Portland and Area Activities Planner - January 17, 2025

ROSE CITY CLASSIC DOG SHOW
Jan. 15-19
The Rose City Classic Series of Dog Shows is one of the largest and most popular dog events in the United States. That’s why so many of the best dogs in America and dogs from foreign countries travel to Portland each January to compete.

The event spans five days, starting on Wednesday with several Individual breed specialty shows and an all-terrier group show. These specialty events are organized by local AKC dog clubs to improve and preserve a particular breed or group of breeds. Specialty Day is followed on Thursday through Sunday by four all-breed shows.

FAN EXPO PORTLAND
Jan 24-26
FAN EXPO Portland (formerly Wizard World Portland) is the ultimate place to celebrate fandom. Join tens of thousands of fans just like you and experience the ultimate playground for comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. Three days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await. Attendees can shop at hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, check out panels and workshops, meet favorite stars and creators, and celebrate what makes them geeky with thousands of other fans in cosplay. There is something for every fan at FAN EXPO Portland.

DISCO BISCUITS
Jan. 17–18
The Disco Biscuits are a band of transformation and invention. The Philadelphia-based group remains the pioneers of “Trance-Fusion” – bridging the gap between electronic dance music and jam rock – while consistently looking for new sonic boundaries to break and avenues to tell stories within.

With two rock operas (1998’s Hot Air Balloon / 2000’s Chemical Warfare Brigade) amongst the 8 full-length studio albums under their belt, The Biscuits are back with their 9th studio record, a space opera entitled “Revolution in Motion,” to be released on March 29th, 2024.

ST JOHN'S WINTER BEER FEST
Jan. 17–18
St. Johns Winter Beer Fest is Back. Join Stormbreaker St. Johns to celebrate local beers, cideries, cocktail makers, and brewers with all your favorite makers.

The fest is divided into three sessions. An entry pass will provide a branded festival glass, eight tasting tickets, a StormBreaker sticker, 20% off merchandise, and a coupon for a future StormBreaker Pint on your next visit.

PORTLAND OLD TiME MUSIC GATHERING
Jan. –19
Be sure to join the 2025 Gathering for a concert performance, workshops and more with Alice Ge16rrard, one of her generation's most influential and beloved old-time musicians.

The Portland Oregon Old-Time Music Gathering is a grassroots volunteer-run festival that aims to celebrate and enrich the community of traditional old-time Appalachian-style stringband musicians. Old Time Music Gathering is an environment where the music is as meaningful as when musicians gather to swap tunes and play in a friend’s living room or meet to play at a campsite during a summer festival.

PORTLAND FOLK FESTIVAL
Jan. 17–18
Portland's Folk Festival began in 2018 at McMenamin's White Eagle as a way for Portland musicians to come together to celebrate the burgeoning local scene and enjoy each other's craft. It was a 12-hour love fest that started at noon and continued until early morning, with 24 local and regional artists performing. Since then, the festival has moved to one of Portland's most legendary venues, the Crystal Ballroom. Energy exudes from the stage, marinated in decades of iconic artists, creating an oddly transcendent atmosphere. The festival continues to bring the Portland music community together to recognize and praise each other, to build community, and to shower each other with appreciation. 

HAIRSPRAY
Jan. 17–Feb. 9
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air. Hairspray, the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire — to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from a social outcast to a sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her 'do.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Jan. 14–18
Kimberly (Tony Award winner VICTORIA CLARK) is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush…and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

WASSAIL CIDER FEST
Jan. 18
Wassail is an early-English toast to good health often associated with plentiful alcohol
and lively celebration. In this case, it also means a cider party. Come taste with Northwest cider houses, including Edgefield’s own. Enjoy a special menu of items for purchase, live music and a parade to toast the apple trees.

The purpose of wassailing is to awaken the cider apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest. Wear a costume of bright colors with medieval flair.

SHEN YUN
Jan. 21–23
Dust off your memory of what a more compassionate world used to be like. And experience China before communism. Shen Yun’s performance is a beautiful display of goodness, wisdom, and faith. Its timeless legends celebrate valor and traditional virtues. For our world today, it is a message of hope.

Shen Yun invites you to discover a magical land where emperors, generals, and philosophers seek harmony with the Way of the Universe, where celestial maidens dance with ethereal grace, and warriors battle with explosive athleticism.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE
Jan 22
National Geographic Live brings you behind-the-scenes stories and unforgettable imagery from world-renowned photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers—live on stage.

With landscapes spanning the towering Himalayas, arid plains, and dense jungles, India is home to a wider array of wild cats than anywhere else. While many big cats are well known and thoroughly documented, photographer and filmmaker Sandesh Kadur is on a mission to highlight the country’s lesser-known felines to protect their future. Discover the tiny, grumpy-faced Pallas’s cat, the fishing cat that jumps into the water to catch its prey, and the ancient, elusive, clouded leopard. Join the National Geographic Live series to get an up-close look at a world of wild cats you’ve never seen before through Kadur’s captivating images and video.

SNOWMAN SCAVENGER HUNT
Jan. 1, 2025 - Jan. 31
Get ready for a winter adventure. Families are invited to bundle up and join in Bridgeport Village’s Snowman Scavenger Hunt.

Pick up a Scavenger Hunt checklist at the Security Office and set off on a frosty journey to find 15 hidden snowmen in the windows of stores and restaurants around the center. After finding them all, head back to the Security Office to claim a small prize as a reward.

This exciting scavenger hunt is sure to bring smiles to little ones and is a great way for families to explore all that Bridgeport Village has to offer.

PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS
Oct. 4, 2024–Mar. 21
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

STUDIO GHIBLI FILM FESTIVAL
Jan. 10–Feb. 9
This year’s festival includes daily screenings, special guest speakers, and an Opening Night celebration focused on the 40th anniversary of Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Watch all your favorites, from My Neighbor Totoro to Kiki’s Delivery Service, all on the largest movie screen in Portland. Select screenings will feature introductions by experts on Miyazaki’s work from Portland State University and Pacific University.

PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
VS HOUSTON ROCKETS
Jan. 18
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Houston Rockets in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

EXHILARATING BEETHOVEN
Jan. 18–20
A showstopping ode to the power of dance, Beethoven's Seventh Symphony brims with an unbridled energy certain to make your heart race. The composer's Violin Concerto—which ends with its own rollicking tune—trades in technical fireworks for transcendent lyricism, while Jimmy López Bellido's Fiesta! shakes up Baroque dance forms with elements of pop, techno, and Latin music.

Program

Jimmy Lopez Bellido: Fiesta!
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

MULTICULTURAL TRADITIONAL AEGEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Friday, Jan. 17
Cultural Night with Aegean Musicians: Turkish and Greek Music Celebration
Join us for a special concert in Portland celebrating the shared musical heritage of Turkey, Greece, and beyond, featuring Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Persian, Albanian, Bosnian, and Macedonian songs.

Enjoy a vibrant performance by talented artists showcasing timeless maqam songs and melodies highlighting the deep musical connections between these cultures. The program includes songs like Olmasa Mektubun (Greek-Turkish), Ayazin (Arabic-Turkish), and Gole Sangam (Persian).

CARSON GOLF & SPA RESORT
Year-Round
Driving east on either side of the Columbia River Gorge with Mount Hood filling the windshield, the stunning scenery leads to an enchanted place where you can choose your own adventure, relax and enjoy the magical hot water of Carson Hot Springs. Whether you are looking for luxury and a comfortable overnight stay or something a bit more rustic with a camping option, Carson Hot Springs in Washington has something for everyone.

THE DINNER DETECTIVE MURDER MYSTERY SHOW
Oct. 19, 2024–Mar. 22
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.

PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Ongoing
Come celebrate 50 years of supporting local artists, fostering connections, and embracing the spirit of Portland. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey—here's to another 50 years of creativity, community, and countless memories!

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.

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