Things to do in Northwest Portland

Sunday, Dec 6

Holiday Drag Brunch

Breakside Brewery - Slabtown

Join the festive Holiday Drag Brunch at Breakside Brewery with delightful food and entertainment. A fun event for all.

Sunday, Dec 6

FROST CHILDREN

Roseland Theater

Join Frost Children for an electrifying night of music at Roseland Theater, featuring special guest Kuru.

Monday, Dec 7

Mixer Tournament | Killer Queen PDX (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Participate in a free Mixer Tournament for all skill levels in a relaxed setting.

Tuesday, Dec 8

Smash Bros. Night: Ultimate Tournament (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Compete in a Super Smash Bros. tournament at Ground Kontrol. Perfect for gamers looking for fun competition.

Wednesday, Dec 9

Stern Army Pinball Tournament (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Join the monthly pinball tournament with prizes. A fun event for pinball enthusiasts and gamers.

Thursday, Dec 10

2nd Thursday FREE PLAY Party! (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Enjoy a night of classic arcade games and pinball at Ground Kontrol. Perfect for gamers and nostalgia lovers.

Friday, Dec 11

Steep & Paint

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Experience an afternoon of tea tasting and botanical art on December 11th. Perfect for art lovers and tea enthusiasts.

Friday, Dec 11

DJ Rob F Switch

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Join DJ Rob F Switch for a night of classic video game music at Ground Kontrol Arcade. A fun night for gamers and music lovers.

Saturday, Dec 12

Rumble At The Roseland #136

Roseland Theater

Join us for Rumble At The Roseland #136 featuring exciting matches at Roseland Theater. Fun for all ages.

Monday, Dec 14

Bounty Fair Strikes Pinball Tournament

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Participate in the Bounty Fair Strikes Pinball Tournament at Ground Kontrol. A fun event for pinball enthusiasts.

Tuesday, Dec 15

LX Entertainment System Night: UFO 50

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Explore the indie game UFO 50 at Ground Kontrol with fellow gamers in Portland.

Wednesday, Dec 16

Flipper Kontrol Pinball Tournament (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Participate in the monthly Flipper Kontrol pinball tournament at Ground Kontrol. Open to both beginners and experts.

Thursday, Dec 17

Good Luck, Babe! Women’s Pinball Tournament (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Join the women's division pinball tournament at Ground Kontrol. Open to all women and non-binary players.

Thursday, Dec 17

Honey Revenge x Dead Poet Society

Roseland Theater

Experience an electrifying night with Honey Revenge and Dead Poet Society at Roseland Theater in Portland.

Thursday, Dec 17

Swing in the Holidays! with Linda Lee Michelet and John Gilmore

Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar at Union Station

Enjoy holiday classics with Linda Lee Michelet and John Gilmore at Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar. A festive evening of live music.

Friday, Dec 18

Swing in the Holidays! with Linda Lee Michelet and John Gilmore

Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar at Union Station

Enjoy holiday classics with Linda Lee Michelet and John Gilmore at Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar. A treat for jazz enthusiasts.

Sunday, Dec 20

Holiday Drag Brunch

Breakside Brewery - Slabtown

Join an instructional course on pruning weeping laceleaf maples at Gresham Japanese Garden. Great for gardening enthusiasts.

Sunday, Dec 20

December Competitive Clash Tournament | Killer Queen PDX

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Join the Competitive Clash Tournament at Ground Kontrol for some fun gaming. Perfect for fans of competitive gaming.

Monday, Dec 21

Mario Kart Night: Mario Kart World Tournament (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Compete in the Mario Kart World Tournament at Ground Kontrol. A fun night for gamers and Nintendo fans.

Monday, Dec 28

Monday Night Fights: Tekken 8 Tournament (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Compete in a free Tekken 8 tournament at Ground Kontrol. A great event for fighting game fans and casual players alike.

Tuesday, Dec 29

Double Head-To-Head Pinball Tournament (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Join a fun pinball tournament format with friends. Perfect for gamers and pinball enthusiasts.

Wednesday, Dec 30

Last Wednesday FREE PLAY Party! (December 2026)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Enjoy free play on classic arcade games and pinball. A fun event for gamers and arcade lovers.

Wednesday, Dec 30

High On Fire

Roseland Theater

Experience an electrifying night of heavy metal with High On Fire. Perfect for metal fans and concertgoers.

Thursday, Dec 31

New Year’s Eve 2026 FREE PLAY Party

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Ring in the New Year at Ground Kontrol with unlimited games and a champagne toast at midnight. A fun way to celebrate.

Thursday, Dec 31

EYE CANDY NYE - Dueling Piano Show

Barrel Room

Enjoy a dueling piano show at Barrel Room for New Year’s Eve, followed by a lively house band performance.

Thursday, Dec 31

The Bridge City Sinners

Roseland Theater

Enjoy a lively performance by The Bridge City Sinners at Roseland Theater as you ring in the New Year.

Friday, Jan 1

Open for New Year’s Day

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Ground Kontrol will be open on New Year’s Day for all ages until 5 PM, offering arcade fun and drinks.

Saturday, Jan 2

Battle of the Bands

Barrel Room

Enjoy live music from 7 local bands competing for a cash prize. Perfect for music lovers and fans of local talent.

Saturday, Jan 16

Elvin Bishop & The Hell Raisin’ Revue

Roseland Theater

Join Elvin Bishop & The Hell Raisin’ Revue for a night of blues and rock at Roseland Theater. Ideal for music lovers.

Tuesday, Jan 26

TesseracT

Roseland Theater

Experience TesseracT live at Roseland Theater for an unforgettable night of progressive metal music.