A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Win Tickets: Brown Stallion @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Ween Tribute Band
December 6 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Brown Stallion is made up of seasoned musicians that are truly Ween fans, their shows draw from the full catalogue of Ween songs that are imbued with the spirit of the Boognish.
Read MoreScanFair: Portland’s 2023 Nordic Christmas Market @ Oregon Convention Center | 100+ Vendors, Raffle, Food & Drink, Entertainment, Games & More!
December 9-10 @ Oregon Convention Center – Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas Market at Nordic Northwest’s 39th annual ScanFair!
Read MorePDX Urban Wineries 2023 Holiday Pop Up in Downtown Portland | Featuring 15 Member Wineries, Mix & Match Tastings, Tastings, Discounts
November 8-December 31 in Downtown Portland – PDX Urban Wineries Holiday Pop Up allows us to bring wines from our member wineries for tasting and purchase all in one location.
Read More2023 Fungi Film Fest @ Cinema 21 | World’s Only Film Fest Dedicated to Mushrooms and Molds, Featuring 20 Films, 9 Countries
December 3 @ Cinema 21 – The world’s only film festival dedicated to mushrooms and molds – The Fungi Film Fest (FFF) – returns December 3 at Cinema 21.
Read MoreThe Cupcake Girls Presents PDX Made Holiday Market @ Leftbank Project | Local Vendors, Auction, Music, Benefit for Adult Industry Workers and Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Shop local vendors for all of your holiday needs at PDX Made Holiday Market December 2 at Leftbank Project.
Read MoreLiterary Arts Presents The Moth Mainstage @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | True, Personal Stories Performed Live
December 12 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show—featuring a musical act—where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes.
Read More2023 Winter Fair & Holiday Market @ Clackamas County Event Center | 30+ Vendors, Santa, Treats, Gifts, 200,000 Lights & More!
December @ Clackamas County Event Center – This is the second year of having our Holiday Market, which features over 30 local crafters and vendors showcasing gifts for the whole family. Start your evening with a little shopping, then head outside to take a stroll through the nearly half mile of more than 200,000 lights and scenes.
Read More2023 Holiday Brewfest @ Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland | Featuring 25+ Holiday/Winter Beers & Ciders From Around the NW
The Portland Holiday Brew Fest brings winter cheer and delicious beer to PDX on December 2nd & 3rd
Read More2023 Holiday Market @ Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE Portland | Gift Ideas, Local Artisans, Wine Tasting
December 2 @ Hip Chicks Do Wine – Support small artisan businesses by shopping local, and do so with a glass of wine in hand!
Read MoreWhite Eagle Saloon Serves up Pints w/ Live Tunes in North Portland | One of the City’s Oldest Haunts, Daily Happy Hour
The legendary White Eagle Café, Saloon & Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel makes for memorable lunches or after-work gatherings with coworkers and friends.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($298): Famous New Year’s Eve Party 2023 / 2024 Champagne Ball @ Portland Art Museum | Live Music w/ Rockit Radio, DJ O.G. One, DJ Doc Rock, 12 Bars, 3 Dance Floors & More!
December 31 @ Portland Art Museum – The 31st Annual Champagne Ball features 12 convenient bars, 3 dance floors, live music, DJs, food, and The Rose City’s most exciting countdown to 2024.
Read MorePortland in the News: Late-Night Sweets; Go See a Play; What’s Open Thanksgiving | November 22, 2023
You’ve maybe seen the bright billboards around town, A joint marketing campaign is urging Portlanders to go see plays!
Although many businesses will be closed Thursday, a few have adjusted hours for last-minute needs.
And where to go if you’re having a late-night craving for sweets?
Read MoreWin Tickets ($30): Cytrus, Swindler @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Psychedelic Funk, Disco, Electronic, Rock, Soul, Hip Hop
December 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Seattle’s Cytrus mines psychedelic funk, disco, electronic, rock, soul, hip-hop.
Read MoreBag&Baggage Productions Presents Who’s Holiday! @ The Vault Theater | A Comedy w/ a Twist of Rhyme
December 1-17 @ The Vault Theater – The beloved Cindy Lou Who from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is all grown up and boy does she have a story to tell!
Read MoreWin Tickets ($84): Grammy Nominee Crash Test Dummies @ Aladdin Theater | Featuring Songs from Jingle All The Way, w/ Carleton Stone
December 7 @ Aladdin Theater – In 2023, the Crash Test Dummies will bring their never-before-toured holiday release to Canadian and American audiences.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($52): The Moss, The Walters @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Pop
December 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – A true phenomenon in the world of indie-pop, The Walters first burst onto the scene in 2014 with “I Love You So.”
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Devendra Banhart @ Revolution Hall | Freak Folk, New Weird America, w/ Hayden Pedigo
December 11 @ Revolution Hall – Devendra Banhart’s Flying Wig, is a landscape of recurrent dualities; a can of paradoxes, a box of worms.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($74): Fishbone @ Crystal Ballroom | Ska-Punk, Rock
December 13 @ Crystal Ballroom – With the classic early 80s lineup now firmly in place, Fishbone is on a mission to reclaim its rightful spot among the rock-n-roll elite.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($50): Sam Grisman Project Presents the Music of Garcia / Grisman @ Aladdin Theater | Mandolinist, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz
December 9 @ Aladdin Theater – Sam Grisman’s goal in starting Sam Grisman Project is to build a platform for my friends and me to showcase our genuine passion and appreciation for the legacy of Dawg and Jerry’s music.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($52): Hiss Golden Messenger @ Revolution Hall | Folk, Alternative, With Special Guest The Lostines
December 9 @ Revolution Hall – Hiss Golden Messenger’s fusion of classic rock, folk-pop, and sparse blues in various guises has seen Michael Taylor compared to the likes of lo-fi legends Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Bill Callahan.
Read More2023 Light Up St. Johns Ugly Sweater Celebration and Shopping Event | Portland Small Business Saturday, Portland Standard Time Band, Mini Horses, Carolers, Raffle & More!
Come celebrate Small Business Saturday in St. Johns on November 25!
Read MoreHorizons Northwest 2023 @ Portland Art Museum | Pacific NW’s Largest Psychedelic Learning and Community Event, Meet Local Leaders & Experts, Promo/Discount Code
Horizons Northwest is December 1-3 at the Portland Art Museum featuring three days of learning and networking about Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act regulatory system, as well as national and global dialogues about the many dimensions of psychedelics.
Read MoreDowntown Portland 2023 Christmas/Holiday Tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free Holiday Sing-A-Long, Santa
Join Pink Martini in Portland’s largest holiday sing-a-long on November 24 in celebration of Portland’s Holiday Tree Lighting at Pioneer Courthouse Square!
Read MorePortland in the News: Downtown Ice Rink; A Bunch of Introverts; Downtown Recovery Improves & More | November 16, 2023
An ice rink is coming to downtown Portland during the holiday season.
Scientists have studied Portland’s personality and discovered that out of 53 major US cities, Portland ranks last on extroversion.
And according to an updated study, Downtown Portland’s post-pandemic recovery has slightly improved.
Read MoreHoliday Tea @ Victorian Belle in North Portland | Afternoons & Evenings, Pastries, Savories, Holiday Decorations
November-December @ Victorian Belle – The Victorian Belle’s Holiday Tea is an elegant way to celebrate the season!
Read MoreFree 2023 Friends Giving Party @ Smart Donkey in SE Portland | Live Music, $5 Margaritas
Get in the holiday spirit early w/ Smart Donkey’s Friends Giving Party on November 18!
Read MoreWin Tickets ($24): SPOT – Scott Pemberton O Theory @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk Inspired Dance Party
February 3 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Rooted in the familiar yet utterly unique, this nimble power trio creates their own brand of progressive roots music blending deep jazz, blues, rock/grunge, funk and psychedelia.
Read MoreSilverscreen Parties Presents Tokyo Godfathers Anime Party | Promo Code, Featuring Celebrity Host Larissa Gallager, Anime Trivia, Costume Contest & more!
December 2 – Hosted by talented voice actor Larissa Gallager, Tokyo Godfathers Anime Party includes Anime Trivia, Costume Contest, Sushi, Mimosas, Mocktails, Desserts & more!
Read MoreClub Privata Presents Black Light Magic in Downtown Portland | 2023 Thanksgiving Weekend, Neon, LED, Body Paint
November 24 @ Club Privata – Enjoy the Club Privata spin on Black Friday by leaving your casual clothes at home and slip into your UV reactive or neon clothing.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($70): Maoli, Mishka @ Crystal Ballroom | Hawaiian Reggae Trio
March 8 @ Crystal Ballroom – Hawaii and Polynesia’s No. 1 independent commercial recording artist Maoli has transcended borders with their extraordinary talent, capturing the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($84): Cannons @ Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Electro-pop
December 6 @ Crystal Ballroom – CANNONS alternate between flashes of gauzy introspection, glitter-drenched dancefloor ecstasy, and gritty sensuality.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($90): Bakar @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Rock
December 10 @ Crystal Ballroom – British singer, songwriter and model Bakar is known for his experimental indie rock style.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Elephant Revival @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Joe Purdy, Folk, Celtic, Americana, Indie Rock
December 3 @ Aladdin Theater – Elephant Revival is a unique collection of multi-instrumentalists blending elements of Celtic, Americana, Folk and Indie Art Rock.
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