A BRIEF HISTORY
Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women’s Day. The movement spread across the country as other communities initiated their own Women’s History Week celebrations the following year. Read more here at National Women’s History Museum website.
2026 Portland & Oregon Women’s History Month Events:
Women’s History Month events, and featuring female performers and artists.
- March 1-29: Women of Nob Hill Walking Tour @ Slabtown Tours | 9am, All Ages, Women’s History Month
- March 4: Unrivaled Women’s Basketball Championship Live @ Tomorrow Theater on SE Division | Doors 6PM, Free, Hosted by Backcourt Collective (more info)
- March 5: Katie Boyle @ Mission Theater | 8PM, Irish Comedian (Win Tickets, $80)
- March 5: Women’s History & Music With The Lorna Baxter Septet @ Kennedy School | 7PM, Free, In Celebration of Women’s History Month (more info)
- March 6: Kerry Politzer Trio @ The Benson Hotel | 6PM, Free, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 6: Madeleine Peyroux w/ Shelly Rudolph @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 6: St. Vincent with support from Tuck & Patti @ Arlene Schnizter Concert Hall | 8PM, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 6: Portland Spirit presents River Rhythms | 5:30PM, Three Course Dinner Cruises w/ Live Vocalist Melissa Gale
- March 6 & 7: Abby’s Closet FREE Prom Dress Giveaway @ Oregon Convention Center | Vintage to brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+ (more info)
- March 7: Cheryl Alex/Michelle Medler/Gordon Lee at the Burlingame Space | 3:30PM, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 7: Lady Blackbird @ Jack London Revue | 8PM, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 7: Rivkah Ross Quartet @ The Hoxton | 5:30PM, Free, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 7: MonoNeon + Mohini Dey @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 7: Optimism: A Comedy Showcase @ Framework on SE 10th | 8:30-10PM, Hosted by Jaren George & Featuring Milan Patel, Virginia Jones, Cameron Peloso // 50% off Discount Code
- March 8: Wine & Design: Indoor Plant Class @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 2–3:30pm, A guided planter workshop with Laura Gifford Kerr of Gifford’s Flowers
- March 8: Libby Roach Duo @ The Nines | 12PM, Free, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 10: Ben Graves & Kerry Politzer Duo @ The Jupiter NEXT | 4PM, Free, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 11: Wine Wednesday:Women in Wine: Part 1 – France @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, featuring three elegant, expressive, and delicious cuvées from inspiring vigneronnes (more info)
- March 12: Laura Cunard Trio @ pFriem Milwaukie Tasting Room | 6PM, Free, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 13 & 14: Plucky Maidens Spring Swing Vintage Market @ Oaks Park Pavilion | Vintage Vendors, Artisan Wares
- March 14: Karen Maria, Dave Fleschner w/ Edwin Coleman III @ Director Park | 3PM, Free, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 14: Mavis Staples w/ Shirley Nanette (2026 Portland Jazz Master) @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 14 & 15: Words & Wine: A Book Fair Pop Up @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 12–5PM, 30 local authors plus one local independent bookstore offering both new and used books
- March 15: Alice in Wonderland Teas @ Victorian Belle | Seatings at 2:30 & 3pm, Sweet & Savory Bites Paired w/ Teas
- March 15: Jazz Vespers: Cheryl Alex accompanied by Mike Horsfall Trio, w/ Laurent Nickel & Tim Rap @ St James Lutheran Church | 4:50PM, Free, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- March 18: Wine Wednesday: Women in Wine: Part 2 – Italy @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, three vibrant, thoughtfully crafted cuvées from talented female producers (more info)
- March 20: Wicked Craft: Ostara Night Market @ Rae Loft | 6-11pm, Free, Women-Owned Businesses & Artists, Goddess Themed Drinks
- March 20-22: Easter Candy & Wine Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 2–5PM, Flight of 6 wines, with 5 of those wines thoughtfully paired with classic Easter candies
- March 25: Wine Wednesday: Women in Wine: Part 3 – Local @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, Features three local cuvées from impressive female vignerons, showcasing the depth and diversity of our region. (more info)
- March 27-29: Easter Candy & Wine Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 2–5PM, Flight of 6 wines, with 5 of those wines thoughtfully paired with classic Easter candies (Win Tickets, $60)
- March 28: The Alt Wed Fair @ Rae Loft | 12-6pm, FREE for couples, $10 VIP, All Ages | Alternative Wedding Creatives, Makers & Vendors
- March 30: McMenamins and Oregon Historical Society present From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of “America the Beautiful” @ Kennedy School | 7PM. All Ages, Q&A discussion with filmmakers (more info)
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Related Events & Info:
- Events This Week: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
- March: Our March Events Calendar
- St Patrick’s: Parade, Parties, Festivals, Music, Food & Drink Specials & More!
- Giveaways: Win Portland STUFF: Prizes, Concert Tickets, Gift Cards, Food & Drink
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