World Cup
Spain vs Portugal
Two European giants face off in the World Cup Round of 16. Lunchtime kickoff — catch it at bars across Portland before USMNT tips at 5pm.
Bars around town · 12pm
Events of the Week
Best Things to Do in Portland: Jul 6–12, 2026
14 hand-picked events for the week — a daytime and an evening pick for each day, chosen from everything on the PDX Events calendars. Also posted on Instagram.
Monday, July 6
World Cup
USMNT vs Belgium
USA vs Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. Providence Park's free event is sold out, but venues across Portland are all showing it.
Venues around town · 5pm · Free & Ticketed
Tuesday, July 7
Live Music
JT Wise & Cosacchi
Free lunchtime live music at Pioneer Courthouse Square. JT Wise Band and Cosacchi bring warm, roots-influenced sounds to the heart of downtown Portland.
Pioneer Courthouse Sq · 12pm · Free
Science Talk
OMSI Science Pub
Science meets nightlife at Mission Theater. OMSI's popular lecture series brings local researchers to the stage for an evening of ideas and drinks.
Mission Theater · 6pm
Wednesday, July 8
Hip Hop
Hip Hop Soulsation
Free outdoor hip hop performance and movement workshop at Gateway Discovery Park. Open to all ages and skill levels — just show up ready to move.
Gateway Discovery Park · 11:30am · Free
Dance
Tabor Dance
Free outdoor social dancing at Laurelhurst Park. No partner or experience needed — a welcoming community event under the evening sky.
Laurelhurst Park · 7pm · Free
Thursday, July 9
Market
South Waterfront Market
Outdoor market with local produce, artisan food, and handmade goods along the river. Scenic Waterfront setting — a great lunchtime escape from the office.
South Waterfront · 12pm · Free
Live Music
Music at the Park
Free live music at Laurelhurst Park. Bring a blanket and settle in for a summer evening concert under the trees — a perfect low-key Thursday night.
Laurelhurst Park · 6pm · Free
Friday, July 10
Night Market
Portland Night Market
Portland's biggest night market fills SE Alder with 200+ local vendors — food, art, vintage, and handmade goods. Free and all ages, running until 11pm.
SE Alder St · 4pm · Free
Film
Movie in the Park: Elio
Pixar's Elio screens outdoors at MLK Jr Park. A heartfelt sci-fi story about a misfit kid who becomes Earth's alien ambassador — free, bring a blanket.
MLK Jr Park · 7:30pm · Free
Saturday, July 11
Street Fair
Mississippi Street Fair
N Mississippi Ave shuts down for local vendors, live music stages, and food carts. The full energy of one of Portland's most vibrant neighborhoods, free and all ages.
N Mississippi Ave · 10am · Free
Porchfest
Overlook Porchfest
Musicians play from front porches throughout the Overlook neighborhood as visitors walk house to house discovering sets. One of Portland's most charming free summer traditions.
Overlook · N Portland · All day · Free
Sunday, July 12
Concert
Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Portland Cello Project pays tribute to Stevie Wonder at Ventura Park, part of Portland Parks' Summer Free for All. Soulful, free, and all ages.
Ventura Park · 6pm · Free
Yard Sale
Overlook Yard Sale
Community-wide yard sale throughout Overlook, with dozens of households participating at once — plus a free table for things folks just want to give away.
Overlook · N Portland · All day · Free
Want more? See everything happening this weekend or the full Portland events calendar.