Portland and Area Activities Planner - March 7-14, 2025

KELL'S PORTLAND IRISH FESTIVAL
Mar. 14–17
Get ready for three days of vibrant Irish culture and fun. Kell's Irish festival spans three locations over three days — Kells Brewery, Kells Downtown, and the Waterfront Tent. Whether it’s for a day or the whole event, come celebrate with great music, food, and festivities. Grab your tickets now for a fantastic Irish experience.

HAMILTON
Mar. 4–23
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has profoundly impacted culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

SILENT SKY
Mar. 6–9
Mt Hood Repertory Theatre is producing Silent Sky by Lauren Gundersen in partnership with OMSI. Directed by Joellen Sweeney, the production will take place in the planetarium. This will be the first time a play has been performed in the OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium. The performance includes stunning celestial visuals designed by OMSI Planetarium, director Jim Todd, music by Jenny Giering performed live by pianist Jesse Preis, and glorious period costumes by Laura Streeter.

Silent Sky tells the story of pioneering astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt and explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific and heart-bound discoveries. A decade before women gained the right to vote, Henrietta Leavitt and her fellow women “computers” transformed the science of astronomy. With music and math bursting forth onstage, Henrietta and her peers change how we understand the heavens and Earth.

PSU UNIVERSITY BAND CONCERT
Mar 4
PSU Concert Bands presents the PSU University Band and Guest Performers, the Gresham High School Wind Ensemble in Concert.
The PSU University Band is PSU's largest band and is open to players of all abilities. This ensemble is a great option for non-performance majors to earn their large ensemble credits while performing with a fun and diverse group of musicians.

MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Mar. 7–15
Lewis & Clark College’s Department of Theatre will bring William Shakespeare’s Macbeth to life on the Fir Acres stage.

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble….” 

THE FLY FISHING FILM TOUR
Mar. 9
This year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) features an exciting lineup of films that capture the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing. Highlights include Dan’s epic quest to land the hardest fish in fly fishing, with musky legend Blane Chocklett by his side; a breathtaking adventure fishing for Atlantic Salmon amidst the caribou migration in remote northern waters; a journey through the high desert with guide Matt Mendes on the Deschutes River; the grit and determination of Captain Lacey Kelly, a Florida tarpon guide; April Vokey and Sam Lungren’s exploration of the untamed jungles of Guyana, where they target arapaima, peacock bass, and more. 

HEART
Mar. 14
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson are the creative spark behind Heart, a rock group that initially found success in the mid-'70s via guitar-heavy radio hits like "Magic Man" and "Barracuda," only to reach greater heights after engineering a major pop comeback a decade later. Drawing from progressive rock, hard rock, and folk, the band's 1976 debut, Dreamboat Annie, and 1977 sophomore effort, Little Queen, helped establish Heart as a hard-hitting hitmaking machine with both hooks and attitude. Their eponymous eighth album, 1985's Heart, reached quintuple platinum status via more mainstream fare such as "Alone," "What About Love?," and "These Dreams," the latter of which scored the band its first number one single. Heart managed to land Top Ten albums in each of the band's four decades, despite taking a break in the late '90s to pursue other interests — the Wilsons released a pair of roots-oriented LPs under the Lovemongers' moniker in 1997 and 1998. Upon reconvening in 2004 with Jupiter's Darling, Heart issued a string of successful albums, culminating in their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS
Mar. 12
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New York Knicks in this NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

OREGON ZOO WINTER DISCOUNT DAYS
Mar. 1–7
Connect with nature with a discounted zoo admission. The Oregon Zoo connects the community to the wonder of wildlife to create a better future for all. The zoo is a hub for science, conservation, education and animal well-being delivering the highest quality of care. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, including membership. Infants aged 0 to 1 are free when reserved with a paid adult ticket.

FOREST PUB BUILDING THE NEW PDX AIRPORT WITH LOCAL MASS TIMBER
Mar. 10
Join friends from the Port of Portland and project partners to hear stories behind the design, construction, and sourcing of the new main terminal at Portland International Airport. Utilizing Mass Timber and locally sourced timber, PDX has gained international recognition for its innovation and first-of-its-kind approach to a large-scale civic project. Through its community-centered approach to the $2B project, the Port of Portland has redefined how the public experiences airports…and their connection to the wood that built it

Spend an evening learning about how combining innovative Mass Timber and a commitment to locally sourced lumber can create something that has soared to new heights. Grab a drink, sit back, relax, and enjoy the program. 

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
Mar. 13
For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.

PETTY FEVER
Mar. 14
Petty Fever is a multi-award-winning full-production tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, featuring the captivating Guitarist/Vocalist and Hollywood Fame Award Winner Frank Murray. 
They deliver an amazing and memorable salute to Tom Petty's musical legacy, performing over four decades of classic hits such as American Girl, Free Falling, Breakdown, Running Down a Dream, I Won’t Back Down and many more.   
Petty Fever has received Multiple Entertainment Awards, including two-time recipient of the Las Vegas FAME Awards “Outstanding International Tribute Band” in Las Vegas, NV, USA and two-time recipient of the Los Angeles Music Awards “Tribute Band of the Year " in Hollywood, CA, USA.  

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.

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
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

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