Pomo Picks
Looking for something to do in Portland, Oregon? Here's a list of upcoming Portland-area events, activities, exhibits, shows, and more.
01/18/2022 By Conner Reed, Karly Quadros, and Shannon Daehnke
Holidays
Greet 2022 in style, with the Dandy Warhols, a night of dancing, or a Haitian cooking class
12/27/2021 By Cami Hughes and Karly Quadros
Interview
‘Ginger Minj's Winter Wonderland’ comes to the Aladdin on December 9.
12/07/2021 By Conner Reed
Events
Symphony celebrations, ‘The Nutcracker’ at Oregon Ballet Theatre, a pair of yuletide drag shows, a Kwanzaa market, and more
12/03/2021 By Conner Reed
Twinkly shows at the Oregon Zoo, Peacock Lane, the Oregon Garden, and more
12/03/2021 By Cami Hughes
Books
After a five-day virtual fest, PBF will gather downtown for the first time in two years on November 13. Expect nerdy bacchanalia.
11/11/2021 By Conner Reed
From Brandon Taylor to Maggie Nelson, these are the must-hit items you can stream from the comfort of your home.
11/08/2021 By Conner Reed
Festivals
Expect BIPOC artists pop-ups, visual art, author talks, and more.
10/30/2021 By Karly Quadros
Musings on the future of Chinatown, Scooby Doo improv, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ onstage, the return of the Opera, and more
10/29/2021 By Conner Reed
Nightlife
Femmes to the front at these dance parties, skate nights, bars, and more.
10/26/2021 By Karly Quadros
Q&A
PNW author and conservation biologist Thor Hanson talks to us about his new book Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid.
09/28/2021 By Karly Quadros
TBA
On our TBA radar this year: a waterlogged drag clown, an over-the-phone musical performance, and more.
09/13/2021 By Conner Reed
The pop culture festival returns to the Convention Center this year with a typically starry lineup. Here's what we're most excited about.
09/09/2021 By Conner Reed
Art
‘Never Look Away’ sponsored by PrideNW and completed by Zoe Piliafas, was unveiled last Friday.
08/25/2021 By Cami Hughes
John Waters, Hasan Minhaj, and Perfume Genius are coming to town—plus, local favorites like the Portland Book Festival and Time-Based Art Festival return.
08/24/2021 By Conner Reed
The Portland variety show’s fall lineup will feature Paul F. Tompkins, ‘You're Wrong About’ host Sarah Marshall, Mohanad Elshieky, and more.
08/06/2021 By Nick Campigli
Beer Festivals
Level, Away Days, Modern Times, and other breweries join the Gherkins and Rosebuds for a doubleheader.
08/06/2021 By Margaret Seiler
From drag queens to movies to music to art installations to a Pink Martini singalong, it’s all finally happening
07/22/2021 By Cami Hughes
Footnotes
Arts editor Conner Reed talks this year's festival and the Pride package in the Summer 2021 issue of Portland Monthly.
06/04/2021 By Gabriel Granillo With Conner Reed and Nick Campigli
Last year, Pride went fully virtual and scaled way back. This year, it’s dipping its toes back in the water.
05/26/2021 By Conner Reed
Winter 2021/2022
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