Entertainment & Events in Portland, Oregon

Special Events

Old Church, The 503-222-2031
1422 Southwest 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
One of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in the Pacific Northwest, the Old Church features a variety of community events and functions including concerts, exhibitions, plays, and lectures as a non-profit historic site. It is also available for rent for conferences, weddings, and special events. more
Pioneer Courthouse Square 503-223-1613
701 Southwest Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Recognized as one of the most successful public squares in the nation, this square is a unique venue for celebrations, memorials, and special events, hosting hundreds throughout the year. more

Cinema

Laurelhurst Theater & Pub 503-232-5511
2735 East Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97214
The four-screen Laurelhurst Theater shows the best of modern cinema, independent, art and classic film. more
Regal Division Street 503-761-4820
16603 Southeast Division Street
Portland, OR 97236
Movies in Dolby Digital with stadium seating are seen at this theater, showing the latest in Hollywood entertainment. more
Regal Fox Tower Stadium 10 503-221-3280
846 Southwest Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Adults and children will both find movies to enjoy at this cinema. more
Regal Lloyd Center 10 Cinema 503-287-0338
1510 Northeast Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232
Hollywood comedies, dramas, romance, and action movies are seen here. more
Regal Lloyd Mall 8 Cinema 503-335-3760
2320 Lloyd Center Mall
Portland, OR 97232
More than ten hot new releases are shown here. more
Regal Pioneer Place Stadium 6 503-295-0909
340 Southwest Morrison
Portland, OR 97204
A Fandango movie theater, Pioneer Place Stadium 6 shows the latest Hollywood films. more
Academy Theater, The 503-252-0500
7818 Southeast Stark Street
Portland, OR 97215
Originally launched in 1948, the Academy Theater was a popular Montavilla destination until its closure in the 1970s. Over the following years, it fell into disrepair, but a full-scale renovation has recently been completed. Great attention was paid to every detail of the project. Using vintage photos from the original opening night, even the theater's signature marquee has been recreated to imbue the building with authentic 1940s charm. It features Flying Pie Pizza by the slices, Nathan's Hot Dogs, fresh garden salads, popcorn, ice cream, and candy. If you're wanting a little healthier alternative, they also serve fresh fruit, organic chocolate and four flavors of organic juice. They have ten microbrew beers on tap, six selections of wine, sodas, iced tea and bottled water. Bring the kids with you! Babysitting is also available at the theater for children ages six months to eight years. more
Bagdad Theater & Pub 503-249-7474 x 1 (Movie Line)
3702 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
Shows first-run movies. Its menu includes an expanded tap selection and such grab-and-go theater classics as fresh pizza slices, popcorn and candy. more

Night Life

ComedySportz 503-236-8888
1963 Northwest Kearney Street
Portland, OR 97209
ComedySportz Arena
Enjoy this unique entertainment venue as you watch improvisational comedy played as a sport with two teams battling for laughs and points in a variety of games, songs-on-the-spot, and made up scenes. They are also available for road shows. more
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom 503-225-0047
1332 West Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
"Dance on Air" at this ornate ballroom that was opened in 1914 and has numerous features including music by local and national acts, three floors, a full service bar at one of the longest bars in Oregon, and a variety of games including pool tables and pinball machines. more
Bossanova Ballroom 503-206-7630
722 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215
Previously the Viscount Ballroom, Portland's only dance dedicated ballroom, this beautiful old building offers a full schedule of social dancing and great bands including Argentine Tango on Mondays, Live Swing Bands on Fridays, and DJ'd Salsa on Saturdays. more
Blue Monk, The 503-595-0575
3341 Southeast Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214
This intimate cocktail lounge and music venue showcases indie, pop, rock, bluegrass, folk, funk, hip hop, jazz, blues, afrobeat and world music. Pizza, pasta, appetizers, salads and more is served at The Blue Monk. more
Jimmy Mak's 503-295-6542
221 Northwest 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Jimmy Mak's is the place to listen to live jazz music. Jimmy Mak's is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and until 1:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Music begins at 8:00 p.m. more
Voicebox 503-303-8220
2112 Northwest Hoyt
Portland, OR 97210
Voicebox is the ultimate karaoke bar. Voicebox's menu is "built around perfect party foods, unique drinks and local brews." Another location in Portland can be found at 734 Southeast 6th Avenue in the Lower Morrison (LoMo) neighborhood. more
Bailey's Taproom 503-295-1004
213 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
Located in Downtown Portland
With an emphasis on Oregon breweries, Bailey's Taproom features more than 20 constantly rotating taps. more
Teardrop Cocktail Lounge 503-445-8109
1015 Northwest Everett Street
Portland, OR 97209
Located in Portland's Pearl District
Using only local produce, the freshest ingredients, and natural sugars, Teardrop Cocktail Lounge crafts mixers, including specialty liqueurs, syrups, digestifs, vermouths, bitters and tincture, by hand daily to prepare its cocktails. more
Expatriate
5424 Northeast 30th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
"All about balanced cocktails, flavorful snacks, and good music," Expatriate is open nightly from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. more
Pepe le Moko 503-546-8537
407 Southwest 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Open daily from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. more
Remedy Wine Bar 503-222-1449
733 Northwest Everett Street
Portland, OR 97209
A neighborhood wine bar in Portland, Oregon that is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and until 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. more

Concerts & Performances

Portland Center for the Performing Arts 503-248-4335
1111 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
Located in Portland's Cultural District, this beautiful complex includes various theaters, a concert hall, and an auditorium. It is home to twenty-one resident companies and presents an impressive and varied list of some 900 productions annually. more
Alberta Rose Theatre 503-719-6055
3000 Northeast Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211
Located in the Alberta Arts District
The Alberta Rose Theatre is "Portlandâ€™s premier setting to experience acoustic music, art house films and live performances." more
Chamber Music Northwest 503-223-3202
522 Southwest Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
An internationally acclaimed music ensemble, performing a variety of beautiful chamber music, CMNW presents a winter and summer concert schedule each year. more
DO JUMP! - Extremely Physical Theater 503-231-1232
1515 Southeast 37th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Echo Theatre
A unique performance company that combines dance, theater, acrobatics, humor, music, and creative ideas in their one-of-a-kind, full scale theatrical productions. more
Imago Theatre 503-231-9581
17 Southeast Eighth Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Defying classification, this theatre company features a combination of acrobatics, mime, and dance and performs a vast repertoire that has included comedic amphibians, metamorphosing humans, and acrobatic larvae. more
Oregon Symphony 503-228-4294
Located at the corner of Broadway and Main
Portland, OR 97205
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Established over 100 years ago, this symphony orchestra is one of the largest arts organizations in the Northwest and is known for its internationally acclaimed music directors, diverse programs, and skilled performers. more
Portland Taiko 503-288-2456
3230 Northeast Columbia Boulevard
Portland, OR 97211
This multi-ethnic Asian American drumming group performs traditional and modern compositions that are reminiscent of Japanese traditions from centuries old religious ceremonies. more
Mississippi Studios Bar Bar 503-288-3895
3939 North Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
In Portlandâ€™s Historic Mississippi District
Housed in a former neighborhood Baptist church, this former recording studio turned music venue "offers show-goers incredible acoustics and sight lines." Bar Bar cocktail & burger lounge/patio is open daily (serving lunch), seven days a week from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Happy hour takes place daily from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. more
Mission Theater 503-223-4527
1624 Northwest Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97209
Live music, film screenings with related lectures, interviews, and other performances are featured at the Mission Theater, a former Swedish Evangelical Mission and Longshoreman's Union in Northwest Portland. Northwest-style pub fare and handcrafted ales, wines and spirits are available to enjoy during shows and performances. more

Plays & Productions

Artists Repertory Theatre 503-241-1ART
1516 Southwest Alder Street
Portland, OR 97205
A professional theatre company, A.R.T. presents a variety of award-winning productions each year. Dedicated to contributing to the artistic culture of their region, A.R.T. also provides several educational and outreach programs. more
Oregon Children's Theatre 503-228-9571
600 Southwest 10th Avenue, Suite 313
Portland, OR 97205
A variety of well loved stories, full scale sets, and fantastic characters come to life at this theatre that performs classic and contemporary children's literature at the Keller Auditorium, Miracle Theatre, and Brunish Hall. more
Portland Center Stage at The Armory 503-445-3700
128 Northwest 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
"Nationally recognized by Theatre Communications Group as one of the largest regional theater companies in the United States," Portland Center Stage at The Armory produces a blend of Broadway musicals, classics and contemporary plays in the Pearl District. more
CoHo Productions 503-220-CoHo
2257 Northwest Raleigh Street
Portland, OR 97210
Enjoy critically acclaimed, high quality, intimate theater at affordable prices in the CoHo Theater. more

Arts & Crafts Shows

European Masterpieces 503-226-2811
1219 S.W. Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
Portland Art Museum
Six centuries of paintings from the national gallery of Victoria, Australia. Featuring paintings by the greatest artists in history. more

Festivals & Fairs

Spring Beer & Wine Fest 503-238-7433
1021 Ne Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 09723
Spring Beer & Wine Fest is held in March and features vendors, music, food, chefs, fun and more. more
Wordstock Festival 503-546-1012
500 Sw 12Th Ave
Portland, OR 97201
Wordstock Festival features games, entertainment, trivia and more. Held in October. more
Portland Juggling Festival 503-249-1135
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
The Portland Juggling Festival is less than two weeks away! Join us in September for a great weekend of juggling, workshops, and the Juggling and Vaudeville Extravaganza. more
Kells Portland Irish Festival 503-227-4057
112 SW Second Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Kells Portland is rated the Number 1 Irish Restaurnat and Pub in the nation (Tom Horans Top Ten) and Kells has been serving the Northwest for nearly 25 years. Kells Portland Irish Festival features arts & crafts, music, dancers, face painting and more. Held in March. more
Annual Holiday Ale Festival
701 SW Sixth Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Welcome to the Holiday Ale Festival, the only beer festival in the Northwest to be held outdoors in the dark, cold and often wet month of December. more
Classic Wines Auction 503-972-0194
P.O. Box 4285
Portland, OR 97208
It was a great success. Keep your eye out for future online offerings. All proceeds from this online auction will benefit our five charities more
Portland Saturday Market 503-222-6072
Under the West End of the Burnside Bridge at the S
Portland Saturday Market where unique artists await discovery. Filled with the colors and flavors of more than 300 artisans of all ages, you'll find an array of quality arts and crafts, baked goods to take home and 26 international food booths in our food court. Shop for fine arts and crafts from the hands of the creator - all handcrafted items are sold by the artisan at Portland Saturday Market. Emphasis on locally grown and locally produced wares accentuates the qualities that make our community great. You will find glass, jewelry, clothing, woodworking, garden art, paintings, photography and much more. Portland Saturday Market supporting artists since 1974. more
Northwest World Reggae Festival 503-922-0551
7101 Ne 33rd Drive
Portland, OR 97211
Northwest World Reggae Festival featurs music, food, drinks, entertainment and more. Held in February. more
Nicky USA's 8th Annual Wild About Game Event 503-234-4263
223 SE 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
The Pacific Northwest's top chefs, ranchers and cookbook authors will join Nicky USA's Geoff Latham in a day-long celebration of some of the world's finest wild game and poultry at the 8th Annual Wild About Game & Wine Celebration held in October. more
Red, White & Blueberry 503-241-0032
1001 SE Water Ave, Suite 455
Portland, OR 97214
Our monthly festivals celebrate seasonal products with tastings, children's activities, contests, recipes, and educational information - all focused on the festival theme. The festivals also educate consumers about the many benefits of supporting regional agriculture and "eating local". more
Trillium Festival 503-636-4398
11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard
Portland, OR 97219
Trillium Festival features arts and crafts, coffee, oregon plants and much more. Held first weekend in April.
Oregon Brewers Festival 503-297-3120
5019 S.W. Lowell
Portland, OR 97221
Celebrating its 21st year in 2008, the Oregon Brewers Festival is regarded as one of the finest craft beer festivals in the world. Seventy-three breweries offer handcrafted brews to more than 60,000 beer lovers during the four-day event. Held in July. more
Portland Pirate Festival 503-292-3418
Cathedral Park under the historic St. Johns Bridge
Get ready for the adventure of the summer! Portland Pirate Festival is two days of history, music and adventure for the whole family under the St. John's Bridge in historic Cathedral Park. Explore tall ships, witness cannon Battles and sword fighting demonstrations, learn about pirates & maritime history in the Pirate's Plunder Bazaar and browse the wares of pirate merchants for unique gifts. Held in September. more
Northwest Food & Wine Festival 503-797-9705
1401 N Wheeler Street
Portland, OR 97227
Held in November, the Northwest Food & Wine Festival offers wine, food, fun, entertainment and more. more
Gem Faire/Portland 503-252-8300
Oregon Convention Center
Fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals and much more at the lowest prices. Exhibitors from all over the world will be on site. Classes & demonstrations throughout the weekend. Held in November. more
International Jugglers' Association 59th Annual Fe 503-235-7575
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
The Annual IJA Festival will be held in July, in Portland, Oregon, at the spectacular Oregon Convention Center. Featuring jugglars, entertainment, food, drinks and more. more
River City Bluegrass Festival 503-282-0877
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
The RiverCity Bluegrass Festival made its debut in January, 2005 at the Oregon Convention Center. The event was structured to offer approximately 70% bluegrass music and 30% acoustic Americana, such as folk music, Texas swing, Gospel and Country music. Since that weekend we have established a tradition of great performers at each and every festival. Held in January. more
Caribbean Holidaze 503-282-0877
777 Ne Mlk, Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
The RiverCity Bluegrass Festival made its debut in January, 2005 at the Oregon Convention Center. The event was structured to offer approximately 70% bluegrass music and 30% acoustic Americana, such as folk music, Texas swing, Gospel and Country music. Since that weekend we have established a tradition of great performers at each and every festival. Held in January. more
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival 541-354-2865
P.O. Box 55370
Portland, OR 97238
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is held in July and features entertainment, music, food, drinks and more. more
Portland Rose Festival 503-227-2681
Portland
In 2007, the Rose Festival will celebrate 100 years of Tradition, Innovation and Celebration in the Portland community with a Centennial event like none other! Join us for this unprecedented tribute to Portland's history, culture and community as we reinvigorate past traditions and create new customs that will endure throughout the Rose Festival's next century! More than 20 highlight events and 50 community events will be a part of the 2007 Centennial Celebration. Fun for the whole family, and features entertainment, food, drinks and so much more. more
NW's Largest Family Expo-- KidFest! BabyFest! Camp 360-514-0767
Oregon Convention Center
Northwest's Largest Family Expo-- KidFest! BabyFest! CampFest! more
NW Women's Show
Oregon Convention Ceneter
The Annual Northwest Women's Show is a chance for women to shop, sample and gather information from 250 businesses and services specifically for the needs of today's real women. Exhibitors focus on Health & Beauty, Fitness, Fashion, Jewelry, Scrapbooking, Specialty Foods, Home Care, Finance, Education, Travel Destinations and Natural & Organic Products. Held in October. more
Portland International Auto Show 800-258-8912
Oregon Convention Center
Auto manufacturers showcase the latest cars, vans, trucks and SUVs, along with prototypes and concept vehicles. Automotive accessories are also displayed. Exotic Alley features performance and luxury vehicles of $100,000 or more. Held in January. more
The Bite of Oregon 503-248-0600
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Annual Safeway Bite of Portland is Labor Day weekend and is produced as a annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Oregon. Held in August. more
Wordstock: Portland Book Festival 503-546-1012
Oregon Convention Center
Book lovers will enjoy the Wordstock: Portland Book Festival, held in October. Featuring an array of books, food, drinks and more. more

Sporting Events

Portland Winter Hawks 503-236-HAWK (Tickets)
300 North Winning Way
Portland, OR 97227
Memorial Coliseum
The Portland Winter Hawks are a member of the Western Hockey League, a division of the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League. more
Portland Trail Blazers 503-231-8000 (Tickets)
1 Center Court, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97227
Portland, Oregon's NBA team, the Trail Blazers are coached by Nate McMillan. Their home games are played at The Rose Garden, a 20,000-seat Global Spectrum-managed arena and the site of several events per year. more
Portland International Raceway 503-823-RACE
1940 North Victory Boulevard
Portland, OR 97217
Located in West Delta Park
There are 180 acres of West Delta Park is dedicated to the Portland International Raceway, a 1.9 mile track with five feet of elevation changes sanctioned by NASCAR, CART, and SCCA among others. Major events held here include The Rose Festival Cup Race, the Rose City Gran Prix, and the Formula USA Pro Motorcycle Race. more

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