12 Things to Do in Portland OR This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings play Grateful Dead acoustic Reckoning

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform the Grateful Dead's legendary acoustic album Reckoning at Revolution Hall — one night only (Friday) with tickets still available.

Friday, August 14, 2026 Doors: 7 PM / Show: 8 PM · Revolution Hall, Portland

Passion Pit – The Pretty Penny Tour

Passion Pit brings their sold-out Pretty Penny Tour to Roseland Theater with opener Arden Jones — an all-ages show.

Friday, August 14, 2026 Doors: 7 PM / Show: 8 PM · Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave, Portland

Jason Isbell

Acclaimed Americana songwriter Jason Isbell performs at the outdoor Grand Lodge Concerts series in Forest Grove.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove

Sapphic Summer 4Ever: Part 4

The fourth installment of this popular queer summer party series at White Owl Social Club — a joyful, community-centered night out.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 4:00 PM · White Owl Social Club, Portland

Tangerine Dream at The Get Down

The legendary multi-generational German synth pioneers play an intimate show at The Get Down — a rare and special Portland appearance.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · The Get Down, Portland

Festivals & Special Events

Crash Landing Festival

A multi-day music festival held at the Airplane Home in Hillsboro, running Friday through Sunday with live performances.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Airplane Home, Hillsboro

Free Events

Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Kickstand Comedy brings free outdoor laughs to Laurelhurst Park — a beloved Portland summer tradition.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Laurelhurst Park, Portland

Pepe and the Bottle Blondes at Ardenwald Park

Portland favorite Pepe and the Bottle Blondes deliver a free outdoor summer concert at Ardenwald Park in Milwaukie.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Ardenwald Park, 3667 SE Roswell St, Milwaukie

Outdoors & Active

Mindful Yoga with Laura at Friendly House

A gentle yoga class combining poses and mindfulness techniques to increase flexibility and resilience — open to all levels at Friendly House.

Friday, August 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Friendly House, 1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland

Family-Friendly

Dance Around The World: Folk Dance

Easy, low-impact folk dances from around the world led by experienced dancers Sue and Carol — all levels welcome at Friendly House.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Friendly House, 1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland

Arts & Culture

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The acclaimed two-part stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues its Portland run at Keller Auditorium.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay, Portland

Food & Drink

Black Women Brunch PDX

An intimate, nearly sold-out brunch event for Black women aboard the Portland Spirit at Salmon Street Springs Dock.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:00 AM · Portland Spirit, Salmon Street Springs Dock, Portland