12 Things to Do in Portland OR This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Arts & Culture

First Thursday Opening Reception - Blackfish Gallery (MANY BRIDGES AANHPI)

Blackfish Gallery opens its AANHPI invitational exhibition 'Many Bridges' with a First Thursday reception celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander artists.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Blackfish Gallery, Portland

Italian Film Festival

The Italian Benvenuti Club hosts an Italian Film Festival evening for fans of international cinema.

Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 PM · Portland

Music & Nightlife

Josh Wolf

Stand-up comedian Josh Wolf performs two nights at Helium Comedy Club starting Thursday.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave, Portland

The Wood Brothers

Revolution Hall presents The Wood Brothers with opener Olive Klug in an all-ages 21+ show at one of Portland's best live music venues.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00 PM · Revolution Hall, Portland

Rick Ross with the Oregon Symphony

A one-of-a-kind collision of hip-hop and orchestral music as Rick Ross performs alongside the Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:30 PM · Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland

Festivals & Special Events

Crafty Wonderland Spring Art + Craft Market

Portland's beloved indie art and craft market returns to the Oregon Convention Center for a spring edition featuring local makers and artists.

Friday, May 8, 2026 5:00 PM · Oregon Convention Center, Portland

Cascadia Day Portland 2026

A community gathering for bioregional resilience-building and Cascadia culture, hosted at Taborspace — suggested $5 donation.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Taborspace, Portland

Portland Mercury Music Issue Launch Party

The Portland Mercury throws its annual Music Issue launch party — a celebration of local music culture with live performances and community.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Portland

Date Night

Wanna Go Dancing? Saturday Social

PDX Single 30 & 40 Somethings hosts an early-evening dance social so you can groove and still make it home at a reasonable hour.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:00 PM · Portland

Food & Drink

Brazilian Potluck: Leave Polite at Home

The International Cooking and Dining Club hosts a lively Brazilian potluck — bring a dish and leave your formality at the door.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:00 PM · Portland

Family-Friendly

Titanic: The Virtual Reality Experience

Dive into an immersive VR experience aboard the Titanic at OMSI, running through October 18.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00 PM · Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI), Portland

Outdoors & Active

PDX Climate Hike: Spring 2026 Edition

Climate Curious leads a spring community hike through Hoyt Arboretum — connect with eco-minded Portlanders amid the trees (sold out, check waitlist).

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Hoyt Arboretum, Portland