Things to do 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.

Wednesday, Dec 16

Nobody Broke Your Heart: An Elliott Smith Benefit Concert

Portland Art Museum

Attend the benefit concert for Elliott Smith at the Portland Art Museum. A must for fans of folk and acoustic music.

Wednesday, Dec 16

Special Event: Jerry Garcia

Helium Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Jerry Garcia at Helium Comedy Club. Perfect for comedy lovers looking for a good time.

Wednesday, Dec 16

The Neon Room at Helium: Alistair Ogden

Helium Comedy Club

Catch Alistair Ogden's stand-up performance at Helium Comedy Club. A great night out for fans of comedy.

Thursday, Dec 17

Reindeer in Rockwood

Rockwood Market Hall

Celebrate the holidays at the Reindeer in Rockwood event with Santa's reindeer and festive treats. A free community celebration.

Thursday, Dec 17

Pop-Up Performance: In Mulieribus

Portland Art Museum

Experience a special pop-up performance by In Mulieribus, Portland’s acclaimed women’s vocal ensemble.

Thursday, Dec 17

OUR HOUSE FEAT CHEEZY DELIGHTS

THE DEN

Experience a vibrant house music night with Cheezy Delights in a welcoming atmosphere.

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

No Red Flags • South Sound Riot • TBA

No Fun Bar

Catch No Red Flags and South Sound Riot live at No Fun Bar for a night of great music.

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.

Thursday, Dec 17

Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special: A Queer Celebration w/ Drag Show! VIOLET HEX PRESENTS

Portland Art Museum

Join us for a festive celebration with a drag show at the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special.

Thursday, Dec 17

Eelke Kleijn

Hawthorne Theatre (concerts)

Don't miss Eelke Kleijn's performance of melodic techno and house music at Hawthorne Theatre.

Thursday, Dec 17

The Neon Room: Eddie Pepitone

Helium Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of comedy with Eddie Pepitone at Helium Comedy Club in Portland.

Thursday, Dec 17

SYNTHETIC W/ DJ F

Swan Dive

Dance the night away at the SYNTHETIC electroclash and dark wave video dance party at Swan Dive.

Friday, Dec 18

DJ VIEJO

Replicant Beer & Wine PDX

DJ VIEJO will be spinning vinyl all night at Replicant Beer & Wine. Ideal for vinyl lovers and nightlife enthusiasts.

Friday, Dec 18

Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters

Laurelthirst Public House

Experience Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters live at Laurelthirst in Portland. A great event for folk and acoustic music lovers.

Friday, Dec 18

CLASSY BRASSY with Clodewerks | Waffle Taco | Couch Brass

Alberta Street Pub

Enjoy a festive night of music at the Classy Brassy holiday show featuring Couch Brass, Waffle Taco, and Clodewerks.

Friday, Dec 18

Special Event: Timmy No Brakes

Helium Comedy Club

Catch rising star Timmy No Brakes at Helium Comedy Club for a night of unhinged comedy and entertainment.

Friday, Dec 18

Booklover’s Burlesque – HOLIDAY EDITION

Alberta Rose Theatre

Attend the Booklover’s Burlesque Holiday Edition featuring literary readings and burlesque performances at Alberta Rose Theatre.

Friday, Dec 18

Culture Of Noise

No Fun Bar

Experience Culture Of Noise live at No Fun Bar, a must-see for fans of unique musical performances.

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.

Friday, Dec 18

Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special: A Queer Celebration w/ Drag Show! VIOLET HEX PRESENTS

Portland Art Museum

Join us for a queer celebration of Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special with a drag show at the Portland Art Museum.

Friday, Dec 18

The Neon Room: Eddie Pepitone

Helium Comedy Club

See Eddie Pepitone perform live at Helium Comedy Club, a must for fans of stand-up comedy and sharp wit.

Friday, Dec 18

Hearts of gold + The Get Tight!

Swan Dive

Catch Hearts of Gold and The Get Tight! live at Swan Dive for a night of great music.

Friday, Dec 18

DTF: Deitch, Teitel, Fribush

The Get Down Music Venue

Catch DTF at The Get Down Music Venue in Portland. A night of live music awaits.

Friday, Dec 18

Baz Moto

Mississippi Pizza & Atlantis Lounge

Join Baz Moto for a lively night of music at Mississippi Pizza, featuring fun activities and sing-alongs.

Friday, Dec 18

MT80's Video Dance Party

Swan Dive

Relive the 80s at the MT80's Video Dance Party with DJ NON at Swan Dive, a fun night for all ages.

Friday, Dec 18

Special Event: Timmy No Brakes

Helium Comedy Club

Catch Timmy No Brakes, a rising star in comedy, at Helium Comedy Club. Perfect for fans of edgy humor and live performances.

Friday, Dec 18

The Neon Room: Eddie Pepitone

Helium Comedy Club

Enjoy a night with Eddie Pepitone, known as 'The Bitter Buddha,' at Helium Comedy Club. Ideal for fans of dark humor and comedy legends.