9 Things to Do in Portland OR This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Songs of Resistance

An evening of music celebrating resistance at the intimate Bar Botellón in the Kerns neighborhood.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Bar Botellón, Kerns

Pavement at Revolution Hall

Indie rock legends Pavement perform a sold-out show at Revolution Hall with Street Nights — a rare Pacific Northwest appearance.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Revolution Hall, Portland

PERREOLAND | PORTLAND

Perreo Land Music Festival brings a high-energy Latin reggaeton party to the Roseland Theater, 18+ with doors at 7 PM.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:30 PM · Roseland Theater

Free Events

Energize Outside Dance & Sound Bathing

A free outdoor community event combining dance and sound bathing at Mt. Scott Park.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Mt. Scott Park

PDX Songwriters Open Mic (FREE)

A free open mic night for Portland songwriters hosted at the Show Bar at Revolution Hall — doors at 6:30 PM, 21+.

Monday, July 20, 2026 7:00 PM · Show Bar at Revolution Hall

Family-Friendly

Paddington in Peru – Free Outdoor Movie

A free outdoor screening of Paddington in Peru (2024, PG) at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in the South Waterfront.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Elizabeth Caruthers Park, South Waterfront

Arts & Culture

A Dialogue with the Artists – Laura Vincent Design & Gallery

An intimate artist talk with Lisa Golightly and Marilyn Joyce about their current exhibitions Play On and Distilled Terrains at Laura Vincent Design & Gallery.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM · Laura Vincent Design & Gallery

Hedwig and the Angry Inch 25th Anniversary Movie Tour – Director's Commentary w/ John Cameron Mitchell

A rare screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with live director's commentary from John Cameron Mitchell celebrating the film's 25th anniversary.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 1:30 PM · Revolution Hall, Portland

Festivals & Special Events

The Sports Bra Pride Block Party

The beloved women's sports bar hosts a Pride block party on Northeast Broadway with outdoor festivities and community celebration.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 1:00 PM · Northeast Broadway & Northeast 26th Avenue, Sullivan's Gulch