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Oct 25th + 32 more
An immersive planetarium program that explores black holes and the mysteries of the universe, this event is recommended for ages 10 and older. Attendees can expect a science-focused experience that includes wormholes, the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, the violent death of a star, and the birth…
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🏛️ Museum☔ Rainy Day🤸 Family Friendly❣️ Local Favorite
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Chance Hayden's Desert Room All Stars
McMenamins Al's Den
Last Sundays @ 7:00 PM
Guitarist, composer and producer Chance Hayden presents the Desert Room All Stars, a monthly series every Last Sunday at McMenamins, Al's Den evoking the venue's storied past in the 50s and 60s as the Desert Room. Formerly a high-class hang for Portland's underworld where anything desired was…
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🎸 Live Music🎺 Jazz🎟️ Ticketed🎷 Soul
Harp Twins + Volfgang Twins Halloween Concert!
The Old Church Concert Hall
Oct 27th @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
After 3 long years away, the Harp Twins are finally returning to Portland and are bringing their rockin' Halloween show! You won't want to miss this all-ages concert full of spooky songs, tantalizing tunes, comedy, and classic rock and metal favorites! Eerie harps and vocals will be joined during…
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🤘 Rock🎸 Live Music🎟️ Ticketed🍁 Seasonal
Helium Comedy Club
Oct 27th & Nov 3rd @ 8:00 PM
A welcoming comedy showcase for both new talent and seasoned comics, this event offers a chance for performers to step up and take part in a lineup chosen by random lottery. It’s a straightforward, community-oriented open mic format with sign-up handled on site through the club’s posted list and…
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😂 Comedy🗓️ Weekly Events🎟️ Ticketed🔞 21+
Nathaniel Hawthorne: Twice-Told Tales
Multnomah County Library - Northwest
Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM
This event centers on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s **Twice-Told Tales** and invites attendees to engage with a collection of stories known for their vivid, strange, and memorable qualities. It is suited to readers who appreciate classic literature and storytelling that brings out the unusual richness of…
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📚 Books & Readings📚 Educational🤓 Learning🗓️ Weekly Events
Roots in Old Stories: Writing with Folklore, Mythology, and Fairy Tales
Multnomah County Library - Northwest
Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
Roots in Old Stories: Writing with Folklore, Mythology, and Fairy Tales
Multnomah County Library - Northwest
Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
This course explores how writers can draw on folklore, mythology, and fairy tales in many different ways, from overtly fantastical writing to more subtle, realistic approaches. Participants will look at examples such as speculative memoir, poetry, short story retellings, and mythic fiction, then…
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📚 Books & Readings📚 Educational🤓 Learning🗓️ Weekly Events
Multnomah County Library - Northwest
Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
This event offers a chance to explore nature writing with Emily Strelow, an author, teacher, naturalist, and conservation storyteller with a background in creative writing and environmental science. It is suited for people interested in writing, the natural world, and the connection between field…
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📚 Books & Readings📚 Educational🤓 Learning🗓️ Weekly Events
Aladdin Theater
Oct 29th @ 8:00 PM
Protomartyr brings their caustic, atmospheric post-punk to Aladdin Theater, led by vocalist Joe Casey with Greg Ahee, Alex Leonard, and Scott Davidson. Known for music that blends politics, poetry, and a strong sense of place, the band’s latest work reflects themes of change, endurance, and moving…
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💀 Punk🎸 Live Music🎟️ Ticketed🕶️ Alt - Indie
OMSI Kendall Planetarium
Oct 30th – Oct 31st @ 6:00 PM
A planetarium experience for fans of the hit series *Stranger Things*, this event takes attendees on a retro-inspired journey into the upside-down. Guests can expect '80s tunes and soundscapes from all five seasons of the show, reimagined with vibrant laser light in the dome. Please note that the…
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📽 Movie/Film🎭 Performing Arts🎟️ Ticketed
Beyond 30 - Over 30's Daytime Clubbing
The Get Down Music Venue
Oct 31st @ 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎃 80s & 90s Over 30s Halloween Daytime Clubbing - PORTLAND 👻🕺🏽 Get ready to relive the best nights of your life... with a Halloween twist! Join us at The Get Down, Portland on Saturday 31st October for a spooktacular daytime party packed with the biggest 80s & 90s club anthems. Fancy dress is…
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💃 Dancing🎧 Dj🎟️ Ticketed
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Helium Comedy Club
Oct 31st @ 4:00 PM
Jason’s performed all over the world including for the troops in Europe, South America, & Afghanistan. His standup special: BISCUITS and GRAVITY can be watched right now on YouTube.
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😂 Comedy🎟️ Ticketed🔞 21+
McMenamins Al's Den
Oct 31st @ 7:00 PM
Hailing from the vibrant heart of the Pacific Northwest, Jerry's Pickle is a Grateful Dead cover band that brings the spirit of the Dead to life with every note. Their journey began on a warm summer evening at a Portland Pickles baseball game, where they played their first official set, and found…
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🎸 Live Music🪕 Folk🤘 Rock😎 Just for fun
The Get Down Music Venue
Oct 31st @ 9:00 PM
A high-energy live electronic music event featuring Canadian DJ duo The Funk Hunters. Known for their funk-infused sound and immersive approach to performance, they bring together house, bass, midtempo, and drum & bass with synchronized visuals for a dynamic experience. This event is a strong fit…
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👟 Do🎧 Dj🤖 Electronic🎹 Funk
Oct 31st @ 10:30 PM – 11:45 PM
A Halloween-themed dance party with dancing, prizes, and a costume contest, this event is designed for people looking for a spooky night out. Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere with additional surprises, themed drinks, tattoo flash art, and a photo booth for take-home photos. It offers a…
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💃 Dancing🎟️ Ticketed🌙 Late Night😎 Just for fun
OMSI
Nov 1st + 3 more
A handcrafted epic fantasy for audiences drawn to imaginative storytelling, this film follows a girl on a desperate quest to save her baby brother. Her journey leads through a forbidden forest filled with enchanted creatures, allies, and adversaries, unfolding as a high-stakes adventure in a…
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📽 Movie/Film🎟️ Ticketed🪬 Experience🤸 Family Friendly
The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art
Portland Art Museum
Nov 1st @ 10:00 AM + 51 more
This exhibition introduces North American audiences to the diverse visual traditions of Indigenous Australia, home to more than 250 distinct Indigenous nations. Featuring over 100 works by more than 130 artists from Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria, it offers a rare chance to experience…
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🪬 Experience🎟️ Ticketed🏛️ Museum📚 Educational
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A Brief History of Photography: The Portrait
Portland Art Museum
Nov 1st @ 10:00 AM + 110 more
This event offers a concise look at the history of photographic portraiture, from its commercial beginnings in the mid-19th century to the present day. It highlights the importance of the portrait as a way people have long sought to see themselves reflected in images, with special attention to a…
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🏛️ Museum📚 Educational🎟️ Ticketed
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Charlene & Her Champagne Bruts
McMenamins Al's Den
Nov 1st @ 7:00 PM
Upright bass and vocals duo, Charlene and her Champagne Bruts, bring live jazz, Standards and blues with a vibe that celebrates love in all it's varied facets. Described as "Lovely, swanky, chic, rose petals on velvet voice, paired with debonair, smoky, tip your hat, bass cat." and "music as sexy…
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🎸 Live Music🎺 Jazz🔵 Blues🎟️ Ticketed
Special Event: Tokyo Kanpai Boys (SHOW PERFORMED IN ENGLISH)
Helium Comedy Club
Nov 1st @ 7:00 PM
A comedy show performed in English that explores Japanese dating culture, everyday misunderstandings between East and West, and the shared awkwardness people experience across languages and cultures. It is a laugh-filled event for audiences looking for humor rooted in cultural observations and…
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😂 Comedy🎟️ Ticketed🔞 21+👩❤️💋👨 Date Night
Moda Center Arena
Nov 1st @ 8:00 PM
The Smashing Pumpkins will perform at Moda Center in Portland as part of The Rats in a Cage Tour. This event is for fans of the band and offers a live concert experience centered on their performance.
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🎸 Live Music🤘 Rock🎟️ Ticketed
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Buena Vista Orchestra at Aladdin Theater
Aladdin Theater
Nov 1st @ 8:00 PM
A lively Cuban music performance featuring world-class musicians connected to the Buena Vista Social Club tradition and related ensembles. This event is for all ages and is presented by SSK Music Presents, continuing a celebrated musical legacy with an exciting lineup drawn from some of the most…
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💃🏽 Latin🎸 Live Music🎺 Jazz🎟️ Ticketed
The Moth StorySLAM: Home for the Holidays
The Old Church Concert Hall
Nov 2nd @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A live storytelling event where participants share five-minute personal stories about the holiday season. It’s for anyone with a story about family gatherings, reunions, mealtime chaos, tension, nostalgia, or what belonging looks like during the festivities. Attendees can expect a range of honest…
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📚 Books & Readings🎟️ Ticketed🎄 Holidays
Aladdin Theater
Nov 2nd @ 8:00 PM
An evening featuring King Buffalo and L.A. Witch, bringing together two rock bands with distinct sounds and established catalogs. King Buffalo is a heavy psych trio known for their full-length releases, EPs, and touring history, while L.A. Witch is a three-piece band recognized for their…
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🎸 Live Music🤘 Rock🎟️ Ticketed
The Old Church Concert Hall
Nov 3rd @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A continuous performance of Morton Feldman’s *String Quartet No. 2* presented by House of Scordatura and performed by the House of Scordatura String Quartet. This event is open to all ages and is designed for attendees who want to experience a meditative, full-length string quartet performance in…
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📓 Mindful🪬 Experience🎟️ Ticketed⚡ Cool Ambiance
Multnomah County Library - Northwest
Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A writing class focused on the craft of strong story openings. Participants will look at the beginnings of several short stories and creative nonfiction pieces and examine what makes them effective, including the techniques that encourage readers and editors to keep going.
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📚 Books & Readings📚 Educational🤓 Learning🗓️ Weekly Events
Helium Comedy Club
Nov 3rd @ 7:30 PM
A comedy event featuring Cam Bertrand, a comedian known for recording his own half-hour special and for a special that has received over 140 million total views. This event is for audiences interested in stand-up comedy and a performer with a notable online following.
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😂 Comedy🎟️ Ticketed😎 Just for fun👩❤️💋👨 Date Night
13th Moon Gravity Well
First Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM
A live music event at 13th Moon Gravity Well in Portland, OR, featuring the 6/8 quartet with Ron Steen.
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🎸 Live Music🎺 Jazz👟 Do🎟️ Ticketed
Winterhawks vs. Medicine Hat Tigers
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Nov 4th @ 7:00 PM
Winterhawks vs. Medicine Hat Tigers takes place at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
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🌙 Late Night👫 Good For Groups🎟️ Ticketed
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Science Pub: Convergent Evolution
McMenamins Mission Theater
Nov 4th @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We’ve all heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Turns out, nature seems to agree! From the fossil record to the animals living around us today, evolution has a funny habit of coming up with the same solutions again and again. Different animals can end up looking remarkably alike and…
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📚 Educational🎟️ Ticketed📽 Movie/Film🤓 Learning
Helium Comedy Club
Nov 4th @ 7:30 PM
Yvette Segan is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. She performs standup all over the globe, most notably at New York Comedy Festival and Top Secret in London. She has featured across the US at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco, The Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, Helium Comedy Club in…
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😂 Comedy🎟️ Ticketed😎 Just for fun👩❤️💋👨 Date Night
The Aces with special guest Gatlin
Aladdin Theater
Nov 4th @ 8:00 PM
A live music event featuring The Aces with special guest Gatlin. The Aces are an established pop band made up of sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez, along with Katie Henderson and McKenna Petty, and they are known for their growing success, multiple albums, and wide touring history. Attendees can…
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🎸 Live Music🕶️ Alt - Indie🎟️ Ticketed
Special Event: Matthew Broussard
Helium Comedy Club
Nov 5th – Nov 7th
A sharp, self-aware comedy event featuring Matthew Broussard, known for his clever, educational-leaning style and dry humor. Attendees can expect a performance from a comic with a background in stand-up, television, film, and the creation of the webcomic and puzzle app *Monday Punday*.
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😂 Comedy🎟️ Ticketed😎 Just for fun📚 Educational
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Nov 5th – Nov 7th @ 7:30 PM
Hung Dance presents a visually striking blend of traditional Chinese arts and contemporary dance. Drawing on tai chi, Peking Opera, and classical Chinese music alongside electronic sound, the work creates a poetic and rhythmic stage experience. Audiences can expect a performance shaped by tension…
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🎭 Performing Arts💃 Dancing🎟️ Ticketed
The Neon Room at Helium: Ray Lau
Helium Comedy Club
Nov 5th + 14 more
Enjoy an evening of standup comedy with Ray Lau, a Cantonese American comedian known for a style that audiences have described as unique, relatable, lighthearted, and playful. Attendees can expect sharp, engaging material, including the viral “Chipotle Bean Scheme” joke that has been seen millions…
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😂 Comedy🎟️ Ticketed😎 Just for fun👩❤️💋👨 Date Night
Jake Xerxes Fussell w/ Dougie Poole
Aladdin Theater
Nov 5th @ 8:00 PM
An evening featuring Jake Xerxes Fussell with Dougie Poole, centered on thoughtful interpretations of folk songs and American vernacular music. Attendees can expect a performance rooted in traditional material and archival influences, brought together with Fussell’s distinctive approach.
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🎸 Live Music🪕 Folk🎟️ Ticketed🤸 Family Friendly
The Get Down Music Venue
Nov 5th @ 8:00 PM
The Last Revel is a live music event featuring a band known for thoughtful, heartfelt songs and a strong sense of resilience. Attendees can expect music shaped by persistence, life on the road, and the creative drive behind the group’s latest album. It is a good fit for listeners who appreciate…
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🎸 Live Music🪕 Folk🎟️ Ticketed🔞 21+
Nov 6th
An opening night movie event featuring *Godzilla Minus Zero*, this program is for audiences interested in a Japanese film with English subtitles. Attendees can expect movie snacks, a beverage, and door prizes, along with a future free museum admission pass included with each ticket. The event is…
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📽 Movie/Film🎟️ Ticketed
Winterhawks vs. Spokane Chiefs
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Nov 6th – Nov 7th
A matchup between the Winterhawks and the Spokane Chiefs at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. This event is for fans of hockey and live sports who want to watch the teams compete in person.
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🎟️ Ticketed🏈 Watching Sports
Kathy Griffin: New face, New Tour
Aladdin Theater
Nov 6th @ 7:00 PM
Join an evening with Kathy Griffin, a two-time Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, television star, best-selling author, and advocate known for her sharp satire and fearless comedy. Attendees can expect a performance from a legendary entertainer with a wide-ranging career in stand-up…
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🎟️ Ticketed😂 Comedy
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Skeleton Crewe ft. Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears & Jay Lane
The Get Down Music Venue
Nov 6th @ 8:00 PM
Skeleton Crewe ft. Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears & Jay Lane
The Get Down Music Venue
Nov 6th @ 8:00 PM
An intimate live music experience featuring a powerhouse group of accomplished musicians, this event blends original songs, reimagined Grateful Dead favorites, and improvisation. The performance draws on a mix of psychedelic Americana and traditional Hawaiian influences, creating a distinctive and…
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🎸 Live Music🎟️ Ticketed