This is it! The last weekend of August. We are barreling full-speed-ahead into fall now, and the last of summer is starting its descent towards the horizon. Hoping to have a whole bunch of cool things to do as we close the month out? That hope is going to be rewarded, with a chance to see Metallica Past Event Like List in person on the big screen, to welcome Megan Thee Stallion Past Event Like List into your living room, to enjoy a State Fair Past Event Like List without all that smell sticking to your clothes, and a whole lot more. So if you're planning on heading out, don't forget to wash your hands, wear your mask, and practice safe social distancing. Now hit the links below and plan your so long to August accordingly!

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ALL WEEKEND

IN-PERSON EVENTS

Lot Laughs Past Event Like List
Amanda Arnold stars in this local stand-up session, live and in-person in the Helium Comedy Club parking lot. There's a catch, though: you gotta bring your own chairs and tables to the show, but that just means you'll be as comfy as you wanna be when the jokes start landing and the drinks get poured.
(Fri-Sat)

Petite Pâtisserie Release Party Past Event Like List
One of the most unique book-release parties is happening in Portland this week: via contactless self-serve vending machine! Pix's owner, chef, and author Cheryl Wakerhauser is filling the machine with miniature edibles created from recipes in the book. Stop by, get a copy, and get some treats!

Celebrate Black Music Past Event Like List
A weekend's worth of energizing, powerful music from a pair of Portland's best bandleaders: Saturday afternoon features Farnell Newton doing his thing on the horn, and Sunday's got Noah Simpson blowing with purpose. Presented by New Seasons Market and Musicians in Solidarity. 

#ChalktheVoteOR Past Event Like List
An effort partnering the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Women's History Consortium, asking people to commemorate all constitutional amendments that helped expand voting rights by taking some chalk, finding a good spot on the sidewalk, and writing out the text of those amendments and acts, or simply sending a message about how important the right to vote really is—especially in 2020.

Virtual Hood and Portland to Coast Past Event Like List
The annual relay race for long-distance runners of all persuasions is still happening for 2020, and because it's happening virtually, it's possible this could end up being the biggest Hood to Coast ever. The race itself is now spread out over two weeks, and teams can stay connected via the Hood to Coast app as each runner completes their leg of the race while safely distanced. There'll also be a scavenger hunt, and interviews with Hood to Coast notables.

Pup City Walk Past Event Like List
The annual Pup City Walk goes online for 2020, with the Blazers asking its fans to take your puppers out for a walk, run, or roll every day for the extent of the event and get an opportunity to win fun prizes, and just as importantly, see a lot of wholesome exclusive puppers content.

LIVESTREAMED EVENTS

All Oregon E-Fair 2020 Past Event Like List
One of Oregon's most beloved traditions goes online for 2020, giving people all over the state one last chance to celebrate summer before everyone goes back to school we hopefully (maybe) enter Phase Two and start to get a handle on COVID-19's spread. So now the fair comes to your screen via livestream (but without the weird farm animal smells!) with events including acrobats, animal racing, lumberjack feats of strength, Dia de la Familia dances, as well as food demonstrations, live music, and more.

LIVESTREAMED CONCERTS

Creamfields House Party Past Event Like List
The regular (and somewhat suggestively named) Creamfields festival is a virtual house party this year, taking DJ sets from some of the most successful beatsmiths in the world and putting them online to constitute this carefully curated weekend of bass, beats, and grooves. Proceeds benefit the MIND mental health charity.
(Sat-Sun)

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FRIDAY, AUG 28

IN-PERSON EVENTS

March on Portland: Following the Dream Past Event Like List
A protest action led by the Portland NAACP 1120 Branch, starting at Irving Park and marching 2.1 miles. Attendees are being asked to wear masks and observe safe practices.

Virtual March on Washington Past Event Like List
On the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his seminal "I Have a Dream" speech, take part in this virtual "commitment march" (convened by Martin Luther King III) to hear from social justice speakers and watch live performances.

Farm Dinner Friday + Lip Sync Battle Past Event Like List
The Side Yard is firing up their wood-fired cob oven to make pie after delicious sicilian pie all night long, all the better to fuel the lip sync antics going on with big-screen support behind you. 25 spots available. 

Summer Hits and the Last Hurrah Past Event Like List
Artigiano says arrivederci to the summer feasting season with one last big meal, featuring a menu stacked with all their biggest culinary hits. 

The Hot Minute, The Bad Table Remind Like List
The Hot Minute and The Bad Table are continuing their summer residency at Alotta Wood Fired Pizza's outdoor lot with plenty of room for social distancing. Pet friendly, and family-friendly. 

LIVESTREAMED EVENTS

The Black National Convention Past Event Like List
After the four straight days of hate and fear being pumped out of the corrupted minds and mouths of every single RNC speaker, remind yourself of how strong and necessary Black voices are by streaming the Black National Convention, a multi-hour broadcast that seeks to ratify a Black political agenda and provide a clear vision of Black lives moving into a better future after the most important election of this country's history.

Stumptown Stages: Meet Broadway Actors Past Event Like List
A special event as part of Stumptown Stages' Rising Star Workshop, providing young actors an opportunity to speak with a bunch of Broadway actors and learn from their adventures on the stage, and their work behind the scenes. 

Write Around Portland's Bi-Monthly BIPOC Online Workshops Past Event Like List
Write Around Portland continues pursuing the strengthening of Portland's BIPOC community by providing this workshop for local writers who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color.

Fukdtup Variety Show: Digitally Fukdt! Past Event Like List
There is a LOT that's FUKDTUP right now (!!) from rampant racism to militant baby-presidents to global uh-oh… but we can't forget the things that Fuk us up in all the right ways: bold voices that stand up against injustice, wild artists that keep the world fun and twisted, and a community of weirdos who stick together even from six feet apart. 
So Fukdtup Variety show is providing some brassy online entertainment to keep your rebel-motor running! 

Cocktail Making with McMenamins Past Event Like List
You might not be able to get yourself a stiff drink at McMenamins as easily as you used to, but that doesn't mean those McMenamins drinks can't still be drunk up: Cocktail specialist Ashley hosts a weekly series of Facebook Live-streams teaching you how to make the perfect mixed drinks you've always wanted to try at the bar. 

Vanessa Fraction Past Event Like List
The Nowhere Comedy Club hosts a stellar set from this writer for Raven's Home and The Mo'Nique Show.

LIVESTREAMED CONCERTS

Cosmic Stream 3: Angel Olsen Past Event Like List
Olsen’s penchant for defying expectations and one-upping herself with each record has elevated her live performances into unmissable shows. Do not miss this one, shot by Ashley Connor. 

Kyle Craft Past Event Like List
Craft is an adventurous lyricist in the vein of Dylan and Bowie, and his strengths lie in his ability to go beyond mere idol worship into dynamic rock ’n’ roll explorations that propel songs like “2 Ugly 4 NY” and the heavy-lidded “Johnny (Free & Easy)” into anthems for a new tomorrow. He headlines this installment of XRAY.FM's livestreamed house show series, hosted by DJ Theo Craig.

St. Paul & the Broken Bones Past Event Like List
An evening of southern soul, R&B, and rock 'n' roll with the Birmingham, Alabama-hailing band, performing live from the Brooklyn Bowl stage in Nashville. 

Live From the Rose City: Common Slumm Past Event Like List
The latest episode of Roseland Theater and DoubleTee Concerts' livestream series shines a well-deserved spotlight on Common Slumm's skills, in celebration of their latest EP Better Off Dead, which the group will be performing in its entirety.

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SATURDAY, AUG 29

IN-PERSON EVENTS

Say it Loud! Past Event Like List
"Portland's Living Room" becomes a concert stage for local artists to get loud in the fight against white supremacy, police brutality, and institutional racism. Performers include Seneca da Product, J Phenom, K-Wain, Issa, and Diego Caballero. 

Metallica Past Event Like List
The Encore concert series that started earlier in summer with Blake Shelton comes back to the 99w Drive-In with a much more electric headliner. Metallica would like you to ride the lightning with them at this specially performed-and-recorded concert, their first in almost a full year. 

Return of the Sidewalk Sale Past Event Like List
One of Portland's most beloved treasures moves a bunch of great DVDs, blu-rays, tapes (what, no laserdiscs?), and unique merch out to the sidewalk so movie fans can get their browse on, and possibly even win cool prizes. 

Saturday Brunch BINGO Past Event Like List
The Siren Theater's regular Bingo game is one of Portland's coziest entertainment treasures, and now it's moving onto NEPO 42's patio, so not only can you enjoy Erin Jean O'Regan and Jed Arkley's pleasant patter, you can also pair it with chicken 'n' waffles, or biscuits 'n' gravy, and of course: day drinking! 

LIVESTREAMED EVENTS

Virtual Portland Indigenous Marketplace Past Event Like List
Even though the marketplace is virtual now, that's not slowing down the mission to make wares, art, and handcrafted goods from Indigenous makers available to the masses, as well as sharing stories and live music (with ASL interpretation available) on the stream.

Let's Talk About Race Past Event Like List
An online anti-racism workshop led by Barbara O’Hare, a local black anti-racist facilitator, and Karen Haberman Trusty, a former white civil rights activist in the South. The pair will discuss the history of anti-racist actions and efforts in the past, including the works of the Black Panther Party, slave rebellions, and the resistance movement of SNCC, and will draw a line between that history and today's works.

Say It With Me: Black Lives Matter! Past Event Like List
A livestreamed storytelling experience featuring true tales from local tellers Joshua Thomas, Denise Peña, and Cynthia Butts. Presented by Our Bold Voices, with a Q&A following the stories.

Brooklyn Jones Past Event Like List
The Nowhere Comedy Club hosts this livestreamed set from New York's own Brooklyn Jones, star of The Rize podcast, with support from Mattio Martinez.

Le Chat Noir Moderne Past Event Like List
Experience Theatre Project, in artistic association with Lacy Productions, presents the latest installment of their ongoing online cabaret series, Le Chat Noir Moderne. This month's theme? "A Cirque Soiree". 

LIVESTREAMED CONCERTS

Megan Thee Stallion Past Event Like List
One of hip-hop's the world's biggest stars stages this unique and exclusive virtual concert.

Backyard Drink-a-Long Past Event Like List
A special livestream event that pairs local beers and local bands together and asks you to tune in, crack a bottle, and not just lift your voice, but lift a beer in this virtual drink-a-long. Participants include names like Old Town, Baerlic, Ecliptic, Cedar Teeth, Mike Coykendall, Shilpi Halamene, and many more.

The Avett Brothers Past Event Like List
It was always apparent that the Avett Brothers were going to be big. Even back when they were a little hillbilly hurricane of a band from small-town North Carolina, their combination of ultra-melodic Americana music, wild-eyed performances, aw-shucks earnestness, and sweet Southern charm couldn’t fit inside cramped clubs forever. They were too good—at songwriting, singing, entertaining, and lookin’ handsome—to not blow up. That said, who could’ve predicted that the Avett Brothers—a traditional string band with pop sensibilities and punk energy—would do all this? Kudos to the Avett Brothers for not only fulfilling their destiny, but also exceeding it.

Follow the Light Past Event Like List
A virtual festival headlined by the talented artists of We Banjo 3, bringing together some of their favorite fellow musicians and their fans for a concert that aims to celebrate Irish traditions. Guests include Gaelic Storm, Sharon Shannon, and Nathan Carter & the East Pointers.

Barna Howard Past Event Like List
There was a time when country balladeers like Barna Howard were a dime a dozen. The scope of Howard’s Midwestern missives extends well beyond its regional boundaries, finding a home wherever the acoustics resonate best. His real-deal sentimentalism is a treat, and Howard’s boy-next-door charms and unwavering relatability make him one of the best songwriters in Portland and beyond. 

Ramsey Lewis Plays Songs from The In Crowd Past Event Like List
Jazz legend and three-time Grammy winner Ramsey Lewis topped the charts in the mid-'60s with The In Crowd, and this livestream sees him returning to that landmark LP for modern reinterpretations of those classic compositions. Proceeds will benefit the Jazz Foundation of America.

Monkey Loft Daydream II Past Event Like List
Live from Seattle's Monkey Loft comes this virtual rooftop deck party you and your friends can join via Zoom, with sets from DJs Johnny Fiasco, LGSP, Sho Nuph, Ramiro, Jon Lemmon, and more. 

The Crystal Method Past Event Like List
Las Vegas-hailing producer and DJ Scott Kirkland brings his pioneering big beat act to this special 2-hour DJ set streaming live from Las Vegas. 

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SUNDAY, AUG 30

IN-PERSON EVENTS

Champagne Brunch at the Oregon Garden Past Event Like List
If you're feeling like a weekend road-trip, there's a big brunch waiting on the other end of it in Silverton's own Oregon Garden, featuring a buffet-style spread and bottomless mimosas.

LIVESTREAMED EVENTS

Godfrey Past Event Like List
One of the hardest-working stand-ups for over 20 years, Godfrey comes to the Nowhere Comedy Club for an evening of insightful, incisive jokes and some drop-dead accurate impressions. 

MTV's Video Music Awards 2020 Past Event Like List
Remember Fiona Apple's iconic anti-establishment speech at the 1997 Video Music Awards? That should be reason enough to check out what's in store for MTV's livestreamed 2020 edition, where you'll see performances from the like of Ariana Grande, BTS, DaBaby, Lady Gaga, Dojo Cat, The Weeknd, and other big names. 

LIVESTREAMED CONCERTS

Shoshana Bean Past Event Like List
The Beaverton High alumnus lends her voice and her star power to this livestream tribute to Broadway, featuring songs written by one of its most legendary creators, Stephen Sondheim, and fellow luminary Jason Robert Brown. 

TK & the Holy Know-Nothings Past Event Like List
Taylor Kingman’s frequent performances have garnered him a strong local following, made all the more powerful when he’s backed by his band, the Holy Know-Nothings. The group’s debut LP, Arguably OK, possesses a gruff kind of poise, thanks to Kingman’s smart, relentlessly honest songwriting. Throughout the record, Kingman’s strengths as a songwriter transform otherwise traditional country scorchers into something more rebellious, fragmented, and poetic.

Pete Yorn Past Event Like List
The acclaimed singer/songwriter shares a special livestreamed, solo acoustic performance of Day I Forgot.

Jeff Daniels Past Event Like List
Yup. That Jeff Daniels. The guy from the movies. He's also a singer/songwriter, and now he's a livestreamer, with this intimate concert experience full of songs, stories, and more. 

Taylor John Williams Past Event Like List
The Oregon native and finalist on NBC's The Voice presents this special livestream celebrating the fifth anniversary of his Song of a Dead Man LP.