7 Things to Do in Portland OR This Week · July 2–5, 2026

Music & Nightlife

WOLFMOTHER – 20th Anniversary Tour

Wolfmother celebrates two decades of rock with a full anniversary set at Revolution Hall, supported by Love Gang.

Friday, July 3, 2026 Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM · Revolution Hall, Portland

40+ Sapphic Singles at Escape Bar & Grill

A social mixer for 40+ sapphic singles at Escape Bar & Grill on NE Sandy Boulevard.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:00 PM · Escape Bar & Grill, Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland

Marcus King Band

Blues-rock guitar hero Marcus King brings his band to Roseland Theater with support from Penelope Road, moved from Grand Lodge.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Doors: 5:30 PM / Show: 6:30 PM · Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave, Portland

Festivals & Special Events

Waterfront Blues Festival

One of Portland's biggest annual outdoor music festivals returns to Tom McCall Waterfront Park for Independence Day weekend.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland

Arts & Culture

First Thursday Art Walk – Pearl District Openings

Pearl District and NW galleries host simultaneous opening receptions for new exhibitions including shows at Blackfish, Gallery 114, PDX Contemporary Art, Russo Lee, and Laura Vincent Design & Gallery.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Pearl District, Portland

Portland Art Gallery July Opening Reception

Portland Art Gallery opens its July exhibition featuring Ann Trainor Domingue, Holly L. Smith, Liz Prescott, and Page Eastburn O'Rourke.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Portland Art Gallery, Portland

Outdoors & Active

First Friday Art Ride

A casual group bike ride hitting 5–8 SE Portland galleries during First Friday Art Walk, perfect for families and new cyclists riding at a social pace.

Friday, July 3, 2026 Meet at 5:45 PM, ride at 6:15 PM · Start at Sidestreet Arts, 140 SE 28th Ave, Portland