A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($36): McMenamins Presents Video Dance Attack vs Poison Arrow – The Ultimate 80’s Summer Dance Party @ Crystal Ballroom | From the Biggest HITS to the DEEPEST Cuts
August 1 – The Ultimate 80’s Summer Dance Party: From the Biggest HITS to the DEEPEST Cuts
Portland’s 2026 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival | Longest-Running Free Jazz Festival West of the Mississippi
July 19-21 – The free Cathedral Park Jazz Festival features local jazz, blues, soul, and Latin artists will take place in Cathedral Park under the historic St Johns Bridge in North Portland for the 44th year of the festival.
Win Tickets ($22): McMenamins Presents Club Curfew: The 70’s @ Crystal Ballroom | Happy Hour Dance Party
August 14 – Join us for a monthly Happy Hour dance party with DJ Gregarious, where your night and your weekend start EARLY!
Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents fish narc w/ Mopar Stars @ Mission Theater | Emo, Indie Rock
August 9 – fish narc is a rocker and producer based in Olympia, WA.
Hard Rain & Hallelujah @ The Reser | Theatrical Tribute to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen
August 1 – Prepare for a collision of two poetic universes.
Portland in the News: State Park Passes, Pink Light District, Swimming Holes & More | July 9, 2026
While some Portlanders are tightlipped about their favorite swimming holes, Portland Monthly spills the beans about the best places to cool off within three hours of Portland.
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
August 22 – An uncanny tribute to beloved master singer/songwriter/performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond – Super Diamond has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, Fox News, and Comedy Central, and has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH Part Two: Lust @ PAM-CUT’s Tomorrow Theater | Interactive Storytelling Series
July 24 – 7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH is a seven-part interactive live storytelling series that explores each of the Seven Deadly Sins, what they mean in this particular moment in history, and how we might choose to think of them in these turbulent times.
Portland Sketch Fest @ The Siren Theater | Oregon’s Only Sketch Comedy Festival
July 23-25 – It’s Oregon’s only festival dedicated solely to Sketch Comedy, and it’s back for its 8th year bigger and better!
Haulin Aspen @ Wanoga Sno Park | Marathon, Half Marathon, 6.5-mile “Half As,” and NEW Three-Person Marathon Relay
August 8 – Experience trail running at its best at Haulin’ Aspen in the heart of Oregon’s stunning Deschutes National Forest.
New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More
New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More!
Win Tickets ($85): Jerry’s Middle Finger @ Crystal Ballroom | Jerry Garcia Tribute Band
August 8 – Three decades after the loss of Jerry Garcia, a close-knit band of musicians are carrying the torch for his distinctive blend of soul, guitar, and eclectic American music.
Kumoricon 2026 @ Oregon Convention Center | Anime & Japanese Culture Convention
Celebrating more than twenty years of anime and Japanese culture, Kumoricon is back for its biggest year yet!
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Gully Boys @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
November 6 – The Gully Boys origin story begins in the aisles of a Minneapolis thrift shop.
2026 Summer Free For All In The Parks: Festivals, Free Movies, Free Concerts, Dance, Theater, Comedy, & More
July 10 – August 29: Summer is here! Come down to the park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events.
Win Tickets ($56): McMenamins Presents The Hails Duck Pond Tour @ Mission Theater | Indie-Rock
November 11 – Following a string of encounters too strange to be coincidence, Robbie Kingsley, Franco Solari, Dylan McCue and Zach Levy came together to form The Hails.
Astoria Open Studios Tour | Visit 50+ Studios in a Self-Guided Tour
July 25-26 – More than 50 artists open their studios to the public July 25–26 for the 16th annual Astoria Open Studios Tour!
Sangria Saturday @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Sangria & Wine Flights
July 11 – Join us for a refreshing summer afternoon at Hip Chicks do Wine as we celebrate Sangria Saturday!
HONK! PDX 2026 @ Alberta + Montavilla Neighborhoods | Reclaiming Public Space Through the Joy of Music
July 25-26 – 🎺 HONK! PDX 2026 IS HERE TO MAKE SOME NOISE! 🎷
Art in the Dark @ Mary S Young Park in West Linn | Aerial Performance in the Park
July 23-25, July 30 – August 1 – Suspended in trees, surrounded by beauty…A-WOL’s Art in the Park performance is a fantastical, full-length production set in a unique and rare outdoor theater-style setting.
The 7 Deadly Sins Pants On Fire Double Header @ The White Eagle | Portland’s Wildest and Most Interactive Comedy and Storytelling
July 18 – Eight storytellers, comedians, and PDX personalities tell wild but true stories from their own lives.
Old Town Dance – Daniel Girón @ Darcelle XV | Community Dance Class Run by Daniel Girón
July 11 – Get loose and fill the street with Daniel Girón and Darcelle’s showgirls in this free Old Town dance class.
Roses & Rosé 2026: Sip, Stroll & Support @ Portland’s International Rose Test Garden | 3-8PM
August 1 – Sip, Stroll & Support at Roses & Rosé 2026!
Rose City Vintage Expo @ Portland Expo Center | Antiques, Collectibles, Americana and More
July 24-25 – Rose City Vintage Market always presents the finest vintage dealers in the West
Portland in the News: Doggo Dates, World’s Best Cheddar, Godzilla & More | July 2, 2026
Can a date with your dog lead to true romance? A new dating show being filmed in Hillsboro attempts to match 20 singles (and their dogs).
Shoestring Circus @ Hazel Dell Commons in Vancouver | Intimate, Story-Driven Circus Experience
July 17-26 – Shoestring Circus returns to Vancouver, Washington this summer with Dreamland, an all-new original circus production performed under a vintage big top tent at Hazel Dell Commons
The 26th Annual Portland Erotic Ball @ Crystal Ballroom | 21+, Hosted by Sasha Scarlett, Live Music, Burlesque, Costume Contest, & More
October 31 – Portland Erotic Ball, one of the city’s most iconic and enduring Halloween traditions, returns for its 26th anniversary this fall with a bold new vision while continuing its legacy as Portland’s largest adult Halloween event.
MANY Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,400+): Festivals, Fireworks, Concerts, Comedy, Theater, Film, & More!
A round up of what’s going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more!
Win Tickets ($358): HAREFEST @ Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center | The Mother of All Tribute Festivals
July 16-18 – Outstanding bands over 3 days on 2 stages! delicious foods, onsite camping, and a giant party full of of fun rock n’ roll revelers
Win Tickets ($30): McMenamins Presents Soul On the Floor with DJ CUTZ1 @ Lola’s Room | Funk, Soul, & R&B
July 11 – Kayan (DJ CUTZ1) was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Taylor Bickett @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop
November 1 – Taylor Bickett is a storyteller at heart.
Saturday In The Park Vancouver Pride Event 2026 @ Esther Short Park | Community, Food, Performances, and Activities for the Whole Family
July 11 – Join us for our Annual Saturday In The Park Vancouver Pride Event!
Radical Harvest Craft Faire @ Allgood Brewing Co. | Craft Fair and Clothing Swap
July 18-19 – Radical Harvest is more than a craft fair – it’s a pop-up community center!!
Tough Shit with Oregon Humanities @ Tomorrow Theater | Featuring Sankar Raman, JT Flowers, Kayla Kennett, and Georgia Lee Hussey
July 8 – Tough Shit is an onstage conversation about the most challenging questions Portlanders are facing.
Win Tickets ($84): Outback Presents Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour @ Keller Auditorium | Critically Acclaimed Comedy for All Ages
September 12 – Fortune Feimster is a critically acclaimed comedian, actress, and host known for her upbeat style, unique comedic perspective, and infectious energy. She invites audiences into her world where laughter and love reign supreme.
Win Tickets ($22): McMenamins Presents Club Curfew: The 00’s – A Happy Hour Dance Party @ Crystal Ballroom | Monthly Dance Party with DJ Gregarious
July 16th – Join us for a monthly Happy Hour Dance Party with DJ Gregarious, where your night and your weekend starts EARLY!
THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Tickets ($36): McMenamins Presents Video Dance Attack vs Poison Arrow – The Ultimate 80’s Summer Dance Party @ Crystal Ballroom | From the Biggest HITS to the DEEPEST Cuts
| Dance, downtown
Portland’s 2026 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival | Longest-Running Free Jazz Festival West of the Mississippi
| All Ages, music, St Johns, Uncategorized
Win Tickets ($22): McMenamins Presents Club Curfew: The 70’s @ Crystal Ballroom | Happy Hour Dance Party
| Dance, downtown, music
Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents fish narc w/ Mopar Stars @ Mission Theater | Emo, Indie Rock
| events, music, NW Portland
Hard Rain & Hallelujah @ The Reser | Theatrical Tribute to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen
| All Ages, events, music
Portland in the News: State Park Passes, Pink Light District, Swimming Holes & More | July 9, 2026
| News
Win Tickets ($70): McMenamins Presents “A Hot August Night” with Super Diamond @ McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove | The Neil Diamond Tribute
| music
7 Deadly Sins: CHURCH Part Two: Lust @ PAM-CUT’s Tomorrow Theater | Interactive Storytelling Series
| Comedy, events, music, SE Portland
Portland Sketch Fest @ The Siren Theater | Oregon’s Only Sketch Comedy Festival
| Comedy
Haulin Aspen @ Wanoga Sno Park | Marathon, Half Marathon, 6.5-mile “Half As,” and NEW Three-Person Marathon Relay
| Active Lifestlye, sports
New Portland Jobs: Lan Su Chinese Garden, PHAME, Creo Chocolate & More
| Jobs
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