Portland May Events 2011

We don’t have the standard events calendar of many sites. Our monthly lists are curated to not be overwhelming and help you quickly find interesting events in the Portland area. We add to it often so maybe you should bookmark it & come back daily.

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All Month: Portland Trivia Nights With ShanRock’s Triviology - Fun & Free, Prizes! | Bare Bones, East Burn, Da’ Hui, Kenton Club, La Merde
May 31:Iron & Wine w/ The Head and The Heart @ Crystal Ballroom | Folk, Storytelling, Haunting Melodies(Win Tickets)
May 31: Kung Fu Theater presents BUDDHA’S PALM @ Hollywood Theater
May 31: Musicfest NW 2011 Lineup Announcement Party @ Star Theater | FREE, Weinland, The Globes and More
May 26-29: MANY Portland Weekend Events, Parties, Free Tickets ($400+)
May 29: Hands Across The Hawthorne Bridge | Holding Hands in Solidarity
May 28: Wheels of Justice Boot Camp – Strategy & Team Work | Rose City Rollers
May 28: The Instigators Screening Party @ Plew’s Brews | FREE, Music, Local Documentary Series
May 28-29: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure @ Bagdad Theater | Two Screenings, Costume Contest, Tequila Dance Off(Win Tickets)
May 28:John Gets Wasted Premiere @ Hollywood Theater | Local Film By Videorama Employees
May 28: Massive Dance Party @ Crown Room | Feat. DJ Marvel, Spac3man
May 28:Discos Discos 3D Edition Dance Party @ Holocene | 3D Visuals, FREE glasses to first 150 attendees
May 28: McTuff Trio w/ Devin Phillips @ Goodfoot Lounge | Hammond Organ Quartet, Jazz (Win Tickets)
May 28-30: 2011 Portland Multnomah County Fair | Pig Races, Pony Rides, Food, Music
May 28: Mary’s Woods 10th Annual Art Show and Sale @ Holy Names | FREE, Art By Seniors
May 27-30: 2011 Portland Rose Festival | FREE Admission, Firework Pictures
May 27: Free Admission to Portland Art Museum | 5-8PM, Last Friday of Every Month
May 27: Ford Campus Rail Jam Tour @ Pioneer Courthouse Square | Snow in the Square, Music, Art
May 27: Snap! 90s Dance Party @ Holocene | Booty Shaking Nostalgia
May 27: Soul Stew Dance Party @ Goodfoot Lounge | Dirty, Sweaty Funk, Soul
May 27: Floater w/ The Days and The Nights @ Crystal Ballroom | Psychedelic Guitar Rock(Win Tickets)
May 27: Tony Bennett @ Oregon Symphony | Most Popular Singer of All Time With Quartet (info/website)
May 27: Twangshifters CD Release Party @ Bossanova Ballroom | Rock-a-Billy, Blues(Win Tickets)
May 27-30: ENSO Winery Grand Opening | FREE, Wine, Beer, Cheese, Music
May 26: Portland Last Thursday Returns | Pictures, Video + New 2011 Organization
May 26: Michael The Blind & The Els @ Slim’s | FREE, Electric Autoharp, Upright Bass, Folk
May 26: An Evening with Enie Vaisburd @ NW Film Center | Experimental Documentary Screening
May 26-31: FREE Concerts @ Music Millennium | Flogging Molly CD Signing, Twangshifters & More
May 26-28: Hangover 2 Celebration @ Split Wine Bar | Cocktails, Happy Hour Prices, Prizes
May 26: Left Coast Country @ Goodfoot Lounge | Inventive Guitar Picking, High Energy Stomp
May 26-28: Bobby Lee @ Helium Comedy Club | MADtv, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
May 26: Shanghai Spectacular @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Burlesque, Cabaret, Music, Comedy(Win Tickets)
May 25: Open Mic Night @ Helium Comedy Club | FREE, 20 Comedians (info/website)
May 25: Water Tower Bucket Boys @ Goodfoot Lounge | High Energy Bluegrass
May 25: Kingpin Wednesdays @ Grand Central Bowl | Classic Movies, Bridgeport Brewing Ales
May 19-22: MANY Portland Weekend Events, Parties, Free Tickets ($350+)
May 22: 2nd Annual Portland Bacon Takedown @ Goodfoot Lounge | Bacon Cooking Competition, Local Chefs, Prizes (Win Tickets)
May 22: 2011 Kenton Street Fair | Coaster Car Races, Music, Food, Local Businesses
May 21: Rose City Rollers Bout @ The Hangar | Heartless Heathers vs Guns N Rollers(Win Tickets)
May 21:SpaceCraft Community Music Extravaganza | FREE, Music, BBQ, Art
May 21: End of the World Party @ East Burn | FREE, 1/2 off Champagne, DJ Macho Libra
May 21: Scott Pemberton Superband @ Goodfoot Lounge | Derek Rieth of Pink Martini, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos (Win Tickets)
May 21-23: Celebrating The Oregon Symphony | Eight Of The Symphony’s Best Musicians
May 21: Really Big Fun Spring Art Show @ Downtown Portland | 60+ Local Artists
May 21: Sustainability Day @ Tryon Creek State Natural Area | FREE, Recycling Tips, Local Food Info
May 20: Soul Stew Dance Party @ Goodfoot Lounge | Funk, Soul, Breakbeats
May 20: Rose City Rollers Bout @ The Hangar | Wheels Of Justice vs Texas Rollergirls (Win Tickets)
May 20-22: Columbia Gorge Wine & Pear Festival | Wine Tasting, Food, Music, Art (Win Tickets)
May 20: Valhalla Gala 4 @ Bossanova Ballroom | Kickboxing Exhibition(Win Tickets)
May 20: Rockbox Dance Party @ Holocene | R&B, Old School Electro (Win Tickets)
May 20: The Thermals w/ Nurses, Purple Rhinestone Eagle @ Crystal Ballroom | Post-Punk, Pop (info/website)
May 19: Dawn of the Day of the Living Queers @ PSU Park Blocks | Erotica Writing, Food Carts, Music
May 19: La Crema w/ Los Estupidos @ Goodfoot Lounge | Latin, Afro, Boogie, Disco
May 19: Art Spark @ ADX Portland | FREE, Beer, Pizza, Art
May 19: Studio 69 Disco Dance Party @ Holocene | Feat. Strength, Sex Life, Soft Metals (Win Tickets)
May 18: Kingpin Wednesdays @ Grand Central Bowl | Classic Movies, Bridgeport Brewing Ales
May 18-21: Dov Davidoff @ Helium Comedy Club | Comedy Central Presents(Win Tickets)
May 17: Open Mic Night @ Helium Comedy Club | FREE, 20 Comedians (info/website)
May 17: Norway Constitution Day Festival @ Portland’s Historic Norse Hall | Parade, Horses, Costumes, Food, Music, Free
May 17: Grindhouse Film Festival Presents ‘Doctor Butcher MD’ @ Hollywood Theatre | Zombies, Cannibals (Win Tickets)
May 15: Dirty Donny Book Signing @ People’s Art Of Portland | FREE, ‘Monster Revolt’ Signing, Original Art Prints
May 15: Wake Before I Die Premiere @ Bagdad Theater | FREE, Local Film, Beer
May 14: Portland’s Prom 2011 @ Mt. Tabor Theater | Music, Punch, Photos, Prom Dresses (Win Tickets)
May 14: 2011 PDX Zombie Prom @ Bossanova Ballroom | Tiki-Theme, Zombie Makeup, Cocktails
May 14:Rose City Rollers Bout @ The Hangar | High Rollers vs Break Neck Betties(Win Tickets)
May 14: Oyster Fest 2011 @ EaT: An Oyster Bar | FREE, Oysters, Beer, Wine, Spirits
May 14: Jujuba @ Goodfoot Lounge | 11 Piece Band, Funky Juju, Afrobeat(Win Tickets)
May 14: Atlas Global Bass Dance Party @ Holocene | Feat. Poirier, DJ Anjali, E3, The Incredible Kid(Win Tickets)
May 14: The Hieroglyphics, Souls of Mischief @ Crown Room | First Hour of Drinks FREE, Hip-Hop
May 14: 9th Annual St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser @ Oaks Park | Mayor Adams, Timber Mascot Shave Heads For Charity
May 14: Afternoon Delight w/ Deklun and Pace @ The Slate | FREE, Chalk Art, Music, Sweet Treats
May 14: 24th Annual Doggie Dash | FREE, Races with Pets, Pet Contests, Food, Music
May 14: Fifth Annual St. Johns Bizarre | FREE, Music, Arts & Crafts, Beer Garden
May 14: Furey Fields Ribbon Cutting @ Zenger Farm | FREE, Pine State Biscuits, Coffee
May 13: XYLEM Electronic Music Event @ The Whiskey | Music By MUX MOOL, Live Art, Drinks
May 13: Rose City Rollers Bout @ The Hangar | Axles of Annihilation vs Salt City Derby Girls (Win Tickets)
May 13:Beach Blanket Burlesque @ Bossanova Ballroom | Bathing Beauties, Sea Creatures, Rock & Roll(Win Tickets)
May 13: Kina Grannis @ Aladdin Theater | Singer-Songwriter, YouTube Sensation(Win Tickets)
May 13: Girl Trouble Dance Party @ Holocene | All Lady DJ Night, Kathy Foster of The Thermals
May 13: Soul Stew Dance Party @ Goodfoot Lounge | Funk, Soul, Break Beats
May 13: Level Flow @ Music Millennium | FREE, Rock, Metal, Latin-Based Drumming
May 12: Kory Quinn and The Comrades @ Goodfoot Lounge | Singer-Songwriter, Americana
May 12: An Evening With The Ventures @ Crystal Ballrom | Most Successful Instrumental Band of All Time(Win Tickets)
May 12: Fin De Cinema @ Holocene | ‘Blow-Up’ Screening, Live Music Score, Mod Attire(Win Tickets)
May 12-14: Bruce Bruce @ Helium Comedy Club | BET’s ‘Comic View’, Def Comedy Jam
May 12-15: Lazarillo @ Miracle Theater | Review, Love, Loss, Laughter and Hip-Hop
May 11: Weekly Recurring Humor Night @ Tonic Loung | Young Comics, $2 PBR, Trivia
May 11: Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars @ Aladdin Theater | Roots Reggae, Afro-Pop, West African Goomba (Win Tickets)
May 11: Future Beat Session @ Goodfoot Lounge | Neo-Soul, Glitch, Boom-Bap
May 11: dMob Networking Event @ Low Brown Lounge | Drinks, Snacks, Designer Networking (Info/website)
May 11: The Ventures Autograph Signing @ Music Millennium | FREE, Greatest Surf Band Of All Time
May 10: Trivia A Go-Go @ Goodfoot Lounge | FREE, Trivia, Dinosaurs, Drinks
May 10: Google Brewery Tour | FREE, Review 4 Breweries, Prizes, Beer
May 9: KPSU Fundraiser w/ BOOM!, Edibles, Grandparents @ Burgerville | Music, Burgers, Dancing
May 8: Gustafer Yellowgold’s Infinity Sock @ Warehouse Cafe | Family Pop Rock, Animated Storytelling
May 8:Mother’s Day Brunch @ East Burn | FREE Mimosas, $10 Brunch Specials
May 8: Vivian Girls @ Holocene | 60s-Style Girl Group, Surf, Punk, Indie Pop (Win Tickets)
May 8:Hangover Helper Brunch Mother’s Day Edition @ Tonic Lounge | Burlesque, Comedy, Bloody Marys
May 8: Milwaukie Farmer’s Market Opening | FREE, Local Food, Music, Crafts
May 8: Steve Earle @ Music Millennium | FREE, Country, Rock, Masterful Storytelling
May 7-8: Music For A Time Of War @ Oregon Symphony | Carnegie Send-Off, Live Recording
May 7: Derby Day @ Blitz Ladd | Mint Juleps, Horse Wagering, Big Hats
May 7: All-Stars Tribute to James Brown @ Goodfoot Lounge | Two Long Sets Of Deep Funk(Win Tickets)
May 7: BOOTY BASSMENT @ Holocene | Rap Dance Party, Ass-Shaking
May 7: Saison Festival 2011 @ Cascade Brewing | FREE, Saison-style Ales and Ciders, Music
May 7: 2011 Kentucky Derby @ EaT: An Oyster Bar | Mint Juleps, Oak’s Lilys, Crawfish Boil
May 7: 43rd Avenue Street Fair @ Whole Foods Hollywood | FREE, Cooking Demo, BBQ, Crafts
May 7: National Train Day @ Portland Union Station | FREE, Model Trains, Railroad History, Prizes
May 7: Fonzarelli @ Music Millennium | FREE, Formerly Tanner Brewer, Rock Anthems
May 6: Black Francis @ Aladdin Theater | Pixies Front Man, Alternative, Indie Rock(Win Tickets)
May 6: First Friday Dance Party w/ DJ Magneto @ Goodfoot Lounge | Soul, Reggae, Electronica
May 6: 8 1/2 DJs All Star DJ Night @ Holocene | FREE before 11 p.m., Portland’s Best DJs
May 6: Summer Storms Opening Reception @ Rontoms | Art by Alex DeSpain
May 6: Cinco De Lebowski @ Bagdad Theater | Big Lebowski Screening, White Russians, Prizes
May 6-7: 19th Annual Ridgefield Art Association Show @ Ridgefield Community Center | FREE, Art, Crafts, Music, Food
May 5: Ladies night at Blitz Ladd with DJ Sovern-T | Starts at 9PM, All types of music and video, drink specials for ladies (website)
May 5: Marv Ellis and The Platform w/ Five Alarm @ Goodfoot Lounge | Funk, Jazz, Hip Hop
May 5: Zola Jesus w/ Naked On The Vague @ Holocene | Goth-Pop, Fashion Icon(Win Tickets)
May 5: Dames & Games Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ Bossanova Ballroom | Mexican-Style Bingo, Burlesque, Prizes(Win Tickets)
May 5: 2011 Portland Cinco De Mayo Celebration @ The Whiskey | Electronic Music, Dancing, Drinks (Win Tickets)
May 5-8: Portland’s Cinco De Mayo Festival @ Waterfront Park | Masked Wrestlers, Music, Food, Drinks
May 5-8: Cinco De Mayo 2011 @ Sante Fe Taqueria | Traditional Aztec Dancers, Salsa Dancing, Chili Eating Contest
May 5-7: Andy Kindler @ Helium Comedy Club | Last Comic Standing, The Late Show with David Letterman
May 5: NOPOMOJO @ Music Millennium | FREE, Blues, Folk, Swing, Old-Timey
May 5: Gingerbread Girl Book Release and Art Exhibit @ Floating World Comics | FREE, Meet Authors Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover
May 5: First Thursday Travel Showcase @ Popina Swimwear Portland | FREE, Kona Brewing Beer, Prizes
May 4: Tribute to Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash @ Goodfoot Lounge | Feat. The Dust Settlers
May 4: Weekly Recurring Humor Night @ Tonic Lounge | Young Comics, Trivia, $2 PBR
May 4: Kingpin Wednesdays @ Grand Central Bowl | Classic Movies, Bridgeport Brewing Ales
May 3: Birding Adventure: An Introduction To Birding @ Tryon Creek State Natural Area | Bird Watching, Wine, Beer
May 3: Crystal Hotel Grand Opening Celebration @ Crystal Ballroom | Feat. M. Ward, Corin Tucker Band(Win Tickets)
May 2: Mom-And-Pop Quiz @ Ella Street Social Club | FREE, Trivia For Parents and Caregivers, Prizes
May 2: Open Mic Night @ Helium Comedy Club | FREE, Over 20 Comedians (More info/website)
May 1: Japan Earthquake Fundraiser @ Voicebox | Karaoke Bash, Sake Cocktails, Prizes
May 1: 7th Annual Portland World Laughter Day @ Portland Saturday Market | FREE, Yoga, Laughter Contest, Prizes
May 1: Farm To Table Tour + Market Opening @ Hillsdale Farmers Market | FREE, Local Food and Chefs, Samples
May 1: Brian Oberlin @ Music Millennium | FREE, Solo Swing, Multi-Instrumentalist
May 1: 2011 Portland Farmers Market Openings | King, Buckman, Hillsdale, Beaverton
May 1: Hangover Helper Brunch @ Tonic Lounge | Comedy, Burlesque, Prizes, Bloody Mary Bar
May 1: Sustainable Seafood Sundays @ Paley’s Place | Salted Seafood Feast, Chef Mark Bitterman(Win Book)
May 1: 2011 Northwest Solar Expo @ Oregon Convention Center | Solar Technology For Your Home, Classes(Win Tickets)
May 1: Josh Blue @ Helium Comedy Club | Last Comic Standing (More info/website)
May 1: Modified Style Portland Fun(d)raiser Fashion Show @ Disjecta | Music, Bollywood Dancing, Prizes(Win Tickets)
May 1: A Night in Havana w/ Oregon Symphony @ Arlene Schnitzer | Dancing With The Star’s Tiempo Libre