THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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

Win Tickets ($50): Sarah Harmer w/ Special Guest Suzie Ungerleider @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Folk, Pop, Rock

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April 20 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Are You Gone?– the first new album in a decade from Sarah Harmer–is a deeply personal and momentous collection of songs motivated by the beauty of life, the urgency of climate crisis, and the question of loss.

Win Tickets ($70): English Beat @ Revolution Hall | Latin, Ska, Pop, Soul, Reggae & Punk Rock

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April 26 @ Revolution Hall – When The Beat rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of social, political and musical upheaval. Into this storm came The Beat, trying to calm the waters with their simple message of love and unity set to a great dance beat.

Win Tickets ($28): mehro, Faith & Majesty @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop, Alternative

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April 22 @ Mission Theater – Cut from the same cloth of earnest songwriters like Elliot Smith, Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright, mehro brings a maturity to music that is missing from the current pop-centric scene.

The Yoga Expo Portland 2022 @ Oregon Convention Center | Workshops, Wellness Education, Classes, For All Levels

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The Yoga Expo is North America’s largest Yoga & Wellness Expo and will be coming to Portland for the first time on April 23.

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.

Win Tickets ($48): Together Pangea @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock, Garage Punk

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April 30 @ Mission Theater – The members of the Los Ang

Win Tickets ($34): Rock N Roll Playhouse Plays The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids @ Mission Theater | Earth Day Celebration Featuring Foolish Hearts Band

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April 24 @ Mission Theater – The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times).

Win Tickets ($34): Bad Bad Hats w/ The Ophelias @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock

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May 25 @ Mission Theater – Bad Bad Hats are an indie rock trio known for bringing a joyful, exuberant presence to their live shows.

How Do We Get Home? Abundant Housing for a Sustainable, Equitable Future @ Revolution Hall | Panel Discussion Featuring Community Leaders and Housing Policy Experts

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April 13 @ Revolution Hall – Join Portland: Neighbors Welcome and Sightline Institute for a panel discussion about affordable, abundant, equitable housing solutions, “How Do We Get Home? Abundant Housing for a Sustainable, Equitable Future”

Win Tickets ($50): Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival | 150 Vendors, Food, Wine, Beer, Spirits, Live Music

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April 22-24 @ Clatsop County Fair & Expo – Held annually since 1982, the Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival features around 150 vendors of hand-crafted arts, coastal cuisine, Oregon wine, local brews and two stages for live music.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,100+): Wet Nose Soirée, Pink Floyd Experience, Free Choral Concerts & More! | March 31-April 3, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Treat yourself at this weekend’s Macaron & Wine Pairing at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Boom Arts opens El apellido comienza conmigo/The Name Begins With Me. And Alberta Rose Theater hosts music & aerial dance experience DARK SIDE – A Piece for Assorted Lunatics.

Portland In the News: Lighthouse for Sale; Naming the Alphabet District; New Nature Park & More! | March 31, 2022

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This week, ODOT rescued 100s of stuffed animals found along 1-5 near the Burnside Bridge.

Originally just letters, the streets in the Alphabet District were assigned full names after Portland added Albina and East Portland.

And if for those really needing some alone time, the very remote Tillamook Rock Lighthouse is on the market.

Win Tickets ($50): Blitzen Trapper @ Revolution Hall | Experimental Country, Folk, w/ Dead Lee

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April 22 @ Revolution Hall – Over the course of 20 years and ten full-length albums, the Portland, Oregon-hailing act, with singer, songwriter and guitarist Earley firmly at the helm, has crafted a singular catalog of songs.

Win Tickets ($60): Pabllo Vittar @ Revolution Hall | International Pop Star and Drag Queen, w/ MS NINA

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April 19 @ Revolution Hall – International pop star and drag queen, Pabllo Vittar, is a 27-year-old Latin Grammy nominee, MTV EMA & MIAW Award-winner, and a ‘Next Generation Leader,’ according to TIME Magazine.

Rose City Rollers Comeback Season @ Oaks Park | Rose City Rosebuds; Exhibition Team vs Salem’s Cherry City

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April 2 @ Oaks Park – Join us for an exciting night of derby as the Hometeams of Portland’s Own Rose City Rollers returns to the Hangar.

Club Privata’s 6th Anniversary Party | Hollywood Red Carpet Gala @ Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club

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Club Privata cordially invites guests to the Club’s 6th Anniversary Party – a Hollywood Red Carpet Gala on April 2.

Win Tickets ($70): Heaven 17 @ Crystal Ballroom | English New Wave & Synth-pop

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October 5 @ Crystal Ballroom – Heaven 17, please remember, were not even intended to be a group. In the beginning was the British Electric Foundation, or B.E.F., for short.

Win Tickets: Rattlesnake Organ Trio @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Highly Danceable Hammond Organ Beats

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April 13 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Rattlesnake is a highly-danceable Hammond organ driven trio.

Club Privata Presents Fool’s Gold April Fools Party | Pacific Northwest’s Premier Lifestyle Club

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April 1 @ Club Privata – It may be April Fools’ Day, but our Fool’s Gold party is going to be no joke!

Spring Makers Market @ Taborspace | 20 Local Vendors, Portland 2022 Easter & Mother’s Day Gifts

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April 9 @ Taborspace – Hop into spring festivities while shopping from over 20 local vendors at the Spring Makers Market!

PDXWIT Presents Virtual Native Americans in Tech Mixer | Sharing Stories & Experiences

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April 5 – At our April Native Americans in Tech mixer, we’re creating a decolonized space for Indigenous folks who work in tech or would like to.

Portland Farmers Market 2024 Market Schedule & Info | King, Shemanski Park, Kenton, Lents International, PSU

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Portland Farmers Market operates 5 vibrant farmers markets that contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, strengthen the food economy and serve as community gathering places.

Many Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,100+): Musicians United for Ukraine, Oscar Trivia, Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival & More! | March 24-27, 2022

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Spring is HERE, Portland! Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is now open! Poisson d’Avril treats are available for a limited time at Pix Pâtisserie. And test your Oscar knowledge at ShanRock’s Triviology’s Oscar Trivia night.

Portland in the News: Cherry Blossom Peak; Raising Funds to Support Ukraine; Oregon’s First Satellite | March 24, 2022

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Portland’s cherry blossoms are at peak bloom right now. Here’s some places to see them.

Portland State University students successfully launched Oregon’s first satellite into space this week.

And these local businesses are helping raise funds to support Ukraine.

DARK SIDE – A Piece for Assorted Lunatics @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Pink Floyd Experience Featuring Live Music, Aerial Dance & Dazzling Light Show

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April 1-2 @ Alberta Rose Theatre – Experience Pink Floyd’s classic album Dark Side of the Moon, performed in its entirety by Portland all-star rock band LOVE GIGANTIC, accompanied by amazing aerial dance & lights.

Hip Chicks Do Wine Present Macaron and Wine Pairing | Featuring Treats by Mama’s Artisan Sweets Made Using Hip Chick’s Wine

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Join Hip Chicks Do Wine for a fun pairing of Macarons with Wine on April 1-3!

Win Tickets ($50): Steve Gunn & Jeff Parker @ Aladdin Theater | Rock N Roll, Guitarist, Composer

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April 8 @ Aladdin Theater – With a career spanning nearly fifteen years, Steve has produced volumes of critically acclaimed solo, duo, and ensemble recordings.

Win Tickets ($40): Altin Gün @ Revolution Hall | Anatolian Rock, Turkish Psychedelic Folk, w/ Pachyman

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April 14 @ Revolution Hall – The critically acclaimed Amsterdam-based Anatolian rock and Turkish Psychedelic Folk band, Altın Gün, spend their pandemic period in the studio and released two albums!

Pix Pâtisserie Presents Poisson d’Avril 2022 April Fools Day Treats | Available Now in Pix-O-Matic, Shipping Available

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Literally “April Fish,” these are found in chocolate shops all across France for April Fool’s Day. Get them now at Portland’s Pix Pâtisserie.

Win Tickets ($80): Yann Tiersen @ Crystal Ballroom | Folktronica, Post-Rock, w/ Charlie Cunningham

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June 9 @ Crystal Ballroom – Yann Tiersen’s nuanced and subtle approach is a beautifully textured, highly immersive and thoughtfully constructed electronic world to step inside.

Win Tickets ($80): Lawrence, MisterWives @ Crystal Ballroom | “Sounds of Summer Tour” w/ Winnetka Bowling League

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May 29 @ Crystal Ballroom – Lawrence is “the brother/sister musical phenomenon you need to hear,” says Affinity.

Blueprint Choral Ensembles Presents FREE Two Concert Weekend in NE Portland | Violets are Blue w/ Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms & Y2K Songs from ’95-’05

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April 2-3 in NE Portland – Come join Blueprint as the organization presents a weekend showcase of amazing music!

Win Tickets ($24): Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Funk Juggernaut

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April 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge – Backed by the hot, gritty orchestration of the 13 member Court Supreme, front man Eldridge Gravy easily works dance floors to a fever pitch.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias @ Moda Center | Back On Tour, The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players”

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April 9 @ Moda Center – Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world.

Win Tickets ($50): REHAB @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill | Mega-Hit Band Known for “Bartender Song,” Viral Southern Rock/Hip Hop

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Known for their mega-hit “Bartender Song (Sittin’ At A Bar), REHAB headlines Ponderosa Lounge & Grill on April 16.

Musicians United for Ukraine @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Featuring Works by Ukranian Composers, Benefit for Accent Networks

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March 26 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Oregon-based, nationally and internationally recognized artists add their voices in support of Ukraine and her struggle against the unjust and unprovoked aggression by Russia.

THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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

Scooped Ice Cream Festival @ Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA | 50+ Flavors of All You Can Eat Ice Cream

July 18-19 - The Pacific Northwest's premier ice cream festival is back at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA for two all-you-can-eat days of scoops, live music, and summer fun. Scooped! returns July 18 and 19, 2026, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM — and your ticket includes unlimited ice cream from 50+ flavors served up across Scoop Valley.

Chamber Music Northwest presents CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices 2026 Summer Festival | 70 of the world and our region’s finest chamber musicians!

Music has the ability to connect us beyond words, labels, and borders, inviting us to celebrate both our differences and our common ground.

TeaFestPDX @ World Forestry Center | A Celebration of Tea Culture

June 27 - TeaFestPDX is more than a festival, it’s a community.

St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages

July 4 - Celebrate the Fourth of July at Columbia View Park in St. Helens, Oregon – one of the most scenic Independence Day destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

Win Tickets ($160): 2027 Portland Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists

January 30 - An annual celebration of folk and Americana music showcasing 30 local and national artists hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom.

Win Tickets ($86): McMenamins Presents Madison Ryann Ward @ Mission Theater | Contemporary Christian, Pop + R&B

September 4 - Faith-based singer/songwriter Madison Ryann Ward writes warmhearted songs that mix mature pop and contemporary R&B with accents of gospel, blues, and folk.

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.

Portland in the News: Waterfront Restaurant, Airport Accolades, Heatwave & More | June 11, 2026

The Portland Spirit has big plans to open a new restaurant in the former Rose Festival headquarters in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. 

McMinnville Art Festival @ Downtown McMinnville | 50+ Artists & Artisans, Interactive Kids’ Crafting, Art Demos, & More

July 18-19 - Celebrate creativity in the heart of Oregon wine country at the McMinnville Art Festival, a free two-day outdoor event showcasing the work of talented artists and artisans from across the region.

PRIDE at the Museum @ OMSI | A night at the museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

June 12 - Celebrate PRIDE at the Museum with an evening of science, community, and joyful exploration!

Villain Arts Tattoo Festival @ The Rose Quarter | Celebrate the Art of Tattooing

July 17-19 - Tattooing is more than body art—it’s a global language of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

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