertainers, Jousting Tournament
June 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds – Experience the splendor of the Renaissance era at the Oregon Renaissance Faire this June!
Read MoreUnique Markets in Portland @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Mother’s Day Gifts, Featuring 125 Local Brands, Designers & Artists
May 11 & 12 @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Discover more than 125+ emerging brands & designers while you enjoy our vibrant community vibes & fab free perks.
Read MoreSunday Parkways Community Celebration | Car-Free Streets, Free Bike Tuneups, Dance Performances & More!
The first Portland Sunday Parkways of 2024 will take place Sunday, May 19, in East Portland and visit Gateway Discovery, Ventura, and Lincoln parks.
Read More2024 Rose City Book & Paper Fair @ Lloyd DoubleTree Portland | Featuring 60+ Booksellers, Rare & Collectible Books
Explore the Rose City Book & Paper Fair, June 14-15, at the Lloyd Doubletree in Portland.
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