If you’re saving fun for the weekend, you’re only enjoying ~29% of the week.
Luckily, weekdays in Portland are anything but boring. From special deals to weekly events, here’s our guide to making the most of every day and living weekdays to the fullest.
Monday
Play — Wonderwood Springs, 8811 N. Lombard St. | Let’s get quizzical — join the Quizzard as he hosts the weekly “Quiz Show.”
Watch — Eastburn, 1800 E. Burnside St. | Start your week on a humorous note with free comedy in the taproom at 8 p.m.
Move — Sugar Hill, 3348 SE Belmont St. | Groove into the week as local DJs spin classic tunes, B-sides, and remixes at Mowtown on Mondays.
Tuesday
Play — Baby Ketten Karaoke, 2433 SE Powell Blvd. | This bar offers karaoke and a full vegan menu every night, but on Tuesdays, you can test your knowledge at its weekly trivia competition.
Watch — Wunderland, 17235 NW Corridor Court, Beaverton | Score $7 movie tickets all day.
Move — Tango Berretín, 6305 SE Foster Rd. | All skill levels are welcome at this Tuesday Blues partnered dance class hosted by the Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society.
Swing by for mini golf, beer, and food.
Photo via @issydrinkspdx
Wednesday
Listen — No Fun Bar, 1709 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | You’re the star every Wednesday night. The bar host karaoke starting at 8 p.m.
Play — Birdie Time Pub, 925 SE Main St. | Come here for nine-hole mini golf and 36 beers on tap. Wednesday nights tend to be “Wing and Mingle” night with 2-for-1 mini golf and half-priced wings.
Laugh — The Knock Back, 2315 NE Alberta St. | This bar hosts drag bingo nights every other Wednesday that add some glamour to the classic ball game.
Thursday
Listen — Haymaker Bar, 1233 N. Killingsworth St. | Cheer on local talent, or sing your heart out, at this musical open mic night.
Laugh — Pope House Bourbon Lounge, 2075 NW Glisan St. | This Kentucky-themed bar hosts its nondenominational Preach comedy show in the downstairs, speakeasy-style lounge.
Listen — The Record Pub, 6034 SE Milwaukie Ave. | Enjoy a curated selection of records and mingle with other music enthusiasts at happy hour, 5-9 p.m., with $5 beers or $7 wine pours.
Get ready to laugh when you head to this comedy destination.
Photo via @the.attractive.nuisance
Friday
Laugh — Funhouse Lounge, 2432 SE 11th Ave. | Score free laughs — or take the stage — at the “Midnight Mic” comedy show.
Move — BeerQuest, locations vary | End the week by exploring Portland’s scary or quirky side by taking a “Haunted Pub” or “Weird Portland Pub” walking tour.
Play — Guardian Games, 345 SE Taylor St. | This store hosts tabletop gaming daily, but Friday nights are dedicated to Magic the Gathering.
