THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Bunk After Dark @ Bunk Bar | Live Comedy Game Show

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Bunk After Dark is a live comedy game show where two teams of comedians go head-to-head in a fast-paced laugh-off

Shanrock’s 2026 Oscars Trivia & Viewing Party @ Dots Cafe | Costumes, Prizes

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Make your picks and gather your team for the annual trivia showdown!

Forest Pub @ Mission Theater | Mass Timber, Made in Oregon

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Join our partners at the Port of Portland for a conversation about the Mass Timber and Housing Innovation Campus at Terminal 2.

Win Tickets ($168): Jim Jeffries: Son of a Carpenter Tour @ Revolution Hall | Australian Comic, Writer & Actor

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Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Australian native Jim Jefferies is bringing his Son of a Carpenter Tour, for TWO shows in Portland.

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents Legacies @ The Reser in Beaverton OR | Powerful Tribute to LGBTQ+ Resilience

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Legacies is a powerful tribute to the resilience, courage, and voices of the LGBTQ+ community.

2026 Spring Break @ Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria OR | Family Friendly Learning, Craft Classes, Tours

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Spring Break at the Museum kicks off March 22–28 with a full week of family-friendly activities, hands-on learning, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

Bunny’s Breakfast Bash @ Dave & Busters in Happy Valley OR | Arcade Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny Photos, Prizes

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Spring into fun with a playful morning at Dave & Buster’s Clackamas!

Portland in the News: Cherry Blossoms, Olympian Skater, Big Baby Elephant & More | March 5, 2026

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Have you seen a few flashes of pink whilst meandering Portland’s streets this week? That’s because it’s almost spring AND cherry blossom season.

Wicked Craft: Ostara Night Market @ Rae Loft | Women-Owned Businesses & Artists, Goddess Themed Drinks

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Wicked Craft: Bazaar and Craft Fairs are a seasonal market series that focuses on supporting women-owned businesses and artists.

Relations: An Improvised Dramedy @ Deep End Theater | Improvised Family Stories

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This wholly improvised and character driven play delves into the stories of one family trying, like we all do, to get through life.

MarchFourth 23rd Birthday Extravaganza @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock & Roll Circus, Special Guests Banshee Tree

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MarchFourth returns home to celebrate 23 years of brass fueled joy, rhythm, and revelry with a very special anniversary show!

Win Tickets ($70): Mike Farris @ Mission Theater | Rock, Soul

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For The Sound of Muscle Shoals, Mike Farris’s first album since 2018’s Silver & Stone, Farris made the pilgrimage that many soul shakers and stirrers have made before him

Bella’s Bunny Hop Easter Weekend @ Bella Organic | Egg Hunts for Kids & Adults, Farm Animals, Rides

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We are excited to announce our 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the farm! Last year we had such a great turnout and so much fun that we decided to make the event even bigger this year!

Words & Wine @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 30+ Local Authors, New & Used Books

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Join us for Words & Wine, a two-day celebration of books, wine, and small business at Hip Chicks do Wine!

2026 Upcoming Adult Lecture @ Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria | Maritime Slang After-Hours Lecture Event

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Slang is unofficial and unconventional, but it reflects how people really talk to one another.

2026 Easter Extravaganza Cruises @ Portland Spirit | Brunch Buffet, Mimosas, Cinnabunny, Music

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Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for an Easter brunch to remember.

Wine Wednesdays @ Negociant | 4th Anniversary, Wine Flights

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We’re hosting a special Anniversary Edition of Wine Wednesday featuring staff picks from the cellar

Optimism: A Comedy Showcase @ Framework in SE Portland | Discount Code, Hosted by Jaren George, Feat. Milan Patel

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Optimism! (the showcase) IS BACK with a comedy lineup to laugh for!

Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | 80s & New Wave Dance Party

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Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!

Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenix

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A 21+ drag brunch in the heart of Northwest! Your ticket gets you a fabulous meal and your first mimosa!

Wine & Design @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Indoor Planter Class

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Let’s get plant-y. Sip wine and leave with gorgeous tabletop top decor.

Win Tickets ($80): Roy Rogers @ Mission Theater | Master Delta Slide Guitarist

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Roy Rogers has been considered one of the world’s preeminent master Delta slide guitarists with many decades of touring the globe.

Win Tickets ($44): Cosmic Princess Anime Rave @ Crystal Ballroom – Lola’s Room | Cosplay, Cosmic Visuals, Photo Ops

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A night where neon dreams, anime magic, and celestial beats collide.

Win Tickets ($62): Tow’rs @ Mission Theater | Indie Folk Rock

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Tow’rs is an indie folk rock band from Northern Arizona. At the heart of the band is duo Kyle and Gretta Miller.

2026 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations @ McMenamins | Irish Dancers, Live Music, Irish Food & Drink Specials

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If you’re looking to spice up your St. Patrick’s Day plans, you’re in luck – McMenamins has plenty of options for St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans

2026 Rose City Comic Con @ Oregon Convention Center | Comics, Gaming, Sci-Fi, Cosplay, Anime & More

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Don’t miss out on Portland’s premier pop culture convention event this September!

Radical Harvest Craft Faire @ Allgood Brewing Co. | FREE, 40+ Local Artists & Vendors, Food Carts

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Radical Harvest is more than a retail experience – it’s a pop-up community center!

Lizard Boy @ Portland Center Stage at The Armory | PNW Cult Favorite Indie-Rock Musical

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When Trevor was a child, a strange encounter with a dragon left his skin green and scaly.

Portland in the News: Best Arts District, Blood Moon, Reclaiming Albina & More | February 26, 2026

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The ominously titled Blood Moon will make a Pacific Northwest appearance during a lunar eclipse Monday night through early Tuesday morning (weather permitting of course). 

Peachy Springs’ Drag Bingo @ Holy Ghost & Advice Booth | RuPaul’s Drag Race Meets The Price is Right, Prizes

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A BINGO night like no other, as a cross between RuPaul’s Drag Race and The Price is Right!

Alice in Wonderland Teas @ Victorian Belle | Sweet & Savory Bites Paired w/ Teas

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The Victorian Belle’s Alice in Wonderland-themed Afternoon Teas are a fun and elegant way to celebrate in March, April, and May!

Cappella Romana presents Passion for Life @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Steinberg & Gretchaninov, Survivors of the Soviet Regime

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Banned, buried, and resurrected: Orthodox hymns for Holy Week that survived the Stalinist machine, brought to life in the deeply moving Passion Week settings by Maximilian Steinberg and Alexander Gretchaninov.

The Getaway Film Series at PAM CUT @ The Whitsell | Travel-Themed Films

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Take a trip, no luggage required. Join PAM CUT @ The Whitsell Auditorium for THE GETAWAY mini-series and take a vacation without leaving town.

Women of Nob Hill Walking Tour @ Slabtown Tours | Women’s History Month

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Join Dr. Tanya Lyn March of Slabtown Tours to uncover the untold stories of Nob Hill’s remarkable women.

Plucky Maidens Spring Swing Vintage Market @ Oaks Park Pavilion | Vintage Vendors, Artisan Wares

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As is our custom, we’ll have dozens of vendors on hand, offering true vintage and artisan wares.

Win Tickets ($86): The Garcia Project @ Mission Theater | Jerry Garcia Band Set Lists 1976–1995

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The Garcia Project performs full, unaltered classic Jerry Garcia Band setlists from 1976-1995 – song for song, set for set.

THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

A round up of what's going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream

July 18-19 - The Pacific Northwest's premier ice cream festival is back at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA for two all-you-can-eat days of scoops, live music, and summer fun. Scooped! returns July 18 and 19, 2026, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM — and your ticket includes unlimited ice cream from 50+ flavors served up across Scoop Valley.

Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!

Music has the ability to connect us beyond words, labels, and borders, inviting us to celebrate both our differences and our common ground.

Tea Fest PDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture

June 27 - TeaFestPDX is more than a festival, it’s a community.

St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages

July 4 - Celebrate the Fourth of July at Columbia View Park in St. Helens, Oregon – one of the most scenic Independence Day destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists

January 30 - An annual celebration of folk and Americana music showcasing 30 local and national artists hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom.

Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B

September 4 - Faith-based singer/songwriter Madison Ryann Ward writes warmhearted songs that mix mature pop and contemporary R&B with accents of gospel, blues, and folk.

Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute

August 22 - An uncanny tribute to beloved master singer/songwriter/performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond – Super Diamond has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, Fox News, and Comedy Central, and has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026

The Portland Spirit has big plans to open a new restaurant in the former Rose Festival headquarters in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. 

McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More

July 18-19 - Celebrate creativity in the heart of Oregon wine country at the McMinnville Art Festival, a free two-day outdoor event showcasing the work of talented artists and artisans from across the region.

PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

June 12 - Celebrate PRIDE at the Museum with an evening of science, community, and joyful exploration!

Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing

July 17-19 - Tattooing is more than body art—it’s a global language of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

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