A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!
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.
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.
The Great Pumpkin Run @ Sellwood Park | 10k +5k, Costumes, Candy, Pancakes
October 24 – Celebrate Halloween with a spooky weekend run through Portland!
Cappella Romana presents Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil @ St. Mary’s Cathedral | Beautiful Choral Masterwork
October 17 – Composed in 1915, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil stands as one of the most beautiful choral masterworks ever written.
Win Tickets ($80): NW Dance Project presents FALL FRONTIERS @ Newmark Theatre | ADX Fest, Two World Premieres
October 23-24 – Launching into our 23rd season, we continue our mission to MOVE DANCE FORWARD with the creation of NEW WORKS with TWO WORLD PREMIERES and the return of a fan favorite from Artistic Director Sarah Slipper.
New Portland Jobs: Portland Spirit, Habitat for Humanity, Friendly House & More
New Portland Jobs: Portland Spirit, Habitat for Humanity, Friendly House & More!
Win Tickets ($160): 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.
Win Tickets ($22): Club Curfew @ Lola’s Room | A Happy Hour Dance Party w/ DJ Gregarious
October 22 – Join us for a monthly Happy Hour dance party with DJ Gregarious, where your night and your weekend start EARLY!
2026 Sitka Art Invitational Show & Sale @ Oregon Contemporary | 100 Local Artists, 300 Works of Art
October 16-18 – The Sitka Art Invitational show and sale—the Northwest’s largest and longest-running art event of it’s kind is happening October 16-18, 11am-5pm. Admission is free.
PDX Bar Coalition presents BARMAGEDDON | Cocktail Classes, Parties, Distillery Tours & More
October 4-7 – Barmageddon is a grassroots, DIY showcase of Portland’s bar scene taking place October 4-7, 2026.
Win Tickets ($116): Brews Cruise @ Portland Spirit | Local Breweries, Cideries & Distilleries
October 1 & 22 – Taste your way through some of the best Pacific Northwest craft beverages aboard the Portland Spirit!
Win Tickets ($52): Haley Johnsen @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom | Heart-Forward Alt-Pop
November 20- Haley Johnsen is a Portland-based Americana artist blending alt-pop edge with powerhouse vocals and emotionally charged songwriting.
Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Experience @ Clark County Fairgrounds | 19 Horror Thrillers, Monsters, Snack Bar
October 7-31 – A live-action, drive-in horror movie experience where monsters from the screen come to life.
Win Tickets ($110): Taste of Portland @ Castaway | Sample Bites from Nostrana, Tusk, Ava Genes & More
October 5 – Join us Monday, October 5, from 6–9 p.m. at Castaway Portland for an evening celebrating the restaurants that make this city special.
Win Tickets ($62): Dev Lemons – Eat the Pavement Tour @ Mission Theater | Alt-Pop, Bedroom Pop
November 18 – Equal parts alt-pop artist, songwriter, comedian, and internet personality, she has cultivated a fiercely loyal audience through her sharp wit, fearless authenticity, and genre-blurring music that balances vulnerability with humor.
Holiday Afternoon Tea @ Victorian Belle | Artisan Teas, Pastries, Savories
December 5-27 – The Victorian Belle’s Holiday Afternoon Tea is a fun and elegant way to celebrate the holidays!
Win Tickets ($66): Heartbeat Silent Disco presents Mystery Ship Masquerade Party @ Portland Spirit | Silent Disco, Food & Drinks
October 10 – Join us on the 10th of October from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM for a night of enchantment and intrigue as we embark on an unforgettable journey aboard The Portland Spirit.
Portland in the News: Lights Out for Birds, PDX Punk Candles, Preventing Food Waste & More | September 24, 2026
A Portland artist has created a line of prayer candles dedicated to Portland punk legends like Toody Cole, John ‘Elvis’ Schroder and Portlandia’s Jedediah Aaker.
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.
Win Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Dance Night
November 27 – Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!
2026 Pumpkin Patch @ Frog Pond Farms in Wilsonville, OR | Llamas, Bounce House, Farm Animals & More
Through November 1 – Frog Pond Farm is a pumpkin patch like no other. On weekends, meet llamas in the pumpkin patch and try our one-of-a-kind llama obstacle course.
THIS WEEK in Portland: Halloween Events, Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
| Today
Slabtown Tours presents A Night with Ghosts in Northwest Portland | 90 Minute Walking Tour, Local Paranormal History
| All Ages, events, Halloween, Lectures, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($38): Crooked Looks & Ray Ramano @ Mission Theater | Hard Rock
| All Ages, events, music, NW Portland
Drag Brunch @ The Pharmacy | Hosted by Devlin Lynn Phoenixx
| events, LGBTQ, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($56): McMenamins Presents The Hails Duck Pond Tour @ Mission Theater | Indie-Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($48): McMenamins Presents Gully Boys @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock
| All Ages, music, NW Portland
Win Tickets ($140): KEXP Yule Benefit Tour 2026 @ Crystal Ballroom | Kamasi Washington, Bartees Strange, Stas THEE Boss
| All Ages, downtown, music
The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art @ Portland Art Museum | 147 Works from 100 Artists
| All Ages, downtown, SW Portland, Visual Art
Win Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Tik Tok: 2010s Recession Pop Dance Night @ Mission Theater | Featuring DJ Dance Dance
| Dance, music, NW Portland
Drag Bingo w/ Peachy Springs @ Jackie’s & Holy Ghost | RuPaul’s Drag Race Meets The Price is Right
| Comedy, events, Food & Drink, LGBTQ, music
Halloween @ McMenamins | Devilish Dance Parties, Ghost Tours, Costume Karaoke & More
| Dance, events, Food & Drink, Halloween, music
Inaugural Autumn Ciderfest @ McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, OR | 24 Ciders, Cider-Inspired Cocktails, Caramel Apples, Music
| events, Food & Drink, music
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