7 Wonders of the Gorge
Experience some of the most majestic views of the lower Columbia River Gorge visible by water aboard the Explorer Jetboat! On this Columbia River boat tour, you’ll travel under several famous bridges on your round-trip journey from Portland to Multnomah Falls and enjoy the unique views of the Willamette River and the mighty Columbia River. Si…
Abstraction Since Mark Rothko
A companion to The Art of Mark Rothko, this exhibition showcases the vitality of abstract painting in American art from Rothko’s time to the present. Rothko created abstract paintings with rich colors that fil…
Acid Bath at Pioneer Courthouse Square
While they didn’t gain much more than a cult following, Louisiana’s Acid Bath has since attained a somewhat legendary status in the darker corners of the rock/metal underground. Their style — a blend of Black Sabbath-like sludge, bluesy Southern rock, death metal, hardcore, and hints of goth and industrial — remains difficult to pigeonhol…
AIDS Walk NW
For 41 years, this walk has brought people together to fight stigma, celebrate resilience, and demand better for communities. It started as “From All Walks of Life,” a name that carried a simple, radical idea: that HIV affects everyone, and everyone has a role in the response. The HIV community didn’t just fight for treatment. They foug…
Alex Amen
After taking up piano at four (and studying with the same Houston-based jazz pianist through the end of high school), Alex Amen started playing guitar in mid-adolescence after discovering the likes of Nirvana and Neil Young. Although he later enrolled in film school in California with the intention of making documentaries about rock climbing …
Allen Stone and The Dip at Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm is excited to welcome co-headliners Allen Stone and The Dip to the farm for a special night on Sauvie Island. Allen Stone brings his signature blend of soul, R&B, and electrifying stage presence, while Seattle’s The Dip delivers their smooth, horn-driven sound that has become a Northwest favorite. Together, they’ll share th…
All-Night Vigil
Composed in 1915, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil stands as one of the most beautiful choral masterworks ever written—a luminous bridge between ancient Slavic spiritual traditions and late-Romantic expression, with bass notes so low they challenge the limits of the human voice.Drawing deeply from ancient Russian Orth…
ALOK
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at the Edinburgh…
AMP Music Festival
Join The Star Theater for a two-day celebration of Portland’s incredible music scene in support of youth experiencing homelessness. It’s music with a mission. The 2026 festival is a face melter. Night one features Is This Real? with two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Matt Cameron (Soundgarden and Pearl Jam), supported b…
Amy Helm
Amy Helm has quietly become one of the most treasured multi-generational live musicians and best-kept secrets as a singer, songwriter, and performer. She’s now touring her critically acclaimed album “Silver City.”The album draws inspiration from varied stories of womanhood in all its complexities: a young fan struggling with subs…
A Night with Ghosts
Experience Portland's paranormal heritage and investigate several historic ghost lore gathered from elders, books, medical journals, alienists, spiritualists, and 100s of newspaper accounts of hauntings in NW Portland. Ghost tours stop at three locations where the spirits are known to be less than peaceful and locations where the spirits …
Anne Wilson
Join GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Anne Wilson for the third leg of The Stars Tour this Fall. Come sing along to new music from her recently released album Stars, alongside fan favorites like “God Story,” “Strong,” “Hey Girl,” and her multi-week No. 1 smash “My Jesus.” Live with support from Aodhan King and Pe…
Artifact’s $1 Funday Flea
Artifact’s beloved $1 Funday Flea is back — and celebrating ten years. Join on the last Sunday of April to August from 10 a.m. to noon in the alley next to Artifact for an epic morning of treasure hunting. Everything is just $1— furniture, home decor, clothing, accessories and more (yes, really). Even better? Every dollar raised supports …
Art in the Pearl
Portland’s Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Craft Festival celebrates 30 years of bringing art to the community. The distinctly artist-run event has long been a favorite in Portland, and it’s the perfect Labor Day destination for gathering and celebrating the end of summer. Art In The Pearl is Portland’s largest outdoor art fa…
Artist Spotlight: Summer in the City
Discover the beautiful images of cities and architecture created by a group of Member Artists. In this second Artist Spotlight series, find works that draw inspiration from urban environments. Featuring pieces by Robert Gleason and Wayne Jiang. Phil Juttelstad, Beth Kerschen, Micah Krock, Byron Merritt, Christopher B. Mooney, Sandra Pear…
Arts Alive
Arts Alive is a free, all-ages community arts festival hosted by Free Arts NW in East Portland. The event brings together local artists, performers, youth, and families for a day of creative expression, live music and community connection. Past events have featured art vendors, food, hands-on activities, and live performances. Li…
As You Like It
Rose City Stage Company will cap off the Summer of Love programming series with a fully staged outdoor production of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It at Darcelle XV Plaza. Join us under the stars for an evening of wit, romance, and rustic charm. Evening performances begin a…
Bailen
Bailen is a songwriting-forward, indie pop, folk-rock band that has captivated audiences with their musical dynamism and the three-part “blood harmony” of siblings Julia (guitar), Daniel (bass), and David (drums). The trio was raised by two freelance classical musicians in New York City who steeped them in Rock and Roll and Brahms. Their …
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Portland. This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show.Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retel…
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Portland. This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show.Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retel…
Basket making Class in Forest Park
Join and repurpose English Ivy, Himalayan Blackberry and other over-abundant, introduced species in Forest Park, building them into beautiful baskets and other wonderful creations. Dress appropriately for the weather. All materials will be provided. All participants must register for the event. Please visit the
Basket making Class in Forest Park
Join and repurpose English Ivy, Himalayan Blackberry and other over-abundant, introduced species in Forest Park, building them into beautiful baskets and other wonderful creations. Dress appropriately for the weather. All materials will be provided. All participants must register for the event. Please visit the
Beach Bunny and The Beths
Few artists can pinpoint an emotion as clearly and honestly as Beach Bunny’s Lili Trifilio. With its openhearted themes and progressive, hook-filled take on pop rock and pop punk, Emotional Creature only further cemented Beach Bunny and Trifilio’s well-earned reputation as a leading voice of their generation. Through multip…
Beck
Eight-time Grammy-winner Beck has traveled light-years from his emergence as a reluctant generational spokesperson when “Loser” exploded from a rejected 1992 demo into a ubiquitous 1994 smash. In the decades since, Beck’s singular career has seen him draw on all manner of music and eras, blurring boundaries and blazing a path into the fut…
Belmont Street Fair
The Belmont Street Fair is one of the largest-attended street fairs in Portland. With food and retail vendors of all kinds, show-stopping performances and live music on three different stages, and a Kids’ Zone, there are activities for all ages.The Belmont Street Fair is fun for everyone.