COMEDY

Dave Chappelle
Past Event Like List Award-winning funny man Dave Chappelle returns with another round of laugh-out-loud cultural observations. Dave's no stranger to offensive comments, so we hope he shares more thoughtful, well-considered reflections for this performance.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Wed Apr 20)

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias - Back On Tour
Past Event Like List As one of America’s most-loved stand-up comics, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is best known for his sly, self-deprecating humor and witty observations on everything from celebrity to cultural relations. Iglesias presents this sidesplitting show as a return to comedy after a string of voice-acting roles in Space Jam: A New Legacy, Coco, and UglyDolls.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Sat Apr 9)

Paula Poundstone
Past Event Like List To know her is to love her—Paula Poundstone's clever, shrewd humor is the stuff of legend. With a successful podcast, regular airtime on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, a brand-new comedy album, and decades of humor writing and stand-up under her belt, Poundstone's gift for wry observation is a force to be reckoned with. 
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Sat Apr 23)

Whitney Cummings: Touch Me Tour
Past Event Like List For the aptly-named Touch Me tour, Whitney Cummings ponders the power of touch after a long period of isolation. The performance promises witty reflections on COVID and the cultural zeitgeist. Catch Whitney alongside the Foo Fighters in the recently-released Studio 666, too.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Fri Apr 22)

COMMUNITY

New Year in the Park
Past Event Like List This annual community gathering marks new year celebrations for a handful of Southeast Asian cultures—Moha Songkran for Cambodians, Pii Mai for Laotians, Songkran (meaning "passage of time" in Sanskrit) for Thai people, and Thingyan for Burmese people all share many cross-cultural similarities and usually fall around mid-April, per the ancient Hindu calendar. The timing "marks the end of the harvest season, when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor before the monsoon season." Join in on the festivities, which will include plenty of food, performances, sports activities, and more.
Glenhaven Park, Roseway (Sat Apr 30)

FESTIVALS

41st Annual Northwest Cherry Festival Past Event Like List
Celebrate all things pertaining to the juicy fruit with an open-air market, the "largest parade in the Gorge," a classic car show, artist open studios, live music, and more. Eagle-eyed attendees can hunt for hidden cherries as part of this year's festival theme “I Spy The Dalles.”
The Dalles (Apr 22-24)

38th Annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Past Event Like List
Gazing at 40 acres of tulips lined up in orderly rows against the majestic backdrop of Mount Hood never gets old. In previous years at least, the traffic tends to be pretty bad on weekends, but it’s worth the wait if your eyes are starved for color after a dull, gray winter. Peak blooms are expected to come in early to mid-April!
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn (Apr 1-May 1)

FILM

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2022 Past Event Like List
The iconic Canadian outdoor film festival takes a world tour! Honoring significant achievements in outdoor filmmaking, this international festival highlights critical environmental issues, stories of distant lands, gripping mountain sports, and much more. Each night will feature a different program, aptly themed larch, maple, and spruce.
Revolution Hall (Apr 1-3) and Cinema 21 (Apr 7-9)

CINE / SEEN Film Festival Past Event Like List
This shiny new festival makes it their mission to showcase short films by underrepresented Pacific Northwest filmmakers. Cream of the local comic crop Shain Brenden and Katie Nguyen (star of the short film Crouching Comic Past Event Like List ) will bring the laughs. CINE / SEEN is collaboratively organized by JOOP JOOP
, Actual Industries
, House of Gul
, Nocturnal Uniform
, and OMPA, a trade organization for media production professionals in Oregon.
Hollywood Theatre, Hollywood District (Fri Apr 1)

2022 SPLIFF Film Festival
Past Event Like List This by-stoners, for-stoners festival compiles a kaleidoscopic collection of weird, contemplative, and laugh-out-loud films.
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Sat Apr 16)

FOOD & DRINK

Nano Beer Fest Past Event Like List
Enjoy beers from some of the best small breweries the Northwest has to offer at this bi-annual festival.
John's Marketplace, Multnomah Village (Apr 29-May 1)

Portland Pizza Week 2022 Past Event Like List
The Portland Mercury’s Pizza Week is returning in 2022 to team up with Portland's best pizza purveyors to offer amazing, delicious, $3 slices (or $20 whole pies) to the masses! With tons of restaurants and bars taking part, you’ll never be far from your next slice, and your week—nay, your life—will be all the better for it. Get excited.
Various locations (Apr 18-24)

Sixth Annual Baker's Dozen: Coffee Beer & Doughnuts Past Event Like List
This annual festival, returning for the first time after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, pays tribute to Portland's sacred trifecta of coffee, beer, and doughnuts with a lineup of coffee beers brewed with beans from local roasters, unlimited coffee samples, and morsels of fried dough.
John's Marketplace, Creston-Kenilworth (Sat Apr 9)

HOLIDAYS

Earth Day Oregon 2022
Past Event Like List Forest Park Conservancy is celebrating Earth Day with multiple stewardship opportunities throughout the park on major trails like Wildwood, Leif Erikson, and the Birch trailhead. Everything you'll need for the day will be provided, including training, tools, materials, and snacks and coffee. Registration is required and open to all.
Forest Park, Northwest Portland (Sat Apr 23)

Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza Past Event Like List
50 eggs will be concealed outside Pix Pâtisserie on Easter Sunday, each holding a golden ticket within. One lucky egg hunter will find a $50 Pix-O-Matic gift card.
Pix Pâtisserie/Bar Vivant, Kerns (Sun Apr 17)

MUSIC

Baby Keem: The Melodic Blue Tour Past Event Like List
At just 21 years young, Las Vegas-based rapper Baby Keem has already made a splash in the mainstream music world with collaborations with megastars like Kanye West, Travis Scott, and Kendrick Lamar (who happens to be his cousin). Baby Keem will take the stage in support of his debut album, Melodic Blue, a bold introduction to his lyrical capabilities and infectious trap production.
Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown (Wed Apr 13)

Beach House: Once Twice Melody Tour
Past Event Like List Dream-pop duo Beach House stops by to support their eighth studio album, Once Twice Melody, which creates a magical overgrowth of blooming melodies, glittering strings, and hypnotic drum machines. Singer Victoria Legrand's breathy vocals come to the forefront, cooing lyrics about dreams, memories, and fairy tales. 
Keller Auditorium, Downtown (Wed Apr 6)

Blitzen Trapper Past Event Like List
Hometown heroes Blitzen Trapper will stop by to support their 2020 album, Holy Smokes Future Jokes, a cosmic exploration into the human experience. The night promises exquisite storytelling, sharp imagery, and the band's signature eclectic country-folk-rock sound.
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Fri Apr 22)

The Brian Jonestown Massacre with Mercury Rev Past Event Like List
San Francisco-based psych-rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre are to thank for the booming wave of neo-psychedelia to follow their shoegaze-tinged 1995 debut, Methodrone. Though the band has gone through over 40 members and released almost two dozen albums since its start, their singular vision of keeping psych-rock alive lives on. Longtime New York-based indie rockers Mercury Rev will get the ball rolling.
Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown (Mon Apr 18)

Chelsea Cutler
Past Event Like List Originally creating lo-fi dance tracks in her dorm room, singer and producer Chelsea Cutler now plays her infectious pop to sold-out stages. On her sophomore album, When Close My Eyes, she brings her confessional lyrics to new territory, writing about hope, joy, and coming into her own. 
Crystal Ballroom, West End (Wed Apr 27)

Chicano Batman with Divino Nino Past Event Like List
If there were an award for music that’s “the best reminder to give your Mexican dad a phone call,” or one that makes you “most nostalgic for a time you never knew,” Chicano Batman would definitely win both. The Los Angeles-based quartet smoothly integrates two wistful genres: the romantic ’60s psychedelia so many brown kids grew up listening to on Saturday mornings, and the inescapably sun-soaked sound of Southern Californian indie. And nobody rocks the soulfulness of the organ like Chicano Batman. With appearances at big festivals like SXSW and Coachella under their belt, the band has amassed a fanbase that extends far beyond its Latino cult-following. GUADALUPE TRIANA
Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown (Thurs Apr 28)

Colin Meloy
Past Event Like List Singer-songwriter Colin Meloy will take a break from his job as frontman of indie-folk heroes The Decemberists and author of children's fantasy novel series The Wildwood Chronicles to play a solo set of acoustic tunes. Expect songs from his EP cover series of the likes of The Kinks, Morrissey, Shirley Collins, and Sam Cooke, and maybe even a few Decemberists songs, too. 
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton (Sat Apr 16)

Denzel Curry: Melt My Eyez Tour Past Event Like List
Fresh off the heels of his fifth studio album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future, Florida rapper Denzel Curry will take the spotlight playing the new rock-infused tracks that contrast his classic trap beats with the occasional swirling pianos and fuzzed-out guitars from a live band.
Crystal Ballroom, West End (Thurs Apr 7)

The Flaming Lips Past Event Like List
With four decades of otherworldly live performances in their back pocket, psych-rockers The Flaming Lips have gotten putting on a show down to a science. Expect to see costumes, balloons, confetti, video projections, and plenty of stage antics to accompany their cinematic rock arrangements.
Crystal Ballroom, West End (Fri Apr 29)

H.E.R.: Back of My Mind Tour
Past Event Like List Since the immensely talented Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R. first landed in the public eye, she has cemented herself as the “anti-star” of the future, never allowing her personal life to overshadow her artistry and expertly crafted R&B gems. H.E.R. makes relaxed songs that could soundtrack just about any mood, with a voice that puts anyone at ease.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Sat Apr 16)

J Balvin: Jose Tour Past Event Like List
Call his tour by his name... the "J" stands for José! The noted fashionista and "Prince of Reggaeton" J Balvin will ignite the Moda Center stage on his fifth headlining tour. Moda Center, Lloyd District (Thurs Apr 28)

Lea Salonga: The Dream Again Tour
Past Event Like List Tony Award-winning Broadway star Lea Salonga, also known for lending her pitch-perfect voice to Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aladdin by performing the iconic Disney hits live.  
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton (Wed Apr 13)

Lindsey Buckingham Past Event Like List
Certified guitar god Lindsey Buckingham is back on the scene as a solo artist after a messy breakup with Fleetwood Mac. His new self-titled solo album, his first in 10 years, stands as a reintroduction to the legend’s gift of masterful pop-rock melodies and inventive fingerpicking guitar style. Anticipate hearing tunes from across his seven studio albums filled with addictive hooks and guitar solos galore.
Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn (Thurs Apr 7)

Mudhoney Past Event Like List
Not only have local garage masters Mudhoney remained a band for 25 years, they’ve managed to do so without succumbing to the jazz-fusion ambient dance phase, dabbling in Auto-Tune, or replacing their original members with Peter Gabriel. Mudhoney still sound like Mudhoney! EMILY NOKES
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Fri Apr 29)

Olivia Rodrigo: Sour Tour
Past Event Like List Pop-star-of-the-moment Olivia Rodrigo rose to fame over the pandemic with the release of her breakup anthem "Driver’s License" and subsequent debut album, Sour. Her powerful vocals, relatable vulnerability, and effortless cool-girl style turned the album into a vibe that defied age or demographic. Rodrigo’s influences are very clear, ranging from her Taylor Swift obsession to her parents' favorite alt-rock bands like The White Stripes and Green Day, which, depending on your age, might make you feel very old. But this much is certain: Despite having not even hit age 20, she offers a promising glimpse into the future of pop.
Theater of the Clouds, Lloyd District (Tues Apr 5)

Parquet Courts Past Event Like List
Like most contemporary indie rock bands eventually do, NYC quartet Parquet Courts has moved away from their Americana post-punk sound and into experimentation with electronic instruments. Their seventh album, Sympathy For Life, is a surprisingly danceable collection of Depeche Mode-esque jams fueled by tense drum machines and vocal layering goodness that will have you moving and grooving through the night.
Crystal Ballroom, West End (Mon Apr 25)

The Princess Bride in Concert Past Event Like List
Follow the inconceivable adventures of Buttercup (aka The Princess Bride), the dashing "Dread Pirate Roberts" Westley, Inigo Montoya, Vizzini, and Fezzik as the Oregon Symphony provides a live score to one of the most beloved comedies and love stories of all time.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Southwest Portland (Apr 2-3)

Rina Sawayama - The Dynasty Tour Past Event Like List
Fresh off the release of her Dirty Hit-issued debut album, Sawayama, and Charli XCX collab “Beg for You,” the Japanese-born, London-based singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama brings her eclectic blend of mainstream pop, R&B, and nu-metal to town as part of her Dynasty tour. "Comme des Garçons," she's so confident.
Roseland Theater, Old Town-Chinatown (Wed Apr 20)

Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow the Rules Past Event Like List
Rufus Wainwright—the belting vocal pop composer and songwriter with baroque and operatic persuasions and finely honed piano chops—has an eclectic resume that includes seven original albums in the pop-rock genre, nine Shakespeare sonnets set to music, and a song on the Shrek soundtrack. He will serenade you with pieces off of his latest album, Unfollow The Rules, which Pitchfork writer Zach Schonfeld described as “an opulently crafted highlight reel, a career-spanning sampler of the singer’s many styles and guises.”
Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn (Sat Apr 30)

Snail Mail with The Goon Sax Past Event Like List
Indie-rock prodigy Snail Mail will play songs off of her 2021 album, Valentine, which pushes beyond the tropes of the consumerist holiday and into an honest account of the different stages of disarray found in romance through her unmatched wit and pop sensibilities. The night of indie magic will start off with a set from Australian pop trio The Goon Sax.
Wonder Ballroom, Eliot (Apr 22-23)

Syd with Destin Conrad Past Event Like List
Singer-songwriter/producer Syd is known for her seemingly effortless R&B vocals both as a solo artist and head of the neo-soul group The Internet, as well as initial success in Odd Future, a music collective featuring fellow hip-hop/soul innovators Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean, and Earl Sweatshirt. Syd will perform just ahead of her newly announced sophomore album, Broken Hearts Club, after fellow R&B singer and YouTube star Destin Conrad.
Crystal Ballroom, West End (Sat Apr 30)

Ten Grands
Past Event Like List Have you ever wondered, "What do ten grand pianos sound like all played at once?" Good news: Ten world-renowned pianists will show you alongside guest vocalist Julianne Johnson. The result will blow your mind. 
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Sat Apr 16)

Thao with Black Belt Eagle Scout & Quinn Christopherson Past Event Like List
Singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen of indie-folk project Thao & the Get Down Stay Down’s live shows are always an energetic delight with vibrant renditions of her angular post-punk infused avant-pop. Expect to hear songs off of the band’s latest release, Temple, alongside folk-rock luminary Black Belt Eagle Scout and Alaska-based songmaker Quinn Christopherson.
Wonder Ballroom, Eliot (Sat Apr 30)

Tyler, The Creator: Call Me If You Get Lost
Past Event Like List California rapper and pop culture polymath Tyler, The Creator needs no introduction at this point in his career. His musical output, which began in his teen years, started out with dark themes and controversy before it began exploring the softer parts of himself. On Tyler's latest album, Call Me When If You Get Lost, this trajectory continues with heavy raps woven together with vibrant pop hooks. And with the visually appealing Wes Anderson-esque music videos he’s been releasing lately, the live show is bound to follow suit.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Mon Apr 4)

PERFORMANCE

100 Keyboards
Past Event Like List Japanese sound artist Asuna shares this installation and performance considering the phenomenon of interference sound. 100 keyboards will play a sustained note, weaving a layered "moiré of sound." Moving through the space, audiences will notice variations in aural patterns that form a complicated resonance.
PICA, Eliot (Apr 22-23)

August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean
Past Event Like List Lauded playwright August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning Pittsburgh Cycle begins with Gem of the Ocean. Set within the tense, racist environment of 1904 Pittsburgh, the play follows Citizen Barlow, who seeks assistance from an ancient, mystical healer. From there, Citizen embarks on a redemptive voyage to the mysterious City of Bones in the Atlantic Ocean.
Portland Center Stage, Pearl District (Apr 1-3)

Beautiful Decay
Past Event Like List Lauded choreographer Nicolo Fonte first presented Beautiful Decay to critical and audience acclaim in 2016. The performance returns with a signature blend of athleticism, thoughtful design, and evocative music, performed by Portland contemporary dancer Gregg Bielemeier, former principal ballerina and New York Theatre Ballet founder Diana Byer, and OBT company members.
Newmark Theatre, South Park Blocks (Apr 8-10)

Freestyle Love Supreme
Past Event Like List Predating the phenomena of Hamilton and In the Heights, Broadway performance Freestyle Love Supreme is a Tony Award-winning show that combines hip-hop, comedy, and crowd improvisation to create a completely unexpected experience. Created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale, Freestyle Love Supreme is never the same show twice.
Portland Center Stage, Pearl District (Apr 8-May 1)

Hamilton Past Event Like List
Smash-hit Hamilton melds hip-hop, jazz, and R&B in an unprecedented take on one of American history's key figures. Based on Ron Chernow's lauded biography of founding father Alexander Hamilton, this revolutionary musical penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda has become a household name, winning Tony and Grammy awards as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Keller Auditorium, Downtown (Apr 13-May 1)

In the Name of Forgotten Women
Past Event Like List Melding together poetry, music, movement, ritual, and projection, In the Name of Forgotten Women "bears witness to the global oppression of women and testifies to their resilience." Described as a dynamic "choreopoem," the performance is inspired by real-life incidents that span over 15 countries, features the voices of seven women, and culminates in a compelling call to action.
CoHo Theater, Northwest Portland (Apr 1-17)

Jefferson Dancers Past Event Like List
Did you know that Portland’s own Jefferson High School boasts a nationally renowned dance team? The Jefferson Dancers will showcase their skills in this annual spring performance featuring diverse dancers aged 14-18.
Newmark Theatre, South Park Blocks (Sat Apr 23)

The Queers Past Event Like List
Playwright Mikki Gillette’s The Queers is a landmark event. The first-ever trans ensemble drama by a trans writer to premiere in Portland, The Queers centers three trans women grappling with their careers, finances, and love lives amid transition and the complicated, omnipresent transphobia they navigate.
Back Door Theater, Sunnyside (Apr 1-10)

PODCASTS & RADIO

Live Wire with Luke Burbank Presents: Cecily Wong, Gregory Gourdet, and No-No Boy Past Event Like List
Foodies, assemble! This edition of Live Wire features a lineup from an epicure's dreams: Cecily Wong, author of Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide, will be joined by Gregory Gourdet, author of Everyone's Table: Global Recipes for Modern Health and the restaurateur behind Portland's highly anticipated Haitian restaurant Kann. Music from Smithsonian Folkways songsmith and Vietnamese American scholar No-No Boy will round out the evening's sensory delights.
Alberta Rose Theatre, Concordia (Thurs Apr 7)

Welcome To Night Vale: The Haunting of Night Vale Past Event Like List
This eerie, innovative podcast has found cult status in its narrative depictions of the tiny, isolated (fictional) town of Night Vale. Episodes take the form of community updates, complete with local weather, Sheriff’s Secret Police announcements, and news reports of supernatural, unexplained occurrences. From the minds of Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, Welcome to Night Vale blends the bizarre and macabre with Lynchian imagination.
Revolution Hall, Buckman (Sat Apr 30)

READINGS & TALKS

Alton Brown Past Event Like List
Legendary gourmand Alton Brown presents Good Eats: The Final Years, the last volume of his bestselling Good Eats cookbook series. Promising over 175 flavor-packed new recipes, the book boasts Alton's signature mix of the experimental and the methodical, filled to the brim with notes, tips, and culinary history.
Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, Beaverton (Tues Apr 26)

Emily St. John Mandel in Conversation With Omar El Akkad at Powells Past Event Like List
Emily St. John Mandel's immersive, layered storytelling journeys from Vancouver Island to a future moon colony in Sea of Tranquility, her latest novel. As her characters encounter pandemics across centuries and space, St. John Mandel's imaginative, tender style tells a timely tale of human perseverance. Mandel will be joined in conversation by Omar El Akkad, whose Giller Prize-winning novel What Strange Paradise follows a young Syrian boy on an unfamiliar island.
Powell's City of Books, Pearl District (Tues Apr 19)

Powell's Books Presents: J. Kenji López-Alt with Bill Oakley Past Event Like List
Famed chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt will chat about his new book The Wok and the fundamentals of wok cooking with former Simpsons writer/showrunner (and notable fast food fan) Bill Oakley.
Powell's City of Books, Pearl District (Fri Apr 8)

The Mystery Box Show: True Stories All About Sex Past Event Like List
The Mystery Box Show says its goodbyes in this final performance, with storytelling from sex educator Javay daBAE (The Millenial Sexpert) and Allison Moon (Girl Sex 101, Getting It), confessions from the audience, and more. The sex-centric show will be greatly missed, but its legacy of positivity lives on.
Alberta Rose Theatre, Concordia (Sat Apr 30)

Ocean Vuong in Conversation With Jia Tolentino
Past Event Like List Ocean Vuong made waves in the literary world in 2019 with On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, an epistolary novel reflecting on loss, memory, and family; he's also an award-winning poet whose collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds won the T. S. Eliot Prize in 2017. Vuong will discuss his new poetry book, Time Is A Mother, in conversation with famed writer and cultural commentator Jia Tolentino.
Virtual via Powell's Books (Mon Apr 18)

2022 Oregon Book Awards
Past Event Like List For the first time in three years, the Oregon Book Awards will be presented in person! This annual award ceremony honors the best in Oregon poetry, fiction, nonfiction, YA, and graphic literature. Kesha Ajose Fisher, 2020 Ken Kesey Award for Fiction winner and social justice advocate, will host the event.
Portland Center Stage, Pearl District (Mon Apr 25)

Portland GrandSLAM: Between The Lines Past Event Like List
The Moth presents this quick-witted word battle, where winners from previous StorySLAM events will compete to earn the title of Portland GrandSLAM Story Champion. Attendees will receive a copy of How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth, The Moth's new field guide to the storytelling craft.
Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn (Tues Apr 26)

2021/22 Portland Arts and Lectures: Richard Powers
Past Event Like List Richard Powers's Pulitzer-winning work The Overstory takes on the weighty topic of ecological destruction through nine narratives of connection to trees. Now, the prolific author returns with Bewilderment, a New York Times bestseller told through the eyes of an astrobiologist and his troubled young son.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Thurs Apr 21)

Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship Past Event Like List
Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during Literary Arts’ annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship. This inspiring event draws more than 1,000 attendees as they cheer on students from Portland and East Multnomah County public high schools competing for poetic glory.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, South Park Blocks (Thurs Apr 28)

SHOPPING

Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market Past Event Like List
One of Portland’s OG indie markets, Crafty Wonderland is back for a spring shopping extravaganza including over 200 artists, designers, and crafters. Tickets for the event’s Friday preview night are pricier than Saturday admission (which will have an hourly timed entry), but you’ll get a first go at the goods and enjoy a free drink from the bar.
Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd District (Apr 29-30)

SPORTS & RECREATION

Bridge to Brews 2022
Past Event Like List The spring race brings together two of Portland's most iconic symbols—bridges and beer. Walk or run an 8K/10K over four bridges, followed by a beer and cider tasting on the waterfront with live music, games, and more.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Downtown (Sun Apr 10)

Nike Hoop Summit Past Event Like List
Cheer on America's leading high school seniors as they battle it out against the world's best players in one thrilling game. You might catch a glimpse of the next star athlete—11 of the last 12 #1 overall NBA Draft picks have played ball in the Nike Hoop Summit.
Moda Center, Lloyd District (Fri Apr 8)

The One Motorcycle Show
Past Event Like List Get revved up for the 13th annual One Moto Show, which as always will be hosted by the family behind See See Motor Coffee Co. Born in the PNW, a region known for enthusiastic ridership and breathtaking riding opportunities, the show has made a name for itself as one of the world's largest and best-known custom motorcycle/biker culture events. This year's show will take place inside the historic Zidell Barge Building; this rustic structure, which was used to build ships in the 1930s, will provide the perfect gritty backdrop to all things moto.
Zidell Barge Building, South Waterfront (Apr 29-May 1)

Portland Thorns Season Opener
Past Event Like List Watch the Thorns take on the Kansas City Current in their regular season home opener.
Providence Park, Goose Hollow (Sat Apr 30)

The Yoga Expo Portland Past Event Like List
This yoga expo, self-described as North America's largest, will come to Portland for the first time. The one-day event will offer unlimited workshops and 50-minute classes in different areas such as AcroYoga, vinyasa, meditation, sound baths, face yoga, and more. Everyone in the local yoga community is welcome to participate, from kids to beginners to advanced yogis. In addition, you'll find life and love coaches, astrologers, wellness educators, and vendors selling yoga apparel, accessories, and more.
Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd District (Sat Apr 23)

VISUAL ART

15th Annual Art First Artists’ Auction Past Event Like List
Oregon Contemporary's largest fundraiser of the year includes a silent art auction, after party, and tasting menus from the buzziest restaurants in Portland's food scene. A performance by Lisa Molinaro of Modest Mouse and Talkdemonic will jump start this evening, which celebrates the transformative power of art in the community. Oregon Contemporary, Kenton (Sat Apr 2)

Banksyland Past Event Like List
Immerse yourself in Banksy's strange, elusive world with this touring exhibit, which features over 100 of the mysterious artist's works, including never-before-seen installations, salvaged street art, and original studio pieces.
Location TBA, Downtown (Apr 15-May 8)

Nothingbeing: A Virtual Symposium
Past Event Like List In anticipation of their upcoming live performance NOTHINGBEING, collaborators David Thomson, Anna Martine Whitehead, Samita Sinha, and Takahiro Yamamoto present this symposium of three recorded performance presentations, a roundtable conversation, and a public Q&A session. Presented virtually, the symposium will include an excerpt from Whitehead’s FORCE! An opera in three acts and Yamamoto’s project with filmmaker Roland Dahwen. NOTHINGBEING ponders questions of unity, connection, acknowledgment, and the social self.
PICA, Eliot (Sat Apr 16)

To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults Past Event Like List
Photographer Jess T. Dugan and social worker Vanessa Fabre have traveled the country for over five years to research and document the stories of trans and gender non-conforming older adults. Their resulting exhibition shines a light on the struggles and triumphs this underrepresented group has experienced, offering both a thoughtful, nuanced perspective and a robust historical record.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, South Park Blocks (Apr 1-30)