A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
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!
Win Tickets ($40): Batdance: A Burlesque Tribute to Prince’s Soundtrack @ Echo Theater | Featuring The Northwest’s Best Performers
June 11 @ Echo Theaer – Ever dance with the Devil in the pale moonlight? Let’s get geeky AND funky with Batman, the Joker, and Prince!
Win Tickets ($50): Grammy Winners Rebirth Brass Band @ Mississippi Studios | New Orleans Jazz Band
June 25 @ Mississippi Studios – For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog.
Win Tickets ($90): Grammy Winner Mary Chapin Carpenter @ Aladdin Theater | Folk, Rock, Country, w/ Lucy Wainwright Roche
June 24 @ Aladdin Theater – Mary Chapin Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards (with 16 nominations), two CMA awards, two Academy of Country Music awards and is one of only fifteen female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Win Tickets ($40): Comedian Joe Mande @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM, “Modern Family,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, w/ Becky Braunstein
June 12 @ Mississippi Studios – Joe Mande is the comedic talent known for his Award-Winning Netflix stand-up special, and acting roles on shows like “Hacks,” “Modern Family,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
2022 Clackamas on Tap & Uncorked @ Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden | Live Music, Food, Beer, Wine, Spirits, Auction
June 25 @ Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden – Please join us for an evening of live music, delicious summer fare, beer, wine, and spirits for the region, silent auction and an exciting raffle.
BOHEME PDX Outdoor Makers Market in NW Portland | Music by DJ Aloso & Friends, Art, 70+ Vendors
June 19 in NW Portland – With more than 70 vendors on display, BOHEME PDX is a monthly event held in the fresh outdoors.
2022 Portland Craft Beer Festival @ The Fields Neighborhood Park | July 4th Weekend, Featuring Beers Brewed in Portland
Plan to attend our big outdoor party July 1-3 at the Fields Neighborhood Park to find the broadest selection of local beers, ciders and wine, originating from Portland.
Win Tickets ($50): An Evening w/ Soul Sacrifice @ Mission Theater | Santana Tribute Act
September 17 @ Mission Theater – Soul Sacrifice has been voted the #1 Tribute to Santana in the Pacific NW and one of the Top 10 Tribute Bands in the Northwest.
Win Tickets ($60): Red Fang, Big Business, & Tacos! @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Heavy Metal Punk
July 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – Portland rockers Red Fang have announced their long-awaited North America Summer 2022 tour dates, in support of their acclaimed 2021 full-length Arrows.
Win Tickets ($50): Murderboat Productions Presents Belated: Everyone’s Birthday Do-Over @ Epicenter | The Cougar Experience, Aerialists, DJs, Clowns, Magicians & More!
June 11 @ Epicenter – The Murderboat producers who brought you Turbulence: A Festival at a Plane in the Woods, The World’s Largest Blanket Fort and so many more iconic Portland events are back!
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,100+): My People’s Market, Oregon Renaissance Faire, Rose City Rollers Championships, Theater & More! | June 2-5, 2022
The weekend is back, Portland! Live theater is back w/ Weekend at Bernie’s & “The Legend of Georgia McBride.” Portland’s favorite crooner Tony Starlight has two weekend shows. Celebrate pride w/ First Friday at Freeland – Drag Edition! And MeWe Metaphysics & Wellness Fair is back in NE Portland.
Portland in the News: Pride Month; Broadway’s Notorious Past; Car-free South Waterfront & More! | June
Pride month is here! Now’s a great time to check out some of Portland’s wildest LGBTQ Bars.
At South Waterfront, transportation options are endless, and cars aren’t at the top of the list.
And Broadway has attracted lots of infamous attention over the years, including restless teens, gangsters & more.
Win Tickets ($40): Diva Drag Brunch: Launches Saturday Shows | Starting June 18th at Swan Dive Portland (formerly Bit House Collective), Headlined by Jayla Rose
June 18 @ Swan Dive Portland – Diva Drag Brunch is Portland’s premier drag brunch featuring the best performers in Portland and beyond!
Win Tickets: Wahala Modern Afrobeats w/ DJs Chaach, Songo & Wabbi @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | DJ Percussion Collective, Juju, Hip-Life
June 8 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – We’re excited to bring a new night of music to the goodfoot. Wahala Modern Afrobeats is a Dj/percussion collective exploring contemporary African dance music.
Funhouse Lounge Presents “The Legend of Georgia McBride” by Matthew Lopez | Hip-shakin’ Heartwearming Tale, Coupon/Promo Code
May 26-June 12 @ Funhouse Lounge – The Legend of Georgia McBride “delivers a strong message on tolerance for the entire spectrum of human sexuality, while creating a barrelful of fun in the process.”
Win Tickets ($70): The Fixx @ Aladdin Theater | English Rock, New Wave, Pop
June 22 @ Aladdin Theater – College friends Cy Curnin on vocals and Adam Woods on drums formed The Fixx in London in 1979, initially calling themselves Portraits.
Win Tickets ($40): Mansionair @ Aladdin Theater | Indie Electronic Trio, w/ Social Animals
June 17 @ Aladdin Theater – Mansionair will be touring the US in 2022 marking their first appearances in the country since their arena tour in 2019.
Weekend at Bernie’s @ Siren Theater | Live Comedy Theater
June 3-18 @ Siren Theater – The smash hit stage production of Weekend at Bernie’s is coming back to The Siren Theater. If you loved the 1989 movie, you will adore this whip-smart, silly, and truly funny homage.
Win Tickets ($99): Howard Jones: The Dialogue Tour @ Aladdin Theater | English Pop, w/ Midge Ure
June 18 @ Aladdin Theater – Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English song-writing and pioneering synthesizers.
Win Tickets ($120): Grammy Winners Indigo Girls & Neko Case @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | American Folk Rock, Indie
June 17 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – On their 16th studio album, Indigo Girls tell their origin story. Look Long is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reunited in the studio.
2022 MeWe Metaphysics & Wellness Fair in NE Portland | 50 Readers, Healers and Vendors, 20 Talks
June 4-5 @ DoubleTree by Hilton – Enjoy 45 Readers, Healers and Vendors + 20 Talks at our MeWe Metaphysics & Wellness Fair + Gem Show for Energizing Body Mind Heart & Soul in Portland.
Oregon Humanities Presents Consider This @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Featuring Nataki Garrett and Jelly Helm
Join us on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, for a conversation about storytelling and yearning with Nataki Garrett, artistic director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Jelly Helm, founder of the branding agency Studio Jelly.
Rose City Rollers Comeback Season @ Oaks Amusement Park | Home Team Season Championships – Double Header!
June 3 @ Oaks Park – Join us for an exciting night of derby as all four Home Teams take to the Hangar to compete for the 2022 Portland Title!
Weekend Celebration w/ Tony Starlight & The All-star Horns | Sinatra by Starlight & The Tony Starlight Variety Show
June 3-4 @ The Tony Starlight Showroom – Join Portland’s favorite crooner for a weekend of music, variety & comedy.
Win Tickets ($20): Black Sheep Brass Band @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | w/ The Carlo Show
June 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Black Sheep Brass Band has created their own unique brand of California grown, 100% certified #BRASSfedFUNK, that permeates all layers of being.
Win VIP Tickets ($70): Cider Summit Portland @ The Fields Park | 150+ Ciders, Live Music
June 10-11 @ The Fields Park – Sample a selection of more than 150 hard ciders at Cider Summit Portland!
Win Tickets ($36+): Gaylabration 10 Year Anniversary – decaDANCE @ Crystal Ballroom in Downtown Portland | Featuring DJ Deanne, Body Art, Performers, Biggest Dance Party of Pride Weekend!
June 18 @ Crystal Ballroom – The 10 Year Anniversary we’ve all been waiting for!
My People’s Market in SE Portland | Free, Featuring 120+ BIPOC Vendors, Art, Performance, Music & More!
June 3-5 in SE Portland – My People’s Market is back in person for the ninth time, offering an immersive, in-person marketplace featuring 120+ BIPOC vendors each day, cultural performances, musicians, food, and beverages.
MANY Portland 2022 Memorial Day Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,000+): TEDxPortland, Fireworks, Wine Tasting, Markets, Brunch, Trivia, Music & More! | May 26-30, 2022
Memorial Day weekend is back, Portland! Rose Festival fireworks are back this year at the waterfront on Friday! Update your kitchen appliances at Sunday’s à table – A Culinary Rummage Sale & Bake Sale @ Pix Pâtisserie. Hip Chicks Do Wine Presents Wine & Chocolate Pairing. And catch 15 talks & 6 performances at the largest indoor TEDx event in the world TEDxPortland.
Portland in the News: Orcas on the Coast; More Car Chargers; Blazers for Sale Soon & More! | May 26, 2022
The Portland Trail Blazers will be looking for a new owner soon.
Have you see the orcas on the Oregon Coast? This month, sightings have been higher than usual.
And there’s now expanded bus and shuttle access to Washington Park, so be sure to plan a trip to visit the International Rose Test Garden and Portland Japanese Garden.
First Friday at Freeland – Drag Edition! @ Freeland Spirits Tasting Room | Pride Celebration Hosted by Peachy Springs, Raffle, Specialty Cocktails & More!
June 3 @ Freeland Spirits Tasting Room – Come by for specialty cocktails, raffles, and of course some gaiety! All hosted by our springtime darling Peachy Springs and two favorite local queens, Boujee Cherry and Amy Takill.
Win Tickets ($20): Sunday Saloon @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill | Fire Playin’ Honky Tonkin’ Boys
June 25 @ Ponderosa Lounge and Grill – Known for their high-energy shows, varied playlist, and a party vibe. Raise your whiskey for a night of fire playin honky tonk country boys!
2022 Rose City Reunion Concert Featuring the Oregon Symphony @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | FREE, Family Friendly
To launch the return of Portland’s Official Festival, everyone is invited to see the Oregon Symphony for a FREE concert Thursday at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Win Tickets ($60): Grammy Winner Fantastic Negrito @ Aladdin Theater | Folk, Blues, R&B
June 14 @ Aladdin Theater – Part love story, part historical excavation, Fantastic Negrito’s extraordinary new album, White Jesus Black Problems, is an exhilarating ode to the power of family and the enduring resilience of our shared humanity.
Win Tickets ($60): An Evening with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Voted “Best Keyboardist of All Time”
June 12 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Voted “Best Keyboardist of All Time” by Music Radar Magazine, Jordan Rudess is best known as the keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire for platinum-selling Grammy- nominated prog rock band, Dream Theater.
MANY Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
| Weekend
Old Town Dance – Daniel Girón @ Darcelle XV | Community Dance Class Run by Daniel Girón
| All Ages, Dance, NW Portland
Portland New Generations Rotary Club Presents Roses and Rosé @ Portland International Rose Test Garden | Sip, Stroll & Support at Roses & Rosé 2026!
| Food & Drink, SW Portland
Rose City Vintage Expo @ Portland Expo Center | Antiques, Collectibles, Americana and More
| north portland, Shopping
Portland in the News: Doggo Dates, World’s Best Cheddar, Godzilla & More | July 2, 2026
| News
Shoestring Circus @ Hazel Dell Commons in Vancouver | Intimate, Story-Driven Circus Experience
| All Ages, theater
10% off Through July 6th – The 26th Annual Portland Erotic Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | 21+, Hosted by Sasha Scarlett, Live Music, Burlesque, Costume Contest, & More
| Dance, downtown, music, theater
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
New Portland Jobs: APANO Action Fund, Play On Shakespeare, World Forestry Center & More
| Jobs
Win Tickets ($358): HAREFEST @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center | The Mother of All Tribute Festivals
| music
Win Tickets (30): McMenamins Presents Soul On the Floor with DJ CUTZ1 @ Lola’s Room | Funk, Soul, & R&B
| downtown
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Taylor Bickett @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
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