A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
Win Tickets ($124): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Dirty Heads @ Crystal Ballroom | Reggae Rock
December 3 – Dirty Heads is an American reggae rock band from Huntington Beach, California.
Win Tickets ($38): Apes of the State w/ Pigeon Pit @ Mission Theater | Folk, Punk
December 8-9 – Apes of the State is an independent Lancaster, PA-based folk punk band.
The Rise of Houdini @ Experience Theatre Project | An Effervescent Burlesque & Séance to Raise the Great Houdini
October 23-31 – Experience Theatre Project proudly presents a horrifying immersive event that can only be described as a new kind of haunted house.
Crow Manor Haunted House | Haunting Experience, Narrative Experience, Matinee
October 16 – November 1 – Mystery in Portland. People are going missing and the crow count is getting larger. Find out why at the crow-themed house tour.
Win Tickets ($42): Georgia Parker @ Mission Theater | Indie Folk, Chamber Pop, Indie Rock
November 3 – Georgia Parker is a singer-songwriter from Kent, England, now based in Los Angeles. She released her debut album, Same Time Tomorrow, in August 2024, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary folk and indie music.
Wicked Craft: Samhain Mystical Market @ Rae Loft | Costumes, Food, Full Bar, Music
October 24-25 – Food, full bar, Samhain themed drinks, non alcoholic beverages, & music are offered by the venue. This event is family friendly, with a little bit of magic. Costumes encouraged!!
Eerie Queries @ Shanrock’s Triviology Venues | Spooky Cinema, Creepy Literature, Morbid Music & More
October 25-29 – Darkness falls across the land; the Halloween hour is close at hand…I’m gonna terrorize y’all’s neighborhood the last week of October!
2026 Portland Open Studios | Tour 100+ Artist Studios
October 10-11, 17-18 – Portland Open Studios is a free yearly juried art studio tour, creating a unique educational opportunity for the public to witness art in the making.
Marsha Blovotnik & The Marvelous, Magical Chicken Soup @ Artists Repertory Theatre | A Buoyant, Crackling Comedy
October 27-November 22 – A buoyant, crackling comedy about how to live in a dumpster fire.
Samhain: Halloween Pop-Up Bars @ McMenamins | Modern Day Halloween Food & Drink Menu
October 1-31 – The bonfires of Samhain burn bright at seven enchanting McMenamins, beckoning spirits and keeping the darkness of winter at bay.
Win Tickets ($60): Stormy Weather Arts Festival in Cannon Beach, OR | Scott, Bailey & Ross Musical Performance, Art, Painting Classes & More
November 6-8 – When Artists Gather, a Creative Storm Begins. For 39 years, artists have gathered for Stormy Weather Arts Festival, bringing new work, new ideas, and an unmistakable creative energy.
Halloween Events @ Island Style Charters | Happy Hour Boos Cruise, Disco Costume Party, Costume Contest, Sunsets and More
October 17-31 – Island Style Charters presents a really fun lineup of Halloween Events in Portland that you won’t want to miss including costume contests and disco dancing on our Tiki Nights!
Win Tickets ($82): 80s + 90s Video Dance Attack Halloween Party @ Revolution Hall | Music Videos, Photo Booth, Costumes
October 31 – The 80s + 90s Video Dance Attack 2026 Halloween Party is ready to haunt Revolution Hall!
Win Tickets ($42): MECH & Tinhorn @ Mission Theater | Alternative Rock
November 21 – MECH is a professional rock band from Portland, Oregon that plays original alternative rock music.
The Haunting @ The Social Spoon | Halloween Cocktail Pop-Up, Part Haunted House, Part Neighborhood Bar,
October 1-November 1 – The Haunting is a Halloween cocktail pop-up that blends spooky nostalgia with a hint of classic campyness.
Friday the 13th Costume Party @ Dots Cafe | Costume Contest, DJ, VHS Market
October 9 – Clinton Street Theater is showing Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter on Friday October 9th. @yasmina_666 and @necromandrea from @ruemorguemag will be in town hosting it for the @retrogamingexpo and we decided we want to see your best Friday the 13th inspired costumes.
Halloween Plant Bingo @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine, Plants & A Little Hocus Pocus
October 30 – Get ready for a fabulously spooky evening of wine, plants, bingo, and plenty of sass!
New Portland Jobs: Reed College, Animal Aid, Dougy Center & More
New Portland Jobs: Reed College, Animal Aid, Dougy Center & More!
The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S., Halloween Party
The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery dinner experience in downtown Portland.
Slabtown Tours presents A Night with Ghosts in Northwest Portland | 90 Minute Walking Tour, Local Paranormal History
September 4-October 31 – Uncover Northwest Portland’s eerie heritage on A Night with Ghosts, a compelling 90-minute walking tour led by expert urban historian Dr. Tanya Lyn March.
Win Tickets ($38): Crooked Looks & Ray Ramano @ Mission Theater | Hard Rock
November 20 – Formed by lead vocalist/lead guitarist Sage Collette, Crooked Looks is a hard rock band that rides the wave of fierce, fuzzy sounds made popular.
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx
October 18 – A 21+ drag brunch in the heart of Northwest! Doors at 11:00 am with show at 12 pm. $35.00 gets you a fabulous meal and your first mimosa!
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.
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.
Win Tickets ($140): KEXP Yule Benefit Tour 2026 @ Crystal Ballroom | Kamasi Washington, Bartees Strange, Stas THEE Boss
December 4 – KEXP is taking Yule Benefit on the road, with three shows in three cities, headlined by Kamasi Washington with support from Bartees Strange.
Win Tickets ($54): The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art @ Portland Art Museum | 147 Works from 100 Artists
October 2026- January 3, 2027 – The Portland Art Museum is proud to present the only West Coast presentation of The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art, the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented in North America.
Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Tik Tok: 2010s Recession Pop Dance Night @ Mission Theater | Featuring DJ Dance Dance
November 13 – Get ready to rewind to the era of skinny jeans, Tumblr crushes, and iPod Touch playlists – when the world felt upside down but the music absolutely slapped.
Drag Bingo w/ Peachy Springs @ Jackie’s & Holy Ghost | RuPaul’s Drag Race Meets The Price is Right
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – A BINGO night like no other, as a cross between RuPaul’s Drag Race and The Price is Right! With Peachy being both the RuPaul/Bob Barker hostess of your dreams, of course.
Halloween @ McMenamins | Devilish Dance Parties, Ghost Tours, Costume Karaoke & More
October 5-November 1 – Spooky season is finally here! Whether you’re planning a night of fun and treats, ghoulish tricks or something in between, McMenamins is ready with Halloween parties and more this month.
Inaugural Autumn Ciderfest @ McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, OR | 24 Ciders, Cider-Inspired Cocktails, Caramel Apples, Music
October 24 – It’s peak apple season, which means it’s the perfect time to celebrate all the delicious things they make – chiefly hard cider!
Thirsty: An Improvised Vampire Story @ Deep End Theater | A Mind-Bending Adventure Through Time
October 16-31 – If you could ask a Vampire anything, what would it be? Here’s your chance… From folklore to fantasy, Thirsty takes you on a mind bending adventure through time.
Mysterium Halloween @ Nova PDX | Dark Dance Music, Ritual Theater, Tea Lounge & More
October 30 – Dance in dark magic & ecstasy. A sexy Halloween experiential offering unlike any other, commanded by powerful characters & musical muses.
Vintage Spooky @ PAM CUT @ The Whitsell | A Month of Haunting Classic Films
October 3-31 – This October, join PAM CUT @ The Whitsell for a month of haunting classics.
The Career Edit @ Shiekh Studio |Professional digital headshots | Resume Workshop | One-On-One Resume and Cover Letter Revision Sessions | Networking
October 3 – Shiekh Studio is partnering with MESO & The Mixer to invite community members to Shiekh Studio’s Career Edit, an event created to help you build workforce-ready.
Win Tickets ($320): 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!
Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 5 Classic Candies, 6 Delicious Wines
October 16-31 – Join us as we pair 5 classic Halloween candies with 6 delicious wines, carefully chosen to bring out the best in both.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Win Tickets ($124): 94/7FM KNRK presents “December to Remember” w/ Dirty Heads @ Crystal Ballroom | Reggae Rock
| All Ages, downtown, events, music
Win Tickets ($38): Apes of the State w/ Pigeon Pit @ Mission Theater | Folk, Punk
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
The Rise of Houdini @ Experience Theatre Project | An Effervescent Burlesque & Séance to Raise the Great Houdini
| events, Food & Drink, Halloween, theater
Crow Manor Haunted House | Haunting Experience, Narrative Experience, Matinee
| All Ages, events, Halloween, NE Portland
Win Tickets ($42): Georgia Parker @ Mission Theater | Indie Folk, Chamber Pop, Indie Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
Wicked Craft: Samhain Mystical Market @ Rae Loft | Costumes, Food, Full Bar, Music
| All Ages, events, Food & Drink, Free, Halloween, music, NE Portland, Shopping
Eerie Queries @ Shanrock’s Triviology Venues | Spooky Cinema, Creepy Literature, Morbid Music & More
| events, Halloween, Trivia
2026 Portland Open Studios | Tour 100+ Artist Studios
| All Ages, events, Free, Visual Art
Marsha Blovotnik & The Marvelous, Magical Chicken Soup @ Artists Repertory Theatre | A Buoyant, Crackling Comedy
| All Ages, downtown, events, SW Portland, theater
Samhain: Halloween Pop-Up Bars @ McMenamins | Modern Day Halloween Food & Drink Menu
| downtown, events, Food & Drink
Win Tickets ($60): Stormy Weather Arts Festival in Cannon Beach, OR | Scott, Bailey & Ross Musical Performance, Art, Painting Classes & More
| All Ages, events, Lectures, music, Visual Art
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