14 Things to Do in Portland OR This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Wild Nothing - 'Gemini' Anniversary Tour

Wild Nothing celebrates the anniversary of their beloved album 'Gemini' with Lunar Vacation in support at Revolution Hall.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:00 PM · Revolution Hall, Portland

Brent Gunter: Trade Winds Premiere Concert

World premiere concert from Brent Gunter at the intimate Newmark Theatre — a one-night-only debut not to miss.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 PM · Newmark Theatre, Portland

Jujuba

Live music night at Goodfoot Pub & Lounge featuring Jujuba for an intimate evening of funk and soul.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00 PM · Goodfoot Pub & Lounge, Portland

Arts & Culture

Operelly

Operelly performs at Revolution Hall's Show Bar with Femme Cell, blending opera and contemporary performance.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:00 PM · Show Bar at Revolution Hall, Portland

David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation

A major exhibition of David Hockney's works drawn from the Jordan Schnitzer collections, on view at Portland Art Museum through July 26.

Friday, May 15, 2026 10:00 AM · Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland

Steph Tolev

Canadian comedian Steph Tolev performs multiple shows at Helium Comedy Club — Friday and Saturday shows are already sold out, grab remaining tickets fast.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th Ave, Portland

Verdi's Requiem

Portland Opera presents Verdi's monumental Requiem at Keller Auditorium — a powerful choral and orchestral event.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Keller Auditorium, Portland

Free Events

BLACKFISH GALLERY: Many Bridges AANHPI — Artist Talks

AANHPI invitational exhibition artist talks at Blackfish Gallery, part of the Many Bridges group show running through May 30.

Saturday, May 17, 2026 2:00 PM · Blackfish Gallery, Portland

Science Pub: 50 Years of Paleontology at John Day

A public science pub talk celebrating 50 years of paleontology discoveries at John Day Fossil Beds — bring your curiosity.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:55 PM · Portland

Date Night

Raven's Manor Elixir Experience

An immersive cocktail experience inside Raven's Manor — a gothic, theatrical setting for drinks and atmosphere unlike anywhere else in PDX.

Friday, May 15, 2026 5:00 PM · Raven's Manor, Portland

Festivals & Special Events

Cascadia Day Portland 2026

A community gathering for bioregional resilience-building celebrating Cascadia Day at Taborspace — suggested $5 donation.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Taborspace, Portland

OMSI Sci-Fi Film Festival

OMSI hosts a Sci-Fi Film Festival pass event running through May 19 — catch classic and contemporary science fiction on the big screen.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI), Portland

Outdoors & Active

New Moon Transformational Breathwork Ceremony

A $35 new moon breathwork ceremony combining intentional breathing, sound, and community connection.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Portland

PDX Climate Hike: Spring 2026 Edition

Join Climate Curious for a community spring hike through Hoyt Arboretum — lush May greenery, good company, and climate conversation.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Hoyt Arboretum, Portland