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!
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Portland Wednesday Events, June 3:
- Astoria: Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum| Mixed Media Paintings
- Burlesque: Dose of Burlesque @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 9-11PM, Free, Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Features the hottest burlesque performers from around the PNW! (more info)
- Drag: Peachy Springs’ Drag Bingo @ Holy Ghost on SE 28th & Gladstone | 7PM, A BINGO night like no other, as a cross between RuPaul’s Drag Race and The Price is Right!
- Drinks: Whiskey Wednesday @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, $2 Off All Premium Whiskeys, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
- Drinks: Wednesday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Old Fashioneds (more info)
- Exhibit: Forest Hope Through Innovation @ World Forestry Center | Interdisciplinary Art-Forest-Science Exhibition Featuring work by more than twelve innovators (more info)
- Film: Portland Horror Film Festival @ Hollywood Theater | 6:30PM, 60+ International Short & Feature Films
- Market: People’s Food Co-op Farmers Market on SE 21st | 2-6PM, The longest running year-round market in Portland / Farmers & Producers, Prepared Foods & Services (more info)
- Oysters: Oyster Social @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | $2 Oysters from 2-4PM, Join them for a glass of wine, a special event or peruse the market (more info)
- Theater: The SpongeBob Musical @ Portland Playhouse | 7:30PM, Tony Award-Winning Musical, Runs Through June 7
- Trivia: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Wednesday Trivia @ Dots Cafe | 7PM, Prizes
- Trivia: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Hollywood Q | 7pm
- Trivia: Free Trivia in North Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Chapel Pub McMenamins | 7PM
- Wine: Wine Wednesday: Salty White Wine @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, Three whites from three very different places, united by a mineral pull and a kind of brightness that makes them easy to love all year (more info)
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Portland Thursday Events, June 4:
- Art: Free First Thursday @ Portland Art Museum | 10AM-8PM (more info)
- Astoria: Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum| Mixed Media Paintings
- Community: Receptions, Live Music, Performances & More! @ PNCA + North Park Blocks | 5-9PM (more info)
- Community: Gallery Opening, Vendors, Performances in the Pearl | 5-9PM (more info)
- Cruise: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
- Cruise: Island Style Charters River Cruises | Fleet Week, Happy Hour, City Views, Sunset Cruises, Tiki Night & City Lights, & More
- Drag: Peachy Springs’ Drag Bingo @ Advice Booth on N Gay Ave | 7PM, A BINGO night like no other, as a cross between RuPaul’s Drag Race and The Price is Right!
- Drinks: $9 Margarita Thursday @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
- Drinks: Thursday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Margaritas (more info)
- Exhibit: Forest Hope Through Innovation @ World Forestry Center | Interdisciplinary Art-Forest-Science Exhibition Featuring work by more than twelve innovators (more info)
- Film: Portland Horror Film Festival @ Hollywood Theater | 6:30PM, 60+ International Short & Feature Films
- Film: Best of SECS Fest @ Clinton Street Theater | 7PM, 21+, Pride Film Series. Sex-positive International Short Films (more info)
- Oysters: Oyster Social @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | $2 Oysters from 2-4PM, Join them for a glass of wine, a special event or peruse the market (more info)
- Theater: The SpongeBob Musical @ Portland Playhouse | 7:30PM, Tony Award-Winning Musical, Runs Through June 7
- Theater: LES Shakespeare Company presents The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind @ Shaking The Tree Theater | 7:30PM, Projection, Immersive Sound, Physical Storytelling
- Theater: Profile Theater presents The Roommate @ Ellen Bye Studio | 7:30PM, Dark Comedy
- Trivia: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Thursday Trivia @ BareBones | 7PM, Prizes
- Trivia: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Thursday Trivia @ The EastBurn Public House | 7PM, Prizes
- Trivia: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Broadway Pub | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @503 Distilling | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Space Room | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in St Johns w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Sticky Wicket | 7PM
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Portland Friday Events, June 5:
- Astoria: Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum| Mixed Media Paintings
- Cruise: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Champagne Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
- Cruise: Island Style Charters River Cruises | Fleet Week, Happy Hour, City Views, Sunset Cruises, Tiki Night & City Lights, & More
- Drinks: Old Fashion Fridays @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
- Drinks: Friday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Whiskey Sours (more info)
- Exhibit: Forest Hope Through Innovation @ World Forestry Center | Interdisciplinary Art-Forest-Science Exhibition Featuring work by more than twelve innovators (more info)
- Festival: Portland Rose Festival City Fair | 4-10PM, CityFair, Fair Foods, Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Local Crafters, and more!
- Film: Portland Horror Film Festival @ Hollywood Theater | 6:30PM, 60+ International Short & Feature Films
- Fire: Portland Fire vs. Phoenix Mercury | 7PM, Where to Watch in Portland + Food & Drink Specials
- Games: Magic: The Gathering at The EastBurn Public House | 5-10PM, Free, 21+ | Play Magic, Meet new friends, Be part of something welcoming
- Poetry: Open “Mic” Poetry Picnic in the Park @ Laurelhurst Park | 6-7:30PM, Free, Relaxed evening in the park (more info)
- Theater: LES Shakespeare Company presents The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind @ Shaking The Tree Theatre | 7:30PM, Projection, Immersive Sound, Physical Storytelling
- Theater: Profile Theater presents The Roommate @ Ellen Bye Studio | 7:30PM, Dark Comedy
- Theater: The SpongeBob Musical @ Portland Playhouse | 2PM & 7:30PM, Tony Award-Winning Musical. Runs Through June 7
- Wine: Frosé Fridays at Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE | 2-8PM, 21+, Wine Slushies + Small Plates. Wine Flights and Wine by the glass available.
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Portland Saturday Events, June 6:
- Astoria: Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum| Mixed Media Paintings
- Brunch: Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-2:30PM, Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys
- Club: Unicorn Beach Party @ Club Privata | 8PM, PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
- Community: Oregon Food Bank & Safeway present Bloom @ The Redd on Salmon | 7PM, Oregon Food Bank’s annual event rooted in joy and community powered-action! (more info)
- Cruise: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Champagne Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
- Cruise: Island Style Charters River Cruises | Fleet Week, Happy Hour, City Views, Sunset Cruises, Tiki Night & City Lights, & More
- Dining: Farm to Plate Dinner @ Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island | 7PM, Hyper-Seasonal Food, Drinks
- Drinks: $9 Bulleit or Ketel One Mules @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
- Exhibit: Forest Hope Through Innovation @ World Forestry Center | Interdisciplinary Art-Forest-Science Exhibition Featuring work by more than twelve innovators (more info)
- Festival: Portland Rose Festival | 12-10PM, CityFair, Fair Foods, Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Local Crafters, and more!
- Film: Late Night Showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Clinton Street Theater | 11PM, Weekly Screenings Since 1978 (more info)
- Film: Portland Horror Film Festival @ Clinton Street Theater | 9PM, 60+ International Short & Feature Films
- Flowers: Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 2PM, Wine, Photos, Gifford’s Flowers
- Forest Grove: 4th Annual McMenamins Grand Lodge Brewfest & Beyond in Forest Grove, OR | 2-8PM, 35+ Taps Beer & Cider + Wine, Spirits & NA Options (21+)
- Market: Meow Village Presents Arts, Crafts, and Cats @ Multnomah Arts Center | 11AM-5PM, Arts, Crafts, and Cats
- Music: True West Presents ROSTAM – American Stories Tour @ Aladdin Theater | 7PM, Indie Rock, Jazz
- Music: Girl Trouble w/ The Mistons & Have You Eaten @ Mission Theater | 8PM, Northwest Garage Rock
- Music: Dolly Parton Hoot Night @ Alberta Rose Theatre | 7PM, The So So Singers, Ezza Rose, Alexa Wiley & More
- Oysters: Oyster Social @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | $2 Oysters from 2-4PM, Join them for a glass of wine, a special event or peruse the market (more info)
- Redmond: Conquer the Canyon @ Centennial Park in Redmond, OR | 9AM, Doggie Dash, 5k, 10k, Music, Food
- Theater: LES Shakespeare Company presents The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind @ Shaking The Tree Theatre | 7:30PM, Projection, Immersive Sound, Physical Storytelling
- Theater: Profile Theater presents The Roommate @ Ellen Bye Studio | 7:30PM, Dark Comedy
- Theater: The SpongeBob Musical @ Portland Playhouse | 2PM & 7:30PM, Tony Award-Winning Musical. Runs Through June 7
- Wine: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | 12-7PM, Local Discount, Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland
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Portland Sunday Events, June 7:
- Astoria: Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum| Mixed Media Paintings
- Brunch: Portland Spirit Sunday Brunch Cruise | Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas, Live Music, Locally Sourced Cuisine (more info)
- Brunch: Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-2:30PM, Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys
- Comedy: Natalie Cuomo @ Mission Theater | 8PM, New York Comedy Festival’s ‘Comics to Watch’
- Cruise: Island Style Charters River Cruises | Fleet Week, Happy Hour, City Views, Sunset Cruises, Tiki Night & City Lights, & More
- Dining: $13 Burger & Pint @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Heated Patio, SIN Night 25% off drinks & $6 Half- pound Burger (more info)
- Film: Portland Horror Film Festival @ Clinton Street Theater | 9PM, 60+ International Short & Feature Films
- Fire: Portland Fire at Los Angeles Sparks | 4PM, Where to Watch in Portland + Food & Drink Specials
- Festival: Portland Rose Festival | 12-9PM, CityFair, Fair Foods, Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Local Crafters, and more!
- Market: Veganizer Asian Market @ The Redd on Salmon | 5-9PM, Indoor/Outdoor Market, Lion Dancers, Chef Demos & More
- Museum: Free First Sundays @ The Japanese American Museum of Oregon | 11AM-4PM (more info)
- Music: Portland Taiko & Oregon Symphony presents People of the Drum in Downtown | 11AM-1:30PM, Free, Concert featuring four drumming groups from different cultural traditions (more info)
- Oysters: Oyster Social @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | $2 Oysters from 2-4PM, Join them for a glass of wine, a special event or peruse the market (more info)
- Theater: True West Presents Lue Elizondo – Persona Non Grata Tour @ Aladdin Theater | UAP Conversation, Lve Interview, Audience Town Hall, Behind-The-Scenes Insight
- Theater: The SpongeBob Musical @ Portland Playhouse | 2PM & 7:30PM, Tony Award-Winning Musical. Runs Through June 7
- Theater: LES Shakespeare Company presents The Words Will Come: Inside the Dyslexic Mind Shaking The Tree Theatre | 2PM, Projection, Immersive Sound, Physical Storytelling
- Theater: Profile Theater presents The Roommate @ Ellen Bye Studio | 2PM, Dark Comedy
- Trivia: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Wayfinder Bar | 6:30PM
- Wine: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | 12-5PM, Local Discount, Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland
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Portland Monday Events, June 8:
- Astoria: Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum| Mixed Media Paintings
- Bikes: NakedHearts:PDX presents Mellow Monday Rides | 7PM, Casual Rides, Meet New People (more info)
- Comedy: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | 8PM, Hosted by Lewis Sequeira (more info)
- Cruise: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
- Drinks: Monday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Moscow Mules (more info)
- Film: The Serpent’s Skin (2025) | 7PM, Pride Film Series. Portland Premier! (more info)
- McMinnville: Free Trivia in McMinnville w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ The Pub at Grounded Table | 7PM
- Oysters: Oyster Social @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | $2 Oysters from 2-4PM, Join them for a glass of wine, a special event or peruse the market (more info)
- Science: McMenamins and World Forestry Center Present Forest Pub: Emerald Ash Borers @ Mission Theater | 7PM
- Trivia: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Monday Trivia @ Waypost | 7PM, Prizes
- Trivia: Free Trivia in Downtown Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Ringlers Pub | 7:30PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ No Fun Bar | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in Troutdale w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Highlands Carts | 6:30PM
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Portland Tuesday Events, June 9:
- Astoria: Alphaboats: A Maritime Voyage from Anchor to Zulu @ Columbia River Maritime Museum| Mixed Media Paintings
- Beer: Half-price Pints w/ Food Purchase @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
- Cruise: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
- Drinks: Tuesday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $1 off craft beers (more info)
- Exhibit: Forest Hope Through Innovation @ World Forestry Center | Interdisciplinary Art-Forest-Science Exhibition Featuring work by more than twelve innovators (more info)
- Music: Tuesday Night Jazz: Tracy Kim and vocalist Ashley Seaton @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | Doors at 5:30PM, Music 6-8PM, No cover. No reservations. (more info)
- Oysters: Oyster Social @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | $2 Oysters from 2-4PM, Join them for a glass of wine, a special event or peruse the market (more info)
- Trivia: Triviology @ The Snug | 7PM, Tacos, Cheap Drinks, Pinball (21+)
- Trivia: Free Trivia in Montavilla @ Beer Bunker Bar w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Migration Brewing Glisan | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Gift Bar | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ The Paladins League | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Alberta Street Pub | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Side Street | 7PM
- Trivia: Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 7:30PM
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