Plan Your Weekend
The 8 Portland events worth planning your weekend around, chosen from everything on the PDX Events calendars. Also posted on Instagram.
Live Music
The Denver chamber-pop ensemble brings their singular Balkan-gypsy-mariachi sound to Revolution Hall. String orchestrations, cinematic drama, and a lead singer who sings like the world is ending in the best possible way. One of the most distinctive live acts around.
Revolution Hall · 7 PM · Tickets
Music Festival
The beloved indie festival kicks off at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley — intimate stages, thoughtful curation, and a crowd that loves music. If you haven't been to Pickathon, it's worth it.
Pendarvis Farm, Happy Valley · Tickets required · through Sunday, August 2
Street Fair
The Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood closes NE Fremont from 42nd to 51st for a full day of local vendors, food trucks, live music. A great excuse to explore one of NE Portland's best streets.
NE Fremont St (42nd–51st) · 10 AM–6 PM · Free
Street Fair
One of Portland's most charming neighborhood fairs in one of its most charming neighborhoods — local vendors, live music, food, and that unhurried Sellwood energy. Free for all ages and a perfect summer Saturday.
SE Sellwood-Moreland · 10 AM · Free
Cultural Festival
Annual celebration of Chinese culture and community at Pioneer Courthouse Square, organized by the Oregon Chinese Coalition. Traditional performances, authentic food, cultural demonstrations, and a gathering that's been connecting Portland's Chinese community with the city for years.
Pioneer Courthouse Square · 11 AM · Free
Cascadia Cup
The Cascadia Cup rivalry under the lights — Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. If you can't make the game, get to a bar and watch with your fellow Portlanders.
Providence Park · 7:30 PM · Tickets
Movie in the Park
Portland Parks' Summer Free for All screens the 1997 sci-fi classic at Colonel Summers Park. Grab a blanket, pick up food from a nearby spot on SE Belmont, and watch Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones save the planet from extraterrestrials as the sun goes down.
Colonel Summers Park · Dusk (~9 PM) · Free
Outdoor
Streets close to cars, bikes and pedestrians take over — Sunday Parkways returns to North Portland. Ride the route, hit free activities along the way, and enjoy the city at human speed. Family-friendly and quintessentially Portland.
Columbia Park, N Portland · 11 AM · Free
Want more? See everything happening this weekend or the full Portland events calendar.