MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

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

Win Tickets ($20): Gaytheist, Rhododendron, Common Girl @ Mission Theater | 3-Piece Noise Rock

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December 17 @ Mission Theater – Gaytheist is a 3-piece noise rock trio based in Portland.

Win Tickets ($40): An Evening with My Siamese Twin @ Mission Theater | New Wave 80’s Tribute

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December 2 @ Mission Theater – My Siamese Twin is a Portland based band that plays songs by your favorite alternative bands of the 80s.

Cascade Grill Open for 2022 Thanksgiving Dinner in North Portland | Full Menu Available, Turkey Dinner

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November 24 @ Cascade Grill – Our full menu will be available, but we will also have our special Thanksgiving dinner available.

Win Tickets ($50): Celtic Light Orchestra presents “A Celtic Christmas” @ Echo Theater | Holiday Favorites w/ The World’s Only Light Up Orchestra

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December 10 @ ECHO Theater – Come celebrate the holidays with the Celtic Light Orchestra! See what audiences are raving about with the world’s only light up orchestra.

Cancelled: 7 Deadly Sins Storytelling Presents Saturnalia: Pantheon @ Mission Theater | Wickedly True Stories

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Celebrate the solstice Thursday, December 22nd at the Mission Theater as Portland’s most sinful storytelling series returns with an exploration of history’s most sinful, fickle, and human characters: the Gods.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,600+): Meat and Cheese Festival, Blue’s Clues & You!, Gobble Up Artisan Market & More! | November 10-13, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Meat and Cheese Festival returns to Leftbank Annex.  Find your holiday gifts and give to a good cause at Pretty Kitty Holiday Craft Bazaar. And The Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum celebrates 15 years this weekend with a benefit gala!

Portland in the News: New City Government; Laurelhurst’s Joanie on the Pony; OK to Drive in Japan & More | November 10, 2022

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Portland voters this week adopted a new form of city government that includes a city council and ranked choice voting.

The Joan of Arc statue in Laurelhurst is a copy of a statue that stands in Paris.

And Oregonians visiting Japan can use their Oregon-issued drivers license to drive there.

Win Tickets ($40): Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber w/Justin Chittams @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Violinist for Nahko and Medicine for the People

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Decemebr 4 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Tim not only plays violin but loops guitar, percussion, and vocals into a sound that has been described as a “world-folk hybrid, aimed at the heart the head and the feet.”

Win Tickets ($50): Shook Twins @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Handmade Moments

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December 9 @ Aladdin Theater – Since their 2008 debut Shook Twins have conjured up dreamy folk with ghostly traces of Americana tradition uplifted by transcendently hummable melodies and lilting cinematic instrumentation.

Win Tickets ($80): Portland 2023 Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | Ron Artis II, Hillstomp, Rayland Baxter, Fox and Bones & More!

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Janaury 13-15 @ Crystal Ballroom – Portland Folk Festival is an ALL AGES, three-day celebration of Folk and Americana music in Portland.

Win Tickets ($50): Magic City Hippies @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ CAPYAC, Psychedelic Funk

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February 19 @ Crystal Ballroom – Shades on and shirts unbuttoned, Magic City Hippies generate the kind of heat that could’ve powered a high seas yacht party in the seventies or shake a Coachella stage next summer.

Win Tickets ($55): An Evening with Fruition (Trio) @ Aladdin Theater | Alternative, Indie

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December 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Fruition’s newest album, Broken at the Break of Day, shines a light on all five members of the band, whether it’s on the traded lead vocals of “Dawn” or the irresistible rhythms of “Where Can I Turn.”

Win Tickets ($70): Yonder Mountain String Band @ Crystal Ballroom | Jam-grass

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March 25 @ Crystal Ballroom – With their latest album, “Get Yourself Outside,” Colorado-based Yonder Mountain String Band once again echoes out into the universe their place as not only a pioneering jam-grass act, but also one of the most innovative groups in the live music scene

Win Tickets ($90): Al Franken @ Revolution Hall | The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour Tour

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December 8 @ Revolution Hall – As far as anyone knows, Al Franken is the only U.S. Senator who was also one of the original writers for Saturday Night Live.

Win Tickets ($58): Esther Povitsky @ Aladdin Theater | Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch

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December 4 @ 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.

Win Tickets ($80): New Year’s Eve 2022/2023 w/ Digable Planets @ Crystal Ballroom in Downtown Portland | Jazz-informed Hip Hop

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December 31 @ Crystal Ballroom – Nearly 20 years after their debut, Digable Planets’ music still shines and the group continues to bring their celebrated stage show to excited crowds around the world.

Win Tickets ($40): Nefesh Mountain @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Bluegrass, Americana

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December 1 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Since their arrival on the scene in 2015, Nefesh Mountain has been hailed as one of today’s formative boundary pushing Bluegrass/Americana bands.

Cancelled: Rakim @ Crystal Ballroom | Rap, Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘The 18th Letter’

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December 2 @ Crystal Ballroom – Rakim was among the first to demonstrate the possibilities of sitting down to write intricately crafted lyrics packed with clever word choices and metaphors.

Cancelled: Isobel Campbell w/Swansea @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Indie Pop

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November 11 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – After vaulting to fame as a founding member of the beloved indie pop collective Belle & Sebastian, Isobel Campbell has enjoyed success as a solo artist.

Downtown Portland New Year’s Eve 2023 Cruise w/ Portland Spirit | Champagne Toast, The Bylines, Multiple Bars, Amazing Views

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December 31 @ Portland Spirit – Cruise into the New Year! No better way to ring in 2023 than on a boat

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,300): Portland Book Festival, Broke Gravy Comedy, Roller Derby Tournament & More! | November 3-6, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Meet w/ your favorite authors at this weekend’s Portland Book Festival. NW’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale gathers Saturday! Comedy w/ Broke Gravy and Friends is back at Clinton Street Theater. And Rose City Rollers are hosting their Home Town Throw Down tournament.

Portland in the News: Thorns Win NWSL Title; Witches Paddle; Bigfoot Horror Movie & More! | November 3, 2022

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Hundreds of witches turned out recently to paddle through downtown Portland.

Portland’s long-term forecast features La Niña conditions, which means cooler than average temperatures and snow.

And the Thorns won their third NWSL title!

Portland Youth Philharmonic Presents Autumn Variations @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Featuring Award-winning Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner

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Experience music from around the world on November 12 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall w/ Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Autumn Variations.

Win Tickets ($50): Young Dubliners @ Mission Theater | Celtic Rock

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December 4 @ Mission Theater – After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album.

Win Tickets ($50): Floater performs Pink Floyd’s “Animals” @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock

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December 3 @ Crystal Ballroom – With intense and unforgettable live performances, their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication.

Win Tickets ($60): A Celtic Christmas with the Gothard Sisters @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Celtic, Folk, Carols

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December 2-3 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the internationally acclaimed Celtic folk trio The Gothard Sisters.

Win Tickets ($36): Gilla Band @ Mission Theater | Irish Post Punk, Noise Rock

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February 13 @ Mission Theater – Dublin 4 piece Gilla Band’s cataclysmic sound avoids consignment to any singular genre, featuring thrusting noise-rock guitars, heavy techno drum beats and wailing vocals paired with witty, mundane and often surrealist lyrics.

Win Tickets ($60): Super Diamond @ Crystal Ballroom | Neil Diamond Tribute, 30th Anniversary Tour

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January 28 @ Crystal Ballroom – San Francisco’s Super Diamond has become one of the most popular live shows at major nightclubs, theaters, ballrooms and public events throughout the United States.

Kickstand Comedy Presents Broke Gravy and Friends @ Clinton Street Theater | Improv, Storytelling, Prizes & More!

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November 5 @ Clinton Street Theater – Chris, Leon, and Eric (them Broke Gravy boys) are bringing some color to your autumn season… with a little help from a few of our friends of course.

HUGE List of Portland 2022 Halloween Events, Parties, Costume Contests, Scary Stories, Trick or Treat & More!

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In 2022, Halloween falls on Monday meaning there will be parties the weekend before! See our huge list of Portland Halloween parties, events and GIVEAWAYS.

Win Tickets ($20): Gaytheist, Rhododendron, Common Girl @ Mission Theater | 3-Piece Noise Rock

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December 17 @ Mission Theater – Gaytheist is a 3-piece noise rock trio based in Portland.

Win Tickets: Greaterkind, Dub Orchestra @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Blend of Jazz Fusion, Funk, R&B, Gospel, & Hip Hop

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November 10 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Greaterkind formed in Portland in 2018 by three friends on a communal mission to spread love and inclusivity through the medium of music and agriculture.

Win Tickets ($60): THE LEMONHEADS “It’s a Shame About Ray” Revolution Hall | w/ Bass Drum of Death & On Being an Angel

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November 26 @ Revolution Hall – Since they were formed in Boston, Mass, in 1986 by Evan Dando, the family tree of The Lemonheads has many twisted tentacles and tangential branches, and a host of one-liners etched into its bark.

Win Tickets ($60): Built to Spill @ Revolution Hall | w/ Braided Waves & Anchorbaby

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November 25 @ Revolution Hall – Indie rock band Built to Spill is best known for its catchy guitar hooks and the unique voice of frontman Doug Martsch.

Win Tickets ($60): Tom Papa @ Revolution Hall | Stand Up Comedy, Netflix, Author

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November 19 @ Revolution Hall – With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success as an author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage.

Win Tickets ($30): The Cabin Project Album Release Show w/Alexis Mahler @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Hybrid of Orchestral Folk, Rock & Indie

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November 18 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – The Cabin Project – a quartet of queer, all women and non-binary Portland-based musicians – is a musical hybrid of orchestral folk, rock, and indie.

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MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!

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

Portland in the News: State Park Passes, Pink Light District, Swimming Holes & More | July 9, 2026

While some Portlanders are tightlipped about their favorite swimming holes, Portland Monthly spills the beans about the best places to cool off within three hours of Portland. 

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.

7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH Part Two: Lust @ PAM-CUT’s Tomorrow Theater | Interactive Storytelling Series

July 24 - 7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH is a seven-part interactive live storytelling series that explores each of the Seven Deadly Sins, what they mean in this particular moment in history, and how we might choose to think of them in these turbulent times.

Portland Sketch Fest @ The Siren Theater | Oregon’s Only Sketch Comedy Festival

July 23-25 - It's Oregon's only festival dedicated solely to Sketch Comedy, and it's back for its 8th year bigger and better!

Haulin Aspen @ Wanoga Sno Park | Marathon, Half Marathon, 6.5-mile “Half As,” and NEW Three-Person Marathon Relay

August 8 - Experience trail running at its best at Haulin' Aspen in the heart of Oregon's stunning Deschutes National Forest.

New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More

New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More!

Win Tickets ($85): Jerry’s Middle Finger @ Crystal Ballroom | Jerry Garcia Tribute Band

August 8 - Three decades after the loss of Jerry Garcia, a close-knit band of musicians are carrying the torch for his distinctive blend of soul, guitar, and eclectic American music.

Kumoricon 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center | Anime & Japanese Culture Convention

Celebrating more than twenty years of anime and Japanese culture, Kumoricon is back for its biggest year yet!

Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Gully Boys @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock

November 6 - The Gully Boys origin story begins in the aisles of a Minneapolis thrift shop.

2026 Summer Free For All In The Parks: Festivals, Free Movies, Free Concerts, Dance, Theater, Comedy, & More

July 10 - August 29: Summer is here! Come down to the park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events.

Win Tickets ($56): McMenamins Presents The Hails Duck Pond Tour @ Mission Theater | Indie-Rock

November 11 - Following a string of encounters too strange to be coincidence, Robbie Kingsley, Franco Solari, Dylan McCue and Zach Levy came together to form The Hails.

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