A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($40): Triple Trouble Tour: Ryan Cassata, Tom Goss & de ROCHE @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk Rock, Indie
July 14 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist and motivational speaker.
Win Tickets ($30): The Old Church Moon Series Presents Super Buck Moon Sound Bath w/Moss Wand & Amulets | Healing Series
July 13 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – As Moss Wand, Troy Micheau and Brianna Sas explore the intersection of sound and healing with cascades of synthesizer drones and resonant crystal singing bowls.
Get a Brighter Smile at Luxi Bar in Downtown Portland | Woman-Owned, Luxury Teeth Whitening and Tooth Gem Services
Luxi Bar can whiten your smile up to 10 shades using all natural, food-grade peroxide with long lasting effects.
Win Tickets ($100): One Nation Under a Groove Tour w/ George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | w/ The Motet, Fishbone, Pimps of Joytime
July 29 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic is back with the One Nation Under a Groove Tour, with iconic front-man George Clinton still at the helm, and this time, he’s bringing his friends.
Win Tickets ($79): The Zombies: Life Is A Merry-Go-Round Tour @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Olivia Klugman
July 16 @ Aladdin Theater – Iconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies are back to celebrate their long-awaited Induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with a new album in the works and their 2022 “Life Is A Merry-Go-Round” Tour.
Win Tickets ($99): Tim Heidecker Live! (Late Show) @ Aladdin Theater | Featuring The Very Good Band, Comedy & Music
July 15 @ Aladdin Theater – Tim Heidecker (from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and beyond) is taking his “No More Bullshit” stand-up character on the road, as well as his Very Good Band.
Win Tickets ($90): Grammy Winners Old Crow Medicine Show @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | Americana String Band, w/ Hillstomp
July 17 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, from New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit.
Win Tickets ($30): The Lowdown Drifters @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill | Country Energy, Rhythm & Folk
July 22 @ Ponderosa Lounge and Grill – This Washington band mixes up some southern rock, folk balladeers, and red dirt country into a sound all their own.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($750): Clackamas on Tap & Uncorked, The World is With Ukraine Benefit Show, Live Music, Comedy & More! | June 23-26, 2022
First weekend of summer is here, Portland! Chamber Music Northwest Presents Influences & Intersections 2022 Summer Festival kicks off Saturday. Warm weather is back and Pix Pâtisserie’s Outdoor Patio is now open for summer. And, Rose City Rollers Presents Rooftop Roller Disco has returned to Lloyd Center!
Portland in the News: Living Building, Minimum Wage Increase, Goonies Ship Found | June 23, 2022
The 300-year-old ship that inspired The Goonies was recently found off the coast of Manzanita.
A new commercial building in Portland’s Old Town uses 100% recycled water and produces its own power.
And Portland’s central library will be closed from August-November for a massive renovation project.
Farm to Plate Dinner @ Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island | Featuring Local Bounty Curated by Two of Region’s Top Chefs
Summer 2022 @ Topaz Farm – Farm to Plate dinners on Sauvie Island are nearly sold out – reserve yours for a memorable summer night!
Topaz Farm Summer Harvest Fest 2022 Outdoor Music Series on Sauvie Island | La Luz, Joseph, Fruition & More!
Summer 2022 @ Topaz Farm – Nothing says summer like a warm evening with friends and family on Sauvie Island, listening to live music and enjoying farm-fresh food and drinks – all under an open sky!
Win Tickets ($80): Blind Pilot @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | w/ Cut Worms, Folk, Indie
July 15 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Blind Pilot was formed in Portland in 2007 when songwriter Israel Nebeker and co-founding member Ryan Dobrowski went on a west coast tour via bicycle.
2022 Waterfront Blues Festival @ Portland’s Waterfront Park on July 4th Weekend | 4 Stages, 100+ Acts, Fireworks
July 1-4 @ Tom McCall Waterfront Park – The Waterfront Blues Festival returns to Waterfront Park for its 35th anniversary with an all star lineup of blues, soul, funk and R&B artists.
Win Tickets ($28): Madame Golong & The Thunder Snatch @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | The Funkadelic Groove Queen
July 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Crystal Martin (Madame Golong) is the Queen of the beat– an iconic female drummer, music producer, vocalist, composer, songwriter, music director, and entertainer.
2022 Good in the Hood Festival in Northeast Portland | Parade, Multicultural Music, Arts & Food, Featuring Headliner Glenn Jones
June 24-26- The Good in the Hood Multicultural Festival is a multicultural music, food, and art festival & parade held annually in N/NE Portland the last weekend of June.
Win Tickets ($40): Petty Theft – Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers @ Lola’s Room | w/ S.O.S. – A Tribute to The Police
July 16 @ Lola’s Room – Petty Theft has built a strong reputation and loyal following as one of the Bay Area’s premier tribute bands.
Win Tickets ($80): Grammy Nominee Robben Ford @ Aladdin Theater | Electric Guitarists, Blues
July 13 @ Aladdin Theater – Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts.
Win Tickets ($36): Arlie @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop, w/ Leon of Athens, Caroline Kingsbury
July 13 @ Mission Theater – Arlie is a band created by singer-songwriter, composer & multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Banks.
Cancelled: MOsley WOtta @ Aladdin Theater | It’s Not the Year, It’s You Portland Album Release , Hip Hop
July 9 @ Aladdin Theater – MOsley WOtta, has a new album and live show that incorporate digital animation, recorded video, live video production, sound design, spoken word, Hip-hop, theater and discussion.
Win Tickets ($60): Allah-Las @ Aladdin Theater | w/ Michael Rault, Rock, Indie
July 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Allah-Las are an American indie garage rock band from California.
Chamber Music Northwest Presents Influences & Intersections 2022 Summer Festival | Featuring 60+ Events Across Portland
Citywide for five weeks — June 25 through July 31— the 2022 Summer Festival will be overflowing with musical influences and intersections – programs that tell the stories of how new and traditional chamber music merge and emerge into new work.
Win Festival Passes ($200): Portland Horror Film Festival | Featuring 9 Feature Films & 50+ Short Films at 2 Venues & Streaming
The 7th Annual Portland Horror Film Festival™ is June 29-July 3, screening in-person at the Hollywood Theatre, and The Clinton Street Theater!
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($700+): Juneteenth, Pride Events, Father’s Day & More! | June 16-19, 2022
The weekend is back, Portland! Juneteenth is Sunday, and there’s celebrations all weekend. Treat dad on Father’s Day to a Portland Spirit Cruise. Pride Weekend features themed nights and huge dance parties! And find some great treasures at the Rose City Book & Paper Fair and BOHEME PDX.
Portland in the News: Dinolandia, Forest Park Named Top Park, Nonstop Flights to London & more | June 16, 2022
Travelers can now take a direct flight from Portland to London.
Portland’s Forest Park made WorldAtlas’s list of top ten parks in the United States.
And if you’re heading downtown, be sure to stop at Dinolandia, downtown Portland’s new dinosaur museum.
The World is With Ukraine @ Alberta Rose Theatre | International Show of Support, 100% of Proceeds Benefit Ukrainian Foundation
June 25 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – A host of Portland, Oregon-based international musicians and dancers come together to raise money for Ukraine.
Win Tickets: Shawn Mendes: Wonder, The World Tour @ Moda Center | w/ Dermot Kennedy, Promo/Coupon Code
June 27 @ Moda Center – Shawn Mendes is kicking off his upcoming tour in Portland on June 27th! Performing at Moda Center along with opener Dermot Kennedy.
2022 Woodlawn Block Party @ Breakside Brewery | Live Music, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Beer, Food & More!
Join Breakside Brewery all day June 18th at the Dekum Pub for great beer, incredible food, and family-friendly fun, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting our friends at the Black Resilience Fund!
Oregon Juneteenth 50th Year Anniversary Celebration in North Portland | Live Music, Festival, Parade, Vendors
In 2022, Oregon’s Juneteenth celebration turns 50 years old. Join the festivities June 18-19 in North Portland w/ live music, DJs, vendors, food and kid’s area & More!
Win Tickets ($20): TV Broken 3rd Eye Open, Lost Ox @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk, Psychedelia, Jazz & More!
June 22 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – TV Broken 3rd Eye Open is an eclectic and versatile seven-piece band that fuses together a multitude of musical styles from across the world into a psychedelic explosion of sound.
2022 Portland Pride Parade & Waterfront Festival | Featuring Grand Marshal Bolivia Carmichaels
June 18-19 in Downtown Portland – Portland’s Pride Festival & Pride Parade are back in 2022 in Downtown Portland. The festival’s mission is to elevate, celebrate, and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Oregon and SW Washington.
Portland Shakes Presents The Winter’s Tale @ Portland Playhouse | Shakespeare’s Romantic Comedy Featuring Modern Verse Translation
July 7-17 @ Portland Playhouse – The version of The Winter’s Tale that Portland Shakes is doing is a Play On Shakespeare modern verse translation by playwright and theatre director Tracy Young featuring contemporary, modern English.
Win Tickets: Left on Tenth @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | From Rock to Reggae
June 16 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Left on Tenth is group of friends who started playing music together on 10th Ave. in Bozeman, MT in 2016. They share a passion for playing live music and creating a fun atmosphere.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,800+): Cider Summit, Midsummer Festival, Birthday Do-Over, Rosé All Day & More! | June 9-12, 2022
The weekend is back, Portland! Celebrate summer w/ Midsummer Festival. Hip Chicks Do Wine hosts Sip & Shop on Friday night. Live theater continues w/ Weekend at Bernie’s & “The Legend of Georgia McBride.”And Pix Patisserie’s patio is open Thursdays-Sundays for drinks & tapas.
Portland in the News: Best Patios; Top Hiking City; Top City For Families & Same-sex Couples | June 9, 2022
Accolades are piling up! Portland was recently ranked as the top hiking city and placed in the top 25 places to raise a family.
Summer’s here and so is patio season! See this great roundup of Portland’s best outdoor dining options.
And a new study ranked Portland in the top 3 cities friendly to same-sex couples.
Second Sunday Brocante @ Urbanite | Featuring 40 Small Businesses, Vintage Makers, Movers & Shakers
Sunday, June 12th, 10-4 pm at Urbanite. Grab the pups and your peeps and come wander through Portland’s most friendly market!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream
| Food & Drink
Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!
| music
Tea Fest PDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture
| events, Food & Drink
St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages
| All Ages, events, Free
Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists
| music
Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B
| music
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026
| News
McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More
| All Ages, events, Free, Shopping, Visual Art
PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, Science, Shopping
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing
| All Ages, events, Services, Shopping
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