April PlanAhead: Your Portland events calendar

Happy April, Portland. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and summer on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the City of Roses.

All month long

Day of the week, date

• Freestyle Love Supreme | Fri., April 8-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Portland Center Stage at the Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave. | $25+ | No two shows are ever the same; performers take suggestions from the audience + instantly improvise to create full-length musical numbers.
• Hamilton | Thurs., April 13-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium | $323+ | Don’t throw away your shot to see the Broadway smash hit.
• Portland Saturday Market | Saturdays | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 2 SW Naito Pkwy. | Free | The largest arts and crafts fair in the country awaits.
• Portland Flea | Sundays | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 240 SE Clay St. | Vintage purveyors sell their creations.
• Salsa Dancing | Fridays + Saturdays | 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. | Aztec Willies, 1501 NE Broadway | $10 | Improve your rhythm and learn new steps and you’ll soon be burning up the dance floor. 💃
• Improvisation Classes for Beginners | Sundays | 1-2:30 p.m. | Portland Center Stage at The Armory | $5+ | Unlock your inner creative genius + step outside your comfort zone through fun games, character building, and acting lessons. 🎭
• Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism | Sat., Feb. 19-Sun., June 5 | Times vary | Portland Art Museum | $25 | Explore the fascinating Avante-Garde cultural movement of early 20th century Mexico.
• Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | Fri., March 18-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn | $15+ | Move over roses, the tulips are back in town 🌷
• PSU Farmers Market | Saturdays | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | South Park Blocks at SW Park Ave. + SW Montgomery St. | Free | Enjoy food, drinks, and shopping year-round, rain or shine.
• “The Queers” | Fri., March 11-Sun., April 10 | Times vary | The Back Door Theater, 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | Pay what you can | The first trans ensemble drama by a trans writer to receive a production in the area. 🌈
• “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” | Sat., Feb. 26-Sun., April 24| Times vary | Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway | $15+ | Bring the whole family to this classic children’s book performance.
• Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings | Sat., Feb. 12-Sun., Apr. 17 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden | $18.95, included with admission | Discover the history of these fascinating small accessories fashioned from wood, ivory, or porcelain.
• Peruvian Theater: El apellido comienza conmigo/The Name Begins With Me | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 10 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Imago Theater, 17 SE 8th Ave. | $20 | This live theater show explores the intersection of family secrets, political corruption, and resolute justice amid extraordinary circumstances.*
• Banksyland | Fri., April 15-Sun., May 8 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Times vary | The Factor Building, 226 SE Madison St. | $29+ | See dozens of authenticated, signed works by the mysterious street artist. 🎈
• The World of Leonardo da Vinci | Sat., March 19-Mon., Sept. 5 | Times vary | OMSI | $14+ | Explore reproductions of some of the Renaissance thinker’s most incredible contraptions.
• Museum of World Athletics Heritage Exhibit | Fri., April 8-Mon., July 25 | Pioneer Place, 700 SW 5th Ave. | Free | Take an interactive journey through the history of athletics + see items donated by legendary athletes.

Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3

Friday, April 1

• Austra | Fri., April 1 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $25 | Free spirited and vibrant, the music from this Canadian electronic group is worth hearing.
• Spring Mushroom Identification | Fri., April 1 | Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Ave. | $30+ | Local guide Leah Bendli will teach how to tell the difference between fun fungi and no-fun fungi. 🍄
• “Come As You Are” - 90s Dance Flashback | Fri., April 1 | 9 p.m. | Lola’s Room, 1332 W. Burnside St. | $10 | As a friend or an old enemy, you’re invited to dance the night away to Nirvana, Snoop Dogg, TLC, and more throwback tunes.
• Ghost Light | Fri., April 1 | 9 p.m. | Wonder Ballroom | $20 | You’ll be jelly of this five-piece American jam band’s musical abilities.
• Portland Leadership: Is It A Good/Bad Idea To Be Friends With Employees? | Fri., April 1 | 2 p.m. | Online | $10 | This class will help business owners navigate the real challenges they encounter.
• NE Village PDX Reducing Waste 101 | Fri., April 1 | 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | Online | Free | Learn how to minimize your waste at home from the comfort of your home.
• Manzanita | Fri., April 1 | 7 p.m. | Edgefield Winery Tasting Room, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale | Free | Local songwriter Joshua Davis and co. weave soulful vocals into catchy dance music somewhere beyond the labels of any one genre.
• Portland Swap Meet | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 3 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $5+ | Drive on over to the largest auto parts swap meet on the West Coast. 🚗
• Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour | Fri., April 1-Sat., April 9 | 7 p.m. | Locations vary | $20 | Take a trip into the wilderness without actually leaving Portland with this nature filled film festival. 🏔
• Dark Side: A Piece for Assorted Lunatics | Fri., April 1-Sat., April 2 | 8 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theater, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $35+ | Spend the night celebrating Pink Floyd with live music and aerial movement.
• First Friday Art Walk | Fri., April 1 | Times vary | Downtown Vancouver | Free | Visit more than 20 galleries + art-centric businesses.

Saturday, April 2

• The Princess Bride in Concert | Sat., April 2-Sun., April 3 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $29+ | As you wish, this amazing performance is here for three shows … inconceivable!
• Thorns vs. OL Reign | Sat., April 2 | 7 p.m. | Providence Park | $33+ | The second half of the NWSL Challenge Cup kicks off against a familiar PNW foe. ⚽
• Winterhawks vs. Seattle Thunderbirds | Sat., April 2 | 6 p.m. | Veterans MemorialColiseum | $26+ | The visitors are about to have all their thunder stolen. 🏒
• Trillium Festival | Sat., April 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S. Terwilliger Blvd. | Free | Celebrate the emergence of the beautiful white flowers that grow in the area with on-site education stations and guided hikes.
• Art First Artists’ Auction and After Party | Sat., April 2 | 6:45 p.m. | Oregon Contemporary, 8371 N. Interstate Ave. | Support local artists, curators + performers while enjoying art, food, music, and friends.
• WasabiCon PDX’s Geek Marketplace | Sat., April 2 | 10 a.m. | Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave. | $6 | Portland’s geek paradise is here again featuring anime, comic books + video games galore.
• Bergström Vertical Pinot Noir Tasting | Sat., April 2 | 1-3 p.m. | Vino Veritas Wine Bar and Bottle Shop, 7835 SE Stark St. | $79 | Taste vintages dated from 2006-2016. Cheers. 🍷

Sunday, April 3

• Timbers vs. LA Galaxy | Sun., April 3 | 1:30 p.m. | Providence Park | $45+ | The home squad will need an out-of-this-world performance against this West Coast rival. ⚽
• Wallows | Sun., April 3-Mon., April 4 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $39+ | From a No. 2 debut on the Spotify Global Viral 50 chart to touring its new album “Tell Me That It’s Over,” this group is riding the momentum for a two-night show.
• April Tea Tasting Party | Sun., April 3 | 10:30 a.m. | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary, 109 W. 7th St., Vancouver | $20 | Sip from a flight of four teas while nibbling baked goods.
• David Shifrin + Miró Quartet: Rendevouz with Benny | Sun., April 3 | 4 p.m. | The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 SW 11th Ave. | $20+ | A celebration of classical and jazz clarinets. 🎺
• Del Amitri with Kris Dollimore | Sun., April 3 | 9 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge | $29.50 | This Scottish alternative rock band with decades of experience is coming to Portland. 🎸
• For the Record | Sun., April 3 | 7 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $10+ | This is the best place to get your laugh on with Portland’s local stand-up comedians.

Monday, April 4-Sunday, April 10

Monday, April 4

• Tyler, The Creator | Mon., April 4 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $100+ | The alternative hip-hop artist brings his “Call Me If You Get Lost” tour to the Rose City.
• Hippo Campus | Mon., April 4 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $28 | Fresh off the release of its latest album “LP3,” the indie-rock band puts on a show with Ginger Root.
• Laugh Basement | Mon., April 4 | 7:30 p.m. | The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge, 2845 SE Stark St. | $10 | Laugh along with some of Portland’s funniest comedians.
• Adam Sawyer | Mon., April 4 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s City of Books | Free | Get your copy of “Urban Hikes Oregon” signed by the author. 🥾

Tuesday, April 5

• Watercolor Garden Journal Workshop Seat | Tues., April 5 | 3-6 p.m. | Cornell Farm, 8212 SW Barnes Rd. | $225 | Local artist Kari Gale will teach people of all skill levels how to keep a visual garden journal + see the world with new eyes. 🎨
• Rick Maguire | Tues., April 5 | 8 p.m. | The Old Church Concert Hall | $15+ | A special solo performance from Rick Maguire of Pile.
• Superchunk | Tues., April 5 | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall | $25 | A pillar of the Chapel Hill music scene in the ‘90s, this rock group just released its 12th album called “Wild Loneliness.”
• Bluegrass: Tuesdays with Monroe | Tues., April 5 | 7 p.m.-9 p.m. | Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St. | Free | Books + bluegrass.
• Frederick Law Olmsted: Bringing Nature into the City | Tues., April 5 | 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.| Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave. | Free | A dive into the life and career of American architect Fredrick Olmsted.

Wednesday, April 6

• Lisa Heller | Wed., April 6 | 8 p.m. | Lola’s Room, 1332 W. Burnside St. | $14+ | This up-and-coming artist started creating music to help her anxiety, and hopes her lyrics can help others.
• Ashe | Wed., April 6 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $25.50+ | See the Netflix pop songstress live.
• Dylan Marron in conversation with Ashley C. Ford | Wed., April 6 | 5 p.m. | Online | Free | Listen in for advice on how to have conversations that are hard to be had with the author of “Conversations with People Who Hate Me.”
• Beach House with Ami Dang | Wed., April 6 | 8 p.m. | Keller Auditorium | $34.50 + | Come enjoy the psychedelic sounds of this alternative synth pop band.
• Church of Film | Wed., April 6 | 8 p.m. | The Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St. | $5+ | A weekly gathering for the worship of all things cinema.

Thursday, April 7

• Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival | Thurs., April 7-Sat., April 9 | Portland Expo Center | $10 | You sew do not want to miss this event.
• Art of Vitality: Peter Shinbach Bamboo Art Collection | Sat., Jan. 1-Thurs., April 7 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden | The last day to check out Portland resident Peter Shinbach’s fine art bamboo collection.
• April First Thursday with Jermaine | Thurs., April 7 | 5 p.m. | Portland Center Stage at the Armory, 128 NW 8th Ave. | Free | Enjoy a performance from this local Portland vocalist, lead singer of The Kinky Brothers — perfect Thursday pick me up.
• Resisting Cultural Erasure in America | Thurs., April 7 | 7-8 p.m. | Online | Free | A conversation with author Barrett Holmes Pitner and historian Jennifer Fang.
• Lindsey Buckingham | Thurs., April 7 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $75+ | The legendary guitarist returns to Portland for one night only.
• MercyMe: Inhale (Exhale) Tour | Thurs., April 7 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $15+ | Listen + sing along with music from the Christian group’s 10th album.
• April First Thursday Night Market | Thurs., April 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Various locations in downtown Canby | Free | Check out specials + sales at downtown businesses. 🌙
• Kyle Kinane | Thurs., April 7-Sun., April 10 | Times vary | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave. | $30+ | The “Trampoline In A Ditch” comedian who sprung from Portland to a career in national television has added two later shows to his four-day run. 🎤

Friday, April 8

• Strawberry Roan | Fri., April 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Edgefield Winery Tasting Room, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale | Free | Catherine Loyer + her band are ready to serenade you with their rock-n-blues tunes.
• Rhapsody in Red | Fri., April 8 | 8 p.m. | White Eagle Saloon & Hotel, 836 N. Russell St. | $10 | Deadheads can spend the night listening to this Portland-based Jerry Garcia tribute band.
• Hillsboro Hops vs. Tri-City Dust Devils | Fri., April 8-Sun., April 10 | Times vary | Ron Tonkin Field, 4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro | $30+ | Time to dust off the foam fingers for opening day. ⚾
• Dreamland | Fri., April 8-Sun., April 10 | 7:30 p.m. + 2 p.m. | Newmark Theatre | $29+ | A powerful and mesmerizing ballet show about breaking free from the claws of a nightmare. 🩰
• Botanical Art Connections: A Conversation with Oregon Botanical Artists | Fri., April 8 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave. | Free | Join a panel conversation with the founding members of Oregon Botanical Artists.
• Steve Gunn & Jeff Parker | Fri., April 8 | 7 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $25 | These independent contemporary rock + rollers are an absolute must-see.
• Amber Mark | Fri., April 8 | 9:00 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge | $20 | This 21+ show will be a guaranteed fix of R+B and soul.

Saturday, April 9

• 125th Anniversary Gala | Sat., April 9 | 6 p.m. | Online | Free | Celebrate the Oregon Symphony’s quasquicentennial anniversary with a live-streamed concert.
• 6th “Annual” Baker’s Dozen | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | John’s Marketplace, 3560 SE Powell Blvd. | $39+ | Indulge in Portland’s holy trinity: coffee, donuts + beer. 🍩
• Tour du Rhône Traveling Wine Lunch | Sat., April 9 | 1 p.m. | Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale | $115 | A portion of the proceeds benefit ¡Salud!, and organization that provides healthcare services to vineyard workers and their families.
• Gangstagrass | Sat., April 9 | 7 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $20 | A combination of bluegrass, hip-hop and more.
• Trivia Night | Sat., April 9 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St. | Free | The team with the highest score wins the respect and the resentment of their peers. 🏆
• Early Blooming Rhododendron & Daffodil Show | Sat., April 9-Sun. Apil 10 | Times vary | Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, 5801 SE 28th Ave. | $5 | Put a little spring in your step + celebrate the magic of early spring. 🌷
• 5K Dash for Doernbecher | Sat., April 9 | 9 a.m. | Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Ave., Beaverton | $20 | All ages and paces are invited to run + raise money for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
• Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Back on Tour | Sat., April 9 | 8 p.m. | Moda Center | $42+ | One of the most-watched YouTube comedians will have you rolling on the floor.
• Indigenous Marketplace | Sat., April 9 + Sun., April 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 432 NE 74th Ave. | Free | Find unique items crafted by Indigenous vendors.

Sunday, April 10

• Under the Sea | Sun., April 10 | 2 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $11 | Dive into nautical themed compositions from “The Little Mermaid,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and Debussy’s “La Mer”. 🐋
• Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz | Sun., April 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Moda Center | $18+ | The end of this season is like sweet music to our ears.
• Wellspring Open Mic | Sun., April 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St. | Free | Use this opportunity to show off your talents, whether that’s singing, magic, or a really smart dissertation.
• Bridge to Brews | Sun., April 10 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | South of Morrison Bridge on Naito Parkway | $40+ | Walk/run a 10k or 8k over four of Portland’s bridges, finishing with a beer + cider tasting event at the finish line.
• Cascade School of Music Student Showcase | Sun., April 10 | 2 p.m. | White Eagle Saloon & Hotel, 836 N. Russell St. | Free | The organization is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with the annual Spring Jam, giving kids an opportunity to perform live.
• Yesterday’s Youth, To Bloom, Heirloom | Sun., April 10 | 8:30 p.m. | Holocene | $10 | This hard rock band is here to inspire change on and off the stage. 🎸
• That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast West Coast Tour | Sun., April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $30+ | Each week these comedians and detectives break down episodes of Law & Order SVU by diving into the true crimes they’re based on, interviewing on-screen members, and more. 📺

Monday, April 11-Sunday, April 17

Monday, April 11

• YOLA - Stand For Myself Tour | Mon., April 11 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $26+ | Her symphonic soul and classic pop sound set the stage for nuanced stories of allyship + Black feminine strength through vulnerability.
• Portland Career Fair | Mon., April 11 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave. | Free | Throw on your business attire, print some fresh resumes, and start looking for your next role in a variety of different industries.
• Conan Gray | Mon., Apri. 11 | 8 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $35+ | Portland’s grandest stage will host the singer/songwriter who started by uploading vlogs, covers + original songs to YouTube as a teenager.
• Mike Thrasher and True West Presents: CODE ORANGE | Mon., April 11 | 8 p.m. | Wonder Ballroom | $25 | If you’re a lover of heavy metal, this hardcore punk band is a must see.
• PUP Returns: Thank F**king God | Mon., April 11 | 7 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $25+ | This band wants to help you see the humor in heartbreak. 💔

Tuesday, April 12

• Hillsboro Hops vs. Everett AquaSox | Tues., April 12-Sun., April 17 | Times vary | Ron Tonkin Field, 4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro | $30+ | Minor league baseball, where an agricultural product used to make beer faces a red-eyed tree frog. ⚾
• How the South Won the Civil War | Tues., April 12 | 7 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $46+ | Lecturer Heather Cox Richardson explores themes of oligarchy, democracy + the fight for the soul of America.
• Koffee: The Gifted Tour | Tues., April 12 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $30 | Vibe with the Jamaican reggae singer who’s signed by Columbia Records.
• Pinegrove | Tues., April 12 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $24 | This indie rock group has built a loyal following who refer to themselves as “Pinenuts.”
• Burlynomicon - A Darkly Decadent Burlesque Revue | Tues., April 12 | 7 p.m. | The Coffin Club, 421 SE Grand Ave. | $20 | A dark lineup of incredible local and touring performers.
• Preservation Society Pop-Up Dinner | Tues., April 12 | 5 p.m. | Suckerpunch, 1030 SE Belmont St. | $85 | Feast on a six-course tasting dinner showcasing food preservation + non-alcoholic beverages. 🍹

Wednesday, April 13

• 10 Years | Wed., April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Hawthorne Theater, 1507 SE 39th Ave | $43+| The alternative group is making their way to Portland for their Violent Allies Tour.
• Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure | Wed., April 13 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | $44 | Round up your team to take on this Amazing Race-style city tour, solving clues + completing challenges via a smartphone.
• Habitat Enhancement | Wed., April 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Ave. | Free | Help remove Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and other invasive weeds to promote a healthier ecosystem. 🌱
• Six Organs of Admittance | Wed., April 13 | 8 p.m. | Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. | $15 | Acoustic guitarist Ben Chasny takes you on a journey through his instrumental album “The Intimate Landscape.”

Thursday, April 14

• Gabriel Kahane - Magnificent Bird with the Oregon Symphony | Thurs., April 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | $35+ | Listen to songs created in the last month of an entire year spent without the internet.
• Deftones + Gojira | Thurs., April 14 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $33+ | This award-winning alternative metal group is known for its experimental sound. 🎸
• Sign, Sing, and Play Session | Thurs., April 14 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | 5441 SE Belmont St. | $99 | Take a class with your little one to learn signing education through music + movement. 🤟
• Shrek the Musical JR. | Thurs., April 14-Sat., April 16 | Times vary | Northwest Children’s Theater and School,1819 NW Everett St. | $15 | Just like ogres, this performance has layers — and is ideal for ages 5 and up.
• Secret Roller Disco | Thurs., April 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Faubion Elementary School, 2930 NE Dekum St. | Free | BYOS (bring your own skates) and groove to some funky jams.
• Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play | Thurs., April 14-Sat., April 16 | Times vary | Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver | $20+ | This triple feature complete with vintage commercial breaks will immerse you in a 1940s train chase + murder mystery.

Friday, April 15

• Oregon Symphony – Be As Water | Fri., April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | $35+ | Explore the dynamic nature of water through sound.
• Winterhawks vs. Everett Silvertips | Fri., April 15 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $32+ | We’ve heard these players only tip their waiters 3%. 🏒
• Eric Church: The Gather Again Tour | Fri., April 15 | 8 p.m. | Moda Center | $35+ | The country music phenom will tour with an in-the-round set up for the first time in his career.
• Mazot Fest | Fri., April 15 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mt. Hood Meadows | $5+ | Grab some BBQ + Double Mountain beers, and test your speed on the slalom course to fundraise for The Avy Dogs. ⛷️

Saturday, April 16

• Hop Into Spring | Sat., April 16 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Oregon Zoo | $19+ | Embark on a spring-themed seek-and-find game throughout the zoo to explore all the new life + activity.
• H.E.R. | Sat., April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Moda Center | $45.50 + | The Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer stops by on a new leg of her “Back of My Mind Tour.”
• Wood You Rather | Sat., April 16 | 7-10:30 a.m. | Forest Park | $45+ | Compete solo or as part of a team to quickly collect the most checkpoints and run to the finish line in this inventive take on a race.
• Portland Cider Co. 9th Anniversary Party | Sat., April 16 | 1-8 p.m. | Portland Cider Company, 8925 SE Jannsen Rd., Clackamas | $20 | Cheers to nine years with six new ciders, drink tickets, and a commemorative glass.
• Adult Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Lee Farms, 21975 SW 65th Ave., Tualatin | $45 | The youths can’t have all the fun, right? 🐣
• Comedy at Growler Guys | Sat., April 16 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Growler Guys, 3739 S. Bond Ave. | $5 donation encouraged | Local, out-of-town + drop-in comics provide a night of laughter for those 21 and up.
• Good Dog Guava Launch Party | Sat., April 16 | 12-5 p.m. | Threshold Brewing, 403 SE 79th Ave. | Enjoy the light and tart tropical-fruited Gose while helping out the Oregon Humane Society.

Sunday, April 17

• Thorns vs. San Diego Wave FC | Sun., April 17 | 4 p.m. | Providence Park | $33+ | The only thing waving is the opponent to their chances of victory. ⚽
• Birdhouse Painting Workshop | Sun., April 17 | 1-3 p.m. | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary, 109 W. 7th St., Vancouver | $20 | Sip on tea while decorating a birdhouse to take home. 🐦
• Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Aerie at Eagle Landing, 10220 SE Causey Ave., Happy Valley | $15+ | Dig into traditional favorites like carved prime rib and ham, cedar-planked salmon, omelets, and more.

Monday, April 18-Sunday, April 24

Monday, April 18

• Portland Pizza Week | Mon., April 18-Sun., April 24 | Times vary | Locations vary | $3 slices, $20 whole pies | Eat your way through the creations of some of Portland’s finest pizza purveyors. 🍕
• The Brian Jonestown Massacre | Mon., April 18 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $25 | This neo-psychedelic band is making a one-night stop in Portland.
• Virtual Labyrinth Walk | Mon., April 18 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Online | Free | Quiet your mind + find inner peace on this guided, meditative journey.

Tuesday, April 19

• Science Pub Portland: Seismology with your Ears | Tues., April 19 | 7-9 p.m. | $5 suggested donation | McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. | $5 | A collection of short movies to introduce you to the world of earthquakes + volcanic eruptions. 🌋
• Alice Cooper | Tues., April 19| 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall| $44.50+ | Electric cars, guillotines, and fake blood are just some of the tools that make Cooper’s concerts dark and horrific.
• The Magnetic Fields | Tues., April 19 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $45 | The Magnetic Fields have decided to make Portland one of their 16 stops on their American/Canadian tour. 🚌
• Free Team Trivia Tuesday | Tues., April 19 | 7 p.m. | Chill N Fill, 5215 N. Lombard St. | Free | Assemble your biggest brains and compete for the $25 bar cash prize. 🍻

Wednesday, April 20

• Dave Chapelle | Wed., April 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Moda Center | $205+ | Said to be one of the funniest comedians to ever live, you won’t want to miss Dave Chapelle’s stop in the City of Roses.
• EarthGang | Wed., April 20 | Crystal Ballroom | $34.50+| The Atlanta-native duo, EarthGang, is coming to Portland for their Biodeghettable Tour.
• Isaac Butler in conversation with Justin Taylor | Wed., April 20 | Powell’s City of Books | Free | A deep dive into the world of method acting and theater with the author of “The Method.”
• 420 Cabaret | Wed., April 20 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | The Big Legrowlski, 812 NW Couch St. | $20+ | Highly talented performers take the stage for the dank-est day of the year.

Thursday, April 21

• Judy Blue Eyes | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Thurs., April 21-Fri., April 22 | Alberta Rose Theater, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $35 + | 8 p.m. | Listen to a brand new music group formed during lockdown featuring the songs of Crosby, Stills & Nash.
• Buddy Guy | Thurs., April 21 | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall | $62.50 | Listen to the legendary blues artist who has produced 18 solo LPs over his illustrious career.
• Shwayze | Thurs., April 21 | 9 p.m. | Star Theater, 13 NW 6th Ave. | $19 | The man behind hits like “Buzzin” and “Corona and Lime” teams up with Wes Walker.
• 7 Deadly Sins: Resurrection | Thurs., April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St. | $12 | Hear true tales of coming back from the dead from renowned storytellers, writers, comics, activists, and other artists.
• The Night Circus | Thurs., April 21 | 7:45 + 9:30 p.m. | Raven’s Manor, 235 SW 1st Ave. | $25 | These aerial performers are so impressive you’ll think they have wings.

Friday, April 22

• Plant Fest | Fri., April 22-Sun., April 24 | 12-5 p.m. | ReClaim It, 1 N. Killingsworth St. | Free | Listen to local musicians and shop for planters made from reclaimed materials + native plants from Bosky Dell Natives. 🌱
• 2022 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour | Fri., April 22-Sun., April 24 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free | More than 32 artists across Hood River and beyond will show their wares.
• Rick Silva: PEAKING | Fri., April 22-June 26 | 12 p.m. | Oregon Center for Contemporary Art | Free | This new installment boasts video work exhibits by Silva of mountain peaks and graph lines.
• The Merry Wives of Windsor | Fri., April 22-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave. | $20+ | Otto Nicolai’s opera in three acts tells the classic Shakespearean comedy.
• Tech N9ne | Fri., April 22 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $39.50 | Kansas City’s rapid-talking wrapper stops by on his ASIN9NE Tour 2022.
• Plant Fest | Fri., April 22-Sun., April 24 | 12-5 p.m. | ReClaim It, 1 N. Killingsworth St. | Free | Listen to local musicians and shop for planters made from reclaimed materials + native plants from Bosky Dell Natives. 🌱
• Oregon Refillable Collective | Fri., April 22 | 2-7 p.m. | Gigantic Brewing, 5224 SE 26th Ave. | Free+ | Enjoy beer and wine while learning about how to help keep our air, beaches, and water clean for future generations.
• Community Seedlings Swap | Fri., April 22 | 5-10 p.m. | Metalwood Salvage, 4311 NE Prescott St. | Free | Bring your extra plants and get lots of great information on backyard farming.
• Sustainable Fashion Event with Luinluland | Fri., April 22 | 7-10 p.m. | 2671 NW Vaughn St. | $30 | Freeland Spirits hosts a night of clothing swaps, deliciously-crafted cocktails, food, music, and dancing in the moonlight.
• Plant Fest | Fri., April 22-Sun., April 24 | 12-6 p.m. | ReClaim It, 1 N. Killingsworth St. | Free | Peruse planters made from reclaimed materials and plants from Bosky Dell Natives, and groove to local musicians.
• 10-Year Anneggversary Celeggbration | Fri., April 22 | All day | All locations | Prices vary | We’re not yolking — there will be $1 FEIIL t-shirts and discounted sandwiches. 🍳

Saturday, April 23

• Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake | Sat., April 23 | 7 p.m. | Providence Park | $42+ | The visitors are sure to be salty after we bounced them from last year’s Conference Finals. ⚽
• Snail Mail | Sat., April 23 | 8 p.m. | Wonder Ballroom | Catch the “Valentine” singer’s clear vocals and powerful guitar ballads.
• Joshua Bell with the Oregon Symphony | Sat., April 23-Mon., April 25 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $25+ | Revel in the performance from one of the most lauded violinists of our time. 🎻
• Ivy Removal Volunteer Day | Sat., April 23 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 1132 SW Terwilliger Blvd. | Free | Anyone ages 13 and over can come help clean up the beautiful slopes of Tryon Creek.
• PNW Islander Market | Sat., April 23 | 3-7 p.m. | CORE, 3612 SE 82nd Ave. | Free | Local vendors, live music, food + hula dancing — it’s a vacation without having to leave home. 🌺
• Jefferson Dancers | Sat., April 23 | 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Newmark Theatre | $14.25+ | Marvel at the performances of Jefferson High School’s most advanced dance students.
• Lady Sings the Blues - A Tribute to Billie Holiday | Sat., April 23 | 8 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theater, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $20 | Artists from diverse genres come together to celebrate one of the most influential jazz singers + songwriters of our time.
• The Yoga Expo | Sat., April 23 | 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Oregon Convention Center | $24.50+ | Namaste and take classes, meet other professionals, and shop yoga products.

Sunday, April 24

• Autism Walk in Portland | Sun., April 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Oaks Amusement Park | $10+ | Join the 20th anniversary of the event, which celebrates autistic people + the autism community with face painting, a photo booth, and more activities.
• The Airborne Toxic Event | Sun., April 24 | 8:30 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $25+ | This long-awaited indie rock band is finally set to perform in Portland after being delayed by the pandemic.
• Rock and Roll Playhouse | Sun., April 24 | 12 p.m. | Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St. | $15+ | The Foolish Hearts Band will put on a concert series for kids featuring the Grateful Dead and more.
• Montavilla Farmers Market | Sun,. April 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 7700 SE Stark St. | Free | This neighborhood market features local farms, distillers, coffee, bakeries, and more.
• Fiber Art Invitational | Thurs., Mar. 31-Sun,. April 24 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Alberta Street Gallery, 1829 NE Alberta St. | Free | Enjoy the last day of this unique gallery of fabric made art.

Monday, April 25-Saturday, April 30

Monday, April 25

• 2022 Oregon Book Awards | Mon., April 25 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Portland Center Stage at the Armory | $12+ | See who will take home the top prize in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, young readers, and graphic literature categories.
• Last Call Trivia | Mon., April 25 | 7 p.m. | 4605 NE Fremont St. Ste. 103 | Free | Show your smarts and drink some beer.
• Parquet Courts | Mon., April 25 | 8 p.m. | McMenamins Ringlers Pub, 1332 W. Burnside St. | $25 | The rock group known for psychedelic storytelling is joined by LA trio Automatic.
• Women Veterans in Law | Mon., April 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Online | Free | Network + listen to a panel of female veterans across the country, including Washington County Deputy District Attorney Trinity Hatch.

Tuesday, April 26

• Portland GrandSLAM| Tues., April 26 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $35 | A night of true stories being told by real residents of Portland.
• Hillsboro Hops vs. Vancouver Canadians | Tues., April 26-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Tonkin Field, 4460 NE Century Blvd., Hillsboro | $30+ | This team not only crossed the river, but country lines for this six-game series. ⚾
• Celebrating the Light | Thurs., Mar. 31-Tues., April 26 | Alberta Street Gallery, 1829 NE Alberta St. | Free | This is the last day to check out or purchase this gallery of jewelry inspired by light + color. 🌞

Wednesday, April 27

• Chelsea Cutler | Wed., April 27 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $29.50+ | This EDM-pop singer-songwriter’s relatable lyrics and mellow lo-fi sound are a dream.
• Makana | Wed., April 27 | 8 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theater, 3000 NE Alberta St. | $25+ | Makana is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer, composer, activist, and more.
• Mystery Skulls | Wed., April 27 | 8 p.m. | Polaris Hall, 635 N. Killingsworth Ct. | $20 | Dance to the electronic-oriented neo-soul + vintage disco-influenced group led by Venezuelan-born lead singer/songwriter Luis Dubuc.
• Marc Cohn | Wed., April 27 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater | $39.50 | From “Walking in Memphis” to rocking in Portland, this Grammy-winning artist knows how to put on a show.
• Holocaust Remembrance Day Memorial Service | Wed., April 27 | 7 p.m. | Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. | Free | The Oregon Board of Rabbis, along with Holocaust survivors + their descendents will participate in this memorial service.

Thursday, April 28

• J Balvin Jose Tour 2022 | Thurs., April 28 | 8 p.m. | Moda Center | $61+ | This reggaeton superstar’s resume includes going multi-platinum + winning a Latin GRAMMY.
• Chicano Batman | Thurs., April 28 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $25+ | Creating psychedelic soul + funky, mixed-genre tunes, this group draws on wide-ranging influences like The Beatles and Brazilian Tropicália music.
• Verselandia! | Thurs., April 28 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $10+ | Find out who will be crowned the youth poetry slam champion. 🎤
• Last Thursday | Thurs., April 28 | 4-9 p.m. | Northeast Alberta Street | Free | Celebrate, support + showcase Portland’s diverse arts, culture, and small business community.
• Holocaust Remembrance Day Reading of the Names | Thurs., April 28 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free | Community members + elected officials will recite victims’ names, ages + places of birth.
• The Smuggler | Thurs., April 28-Sun., May 22 | Times vary | T. C. O’Leary’s, 2926 NE Alberta St. | $15+ | Grab a pint and take in this one-man play about an Irish immigrant’s aspirations to become a writer.

Friday, April 29

• Crafty Wonderland | Fri., April 29-Sat., April 30 | Times vary | Oregon Convention Center | $4 | Browse handmade wares from hundreds of local vendors. 🧶
• The One Motorcycle Show 2022 | Fri., April 29-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Zidell Barge Building, 3121 S. Moody Ave. | $15+ | Join the engine-roaring celebration of biker culture, with tons of booths, food + drinks. 🏍️
• Dvořák’s New World Symphony | Fri., April 29-Mon., May 2 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | The composer’s “Ninth Symphony” asks the question, “what makes music American?”
• Twelfth Night | Fri., April 29-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | Brunish Theater, 4th Floor, 1111 SW Broadway Ave. | $12+ | Young thespians with Oregon Children’s Theater perform the classic Shakespeare comedy of separated twins + mistaken identities.
• Hear the Spring: Erhu Music Performance | Fri., April 29 | 1-3 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $9.95+ | Enjoy an afternoon in the garden with the exquisite sounds of Erhu, traditional Chinese music.

Saturday, April 30

• Walk to End Epilepsy | Sat., April 30 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Blue Lake Regional Park, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd, Fairview | $50 goal | Fundraise and join the 2.6 Million Mile Challenge to support the 3.4 million Americans living with epilepsy and their families.
• Together Pangaea | Sat., April 30 | 8 p.m. | Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St. | $20 | We’ve heard this rock trio’s music has the power to reverse continental drift.
• Boston Manor | Sun., April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 SE 39th Ave. | $22.50 | This emo punk group from Blackpool, England is ready to rock.
• Jack London Burly-Q Revue | Sat., April 30 | 11:30 p.m. | Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave. | $20 | Catch a late-night show from some of the Rose City’s best cabaret performers.
• Slow Looking | Sat., April 30 | 1 p.m. | Online | Free | The Portland Art Museum will be presenting a slower, closer, virtual look at art and include time for discussion.
• Hood River Cider Fest | Sat., April 30 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Hood River Fairgrounds, 3020 Wyeast Rd., Hood River | $10+ | Sample more than 40 ciders from Oregon + Washington makers, enjoy local music, and shop for crafts and food. 🍏
• “Ready or Not” | Sat., April 30 | 5-8 p.m. | The Valiant Ballroom & Common Place, 111 W. 9th St., Vancouver | Free | Support local artists at this show by Chapter 27 Studio.
• Boston Manor | Sun., April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 SE 39th Ave. | $22.50 | This emo punk group from Blackpool, England is ready to rock.
• Jack London Burly-Q Revue | Sat., April 30 | 11:30 p.m. | Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave. | $20 | Catch a late-night show from some of the Rose City’s best cabaret performers.
• Slow Looking | Sat., April 30 | 1 p.m. | Online | Free | The Portland Art Museum will be presenting a slower, closer, virtual look at art and include time for discussion.
• Spring Garden Fair | Sat., April 30-Sun., May 1 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Clackamas County Event Center, 694 NE 4th Ave., Canby | $5 | Spruce up your plant game with the help of numerous vendors.
• Salsa Lessons | Sat., April 30 | 5-6 p.m. | Portland Mercado, 7238 SE Foster Rd. | Free | Teachers from Lines Dance Academy will share their secrets — hint, it’s all in the hips.
• Write the Spring: Calligraphy Demonstration | Sat., April 30 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden | $9.95+ | Witness a spring-themed calligraphy demonstration by master scholar, Dr. Jiyu Yang.