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The most local events in Portland, OR
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Check out our curated events calendar for something to do in Portland every day. | Photo by Another Believer
You asked, we’re answering. A new and improved PDXtoday events calendar is here.

Or maybe you didn’t realize we even had an events calendar — consider this your ticket to the most fun and relevant events in Portland, including:
  • The Gaslight Anthem w/ Tigers Jaw | Tues., Sept. 13 | 8 p.m. | Roseland Theater | $56+ | Rock out with this New Jersey band behind hits like “The ’59 Sound” and “Old White Lincoln.” 🎸
  • El Grito | Thurs., Sept. 15-Fri., Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Moda Center Commons | Free | National Hispanic Heritage Month begins with independence celebrations, featuring folkloric and Aztec dancers, live mariachi, salsa, and cumbia music, plus traditional food and beverages.
  • Mt. Angel Oktoberfest | Thurs., Sept. 15-Sun., Sept. 18 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free+ | Put on your lederhosen and drive south (about 50 minutes) to the largest festival of its kind in the PNW. 🍻
  • “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” in Concert | Fri., Sept. 16-Sun., Sept. 18 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | $35+ | Darth Vader is even more powerful with the Oregon Symphony at his disposal. 🎼
  • Spilt Milk Comedy | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St. | $15 | Good luck trying to stop laughing when Portland comedians Shain Brenden and Joanie Quinn are on the mic. 🎙️
As Portlanders ourselves, we love making sure that Portland has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free, but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)

In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: Click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.

Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (that’s us, Ben + Cambrie) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, soccer games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @thepdxtoday.
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Today
  • Mahalia | Mon., Sept. 12 | 8 p.m. | Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 SE 39th Ave. | $40+ | This British Jamaican singer is here to boost your Monday night on her “Letter to Ur Ex Tour.” 🎤
Tuesday
  • The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch | Now-Mon., Oct. 31 | Times vary | 16511 NW Gillihan Rd. | $6+ | Wander your way through the cornfield maze + meet the farm’s newest animal additions, Cinnamon and Sugar. 🌽
Wednesday
  • The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience | Wed., Sept. 14-Wed., Nov. 16 | Times vary | 3715 SE Division St. | $49.50+ | Fall down the rabbit hole + into the magical realm of Wonderland at this theatrical, alternate reality experience with riddles, DIY cocktails, rose painting, and more. 🐇
Thursday
  • Pride Night | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6 p.m. | iFly Indoor Skydiving, 10645 SW Greenburg Rd. | $65 | Experience the exhilarating freedom of flight — without falling through the sky — at this LGBTQ+ friendly event. 🏳️‍🌈
Plan Ahead
  • Amy Schumer | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Hall*

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather
  • 80º | Morning clouds, then sunny skies | 24% chance of rain
  • Officials are urging Oregonians to be prepared to lose power — and even evacuate — as winds + dry conditions fan fires already burning in parts of the state, and increase the risk of sparking new ones. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 6:45 a.m.
  • Set: 7:26 p.m.

Sports
  • The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health are tipping off their eighth annual Rip City Rally this Mon., Sept. 12 in McMinnville. Swing by the free community fair at Damian Lillard Toyota from 4-6 p.m. for a chance to meet Trail Blazers personalities, see the 1977 NBA Championship trophy + win game tickets. 🏀
Outdoors
  • The Oregon Zoo recently teamed up with local wildlife biologists to build dozens of “basking structures” for endangered northwestern pond turtles at 10 ponds across Yamhill County. Their work paid off: dozens of turtles were spotted sunbathing on the platforms this summer — like true Oregonians after a long, gray winter. 🐢
Drink
  • Mooove over, potatoes — a small dairy farm in Canby is turning a byproduct of the cheese-making process into vodka. TMK Creamery recently completed its first creamery-distillery where it ferments whey to make 190-proof “cowcohol,” which you can buy at TMK Creamery’s farm store. Whey-ste not. 🐄 (KOIN)
Ranked
  • We’re living in a full-blown foodie paradise. Bon Appétit named Morchella (1315 NE Fremont St.) + República (721 NW Ninth Ave.) two of the top 50 new restaurants in the US. The former is a celebration of locally foraged foods, while you’ll find some of the most thoughtfully prepared Mexican cuisine at the latter. 🍽️ (Bon Appétit)
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Business
PDX One Lane Road secret art gallery Oregon City
Watch for updates on special pop-up events by following One Lane Road on Instagram. | Photo by @onelaneroad
Taking the road less traveled will often lead you to many places you never knew existed. Such is the case with a vibrant art gallery + gift shop tucked off the beaten path in Oregon City.

One Lane Road (13801 Forsythe Rd.) can be found by following — you guessed it — a one-lane road over a set of railroad tracks to the backside of a plumbing shop that sits a stone’s throw from I-205. Owner Becky Dawson opened the space in June after testing the waters with a temporary self-serve roadside gift stand (which was a hit). She decked out her new shop with shelving, string lights + whimsical paintings — like the giant blue Bigfoot outside of the garage.

You’ll find everything from original greeting cards and sculptures, to jewelry and cross-stitch kits. The shop’s next open weekends are Sat., Sept. 24-Sun., Sept. 25 and Sat., Oct. 8-Sun., Oct. 9, or you can shop online anytime.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Cambrie.

Editor’s pick: Whew, this was a busy weekend full of costumes + fandom. I spent Saturday in the 15th century at the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, watching jousting and practicing my archery. Sunday was an ode to pop culture: I debuted my “Dune” cosplay at Rose City Comic Con. Back to real life now.

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