I knew Portland had several free movie nights, but I did not know there were so many. Luckily, Devra (@webspinster), made a list and sent it over to us. Now you can see a free movie 2 or 3 nights a week and spend your money on booze instead. 
Related: Monthly Event List
Portland Free Movie Night List
Mondays, 7:30
Tin Shed (outdoor patio) – employee picks movie night
1438 NE Alberta St., 288-6966
Movie schedule: http://www.tinshedgardencafe.com/Movies.html
Employee picks movie night. Typical films: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Down by Law
Mondays, 8:30
Pix
3901 N Williams Ave, 503-282-6539
Movie/events schedule: http://www.pixpatisserie.com/pages/news-events
Typical films: Singles, Reality Bites, Ghostbusters, Cleopatra
Mondays, 9
Alberta St. Pub
1036 NE Alberta St.
Movie schedule (check for drink specials): http://boozemooves.blogspot.com/
Typical films: Empire Strikes Back, Office Space, Hedwig and the Angry Inch,Yojimbo
Tuesday through Sunday and special days after the break…
Tuesdays, 8
Tin Shed (outdoor patio; note different schedule/time on Tues.) – documentary night
Movie schedule: http://www.tinshedgardencafe.com/Movies.html
1438 NE Alberta St., 288-6966
Typical films: Encounters at the End of the World, Okie Noodling, How to Draw a Bunny
Tuesdays, 7pm
Red & Black Cafe (vegan)
400 SE 12th Ave., 231-3899
Anti-imperialist film screenings. Typical films: Religulous, Bicycle Thief, Milk
[note: small space/limited seating]
1st Wednesdays, 7:30
Mother’s /Velvet lounge
212 SW Stark St., 464-1122
Typical films: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, Odds Against Tomorrow
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30
Vinideus (wine bar)
4759 NE Fremont St., 284-2795
Typical films: The Lovers on the Bridge, A Secret, Man on the Train
3rd Thursdays, 7
Red & Black cafe (see above/Tuesdays)
3rd Saturdays, 7
Youth Movie Night (specifically for young queer and queer-allied people, ages 17-23)
Q-Center
4115 N Mississipi Ave
Events calendar: http://www.pdxqcenter.org/?page_id=51
Sundays, 8pm (following trivia games @ 6)
East Burn: double-feature movie night (downstairs)
1800 E. Burnside, 236-2876
Sundays, 9pm
The Press Club (wine bar)
2621 SE Clinton St., 233-5656
Typical films: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Swingers
[note: review mentioned poor sound quality]
Sundays, 10 pm
Jolly Roger (1340 SE 12th Ave, 503-232-8060)
June 29, 2009 at 3:52 pm
monday night @ zilla sake house 8:30
asian film classic and contemporary
http://www.zillasakehouse.com
1806 Ne Alberta St. Portland. OR 97211
June 29, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Ooh, thanks, Dang. A friend also let me know that Jolly Roger has 10 pm movies on Sunday nights (1340 SE 12th Ave, 503-232-8060). (No clue what kind of movies, but adding it to the list…)
June 30, 2009 at 11:53 am
[...] Many Free Movie Nights in Portland [...]
July 16, 2009 at 9:24 am
[...] has compiled a great reference guide for these and more, while PDX Pipeline has listed out screenings at local restaurants, pubs and cafes. Also, check with your local library [...]
July 29, 2009 at 10:29 am
Hi- Could you please add Cyan Bike-In movies on the 2nd & last Fridays of the month? Typical movies: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Goonies, Fast & Furrious, Corpse Bride, Star Wars… Movie nights include badmitton tournements, music, BBQ, pies, snocones & more…
Thanks!