A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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!
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!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Tickets ($70): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Buffalo Traffic Jam @ Crystal Ballroom | Folk Music
| All Ages, downtown, music
Win Tickets ($40): World Forestry Center presents Forest Pub: Mushrooms @ Mission Theater | An Evening of Storytelling, Science & Community
| All Ages, events, NW Portland, Science
New Portland Jobs: Path Home, HOLLA School, Pole Portland & More
| Jobs
Pass the Hatchet Halloween Takeover @ LaVerne’s | Bayou-Gothic Decor, Spooky Food & Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, NE Portland
Get Spooked at Haunted Escape Room – Escapism’s Malice Manor in NE Portland | Ghost Story, Private Rooms, 2026 Halloween Activity
| All Ages, events, Halloween, NE Portland
Halloween Party II @ Trouble Bar | Dance Party, Costume Contest, Prizes, Drink Specials
| events, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween, music, SE Portland
The Happy Hour @ Bikram Yoga | FREE, Learn & Practice Meditation
| Active Lifestlye, All Ages, events, Free, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($200): BOOgie Night: Burlesque Dinner Show & Disco @ Hōkū Events on Madison | Halloween Burlesque w/ A ’70s Disco Twist
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SE Portland
Portland Symphonic Choir presents Tales From The Vault @ Bank of Expensify | Part Halloween Party, Part Musical Adventure
| downtown, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music, SW Portland, theater
A Scary Home Companion @ Victorian Belle | Spooky Sketch Comedy
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, north portland, theater
Nocino Liqueur Release Party @ New Deal Distillery | Fall Cocktail Menu, Behind-The-Scenes, Take Home This Year’s Batch
| events, Food & Drink, Free, SE Portland
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