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TEDX PORTLAND
Apr 26
Don’t miss the most educational, inspirational day of the year in the Rose City as TEDxPortland returns for Year 13. Enjoy a full day featuring 13 captivating speakers and four mind-blowing performances. Each ticket includes an award-winning event book, coffee and tea in the morning, and a delightful happy hour and ice cream in the beautiful Keller Park to wrap up the day.
This year's theme, “CONTINUUM,” invites you to delve into the importance of time. Together, lift up ordinary people with extraordinary ideas to create an indelible moment.
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SEAN-NÓS NORTHWEST - A CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONS OF IRELAND
May 1-4
The Irish Cultural Society of the Pacific Northwest is pleased to present the 14th annual Sean-nós Northwest festival, returning to beautiful Portland, Oregon. Sean-nós Northwest is an event dedicated to promoting and celebrating Ireland's deep cultural practices, including sean-nós singing and dancing, other vernacular dance forms, traditional instrumental music, and the Irish language—An Ghaeilge.
The festival will take place at venues in the Alberta Arts District of NE Portland, featuring an intimate public concert, invigorating social dance, and engaging daytime workshops. There will also be convivial community events at some of Portland’s most celebrated public houses. Welcome special guests Dáthaí Sproule (singer), Anna Lethert (dancer), Danny Diamond (fiddler), Jackie O’Reilly (dancer), and Scot Éamonn Ó Muilleora (language instructor) who will be sharing their talents, stories, and insights into their respective traditions. Participants of all levels, from the uninitiated to knowledgeable practitioners, are welcome. Spread the word and invite a friend, but DON'T MISS OUT on Sean-nós Northwest 2025. Bígí linn a charge! An Ghaeilge agus fáilte.
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BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Apr. 24–26
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be returning to Portland. Adventures Without Limits is proud to have hosted the Festival for over 25 years. If you love adventure, thrilling stories, and beautiful filmmaking, this is an event not to miss. Each night will hold a different film program, so be sure to check out the film line-up and purchase your tickets online.
This event supports Adventures Without Limits and its mission of working year-round to provide access to outdoor adventure for all, regardless of ability or background.
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OREGON WINE MONTH
May 1-31
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 out what’s happening near you.
Taste new wines from your favorite labels, sample from the barrel with winemakers or savor specialty food pairings and live music. Enjoy a winery tour or vineyard picnic while sipping the region’s acclaimed pinot noir, pinot gris and other exciting wines.
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PORTLAND CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA
May 2-5
For more than 30 years, the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association has hosted a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta hat has become one of the largest multicultural celebrations in Oregon. The fiesta boasts three full days packed with festivities and culturally immersive programming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. During the event, festival-goers can experience the spirit of Mexico through music, arts, dance and sport.
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82ND AVENUE OF ROSES PARADE
Apr 26
The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is back in Southeast Portland. The parade starts at SE Bush Street at 9:30 a.m. and proceeds north on 82nd to SE 78th and Yamhill.
Starting with a small parade in 2007, a small group of businesses, friends and neighbors have created a fun, festive and welcoming event. A lively group of community members organizes and promotes positive community development. The organization known as the 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition (82 Roses) believes that the 82nd Avenue of Roses is a livable, attractive, safe, and equitably diverse community and wants to show it off.
After the Parade, residents and friends are invited to attend another group's event: New Year in the Park — a free, family-friendly event celebrating Cambodian, Lao, Thai and Burmese New Years at Glenhaven Park on 82nd Ave and Siskiyou from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
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ASTORIA WARRENTON CRAB, SEAFOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Apr 25-27
The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival is held annually on the last weekend of April, at the Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center. The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce (AWACC) coordinates this event which, held annually since 1982, features around 150 vendors of hand-crafted arts, coastal cuisine, Oregon wine and local brews.
Enjoy a selection of northwest flavors from a dozen food vendors. Tour Oregon’s renowned wine country with 40 wineries offering a multitude of varietals made in Oregon, primarily using northwest-grown grapes. Local craft breweries will be serving up their favorite foamy brews. And, for those that prefer their spirits distilled, the festival has you covered, too. Enjoy live music on two stages throughout the weekend, featuring performers from a variety of genres to keep your toes tapping. While listening, stroll through the aisles of more than 100 booths featuring local artists, northwest-made products and more.
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PROFESSOR BRIAN COX
Apr. 29
Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in the U.S. with his sell-out tour HORIZONS.
Horizons has taken over 400,000 people spanning three continents on a dazzling journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art screen technology, venues across the world have been filled with spectacular images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and the latest theories on the origin of the Universe.
What is the nature of space and time? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? What does it mean to live a finite, fragile life in an infinite, eternal Universe? Having traveled the world, it’s now time to bring Horizons to the US for a journey around our magnificent and baffling Universe.
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BEST IN BEER WEEK
May 2-11
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 to bold IPAs and rich stouts, these beers took home top honors at the Oregon Beer Awards. Now, you can try them all while supporting the breweries that make this beer scene legendary.
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REEL EATS: MEN IN BLACK
Apr. 29-30
Men in Black will be returning to the big screen as part of OMSI’s Reel Eats series. A $35 ticket to Reel Eats gets you admission to the largest screen in town as well as a tray full of bite-sized snacks that pair with moments in the film. What will you eat as Agent J fires the noisy cricket? Join us to find out.
WARNING: Flashing lights occur during the film.
- 6:45 p.m. | Doors open, pick up your tray of food, and find a seat.
- 7:15 p.m.| Introduction and event instructions
- 7:20 p.m. | Movie: Men in Black (Duration: 1hr 38min | Rating: PG-13)
While watching the film, viewers will be prompted to eat certain items as they correlate with a moment on screen. The tasting menu that accompanies the film consists of 6-12 small items such as popcorn, sliders, or fruit skewers. If you wish to purchase beverages or additional food from the Empirical Café prior to the event, please plan on arriving early. The café will be open until 7:15 p.m. for your needs. OMSI is unable to accommodate special dietary restrictions with the tasting menu, though the cafe has a variety of options
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SIX THE MUSICAL
Apr. 29–May 4
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
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BOEING BOEING
Apr. 25 - May 25
Fly with Experience Theatre Project to a Paris apartment in the swinging ’60s, where they will meet playboy architect Bernard Lawrence. He lives with his fiancée, TWA airline stewardess Gloria—and Lufthansa stewardess Gretchen—and Alitalia stewardess Gabriella. However, none of the women knows about the other two, and this is exactly the way Bernard has designed it. This arrangement works fine as long as their flight schedules only bring them home every three days. Bernard’s live-in maid, Berthe, plays a key role in pulling off this ruse, managing three sets of clothing, photographs, bed linens, and food preferences. But with the arrival of a long-lost friend and the new Boeing jet, Bernard’s plans hit turbulence when all three of his fiancées arrive at the same time.
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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Apr. 27-29
Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life in a mesmerizing ballet by Classical Arts Entertainment. Witness the captivating performance by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine as they tell the story of Princess Aurora, cursed to a century-long slumber by the evil fairy Carabosse.
With lavish sets, hand-painted scenery, exquisite costumes designed by the most talented artists of Ukraine, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, this production promises an unforgettable experience. Led by a cast of world-class dancers, the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's artistry and flawless execution will transport you into a world of wonder and magic.
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TOM GREEN
May 2
You know Tom Green from his innovative, anything-goes run as the most unpredictable personality on MTV's "The Tom Green Show", and his unforgettable, deliciously loony roles in the uproarious film comedies including "Road Trip," “Charlie Angels,” “Bob The Butler,” “Stealing Harvard” and "Freddy Got Fingered.”
The multi-talented Canadian comedian, actor, director, and broadcaster graced the cover of Rolling Stone, commandeered the coveted guest host chair on "The Late Show with David Letterman," and conquered the World Wide Web with his free-wheeling, wildly popular internet talk show, which has been credited with kicking off the podcast revolution. He tours worldwide, performing standup comedy at sold-out venues. Tom launched his Canadian company, Tom Green Productions Inc., with soon to be announced exciting new projects.
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JURASSIC WORLD BY BRICKMAN
Mar. 15–Sep. 31
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 LEGO bricks, the Baryonyx. Walk through the iconic Jurassic World gates and relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.
Get hands-on with LEGO brick paleontology, mystery mosaics, island-building, hybrid dinosaur creations, and much more. There will be 2.5 million LEGO bricks for you to show off your own building skills.
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GREASE
Apr. 10-May 18
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. Amongst “Burger Palace Boys,” “Pink Ladies,” fast cars, and teen angst, this musical evokes the looks and sounds of the 1950s. Grease has earned its place among the world’s most popular musicals, and is filled with favorite songs and dance numbers such as “Greased Lightnin’,” “We Go Together,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and “You’re the One That I Want.”
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WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL
Mar. 21–Apr. 27
The annual bloom of cherry blossoms at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park is impressive, but an even more colorful burst of flowers appears every spring just 32 miles (51 km) south of the city, in Woodburn. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival blossoms each spring, drawing thousands to come and see 40 acres (16 ha) of tulips in bloom, rain or shine.
Tulip bulbs are classified as early to mid-season flowers. This means that in the Portland area, their bloom season runs from March through May. Likewise, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival runs from mid-March to early May, with the most flowers in full bloom around mid-April. Blooms only last for about two weeks, so don’t wait too long to frolic in these fields!
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Discover “random acts of findness” in Lincoln City, with —Finders Keepers. Over 3,000 glass treasures are hidden along the town’s seven miles of sandy beach, made by local artisans. If you find a float, it’s all yours. Let your treasure hunt begin. Discover glass treasures every day of the year from Roads End on the north to Siletz Bay on the south.
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THE DINNER DETECTIVE MURDER MYSTERY SHOW
On-going
Join The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Portland for an evening filled with suspense, laughter, and delicious dining. Step into a world of intrigue as you work to solve a thrilling crime that unfolds around you. But watch out — the culprit could be anyone in the room, and you might even become a Prime Suspect yourself.
Your ticket includes a full dinner, interactive murder mystery experience, waitstaff gratuity, and a special prize for the night’s Top Sleuth. Get ready for a night you won’t forget.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Mar. 1–Dec. 20
Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974, earning it the “Oregon Heritage Tradition” title in 2024. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to one million visitors during its annual season.
On any given weekend from the beginning of March to the day before Christmas, shoppers can wend their way through the rows of tents of this large outdoor market featuring local makers, artisans, and chefs. A full sensory experience, the sights, and sounds will have shoppers and on-lookers tapping their heels to bluegrass pickers and jazz trios with weekly sets of local musicians performing for market-goers and passersby in Tom McCall Waterfront Park
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FARMERS MARKET AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Year-Round
The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University will be open every Saturday, year-round. April through October hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through March hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Market at PSU is located in Downtown Portland in the South Park Blocks between SW College & Montgomery Streets.
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HOLLYWOOD FARMER'S MARKET
Year-Round
Year-round on Saturdays, the Hollywood Farmers Markets hosts 50+ vendors, bringing you the best of the region’s agricultural bounty.
In addition to amazingly fresh, local food, you’ll find live music, children’s activities, and fun events throughout the season.
- April through September, every Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM,
- October and November, every Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM,, and
- December through March: 9 AM to 1PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
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PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE
Ongoing
Portland Indigenous Marketplace will host the Indigenous Marketplace. Over 30 vendors, food, art exhibits, and more will be present. A marketplace specifically for Indigenous/Black vendors, all the artists/entrepreneurs featured on Indigenous Marketplace have Indigenous/Black ancestry. Vendors sell their hand made and original. |
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