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!

Rose City Rollers Present Hampton Opera Skating with Opera a la Cart | Amazing City Sunset Views, Free CBD Seltzer

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Saturday July 9th, we’ll be hitting the Hampton Opera Outdoor Lot with Opera A La Carte for an evening of live opera music as the sun sets over gorgeous PDX.

Cancelled: Amy Helm w/ Elizabeth & The Catapult @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Singer/Songwriter

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July 24 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm’s third album, What the Flood Leaves Behind, is her most autobiographical yet, both in content and creation.

Win Tickets ($120): Grammy Winners The Roots @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | w/ Deena Bee,  Hip Hop

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July 30 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – The Roots have consistently elevated music and culture as one of the most influential and impactful hip-hop collectives of all time.

Chris Pureka w/ MaryLeigh Roohan @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk, Americana, Indie

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July 15 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Chris Pureka is a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose body of work has resonated deeply with these seemingly disparate milieus.

Win Tickets ($80): Reckless Kelly @ Mission Theater | Roots Country-Rock

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July 29 @ Mission Theater – For nearly 25 years, Reckless Kelly has graced the musical landscape with a high-powered form of Americana, equally rooted in raw passion, refined musicianship, and gritty authenticity.

Love, Oregon Festival @ Camp Colton | Micro-Festival Celebrating Oregon Music, Food & Nature

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July 15-17 in Colton – Love, Oregon is a celebration of Oregon music, food, and nature with a first-class lineup of Oregon musicians, farm-to-table meals by Oregon chefs, and numerous speakers, workshops, and camp activities.

2022 Tea Fest PDX @ Lewis & Clark College Estate Gardens | Vendors, Tastings, Classes

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July 16 @ Lewis & Clark College – Join us for all things tea! Browse our vendor booths for tea and teaware from all corners of the globe and learn about tea in one of our tea classes.

Portland Parks & Recreation Presents East Portland Summer Arts Festival | Featuring Grammy Winner Esperanza Spalding

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Portland Parks & Recreation presents the first annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival on July 9 and 10 featuring Five-time Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding.

2022 Mississippi Street Fair in North Portland | 4 Music Stages, Bar-B-Q Competition, Rib Off, 100s of Vendors & More!

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The 2022 Mississippi Street Fair is Saturday, July 9th from 10AM to 9PM on North Mississippi Avenue from Fremont to Skidmore Streets.

Zane Lamprey Lager than Life Brewery Comedy Tour @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works | Netflix, Hulu, Stories from a Professional Drinker

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July 7 @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works – Zane Lamprey’s LAGER THAN LIFE COMEDY TOUR is a NEW comedy tour in 2022! It’s even more fun than last year’s very successful Laughs & Drafts tour. Join us for NEW stories, NEW jokes, and MORE great craft beer!

HAREFEST 10 @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby | 23 Tribute Bands on 3 Stages, Food, Camping & More!

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July 8-9 in Canby – HAREFEST 10, The Mother of All Tribute Festivals is back! 23 of the nation’s best tribute bands converge on Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon for a weekend of live music, food & drink, camping, and more.

MANY Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,100+): Waterfront Blues Festival, Fireworks, Horror Film Festival, Vintage Sale & More! | June 30-July 4, 2022

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July 4th Weekend is here, Portland! Waterfront Blues Festival is back and that means fireworks on the waterfront on Monday night! After hunting for Bigfoot, get a front row seat to see the fireworks w/ Portland Spirit’s Fireworks Cruise. And Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival is underway with a full schedule of events nearly every day.

Portland in the News: Local Swimming Holes; Celebrating Black Jazz Elders; Rose Quarter’s Puzzling Grain Elevator | June 30, 2022

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This summer’s Cathedral Park Jazz Festival will feature Portland’s black jazz and soul elders.

The Rose Quarter’s grain elevator has a puzzling history and an uncertain future.

And cool off this summer at these nearby swimming spots.

Explore Oregon’s Hood River Fruit Loop | Gorgeous Views, Summer Harvest Produce, Flowers, Lavender, Railbikes Ride, Animals & More!

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Delicious cherries are available in abundance throughout the Hood River County Fruit Loop. Farm stands along the Fruit Loop offer fresh fruits and vegetables, pies, jams, jellies, ice cream, milkshakes, and freshly preserved produce.

Win Tickets ($34): Michael Hurley, AC Sapphire (Album Release), Isabeau Waia’u Walker @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Freak Folk

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July 16 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Michael Hurley could be called the godfather, or grandfather, of ‘freak-folk.” Throughout his career Hurley has marched to his own drummer, as a truly original American artist.

Win Tickets ($40): Triple Trouble Tour: Ryan Cassata, Tom Goss & de ROCHE @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk Rock, Indie

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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July 8 @ Aladdin Theater – Allah-Las are an American indie garage rock band from California.

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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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