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Things to Do in Portland Next Weekend
Are you planning on being in Portland next weekend? So many great things are happening, and this page lists the best Portland events, festivals, concerts, tours and exhibitions next weekend. Scroll down to see our top picks. To find even more events, search the full events calendar and see our picks for Things to Do in Portland Today, Things to Do in Portland Tomorrow and Things to Do in Portland This Weekend.
Events in Portland Next Weekend
Browse below to find something fun happening the weekend of May 9–4, 2025
Tours
Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour
Old Town Pizza & Brewing is built directly above Portland's infamous Shanghai tunnels. The same tunnels that were used to house kidnapped sailors during the early 1900s. Book a tour and explore the rich history of Portland, and the legacy of Old Town.
Portland Ghosts: Poltergeists and Psychopaths
Take a spooky tour of Portland's most haunted places and hear freakish tales of the city’s terrible past. Join Portland Ghosts for a nighttime walk through its dark history, and get ready to meet the ghosts of Rose City. Explore the city’s dark underbelly and immerse yourself in its terrifying world. Uncover the deep mysteries…
Mt. Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls
Buckle up for an epic journey as you are whisked away from Portland to the spellbinding Mt. Hood. With passionate and well-informed guides leading the way, you’ll have plenty of chances to snap up some breathtaking shots of the majestic landscape and soak up the mesmerizing history of this iconic mountain. Enjoy a full day…
Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Prepare to journey back to the birth of the Cascade Mountain Range, where lava and pyroclastic matter oozed and flowed, creating a solid layer of basalt rock that coated Western Oregon. Fast-forward to the Pleistocene Ice Age and witness the epic Lake Missoula Flood, which carved out the majestic Columbia River Gorge, leaving behind sheer…
Oregon Coastal Tour
Get ready to soak up some serious sun and sand along Oregon’s stunning coastline. With towering cliffs, playful sea lions, and golden beaches for days, it’s no wonder this place is a beach bum’s paradise. The adventure will take you to some of the most jaw-dropping spots, like the iconic Cannon Beach, home to majestic…
Oregon Wine Tasting Tour
Sip your way through Oregon’s finest wines on an extraordinary tasting tour, only a day trip away from Portland. Discover the stunning Willamette Valley, and be guided through the best wine experiences it has to offer. Soak up the breathtaking views, visit three amazing vineyards, and unveil the secrets behind the perfect Oregon Pinot Noir….
Portland City Tour
Get ready to explore the heart and soul of Portland with a half-day City Tour. This isn’t your average tour; you'll be taken on a journey through the city’s charming streets, which will reveal its laid-back atmosphere. Brace yourself for an amazing tour of Portland’s must-see spots like the International Rose Garden (seasonally), the…
Portland City Tour & Gorge Waterfalls Combo
Ready for an adventure? Join the ultimate tour of Portland and the Columbia River Gorge. You'll see the must-see sights in Portland and the surrounding area and then whisk away to the stunning Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. Discover the magic of the waterfalls, soak in breathtaking views, and dive into the history of the…
Wonderful Waterfalls and Columbia River Gorge Tour
Join a journey along a historic highway that is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity. Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking landscapes of the Columbia River Gorge, where natural beauty and human achievement merge seamlessly. Your adventure includes a stop at Women’s Forum Park, where you can marvel at the picturesque view…
Full Day Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour from Portland
Follow the path of an ancient riverbed carved by the last ice age, past the Bridge of the Gods, and explore the Windsurfing Capital of the World. In the afternoon, traverse Oregon’s fertile fruit valley on the way to the alpine top of a volcano, which boasts a title as the world’s 2nd most summited…
Full Day Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
With over 300 miles (482 km) of public coastline, Oregon’s beaches are sure to amaze with their dramatic offshore rock formations and reborn beach towns. This tour will travel along one of the most picturesque driving routes in the country, U.S. HWY 101. Spend the day exploring breathtaking beaches, trekking along sandy shores, and viewing…
Waterfalls and Wine, plus Mt. Hood's Timberline Tour
Embark on a full-day journey for your senses. Relish the mist of waterfalls, savor delicious wines, behold breathtaking vistas, and immerse yourself in tales of history and legend. The tour will showcase the best jewels in the region’s crown, where history and natural beauty intertwine. Start with the story of Starvation Creek, where tales of…
Chocolate, Coffee, and Donuts: A Tasty Tour of Downtown Portland
Take a journey through the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, with our tastiest tour. This guided adventure will lead you through historic streets and vibrant public squares, including the cultural district, the South Park blocks, Director Park, and Pioneer Courthouse Square. We will traverse approximately 1.5 miles of Portland’s lively downtown. Visit two coffee shops, four…
Portland City Tour: Views and News
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Portland with a sightseeing tour that showcases the best of this dynamic city. From the bustling streets of downtown to lush and groovy neighborhoods on the east side, this tour is a perfect blend of urban exploration and natural beauty. As you drive through historic districts, including…
A Walking Tour of Downtown Portland
Embarking on a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) walk through the heart of downtown Portland offers an immersive exploration into the city's rich tapestry of history, culture, and innovation. Often celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and progressive ideals, Portland unfolds its stories through iconic landmarks, bustling public squares, and artistic expressions that color its streets. You'll…
Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Take a serene journey through the picturesque Willamette Valley, where the beauty of wine country unfolds in its quaint towns and gently rolling hills. Your tour guide will share insights into the local wine industry and highlight captivating points of interest throughout the trip. Experience the charm of the valley and visit a curated selection…
Half Day Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this Portland waterfall tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed National Scenic…
Portland Food Cart Tour
Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city that invented food cart pods. With over 600 food carts throughout the city, you'll explore some of the best and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this small-group walking tour you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst…
Portland Craft Beer Tour
Discover Portland’s renowned craft beer scene while visiting three premiere breweries in delightful eastside neighborhoods. Savor local brews and tasty snacks. Portland, fondly dubbed "Beervana," has been brewing beer since the 1800s. Now there are over 70 breweries and beer-centric events year round. You will get complimentary snacks and tantalizing tastings as well as have time…
Weird Portland Pub Tour
This tour is a must-do for anyone who likes beer and is interested in Portland’s artistic flair. Skip those boring tours about the Founding Fathers; hear stories of Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, a bagpipe-playing unicyclist, wacky-themed bike rides, hipsters, the world’s smallest park, aliens, and more. The tour takes place in the vibrant Hawthorne neighborhood…
Portland City Lights: An Enchanting Night Tour
Are you curious about what Portlanders do at night? On a guided night tour of this dynamic city, discover the vibrant pulse of Portland after dark. As the city lights twinkle, you'll see landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and hidden corners that truly come to life once the sun sets. From the shimmering Willamette River and stunning…
Exhibitions
Monet’s Floating Worlds at Giverny
The monumental canvas Waterlilies by Claude Monet is perhaps the most treasured painting in the Portland Art Museum’s collection. Now, after over 65 years, it will finally look much as the artist intended — without varnish. The detailed process of conservation resulted in new color harmonies and brightness. To celebrate the restoration of the painting…
Sadako and Paper Cranes: Through Our Eyes
In observance of 80 years since the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Sadako and Paper Cranes examines the devastation of nuclear war through the eyes of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who experienced it. Alongside her story will be original works from artists Erin Shigaki, Lynn Yarne, Marie Johnston, Maya McDarragh, and six Grant High…
What the Log Saw: Honoring the legacy of Catherine “The Log Lady” Coulson
This pop-up exhibit honors the legacy of Catherine Coulson, who brought the iconic character of Margaret “The Log Lady” Lanterman to life, and explores how she took that role beyond the screen to make a real-world impact in her communities. Step into the world of Twin Peaks and discover the profound story behind one of the series’…
Alberta Street Gallery: Paper Invitational and Cast in Metal and Pigment
Alberta Street Gallery hosts the 4th Annual Paper Invitational: Paper-based artworks by 15 PNW artists and Cast in Metal and Pigment: Sentimental paintings by Gabe Wolfe w/ unique metalworks forged by Thomas Hynes. Opening Reception April 24, 6-9 p.m
ANCESTORS – Solo Art Show Featuring Portland Artist Reese Bowes
The Imperfecta Gallery presents ANCESTORS, an exhibition featuring Portland artist Reese Bowes. The show features artworks created to draw one's attention "away from the digital edifice and interface, by subverting it and destructing it and choosing materials that mimic and mock it." Pieces in the show are the artist's 3rd iteration of a series that started in…
Survival and Intimations of Immortality
The exhibition explores the work of three artists representing three generations of one family: Holocaust survivor Allice Lok Cahana (1929 – 2017), her oldest son, Ronnie Cahana (born 1953), a major stroke survivor, and his daughter, Kitra Cahana (born 1987), a filmmaker and photographer. Alice Lok Cahana grew up in Sarvar, Hungary. She survived four different…
Davor Gromilovic, Heartslob, Taegan Treichel
Davor Gromilovic is a visual artist currently residing in Sombor, Serbia (born in Yugoslavia in 1985). Although contemporary drawing represents the primary field of his creative exploration and development, he also shows creative abilities and genuine commitment to other artistic forms such as painting, illustration, graphics, murals, art fanzines, etc. His work is narrative and often inspired…
ja’ / buuts’ / t’aan (Water / Smoke / Word)
ja’ / buuts’ / t’aan (Water / Smoke / Word) is a multichannel video and sound installation emerging from a multidisciplinary and iterative project that encompasses public engagement, print, and media works. The presentation, made in collaboration with Patricia Vázquez Gómez and a group of Mayan youth living in Northeast Portland, explores the relationship between these young…
Jeffrey Fuchs, Heather Adamek, and Michael Spence
Join two fantastic contemporary art exhibitions during the month of May. The North Gallery will feature We Speak in Color, featuring the Abstract Expressionist work of Heather Adamek and Jeffrey Fuchs. The South Gallery will feature a completely new body of work, Inventing People by Los Angeles transplant Michael Spence. The show will run from May…
All Other Events
Oregon Wine Month
You can celebrate Willamette Valley wine all year round, but especially during Oregon Wine Month, when the entire state joins in commemoration of the beloved industry for the month of May, offering special activities and promotions for the enjoyment of Oregon wine. There are all kinds of specials going on in honor of Oregon Wine Month. Find...
Asian Heritage Month
Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up the rich cultural tapestry of AANHPI. Lan Su highlights the stories, the culture, and the expressions of AANHPI communities. Enjoy...
Darcelle XV’s Weekend Drag Show
Darcelle XV and Company have been entertaining audiences from all walks of life for over 50 years with Las Vegas-style cabaret revues of Glitz, Glamour and Comedy. Stop by when you are in Portland and you will be glad that you did. Darcelle and Company has traveled the United States presenting a show that you...
Best in Beer Week
For one week only, the best beers in Oregon are just $5 at top breweries around Portland. Best in Beer Week is your chance to taste the Oregon Beer Awards winners — crafted by the most talented brewers in the state — at an unbeatable price. Raise a Glass to Oregon Beer From crisp lagers...
Jurassic World by Brickman
Get ready for an immersive adventure like no other as Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught re-imagines Jurassic World, the blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, through 6 million LEGO bricks. It features large-scale LEGO brick dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities, as well as the newest Jurassic World by Brickman® dinosaur, made from over 100 thousand...
Earthen Elegance: The Ceramic Art of Bizen
This February, Portland Japanese Garden is pleased to present Earthen Elegance: The Ceramic Art of Bizen in the Pavilion Gallery. On loan from the Collection of David Sneider and Naomi Pollock, this exhibition celebrates contemporary ceramic art and vessels that preserve a time-honored collaboration of earth, fire, and the artist’s hand. Recognized as one of the Rokkoyō (六古窯) Six Ancient Kilns...
What’s Worth the Fight: The History of the Slants
The Portland Chinatown Museum presents its first music history exhibition, What’s Worth the Fight: The History of the Slants. One of the first all-Asian-American dance-rock bands, The Slants are best known for their '80s-driven synth-pop (affectionately dubbed by fans as "Chinatown Dance Rock") and their landmark Supreme Court case over the rights to their name....
Soft Spot: Group Exhibition / Kira Imai Show
This exhibition is inspired by the comforting feelings of things that are sweet, gentle, kawaii (cute), nostalgic, or hold a special place in your heart. Kira Imai Kira Imai is an Illustrator born in Hyogo Prefecture and currently resides in Tokyo, Japan. Her illustrations of girls and romantic textiles are adored by Lolita girls all over...
The Community Table Showcase
Join Feed the Mass to celebrate more than nine years of service, growth, and impact. This gathering of local nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and businesses is a testament to the strength of the community and the progress made together towards a more equitable Portland. While support is always appreciated, the goal for this event is to give back...
Island Style Charters - The Quiz Cruise
Grab your crew and your thinking caps — it’s time for a brand-new tropical trivia adventure. Island Style Charters is teaming up with ShanRock’s Triviology for an evening of live-hosted trivia aboard our signature island-style river cruise. For two full hours, cruise down the scenic Willamette River with quizmaster Shannon Donaldson, Portland’s beloved trivia queen, leading...
Dueling Piano Show
Join an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, music, and interactive excitement as our talented dueling pianists hit the keys and bring your favorite songs to life. It's an all-request show like no other, where we fly in top-notch performers from around the country who have an incredible repertoire of thousands of songs spanning every genre...
Earthquake
After almost 30 years of selling out rooms all over the country and now the world, Earthquake, born Nathaniel Stroman, has mastered his craft as a beloved comedian, actor, voice artist and radio personality. He’s exceeded his own expectations, as he continues to thrive in the comedy arena, and he still basks in the success...
Marcella Arguello
Marcella Arguello is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor whose comedy knows no bounds. Marcella’s debut half hour comedy special Bitch, Grow Up. on HBO and HBO Max is quickly becoming a comedy classic. You can catch her as a regular panel guest on the hit CBS comedy game show, After Midnight, and in the...
Mayday Parade
The sixth studio album from Tallahassee-based rock band Mayday Parade Sunnyland gets its title from an abandoned hospital where the band members used to sneak in to explore as teenagers. “The hospital shut down sometime in the mid-’80s but then it just stayed there for decades,” says lead vocalist Derek Sanders. “It was a super-creepy...
Tall Tales: An Audio Visual Experience
Fabled English record producer Mark Pritchard, luminary songwriter Thom Yorke (Radiohead), and groundbreaking visual artist Jonathan Zawada present Tall Tales, a debut collaborative visual and audio cinema experience a decade in the making. With landscapes of synth-pop, prog, dub, '70s synth, Joe Meek, Ivor Cutler, Library, kraut, and classic Warp Records, Tall Tales sounds like musicians meeting in the...
The Nature Ten Minute Play Festival
Since 2011, the Portland 10MPF has been an event MWHAO produces 2-3 times a year. The Festival features new plays written, directed and performed by Portland artists — with a live musical act in between each play. Every play is ten minutes or less and every festival features a new theme. The theme for this...
Trivia With Sam
Get ready for TRIVIA WITH SAM. Sam is a trivia pro with three years of experience, starting in 2019 after one too many ciders at Mayfly Taproom, where he somehow volunteered to run a trivia night. (He stuck around until life sent him packing to DC in August 2021.) Now he’s back, annid trivia’s coming with...
Death and Delight
PDX dance company BodyVox presents Death and Delight: An evening of Shakespeare, both tragic and comedic. Romeo and Juliet pairs with A Midsummer Night’s Dream for a spectacular evening of romance, tragedy, and high farce through dance and live music.
Grease
Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Rydell High’s senior class. Grease picks up the story of head “greaser” Danny and girl-next-door Sandy where their summer lovin’ left off: the start of a new school year. Among “T-Birds,” “Pink Ladies,” fast cars, and teen angst, this musical evokes the looks and sounds of the 1950s. Grease has earned...
Katherine Balch
Winner of the 2020 Rome Prize at the American Academy, Katherine Balch is a composer of uncanny expressive and technical prowess whose work has been heard from London to Tokyo to Los Angeles and beyond. Artists Katherine Balch, Composer Gabriel Kahane, Host
The Brothers Size
From Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, Choir Boy) comes a story of freedom and family. Steadfast and responsible, Ogun Size fights to connect with Oshoosi, his aimless younger brother, who has recently been released from prison. Weaving together the mundane and the mystic, this play is an invite into the Louisiana Bayou, showing...
Wonderland
WONDERLAND returns for a fifth installment of original sketch comedy. Just four brief opportunities to see genuinely talented young people and one semi-talented middle-aged man perform original sketches about Distracted Lifeguards, Training Elder Chickens, Hiding Knives in Cats, Heavy Doors, Rubber Nipples, Green Beans, People Who Should Be Divorced, Body Pillows, Complicated Game Shows, and so much...
Alien Boy
You Wanna Fade? follows 2021's acclaimed Don't Know What I Am and finds Alien Boy digging deeper into all the best parts of the pop-rock-by-way-of-shoegaze sound. The album's widescreen scope was the result of a lengthy writing and recording process with numerous collaborators: first drums with Andy Rusinek; then guitars and bass with Phil Jones...
Cake and Jazz Nights
Join in every Friday and Saturday for Cake & Jazz Night. Farina Bakery will be open late for delicious desserts, a full coffee bar, and free, live music.
Hippo Campus
A spirited indie rock quartet based out of the Twin Cities, Hippo Campus delivers angular and melodic guitar-driven pop that falls somewhere between the collegiate Afro-pop/garage rock of Vampire Weekend and the post-punk nerviness of Bombay Bicycle Club. Emerging in 2014 with the EP Bashful Creatures, Hippo Campus released their debut full-length effort, Landmark, in...
Something Wicked: 80's Rock Musical
An exciting tale of power, ambition, murder, and the supernatural, Shakespeare's Macbeth gets a campy and hilarious twist with outrageous original rock songs inspired by 80’s hair metal and played by a live rock band. In this 80’s adaptation of the famous play, King Duncan is Duncan King, the over-the-hill lead singer of the band...
the Jesus Lizard
In the jade-cultivating climes of online rock journalism, the angle of “the band has a new album” is about as interesting as watching Instagram reels of your brother-in-law’s recent bathroom remodel. But when a band decides to follow up their last album from over 26 years ago? That’s high on testicular fortitude and as dumb...
The Moss
In a musical landscape with fewer boundaries than ever before, THE MOSS’s exuberant brand of alternative rock spans genres, eras, and even oceans. The Utah-via-Hawaii group was born on the shores of Oahu in 2015, as teenage buddies Tyke James (vocals/guitar) and Addison Sharp (guitar) picked up a gig serenading diners at local taco trucks in...
Enter Wonderland
Color and Sound presents Enter Wonderland, a music and art showcase...down the surreal rabbit hole... Music by Mienne, Cat Wolf, Production Unit Xero, Ben Martens, Luneau, Axon Chamber, Performances by Changing Bodies (dance/Seattle), The Bone Goddess (dance), Alison Lockfeld (contortion), Live painting by Corinne DeArmond Video art by Cyclop Toad Ambient bubble performances by Golly G the Bubble...
Super Operator with Bounce House and Dim Wit
Super Operator - Super pop/ one of Portland's best new bands. Featuring members of Shadowgraphs. Bounce House are a high-energy rock 'n' roll and power pop band, igniting stages with catchy melodies and hooky guitar riffs. Hailing from the heart of Santa Ana, the band features charismatic lead vocalist Stiff, driving bassist Ed, thunderous drummer...
Super Operator with Bounce House and Dim Wit
Super Operator - Super pop/one of Portland's best new bands. Featuring members of Shadowgraphs. Bounce House is a high-energy rock 'n' roll and power pop band, igniting stages with catchy melodies and hooky guitar riffs. Hailing from the heart of Santa Ana, the band features charismatic lead vocalist Stiff, driving bassist Ed, thunderous drummer Rev,...
Grails
Grails is a band that can best be described as “restless”. They’ve stubbornly pushed against the staid cliches of instrumental music and towards new sonic frontiers, creating heavily textured albums, stacked deep with epic song hooks and exotic instrumentation. Released in late 2023, “Anches En Maat” is the first new album from Grails in over a...
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