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Portland Events

November

1-8

Marigolds y Memorias

730pm at Milagro Theatre. Inspired by the traveling carpa tradition in which humor, music & storytelling combine in a vibrant theatrical journey. Guided by their ancestors, a younger generation rediscovers the heart of Día de Muertos thru song, dance & short theatrical vignettes. Details Milagro.org.

2-8

Portland Book Festival

South Park Blocks, various downtown locations. Readers, writers, artists, musicians, chefs, & storytellers present conversations, performances, workshops, dinners & experiences inspired by books & storytelling. Largest gathering is Nov 7 at Portland Art Museum & So Park Blocks, with 100+ authors. Details Literary-arts.org or portlandartmuseum.org.

2-8

Fall Discount Days

930-330 at Oregon Zoo. Details oregonzoo.org.

PAM Free 1^st Thursday

Free admission to Portland Art Museum. Popup entertainment 430-6, Live Wire event 7pm. Details portlandartmuseum.org.

Fan Halen Van Halen Tribute

730pm Alberta Rose Theatre. Alberarosetheatre.com.

5-22

Chrysanthemum Festival

10-430 at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Highlights include a floral design showcase & illuminated evenings by the glow of Lake Zither. Details lansugarden.org.

First Friday Pdx

X monthly year-round at East Side Arts District. Free, self-guided tour thru Portland’s thriving arts culture. 23+ independent galleries, shops & studios. Details firstfridaypdx.org.

6 Kathy Griffin

7pm at The Aladdin. Details aladdin-theater.com.

6-8

Portland Holiday Market

Gifts, live entertainment, contests, workshops, displays, pet rescue meet n greet, book drive for Doernbecher & more. Details portlandholidaymarket.com.

Live Wire Radio

730pm at Alberta Rose Theatre. Live recording of the independent show that blends conversation, live music & original comedy with host Luke Burbank & announcer Elena Passarello. Details albertarosetheate.com.

Candlelight: Michael Jackson Tribute

630pm @ The Old Church. Details feverup.com.

Fry Bread Fest

11am-7pm at Directors Park. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Native food, demos, music & shopping (30+ indigenous artists). Details frybread-fest-2026 on facebook.

Dessa with the Oregon Symphony

730pm at The Schnitz. Singer, rapper & author Dessa joins the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, pop, rap anthems & monologues. In collaboration with Literary Arts / Portland Book Festival. Details orsymphony.org.

7-8

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

X at OR Convention Ctr. The largest event of its kind. Vendors, artists & small businesses with all things weird: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, antiques, handcrafted oddities & more. Details oregoncc.org.

7, 14, 21, 28

Portland Saturday Market

10-5 at Waterfront Park. Combines the vibes of an art show, live street concert & open-air bazaar.

Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays

8pm at the Schnitz. Hough & cast of dancers bring holiday tunes to life through dance, from classics to modern pop. Details portland5.com.

Rocky Mt High: John Denver Tribute

2pm at Winningstad Theatre. Details portland5.com.

8, 21

Candlelight: Cold Play vs Imagine Dragons

530pm at Castaway. Also tonight at 745: Candlelight: Dolly Parton Tribute. Details

Forest Pub: Mushrooms

7pm at McMenamins Mission Theater. Dive into the world of fungi with local mycology experts who discuss mushrooms’ role in ecosystems — from decomposition & soil health to hidden underground networks connecting trees & supporting forest resilience. Details worldforestry.org.

Caregiver Conference

X at OR Convention Ctr. Historically known as the Annual Caregiver Conference on Aging, Alzheimer’s & Brain Health presented by Oregon & SW WA Alzheimer’s Association. Provides evidence-based education and person-centered training for families and professionals. RSVP required to: 800 272 3900.

Holiday Tree Arrival

11am-1230pm at Pioneer Courthouse Sq. Celebration includes family activities & hot chocolate.

10 Beck in Concert

8pm at Keller Auditorium. Details portland5.com.

Veterans Day

11-12 Portugal the Man

730pm @ The Schnitz. Portugal & the Oregon Symphony delivery “unstoppable alt-rock energy. Details orsymphony.org.

12-15

Fall Portland Metro Dealers RV Show

At Portland Expo Ctr. See the latest recreational vehicles, accessories & camping gear from top exhibitors. Great for new & seasoned RV enthusiasts. Details expocenter.org.

Candlelight Queen vs ABBA at Old Church. Details events.tocportland.org. The magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience. Details events.tocportland.org.

13-14

BrewLights

430-830pm at Oregon Zoo. 21+ enjoy displays & local cider & beer tastings. Details oregonzoo.org.

13-15

Kumoricon 2026

At Oregon Convention Ctr. Anime & Japanese culture convention with cosplay, fan panels & special performances. Details kumoricon.org.

World Forestry 60^th Anniversary

5pm at Miller Hall. WFC Gala celebrates 6 decades of connecting people & forests. Details worldforestry.org.

Rake-A-Thon @ Forest Park

9-noon. Join in to give the park a little TLC, raking leaves with a large group. Details forestparkconservancy.org.

Swan Lake

7pm at Newmark Theatre. World Ballet Co performs this classic with live orchestra. Details Portland5.com.

Candlelight Tribute: Adele

630pm at Holy Trinity. Details 503 478 1217.

Dwight Yoakam in Concert

8pm at Keller Auditorium. Details portland5.com.

Oregon Symphony: The Mountain that Loved a Bird

2pm at The Schnitz. A mountain’s life is changed after meeting a bird named Joy. The symphony performs Caroline Shaw’s musical interpretation of the book, with live narration. Details orsymphony.org.

Hamilton & Friends

7pm at The Old Church. Friends of Chamber Music present Hamilton Cheifetz & top local musicians. Admission: “pay what you will”— a portion of proceeds support String Ensemble Community Outreach which includes PSU student performances at local prisons. Details focm.org.

Sundown 3 Gordon Lightfoot Tribute

7pm at Alberta Rose Theatre. Fundraiser for The Jeremy Wilson Foundation for musicians’ healthcare featuring 13 renowned artists. Details albertarosetheatre.com.

17-24

The Outsiders

Showtimes vary at Keller Auditorium. 2024 Tony winner for Best Musical, adapted from SE Hinton’s novel & FF COPPOLA’s film. In 1967 Tulsa, OK, the Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. A story of friendship, family, belonging, and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.” Note: features scenes involving suicide, domestic abuse, violence, flashing lights, periods of darkness, loud noises, theatrical haze & herbal cigarettes. Details portland5.com.

19-21

Coming up at The Aladdin

Nov 19 at 8 – Todd Rundgren; Nov 20 at 730 – Kevonstage; Nov 21 at 8 – Paula Poundstone. Details

20- Jan 3

ZooLights

At Oregon Zoo. Walk or drive thru dazzling wildlife-inspired displays. Sensory-friendly event Nov 16.

22- Jan 2

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty

730pm at Alberta Rose Theatre. Classical ballet & modern technology create an artistic masterpiece, where exquisite dancers light up the stage with glittering routines & glow-in-the-dark costumes. Details albertarosetheatre.com.

Turkey Trot

515pm at PIR. 5k race/ holiday-themed journey thru Sunshine Division’s Winter Wonderland. Details hoodtocoast.com/our-events/turkey-trot/

Turkey Trot

730am Oregon Zoo. 5k Run/Walk from the zoo thru the Int’l Rose Garden, then return to the zoo. Kids’ Tot Trot & Gobble Gallop for the kids/grands. Details Oregonzoo.org.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

530-645 at Pioneer Courthouse Sq. Kick off the season with the tree lighting & sing-along led by Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini & friends.

27- Dec 30

Grotto Festival of Lights

5-930pm at The Grotto. Walk-thru event (1/4 mile paved) with continuous indoor or tented entertainment including light displays, ongoing choral performances in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows, various musical guests, snacks & drinks. Arrive early for specific concerts. Loaner wheelchairs available in the gift shop first come-first served. ADA parking in the main lot. Details thegrotto.org.

27 Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

630pm at the Old Church. Details tocportland.org.

Candlelight: Fleetwood Mac Tribute

845pm at the Old Church.

27-29

A Christmas Celebration

730, 2pm at Newmark Theatre. Nathan Pacheco with the Portland Choir & Orchestra. Details portland5.com.

27- Dec 20

Annie

2, 730pm at Winningstad Theatre. 7x Tony winner, including Best Musical. Details portland5.com.

28-29

A Celtic Christmas

730, 1pm at The Old Church. Kick off the season with a high-energy, festive evening. The internationally acclaimed Gothard Sisters weave carols, Celtic tunes/songs & dancing. Details tocportland.org.

29-30

Pink Martini

8pm at Revolution Hall. Details

Holidays in Hawaiʻi

7pm at Newmark Theatre. Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro blends classic carols, Hawaiian holiday staples & soulful reinterpretations. Take a peek: https://www.portland5.com/event/jake-shimabukuro-holidays-hawaii

Willamette Valley events

November

1-7

Albany | The Haunting of Hill House

230, 730pm at Albany Civic Theater. An anthropologist researches a haunted house & finds reawakens its ghosts. Details albanycivic.org.

1-8

Eugene | ART: A play by Yasmina Reza

2, 730pm at The Very Little Theatre. A blank canvas tests friendships & the definition of art. Details thevlt.com.

Eugene | Joshua Redman Quartet

730-930pm at The Shedd. Jazz saxophonist acclaimed for his improvisation. Details theshedd.org.

Eugene | Balance for Life & Bo Yoga & Qigong

10-11am at Eugene Garden Club. Weekly class to improve balance, sleep & strength. Details balanceforlife.com.

Albany | Downtown Unwrapped!

4-8 Downtown. Holiday open houses, sales, window displays & special events. Details albanydowntown.com.

Eugene | Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso

730-9pm at The Shedd. Versatile jazz guitarists fuse genres in an intimate performance. Details theshedd.org.

5-7

Lebanon | Holiday Craft Bazaar

9-4 at Santiam Place Event Hall. Hand-crafted décor, stocking stuffers, jewelry, hats, jams, pies & more! Details santiamplace.com.

First Friday Events

Albany | Corvallis | Eugene | Salem | Silverton

1^st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany (albanydowntown.com). Corvallis Friday Lights (corvallisfridaylights.com). Eugene ArtWalk (lanearts.org). Salem Art Walk (salemartwalk.com). Silverton First Friday (silvertonchamber.org).

Salem | The Fab Four – Beatles’ A Hard Days Night

730pm at Elsinore Theatre. Emmy-winning tribute band plays songs from the film & other Beatles hits. Details elsinoretheatre.com.

6-8

Eugene | Broadway Musical: Water for Elephants

1, 2, 8pm at Hult Center. A young man jumps a train, finds a traveling circus, love & a new life. Details hultcenter.org.

6-22

Corvallis | School of Rock-The Musical

230, 730pm at Majestic Theatre. Musical comedy based on Jack Black movie with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Details majestic.org.

Eugene | Stained Glass Pumpkin Lantern w/ April Reign

12-4 at MECCA. Add a cozy autumn glow to your home with your very own handmade pumpkin lantern! Details materials-exchange.org.

Salem | Urban Birding

9-11am at Pioneer Cemetery. Seek out local bird species with Ranger Mike & the Salem Audubon Society. Details cityofsalem.net/community.

Eugene | Linocutting & Printing w/ Jackie Graef

1-4 at MECCA. Create your own prints on fabric in this hands-on workshop! Details materials-exchange.org.

Salem | Silent Film Series: The Iron Mask

2pm at Elsinore Theatre. 1929 film about the plot to kidnap a king & replace him with his twin, with live organ accompaniment! Details elsinoretheatre.com.

Eugene | Death Café

630-8pm at Shelton McMurphey-Johnson House. Join with others in this beautiful setting to discuss life, death & mortality. Free event. Details smjhouse.org.

Salem | Salem Origami Club

430-7pm at Salem Multicultural Institute. Learn origami folding with different projects each month. Details salemorigami.org.

Eugene | Chris Smither

730-9pm at The Shedd. Folk/blues singer & guitarist brings his heartfelt guitar picking to Eugene. Details theshedd.org.

Salem | Jazz Fall Concert

730pm at Willamette University Hudson Concert Hall. Willamette Jazz Collective university big band with the Willamette Singers. Details arts.willamette.edu/music/.

Albany | Linn County Veterans Day Parade

1111am on Lyon St. Largest Veterans Day Parade west of the Mississippi! Details linncountyveteransdayparade.org.

Eugene | Whilamut River Walk & Nature Immersion

2-330pm at Alton Baker Park. Explore the area’s ecology, indigenous heritage & seasons. Details symbolicspaces.com.

Albany | History Sips: American Folk Music

5pm at Calapooia Brewing. Albany Regional Museum event presented by Brooke Taylor, who shares her favorite folk tunes and their history. Details armuseum.com.

Eugene | Jeffrey Foucault w/ John Convertino

730-9pm at The Shedd. Fusion of rock, country, folk & blues. Details theshedd.org.

Corvallis | John McCutcheon

730pm at First United Methodist Church. Well-loved folk singer known for songs like Christmas in the Trenches & Sailing Down My Golden River. Details corvallisfolklore.org.

Eugene | DIY Candle Making

12-5 at Farm Kitchen Candle Co. Learn to make your own soy candles. Details farmkitchencandleco.com.

Eugene | The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long

2, 8 pm at Hult Center. Put on your lederhosen, get ready to sing & come see The Sound of

Music with onscreen lyrics! Details hultcenter.org.

Salem | Salem Toy Expo

10-4 at Salem Scottish Rite Center. Toy collectors unite for everything from Hot Wheels & Barbies to comics & LEGOs! Details salemtoyexpo.com.

Corvallis | Corvallis-OSU Symphony Fall Concert: An American Tapestry

3pm at PRAx. The symphony plays pieces from Leonard Bernstein & Samuel Barber. Details prax.oregonstate.edu.

Eugene | Eugene Vocal Arts & Concert Orchestra: Brahms & Haydn

230pm at Hult Center. Voices & instruments join for Brahms waltzes, Haydn’s Mass No. 12 & “Dona Nobis Pacem.” Details hultcenter.org.

Salem | World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

6pm at Elsinore Theatre. Timeless Tchaichovsky ballet with international dance troupe, vibrant set & costumes. Details elsinoretheatre.com.

Corvallis | Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

7pm at LaSells Stewart Center. The largest Nutcracker production in North America with world-class dancers, acrobatics & giant puppets! Details nutcracker.com.

Eugene | Showman & Coole

7pm Howard Ave house concert. Old-time bluegrass/folk duo plays a Turning Tides Music Foundation house concert. Details turningtidesmusic.org.

17-19

Albany | Willamette Valley Ag Expo

9am at Linn County Expo Center. Exhibitors, equipment, classes, food & ag fun! Details wvaexpo.com.

Eugene | Gentle Chair Yoga

12-1 at St. Thomas Episcopal. Stretch, strengthen & improve mobility in a supportive environment. Details subekyoga.com.

Salem | Sonic Arts & Experimental Music Ensemble Concert: Mutable Landscapes

730pm at Rogers Rehearsal Hall, Willamette University. Original student & faculty music blending electronic sounds with multimedia. Details arts.willamette.edu/music/.

Eugene | Open Bluegrass Jam Session

6pm at Gratitude Brewing. Bring your acoustic instrument & join in! Details gratitudebrewing.com.

Salem | Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright

730pm at Elsinore Theatre. World-renowned a cappella group sings the start to the holiday season! Details elsinoretheatre.com.

Eugene | Eugene Symphony: Debussy’s La Mer

730pm at Hult Center. Ocean journey through the music of Debussy, Williams, Ravel & others. Details eugenesymphony.org.

Salem | 3^rd Thursday Veteran’s Coffee Club

10-1130am at B-17 Alliance Foundation Museum Hanger C. Meet other veterans & listen to the stories of guest speakers. Details b17alliance.com/coffeeclub.

20-Jan 1

Albany | Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest

5-10pm citywide. Drive through town to see the light displays & vote for your favorites! Details albanyvisitors.com.

20-22

Eugene | The Nutcracker Remixed

330, 630pm at Hult Center. The classic tale set to modern pop music with upbeat jazz, hip-hop,

ballroom & ballet dance numbers. Details hultcenter.org.

20-Dec 12

Salem | Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

2, 730pm at Pentacle Theatre. Adaptation that puts Charles Dickens at the center of the story with his characters cajoling him into writing it! Details pentacletheatre.org.

Eugene | My Fair Ladies Tea

11-1 at The Shedd. Dress in your finest for a musical three-course tea party to celebrate the opening of My Fair Lady. Details theshedd.org.

Corvallis | Tree Lighting

5-6pm at Riverfront Park. Welcome the holiday season with the annual tree lighting! Details downtown-corvallis.org.

Eugene | Symphony Fiesta: Family Concert

3pm at Hult Center. Bring the grandkids to play & dance to festive Latin melodies! 2pm Musical Kid Zone, petting zoo in the lobby. Details eugenesymphony.org.

Salem | Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

745-9pm at Willamette Heritage Center. Multi-sensory musical experience with the glow of candlelight. Details candlelightexperience.com.

Eugene | Sit & Stitch

6-8pm at Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. Bring a yarn project & get cozy! Tea & treats provided. Details smjhouse.org.

Cottage Grove | Dementia Support Group

4pm 2nd Tuesdays at Magnolia Gardens Sr Living. Connect with others & learn how to support a loved one with dementia. Details 541 906 3988.

Eugene | Willamette Rose Urban Forest Bath & River Walk

430-6pm at Maurie Jacobs Park. Guided meditative Willamette River & rose garden walk. Details symbolicspaces.com.

Eugene | Native Plant Garden Work Party

1-4 at Hendricks Park. Weekly volunteer gardening group. Details eugene-or.gov/calendar.

Salem | Thanksgiving at the Resort

11-7 at Oregon Garden Resort. Warm, welcoming gathering with delicious holiday favorites. Details oregongardenresort.com.

27-Dec 13

Eugene | My Fair Lady

3, 730pm at The Shedd. Beloved 1950s musical with song favorites like “I Could Have Danced All Night.” Details theshedd.org.

Salem | Magic at the Mill

530pm at Willamette Heritage Center. Seasonal festival with light displays, night market, craft demonstrations & more! Details willametteheritage.org.

27-Dec 13

Eugene | Over the River & Through the Woods

2, 730pm at The Very Little Theatre. Heartwarming comedy how much a young man’s grandparents will do to keep him from taking a job in another state. Details thevlt.com.

Albany | Community Christmas Tree Lighting

4-6 at Two Rivers Market. Holiday activities, music, cocoa & Grinch Alley with the tree lighting at 6! Details albanydowntown.com.

28-29

Eugene | Ballet Fantastique: Christmas Carol

230, 730pm at Hult Center. A Christmas Carol set in the 1940s with live jazz holiday classics. Details hultcenter.org.

Eugene | Hope Abbey Open House

1-4 at Eugene Masonic Cemetery. Explore the restored Hope Abbey mausoleum. Details eugenemasoniccemetery.org.

27-Mar 23

Eugene | Science on Tap

5-7pm at The Axe & Fiddle. Trivia, food, drinks & a different scientific presentation each month! Details business.creswellchamber.com.

Eugene | Peer Mindfulness Collective

630-8pm at Trauma Healing Project. Mindfulness session, psychology talk & group discussion to reduce stress & build community. Details sageliskey.com.