Portland January Events

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All 2026 Portland January Events:

All Month: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Champagne Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
All Month: Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians @ World Forestry Center Discovery Museum | 10AM-4PM, Indigenous Artists Exhibition About Sacred Forest Protectors, Often Called Sasquatch and Bigfoot (more info)
January 31: Mississippi Masala (1991) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Presented by Portland Panorama and benefiting Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) (more info)
January 31: PAM CUT presents Maximalist Dreamscapes @ Portland Art Museum – The Whitsell Auditorium | 2PM, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), All attendees will be entered into a Criterion Collection sponsored giveaway
January 31: Intro to Improv @ Deep End Theater | 1-3pm, Unique Games & Exercises to Develop Skill & Inspire Creativity
January 31: Unicorn Beach Party @ Club Privata | 8pm-3am, PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club
January 30 & 31: Portland’s Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom | 30+ Local & National Artists (Win Tickets, $140)
January 30: Brett’s Bass Fund 2nd Annual Benefit Concert @ Alberta Abbey | 7:30PM, All Ages, Feat. Zachary Carothers, Bass Player for Portugal The Man
January 30: Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Hip Chicks Do Wine | 2PM, Featuring artisan truffles from Creo Chocolates paired perfectly with handcrafted wines (Win Tickets, $90)
January 30: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, A young man must defeat his new girlfriend’s seven evil exes (more info)
January 30: Butcher’s Burger at Meatstuff (formerly Proletariat Butchery) on SE Foster | 4-8PM, Fresh Local Beef (more info)
January 29-31: Macbeth @ Experience Theatre Project | Immersive Theater, Music Inspired by Radiohead
January 29-31: Profile Theatre presents Tiger Style by Mike Lew @ Ellyn Bye Studio | The Successes & Failures of Tiger Parenting
January 29: Celluloid Jukebox: Scopitone-a-Go-Go at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Rare opportunity to experience a magnetic soundtrack on film (more info)
January 29: In Conversation with OPB: Northwest Energy @ the Redd in SE | 6PM, Free (more info)
January 28: Wine Wednesday: Alpine Wine at Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, Expect fresh, character-driven pours that reflect their extreme sense of place. (more info)
January 28: Drag Bingo & Lypsync Smackdown @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 6:30-8PM, Free, Join hosts Nashville Hott and Syda Pickles or a raucous night of bingo fun! Followed by Portland’s hottest queens go head to head in a lip synch competition! (more info)
January 27: Tuesday Night Jazz: Pete Krebs & Brent Martens @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | Doors open at 5:30, Music 6-8PM, No Cover. No reservations. (more info)
January 27: Astoria – Past to Present Lecture Series @ Columbia River Maritime Museum | 11AM, From Sensors to Salmon: The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s CMOP Ocean and Estuary Research Program with Charles Seaton and Rosie Gradoville
January 27: The Lure (2015, Poland) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Bold, horror-musical twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid tale (more info)
January 26: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | 8PM, Hosted by Lewis Sequeira (more info)
January 25: PAM CUT presents Maximalist Dreamscapes @ Portland Art Museum – The Whitsell Auditorium | 2PM, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Guest programmed and with special video introduction by Looks on Screen
January 25: On Company Time @ Mission Theater | 8PM, Musical Comedy Trio (Win Tickets, $56)
January 24: Afternoon Tea @ Victorian Belle | Seatings @ 2:30 & 3pm, Sweet & Savory Bites, Wine
January 24: Intro to Improv @ Deep End Theater | 1-3pm, Unique Games & Exercises to Develop Skill & Inspire Creativity
January 24: Rose City Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers presents WinterCon at Sellwood Community House | 5-9PM, Enjoy a live fantasy podcast, local boardgame maker playtesting, medieval swords, and in-depth panels (more info)
January 24: PAM CUT presents Maximalist Dreamscapes @ Portland Art Museum – The Whitsell Auditorium | 2PM, The Substance (2024), Satirical Body Horror Film
January 23 – 25: Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Hip Chicks Do Wine | 2PM, Featuring artisan truffles from Creo Chocolates paired perfectly with handcrafted wines (Win Tickets, $90)
January 22-25: Macbeth @ Experience Theatre Project | Immersive Theater, Music Inspired by Radiohead
January 22-25: Profile Theatre presents Tiger Style by Mike Lew @ Ellyn Bye Studio | The Successes & Failures of Tiger Parenting
January 22: Twilight (2008) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Watch Twilight Again, organized by Blue Holgate and Jenna Vesper, brings the Twilight Saga back to theaters in Portland, OR (more info)
January 22: TEDxPortland Salon on Addiction @ Wieden+Kennedy in the Pearl | 6-9pm, Explore the Science Behind Addiction
January 21: Wine Wednesday: Riesling at Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, This flight of three distinct expressions showcases the grape’s range, from bone-dry to aromatic and textured (more info)
January 21: Retro Game Night! @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 6PM-2AM, Free, Play your favorite retro games on your favorite retro consoles! DJ Jigawatt spinning 80’s movie soundtracks 7-10PM (more info)
January 20: OMSI presents Science Pub: Bubble Trouble – When Pressure Goes Wrong @ Kennedy School | 7PM (more info)
January 20: Astoria – Past to Present Lecture Series @ Columbia River Maritime Museum | 11AM, Writing Deep River with Karl Marlantes
January 20: Tàr (2022) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors & the very first female director of a major German orchestra (more info)
January 20: Rehash – Mock Tour @ Mission Theater | 8PM, Rock, Pop, Bossanova (Win Tickets, $46)
January 19: A Legacy In Motion: Moving the Dream Forward @ Life Change Church | 11AM–2:30PM, Free, “Keep Alive the Dream” tribute honoring the enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (more info)
January 19: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | 8PM, Hosted by Lewis Sequeira (more info)
January 18: Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | 11am doors, 12pm show, 21+ | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx, Mimosas
January 18: PAM CUT presents Maximalist Dreamscapes @ Portland Art Museum – The Whitsell Auditorium | 2PM, All That Jazz (1979) Directed by Bob Fosse. Special SUNDAY DEEP CUT with introduction by Head of Programming Joanna Sokolowski
January 15-18: Rose City Classic @ Portland Expo Center | 8am-6pm, Northwest’s Most Popular Dog Show
January 17 & 18: Wine & Game Day Snack Pairing at Hip Chicks Do Wine | 12-5PM, Curated tasting of 6 exceptional wines, with 4 of them perfectly paired with popular Game Day snacks
January 14-18: Portland Old-Time Music Gathering @ Venues Around Portland | All Ages, Concerts, Square Dances, Workshops, Jams, Kids’ Events & More
January 17: 7 Deadly Sins: Pants On Fire Double Header @ White Eagle Saloon | Family Friendly Show @ 6pm // Filthy/Freaky Show @ 9pm | Storytelling, Comedy
January 17: Reclaim MLK Art Build with Don’t Shoot PDX @ Pacific Northwest College of Art | 12-3PM, Free, Create art for social change (more info)
January 17: Bunk After Dark @ Bunk Bar on Water Ave | 8PM, Monthly Comedy Showcase Hosted by Matt Brown and Tyler Dean
January 17: Intro to Improv @ Deep End Theater | 1-3pm, Unique Games & Exercises to Develop Skill & Inspire Creativity
January 17: PAM CUT presents Maximalist Dreamscapes @ Portland Art Museum – The Whitsell Auditorium | 2PM, Fantasia (1940), Guest programmed and with a special video introduction by actor and Portland content creator Michele Venlee
January 17: Decadent 80s @ Crystal Ballroom | 8PM, Portland’s Longest Running 80s Dance Night (Win Tickets, $22)
January 17: Swashbuckler’s Ball @ Milwaukie Elks Lodge #142 | 7PM-12AM, Portland’s Pirate Prom (Win Tickets, $150)
January 16-18: Macbeth @ Experience Theatre Project | Immersive Theater, Music Inspired by Radiohead
January 16 & 17: Dark Side: A Piece for Assorted Lunatics w/ Love Gigantic @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Music, Aerial Dance, Light Show
January 16: New Wave Opera presents Currents of Change @ PSU Lincoln Hall | 12:15PM, Free, An examination of our warming world through opera (more info)
January 16: Senator Jeff Merkley Multnomah County Town Hall @ Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E | 10AM, Free, (more info)
January 15-18: Rose City Classic @ Portland Expo Center | 8am-6pm, Northwest’s Most Popular Dog Show
January 15: Wine Club Release Day @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 4-7PM, A rotating selection of wines from favorite independent producers (more info)
January 15: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley’s inner circle (more info)
January 1-15: Christmas @ Escapism | Open Daily 10AM-9:30PM, Funky Laboratory Gets A Holiday Makeover
January 14-18: Portland Old-Time Music Gathering @ Venues Around Portland | All Ages, Concerts, Square Dances, Workshops, Jams, Kids’ Events & More
January 14: Wine Wednesday: Bordeaux at Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, Known for its classic blends and deep sense of place, Bordeaux continues to inspire generations of winemakers (more info)
January 14: Drag Bingo @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 8-10PM, Free, Prizes, Join hosts Nashville Hott and Syda Pickles for a night of questionable humor, sexy prizes, and maybe even a little Bingo! (more info)
January 14: Ensemble Improv @ Deep End Theater in SE | 6-8pm, This class is a thrilling adventure in collaborative creativity, playfulness and group scene work.
January 13: Improv Scene Study @ Deep End Theater in SE | 6-8pm, This class focusses in on building truly engaging two-person scenes.
January 13: OMSI presents Science Pub: You Are WHEN You Eat @ Mission Theater | 7PM (more info)
January 13: The Last Waltz (1978) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Director: Martin Scorsese, Ecstatic and elegiac summation of a vital era in American rock music (more info)
January 13: Tuesday Night Jazz: Tracy Kim Trio Featuring Keilemei @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | Doors open at 5:30, Music 6-8PM, No Cover. No reservations. (more info)
January 12: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | 8PM, Hosted by Lewis Sequeira (more info)
January 12: World Forestry Center presents Forest Pub @ Mission Theater | 7PM, Bringing Fire Back to the Land (WinTickets, $40)
January 10: The Dinner Detective at Embassy Suites in Downtown Portland | 6-8:30PM, Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
January 10: Rose City Rollers 2026 Roller Derby Season Opener @ The Hangar | 5:30pm: Break Neck Betties vs. Guns N Rollers | 8pm: Heartless Heathers vs. High Rollers
January 10: PAM CUT presents Maximalist Dreamscapes @ Portland Art Museum – The Whitsell Auditorium | 2PM, 2025 U.S. premiere of the evolving audiovisual experience: ★—a cosmic journey through the history of film
January 9 & 10: Petty Theft @ Mission Theater | 8PM, Tom Petty Tribute Band (Win Tickets, $50)
January 8: Northwest Academy Winter Dance Concert @ Newmark Theatre | 7PM, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern Dance
January 9: Swan Song starring Udo Kier (2021) at Clinton St Theater | 7PM, Presented by actor Thom Hilton (more info)
January 9: Albariza Wine Bar @ MEATSTUFF on SE Foster | 5:30-9pm, Tartare. Oysters. Bone Marrow. Pinots of the World & Oyster Wine (more info)
January 8: Free Admission @ Portland Art Museum | 10AM-7PM (more info)
January 7: Wine Wednesday: From the Cellar: White Wines at Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, A trio of white wines that are ready for their moment (more info)
January 7: 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)
January 5: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | 8PM, Hosted by Lewis Sequeira (more info)
January 5: Pinball Tournament @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 7:30-9:30PM, Monthly pinball tournament. New players are welcome and encouraged! (more info)
January 4: Free First Sundays @ The Japanese American Museum of Oregon | 11AM-4PM (more info)
January 4: Free Improv Workshop @ Deep End Theater in SE | 3-5pm, Explores a multitude of tools for creating improvisation. No experience or registration necessary
January 3: New Years Glow Party @ Club Privata – PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club | 8pm-3am, Weekend Without Membership
January 3: Dry January Fest @ McMenamins Kennedy School | 2-6PM, Taste 30 NA Products, Live Music by Jay Si Proof + Pura Vida Orquesta
January 3: Holiday Afternoon Tea @ Victorian Belle | Seatings @ 2:30 & 3pm, Holiday Decor, Sweet & Savory Pastries, Wine
January 3: PDX Game Swap @ Rae Loft | 1-5PM, Find Used, New, Rare & Vintage Games, RPG Games & More
January 3: Welcome to the Black Parade @ Crystal Ballroom | 8PM, Pop-Punk Dance Party (Win Tickets, $22)
January 3: Christmas with Cappella @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | 2PM, Kontakion on the Nativity of Christ, Degtiarev’s Christmas Concerto & More
January 2 & 3: PBR Portland @ Moda Center | Bull Riding (Win Tickets, $235)
January 2: First Friday Art Walk in East Side Arts District | 6-9PM, Free, Art Openings, Performances, Live Music at 23 Independent Galleries, Shops, and Studios (more info)
January 1-15: Christmas @ Escapism | Open Daily 10AM-9:30PM, Funky Laboratory Gets A Holiday Makeover
January 1: Free First Day Hikes @ Oregon State Parks | Choose from 32 hikes in 25 parks across the state (more info)
January 1: New Year’s Day Recovery Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys

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Portland Weekly Events:

Mondays: NakedHearts:PDX presents Mellow Monday Rides | 7PM, Casual Rides, Meet New People (more info)
Mondays: Monday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Moscow Mules (more info)
Mondays: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Monday Trivia @ Waypost | 7PM, Prizes
Mondays: Free Trivia in Downtown Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Ringlers Pub | 7:30PM
Mondays: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ No Fun Bar | 7PM
Mondays: Free Trivia in Troutdle w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Highlands Carts | 6:30PM
Tuesdays: Half-price Pints w/ Food Purchase @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Tuesdays: Tuesday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $1 off craft beers (more info)
Tuesdays: Free Trivia on NE Fremont w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ The Paladins League | 7PM
Tuesdays: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Tuesday Trivia @ The Shaku Bar | 7PM, Prizes
Tuesdays: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Alberta Street Pub | 7PM
Tuesdays: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Side Street | 7PM
Tuesdays: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ My-O-My | 7PM
Tuesdays: Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 7:30PM
Wednesdays: Whiskey Wednesday @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, $2 Off All Premium Whiskeys, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Wednesdays: Open Mic Night @ The EastBurn Public House | Signups 5:30PM, Show 6PM, Late Night Happy Hour (more info)
Wednesdays: Wednesday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Old Fashioneds (more info)
Wednesdays: Bike Portland Presents Bike Happy Hour @ Gorges Beer Co. – The Trailhead on Rainbow Road / SE Ankeny & 28th | 3-6PM (more info)
Wednesdays: Free Trivia in Sellwood w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Smitty’s Taphouse | 7PM
Wednesdays: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Wednesday Trivia @ Dots Cafe | 7PM, Prizes
Wednesdays: Free Trivia in North Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Chapel Pub McMenamins | 7PM
Wednesdays: People’s Food Co-op Farmers Market | 2-7PM
Wednesdays-Sundays: World Forestry Center Presents Tree People | 11AM-4PM, Spotlighting the Sacred Connection Between People & Trees
Thursdays: Secret Roller Disco | 7-9PM, Free (more info)
Thursdays: Cully Farmers Market | 4-8PM, Indigenous-led (more info)
Thursdays: South Waterfront Farmers Market | 2-7PM (more info)
Thursdays: $7 Margarita Thursday @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Thursdays: Thursday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Margaritas (more info)
Thursdays: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Broadway Pub | 7PM
Thursdays: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @505 Distilling | 7PM
Thursdays: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Space Room | 7PM
Thursdays: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Thursday Trivia @ BareBones | 7PM, Prizes
Thursdays: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Thursday Trivia @ The EastBurn Public House | 7PM, Prizes
Fridays: Old Fashion Fridays @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Fridays: Friday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $7 Whiskey Sours (more info)
Fridays-Sundays: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Tastings, Oldest Urban Winery in Portland
Saturdays: Late Night Showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Clinton Street Theater | 11PM, Weekly Screenings Since 1978 (more info)
Saturdays: Hollywood Farmers Market in NE Portland | 8AM-1PM (more info)
Saturdays: Rocky Butte Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM (more info)
Saturdays: St. Johns Farmers Market | 9AM-2PM (more info)
Saturdays: Sellwood Moreland Farmers Market | 10AM-2PM (more info)
Saturdays: Woodlawn Neighborhood Farmers Market | 10AM-2PM (more info)
Saturdays: $7 Bulleit or Ketel One Mules @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
Saturdays & Sundays: Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys
Sundays: Free Pool @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 5PM-2AM, Food & Drink Specials (more info)
Sundays: $12 Burger & Pint @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Heated Patio, SIN Night 25% off drinks & $6 Half- pound Burger (more info)
Sundays: Drink & Draw Upstairs @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 7PM, 21+ (more info)
Sundays: Portland Spirit Sunday Brunch Cruise | Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas, Live Music, Locally Sourced Cuisine
Sundays: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Sunday Trivia @ The EastBurn Public House | 5PM, Prizes
Sundays: The Food Court 5000 Mall Walk @ Lloyd Center Mall | 11AM, Free, Meet @ Food Court, Community of fast-walking, snack-loving, retro-fabulous weirdos (more info)
Sundays: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Wayfinder Bar | 6:30PM
Sundays: Free Community Screenings @ Movie Madness | 11:30AM, 6PM & 9PM (more info)
Sundays: Hillsdale Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM (more info)
Sundays: Woodstock Farmers Market in SE Portland | 10AM-2PM (more info)
Sundays: Montavilla Farmers Market at SE Stark & 76th | 10am–2pm, 60 local farms and food vendors (more info)