It’s time to take Portland back from the naysayers! Start by saying nice things about Portland. Speaking of nice things about Portland: Sunsets are now after 8PM until August! And another nice thing: we’re surrounded by wildflower hikes. Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week: KGW8: Hit hard by allergies? These pollinators in Oregon could be the cause KGW8: 8 p.m. sunsets starting this week in Portland metro Here is Oregon: New Literary Arts headquarters will include bookstore and café in Southeast Portland Portland Monthly: 10 Great Wildflower Hikes within 90 Minutes ..read more

From our sponsors: Blueprint choral ensembles present… Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure musical tale!May 4, 2024 6:13PM | All Ages Free Entry Dessert Included! More info: blueprintarts.org Location:5830 NE Alameda Street, Portland Finishing their 2024 spring performances, Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next! With provided handheld digital devices, the audience will get opportunities to select/vote — at numerous junctures in this mystery/detective thriller — which path the main ch ..read more

From our sponsors: Becky Robinson: SHE GONE TOUR (Early Show) May 11, 2024 Doors 4:30PM, Show 5:30PM | $35-$55 | All Ages More info: etix.com Aladdin Theater 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202 Originally from Portland, Becky Robinson is an LGBTQ+ LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star. You may also know her as the “Entitled Housewife”, the outspoken viral golf character Becky created to help spread laughter during the pandemic. Her explosively unique character antics and viral videos have racked up millions of views and fans across social media. Becky’s one-woman show, The ..read more

We are giving away a pair of tickets to Conversation, The Living Skins @ Mission Theater on April 23. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed April 22. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: CONVERSATION The Living Skins Barnaby Jones Wild Ire April 23, 2024 7PM Doors, 8PM Show | $15 ADV, $20 Doors | All Ages More info: mcmenamins.com Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 CONVERSATION are an emerging post hardcore band from Toronto, Ontario. Their sound contains the echoes of earl ..read more

We are giving away a pair of tickets to Bombay Bicycle Club @ Revolution Hall on May 5. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed April 29. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: Bombay Bicycle Club May 5, 2024 Doors 7PM, Show 8PM | $30 | All Ages More info: etix.com Revolution Hall 1300 SE Stark St., Portland, OR Bombay Bicycle Club have lovingly crafted album six – My Big Day. It’s a powerful, expansive body of work, replete with an irrepressible dose of joy, too. My Big Day also found the band’s ..read more

We are giving away a pair of tickets to Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Find Your People Tour @ Revolution Hall on May 6. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed April 29. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Find Your People Tour May 6, 2024 Doors 7PM, Show 8PM | $25 | All Ages More info: etix.com Revolution Hall 1300 SE Stark St., Portland, OR Drew Holcomb has always charged listeners’ hearts and minds while inspiring them to find joy and community in the ..read more

We are giving away a pair of tickets to Prateek Kuhad: Silhouettes Tour @ Aladdin Theater on May 6. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed April 29. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: Prateek Kuhad: Silhouettes Tour May 6, 2024 Doors 7PM, Show 8PM | $30 | All Ages More info: etix.com Aladdin Theater 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202 For just over a decade, Prateek Kuhad has been quietly carving out a unique role for himself as a globally recognized pop musician from India. Originally ..read more

We are giving away a pair of tickets to Steely Dead @ Mission Theater on May 10. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed May 6. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: Steely Dead May 10, 2024 7PM Doors, 8PM Show | $22 ADV, $25 Doors | All Ages More info: mcmenamins.com Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grat ..read more

We are giving away a pair of tickets to The Talbott Brothers @ Mississippi Studios on April 19. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed April 19. Join Our Newsletter & WIN Portland Tickets! ——————————————— From our sponsors: The Talbott Brothers April 19, 2024 Doors 8PM, Show 9PM | $20 | 21+ More info: etix.com Mississippi Studios 3939 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227 The Talbott Brothers were born and raised in Imperial, Nebraska, a rural midwest town consisting of two thousand people. Siblings Nick and Ty started writing songs a ..read more

From our sponsors: Denim & Diamonds April 26, 2024 8PM–3AM More info: clubprivata.com Club Privata 824 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204 Come join us as we celebrate the best of both worlds, casual and glamorous, with our Denim & Diamonds Party at Club Privata! Wear your sexiest Denim with your flashiest Diamonds! Dress code is in full effect. Couples $70 Single Woman $15 Single Man $85 *The only way to guarantee entry as a single man is to pre-purchase a ticket online* Membership required Couples arriving before 10pm save $10 off admission Club Privata hours of operation 8pm–3am Last ent ..read more