A special one-night Korean Americana collaboration dinner at Jeju featuring Chef Andrew Lim of Perilla (2026 Jean Banchet Nominee, 5x Michelin Bib Gourmand), Chef Peter Cho of Jeju & Han Oak (2x James Beard Finalist), and Dave & Lois Cho of Cho Wines (Oregon's first Korean American winery). Expect wood-fired cooking, Willamette Valley wine, and Korean American pride.
Would you like to experience the finest expression of Scotch whisky produced today? Would you like to expand your knowledge of Scotch and the many styles and flavours that make up quality whisky? Do you love smoky whisky?!
Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for a rare single malt Scotch whisky tasting experience at The Scotch Lodge! Attendees will be among the first to taste six (6) unique single malts from our upcoming November Peated Outturn in a seated, guided tasting format designed to expand your knowledge and appreciation for Scotch whisky.
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the world’s largest whisky club of whisky lovers. More than just a club, the Society is known for offering the finest expression of Scotch whisky produced today. It acquires exceptional whisky casks from distilleries across Scotland and beyond. Each cask is then bottled and offered exclusively to its community of members through the Society’s online shop smwsa.com.
While Society whisky is available for purchase by members only, this event is open to anyone eager to taste and learn in the company of fellow whisky lovers. Members enjoy a reduced price for admission and all attendees who order tickets before 2pm PT on October 15th will get the early bird special pricing.
Slàinte Mhath!
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at M&M Marketplace with two days of culture, music, food, and family fun. Join us on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 2 PM to 7 PM for a free community celebration in Hillsboro.
Enjoy live music, traditional altars, Calenda, Calaveritas Literarias, a Concurso de Catrinas, food, shopping, and family entertainment. Bring your family and friends as we come together to honor loved ones and celebrate Día de los Muertos traditions.
Dates: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1
Time: 2 PM to 7 PM
Location: M&M Marketplace, 346 SW Walnut St., Hillsboro, OR 97123
Admission: Free
¡Acompáñanos con toda la familia para celebrar nuestras tradiciones, recordar a nuestros seres queridos y disfrutar un fin de semana especial en comunidad!
Sign up for the poster session here!
The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.
Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.
The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.
Schedule:
Celebrate Samhain and the Day of the Dead with a transformative, grounding evening hosted by Celine Redfield of Two Wings Balanced Healing. Aligned with the deeply intuitive water energy of Scorpio season, this sacred gathering combines community connection with deep personal restoration.
Sixteen of pop culture's most-discussed vampires, each paired with its own wine, at the Portland wine bar that turns fandom into a tasting menu. From Bela Lugosi–era classics to Buffy's Spike to Baldur's Gate's Astarion, the lineup spans a century of vampire media in one seven-day flight. One of Pairings, Portland's most popular past flights, is returning for a limited run. Casual, no wine snobbery required — just characters worth arguing about over a glass.
Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.
This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.
In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration. Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.
Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.
Can’t get spooked enough?! DARCELLE-O-WEEN IS COMING TO BRUNCH! 🎃
Get spooky, glamorous, and a little bit wicked at Darcelle XV Showplace this coming Halloween weekend!
Drag. Costumes. Cocktails. Big Halloween energy. Dress spooky. Win big prizes!
Doors open at 11.30am, show is at 12.30pm. Cover $32. Ages 21+
This ever-popular event will be emceed by local entertainer Enrique E. Andrade, who is a member of the ensemble cast of Marigolds y Memorias, this year’s centerpiece theatrical attraction for the Milagro Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Originally from Mexico City, Andrade is an accomplished actor and voice-over artist who has appeared in more than two dozen Milagro productions, as well as working at Portland Story Theater and 3rd Angle Music Ensemble. His screen credits include Leverage, Grimm, and The Librarians. The evening’s headline entertainer is Portland’s own Yissel Lopez, who has won over audiences with her captivating Latin pop and Mariachi fusion music.
Guests will dine on a uniquely prepared three-course dinner catered by beloved Portland restauranteur Lucy de Leon, featuring dishes from both her new downtown hotspot, Madrina Cocina Mexicana, and the Eastside La Patroncita, famous for serving up a fusion of time-honored recipes and innovative creations, lovingly prepared with the freshest ingredients and the essence of home. Wine for this special evening is provided by A to Z Wineworks, Oregon’s top-selling wine brand, which pursues its mission to offer dependable, quality wine which is accessible to all.
A guest favorite year after year, our silent auction of unique Mexican artisanal goods will again temp guests with beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of art and other cultural gems. And perhaps most important of all, a major draw of ¡Viva Milagro! is the opportunity to connect and spend time with a room full of Milagro friends and supporters!
We hope to see you at our biggest celebration of the year! THREE WAYS TO SECURE TICKETS: Order online by CLICKING HEREPlease note that any orders made with credit card are subject to additional processing fees.
¡Viva Milagro! 2026 Sponsorships Now AvailableFor over 40 Seasons, Milagro has been dedicated to bringing the vibrancy of Latino theatre, culture, and art education to audiences in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. We provide a home for artists and audiences seeking authentic Latino cultural experiences. We value creativity and diversity; we welcome the risk of experimentation while respecting tradition; we empower our artists to think creatively and act collaboratively; we are often irreverent but never irrelevant.
In the coming season, we we’ll work hard to keep providing reduced ticket prices for students, to take our bilingual outreach efforts to more communities where the arts are lacking, to transform El Zócalo into a buzzing space for our community groups, and to bring talented artist residents to Milagro. However, we need your help to make this and more happen!
Sponsorships start at just $500.
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Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known to millions of fans as Black Forager, invites you on an adventure to discover the delicious and wild foods hiding in plain sight. Alexis captivates people with her joyful enthusiasm and deep knowledge of foraging and inspires them to explore the bounty of their own backyards, parks, and trails, and now she does the same in her eagerly awaited first book.
Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! is a one-of-a-kind collection of recipes and foraging wisdom that teaches you how to turn common plants, flowers, and fungi into yummy, plant-based meals. This unique work is almost like two books in one—foraging plant guide and vegan cookbook—organized by season to guide you through a year of appetizing discoveries. In spring, you’ll learn to pickle Magnolia flowers and turn Japanese Knotweed into a refreshing granita. Summer is for frying up Milkweed Buds, making Juneberry Hand Pies, and crafting Rosewater Baklava. When fall arrives, you’ll be making savory mushroom dishes (a.k.a. chicken of the woods) like Maitake steak and bacon. And in winter, cozy up with Pine Shortbread Cookies and Oyster Mushroom Chowdah.
The In Bocca books are a curious and beautiful collection of 20 Italian cookbooks, each devoted to a different region of Italy. Originally published in the 1970s, they’re filled with recipes, hand-drawn illustrations, folk art, and wonderfully wonky English translations, offering a glimpse into the food and character of Italy from region to region. Long out of print, they’ve become cult objects for collectors and lovers of Italian food.
For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th book.
For this special finale, Cathy Whims is welcoming Italia in Bocca director Robert Serrini, an expert and passionate champion of these remarkable books. Robert will mingle with guests throughout the evening and document the dinner as part of a short film about Roma in Bocca. He also dreams of one day seeing the full collection published once again, bringing these quirky, art-filled books back into the hands of a new generation.
Whether you’ve followed the series from the beginning or are discovering these peculiar books for the first time, come take one last trip Italy in Bocca with us.
Cathy Whims recently published her own culinary book: The Italian Summer Kitchen: Recipes for La Dolce Vita. During this event her book will be available for purchase and signing.
Reservations required. Limited seating available. Paid reservations sold by Nostrana nostrana.com/romabook
Celebrate Friendsgiving at Tualatin Estate on Friday, November 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm. You’ll enjoy a five-course small-plate pairings dinner from Sundial Baking, paired with a flight of Oregon-grown wines. Tickets are $70 per person, or $60 for Owners and Members, and include five small-plate pairings, a wine flight and a $10 bottle credit. Space is limited and reservations are required for this exclusive event. + View Menu 2024 Sauvignon Blanc paired with Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus 2023 Dry Gewürztraminer paired with Polenta & Pork Terrine 2023 Hannah Pinot Noir paired with Apricot Bacon Crostini 2022 Signature Cuvée Pinot Noir paired with Red Wine Braised Beef & Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2022 Quinta Reserva Port-Style Pinot Noir paired with Pumpkin Cheesecake pecan crust, salted caramel sauce
The annual Portland Holiday Market is the premier venue for holiday cheer! Kickstart your festive decor and gift shopping while enjoying gourmet food and festive family activities. The three-day market brings the community together for a weekend of getting into the spirit before the season begins in earnest.
This year’s market features one-of-a-kind treasures from hundreds of artisan shops and local makers, sensational bites and sips from local vendors, live carolers roaming the aisles, hands-on workshops from DIY holiday decor to cookie decorating, and adoptable pups at Puppermint Lane in partnership with One Tail at a Time. Snap a photo with the 25-foot living blue spruce, take a break with a festive cocktail in the YuleTide Lounge, and bring the little ones by to meet Santa. It’s a one-stop shop to prepare for holiday hosting, gifting, and celebrating before the hustle and bustle begins.
General admission is $13 online and $14 at the door, and tickets are FREE for children ages 12 and under. Bundle two tickets plus parking for $33, and parking is free after 4:00 pm on Friday.
DATES:
Fri 11/6 from 10am-7pm
Sat 11/7 from 10am-7pm
Sun 11/8 from 10am-6pm
Join us for Harvest Celebration, a one-of-a-kind evening where the worlds of art and wine come together in the heart of Portland.
Presented by the Portland Art Museum and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, this immersive tasting experience celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and intersection between artists and winemakers. Enjoy wines from 54 Willamette Valley wineries alongside engaging artistic experiences, seasonal culinary offerings, and opportunities for discovery throughout the evening.
Each artist will be paired with a collection of participating wineries, creating unique intersections between visual art and winemaking. Meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and discover how artistic expression and winegrowing share a common foundation.
The evening will also feature a live artist creating work in real time, offering guests a firsthand look at the creative process. Interactive experiences invite attendees to become creators themselves, including opportunities to participate in creative activities. Guests can further extend their experience by exploring works available through the Portland Art Museum's Rental Sales Gallery, offering an opportunity to bring a piece of local art home and continue the experience long after the event concludes.
Guests Will Enjoy
Raise a glass, discover something new, and experience the harvest season through a fresh lens—where every bottle tells a story, and every work of art sparks a connection.
Ticket Options
VIP Admission – $135
5:00 - 9:00pm
Includes one hour of exclusive early access, premium tasting opportunities, passed hors d’oeuvres, and more intimate opportunities to connect with featured artists and winery representatives before general admission begins.
General Admission – $105
6:00 - 9:00pm
Includes event entry, wine tastings, seasonal culinary offerings, access to artist experiences, live demonstrations, and interactive activations throughout the evening.
Alcohol-Free General Admission (No Wine Tasting) – $55
5:00 - 9:00pm
Includes event entry, access to artist experiences and interactive activations, non-alcoholic beverage offerings, and seasonal culinary selections.
*Please note: this event will take place in Portland Art Museum's Grand Ballroom, and does not include access to the Museum galleries.
Participating Wineries
Annam's 3-year anniversary dinner featuring a collaborative kitchen takeover with uncle Peter from @havl.noodles (Hà VL). The evening includes deep-cut à la carte Việt food, cognac, live jazz by Brian's Blade (featuring @chochu_local members @cmlgsn, @Aidan.jacobs._, and grateful_marcus), and a custom jade jewelry pop-up by Le Petit Hoa. Menu to be announced closer to the date; available until sold out.
Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation!
Special Show in honor of our Veterans
Sunday, November 8, @7:30pm, Dessert Reception @ 6:45 pm
On the Lakewood Theatre Mainstage
Hosted by: Lakewood Center Associates
Tickets now on sale: CLICK HERE
Special Veterans Week Performance – Sunday, November 8
Performed by Joan Freed, Piano Accompaniment by Tracy Ross
Join us for a special way to celebrate Veterans with a live performance of “My Father’s War Stories: Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation” on the Lakewood Theatre mainstage. This show premiered here last year and sold out, so we’re bringing it back by popular demand!
Actress and singer Joan Freed shares this engaging collection of stories and songs chronicling one soldier’s extraordinary experiences in the US Army during World War II while stationed in North Africa, Italy, and Japan. With stories ranging from humorous to poignant, Joan shares anecdotes from the Greatest Generation that are entertaining and enlightening.
Joan is an award-winning musical theater actress known for her one-woman musical comedies, which have played to audiences across the country. She is excited to share the remarkable stories of her father, who served as First Lieutenant in the Army’s Signal Battalion. Presented with 1940’s era music, this show recalls the hardships and heroism of World War II.
Wine and dessert reception begins at 6:45 pm
Performance begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $40, reserved seating
The Lakewood Center is Joan’s home away from home, and she’s appeared in over a dozen productions here. She is also here for dance aerobics, board meetings, volunteering with the Associates, and more. She sends love to her family for their wonderful support.
Sign up for the poster session here!
The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.
Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.
The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.
Schedule:
Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.
This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India, releasing September 22. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.
In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration.
Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.
Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.
Join an evening where chefs, winemakers, and farmers come together to share the harvest — an evening of food, land, and community unfolding beneath an open sky. Guests will rotate in small groups to taste a dish and wine pairing developed by three chefs and three winemakers from the roster of TASTE's past partners in three different settings around the estate. Then, come together for dessert and celebration during the golden hour program, culminating with dancing under the stars.
Supporting Adelante Mujeres means investing in the Latine community to cultivate opportunity, leadership, and resilience — strengthening the roots that help communities rise together. In addition to Adelante Mujeres, proceeds from this year's TASTE for Equity Event Series also benefit two additional powerful Portland organizations: APANO, uniting Asian and Pacific Islanders to build power and advance equity, and ELSO Inc., cultivating generations of innovators and problem solvers for local and global impact.
Party bus transportation from a central location in Portland will be offered to all guests for an additional cost at the time of checkout when you purchase your ticket. Please join and extend the evening of fun, and make sure you get home safely.
Seats are limited, and this event will sell out. If you’ve been to a TASTE event before, you know. If this is your first time — welcome. This table was made for you. Tickets are 75-$250 on a sliding scale. Lower-priced tickets are reserved for those working in the F&B service industry.
Standard Ticket | 6:30 PM | $169 per guest
A five-course dinner paired with exceptional wines and handcrafted whiskey cocktails.
Premium Ticket | 6:00 PM | $218 per guest
Join us for the full five-course dinner, plus:
Limited spots available. Reserve early.
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-FIRST COURSE-
Wagyu Bone Marrow Crostini
Grilled Baguette, Goat Cheese, Wild Mushrooms
Pairing | 'Blue Sky'
High West Double Rye, High West Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Charred Rosemary
-SECOND COURSE-
Candied Wagyu Bacon
Butter Lettuce, Spiced Walnut, Red Radish, Mustard Vinaigrette
Pairing | Sea Smoke, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
-THIRD COURSE-
Braised Wagyu Short Rib
Parsnips, Butternut Squash, Crispy Leeks
Pairing | Lingua Franca, ‘AVNI,’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
-FOURTH COURSE-
Sliced Wagyu Strip
Whipped Yukon Golds, Roasted Asparagus, Fig Demi
Pairing | Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
-FIFTH COURSE-
Hazelnut Chocolate Tart
Biscoff Crumbs, Frangelico Cream, Sea Salt
Pairing | 'Golden Hour'
High West Bourbon, High West Double Rye, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Mocha Foam, 24K Gold Leaf
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. REFUNDS NOT PERMITTED.
'Blue Sky' cocktail (left). Sliced Wagyu Strip, paired with Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville (center). Hazelnut Chocolate Tart paired with 'Golden Hour' cocktail (right)
Premium Ticket holders receive an exclusive Morton’s and Westholme branded commemorative two-piece gift set.
Premium Ticket holders join us at 6:00 PM for a Wagyu Tartare tasting, paired with Sea Smoke, 'Sea Spray,' Blanc de Noirs, Sta. Rita Hills
Mac & Cheese Week is a celebration of Portland’s incredible comfort food scene and the creative chefs behind it. For one delicious week, restaurants, food carts, breweries, and other food businesses across the city will showcase their signature mac and cheese creations by offering a special mac and cheese recipe for just $10. This event is about more than serving great food it’s an opportunity to introduce new customers to your business, highlight your culinary creativity, and celebrate one of America’s favorite comfort foods. Whether your recipe is a classic cheddar mac, a gourmet lobster mac, a spicy fusion creation, or a vegan or gluten-free option, we encourage businesses of all styles to participate.
Few foods inspire the kind of irrational devotion like a good hot dog.
Chef Farideh Sadeghin is bringing The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for the World’s Best Food to life with a special afternoon collaboration featuring some of the Rose City’s favorite chefs. Farideh will be joined by Peter Cho of Han Oak, Mika Paredes of L’Echelle, and Chef Sam Smith, each creating their own take on the hot dog inspired by recipes from The Hot Dog Cookbook.
Guests will enjoy samples of one hot dog from each chef, and a welcome cocktail.
Hang out and meet Farideh, Mika, Peter, and Sam. Bring your copy of the book or purchase one onsite to have it signed.
Ticket includes:
Join Erath and The Malarkey for a special evening that brings together two Oregon Originals. Hosted at Chef Brian Malarkey’s downtown Portland restaurant, this winemaker dinner pairs seasonal cuisine with Erath wines for a one-night-only experience celebrating the flavors and spirit of Oregon.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a multi-course menu created by The Malarkey culinary team, thoughtfully paired with Erath wines selected to highlight the flavors, stories, and sense of place that define Oregon. Along the way, you’ll hear from Erath’s Head Winemaker Leah Adint and discover how a shared passion for hospitality, craftsmanship, and creativity continues to inspire both brands.
With limited seating, this is a rare opportunity to gather around the table for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and Oregon tradition.
Cousins Maine Lobster brings its truck to Portland at Cascadia Heights Craft Coffee & Beer, serving lobster rolls and more. Orders are accepted at the truck window, with payment by major credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Contactless ordering through the mobile app is available for same-day events and lets you go straight to the pickup window at the time selected. App ordering opens a few hours before the truck begins service once the previous event has finished. Purchases made in the app earn loyalty points automatically, and the app’s loyalty card can be scanned at the window during checkout. Mobile ordering may be limited or temporarily unavailable, but walk-up ordering at the truck is always an option.
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 3–7pm
Experience the vibrancy of Historic Downtown Hillsboro during the holidays. We have your passport to retail therapy at over a dozen merchants, to meet and greet up to 14 wineries and more perks in Downtown as we launch the 6th Annual Sip & Shop November 7th 2026 3:00PM - 7:00PM.
What’s Pouring This Year
Sip, stroll & shop your way between 2nd and 4th Avenue and Washington to Lincoln, discovering wine, cider, and zero-proof tastings all along Main Street and beyond.
Score while you shop! Select merchants are offering bonus prizes during your visit.
Win big! Collect just 7 passport stamps to enter the raffle drawings for themed gift baskets valued between $30–$75 — no purchase required.
Hands-free shopping. Our Wine Concierge Service will whisk your purchases off to designated pickup spots so you can keep sipping and shopping worry-free.
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Cheers for a Cause
Beneficiary: Proceeds from this year's event support the Family Peace Center of Washington County
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Check-In Locations
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️Participating Merchants:
Artful Garden | Belladonna | Bowies Bargains | Catherine Bede Gallery | Colours Art |Dee's Divine Finds | Gimre's Shoes | LaHaie's | Le'Stuff Antique Mall (Co-Sponsor) |Merrill Gardens |Piccolo Mondo | Rock It Resell | Snider's Antique Mall | 3 Goats Vineyard | Willow & Ash | Urban River Spirits
Pouring Partners:
Chris James Cellars | DAnu Wines | Dion Vineyards | Flipturn Cellars | Helvetia Winery | La Randonnée | Résolu Cellars (Co-Sponsor) | Parra Wine Co | Patton Valley Wines | Scotch Church Road Vineyard | 3 Goats Vineyard | 2 Towns Cider | Bull Run Cider | Urban River Spirits
Shout Out to our Community Sponsors: Le'Stuff, Lithtex Printing
> Refund Policy - Stuff happens! Ticket cancellations before Nov. 4 are eligible for a refund.
Questions? Contact:
> Sandie Nelson, Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-860-3663
> Kathleen Floistad, Cedar Street Antiques/ Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-780-0785
>Kathie Nelson, Résolu Cellars 503-803-9270
Closing out the Portland Book Festival with a special edition Soju Party, celebrating Korean food, drinking culture, and Irene Yoo’s James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, as part of Portland Book Festival’s “living cookbook” weekend.
Expect Han Oak favorites and anju-inspired bites with specialty soju + wine cocktails with CHO Wines, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Irene will be there celebrating the book, with copies available for purchase throughout the evening. Come eat, drink, and learn to party like a Korean. Everyone’s invited.
Not a ticketed event, though reservations are required. Seating Times: 6:00 pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm Seating Times: 6:00pm, 6:30pm and 7:00pm Reserve hereAbout the author:
Irene Yoo is a Korean American food writer, recipe developer, chef and co-owner of Brooklyn’s Orion Bar, whose work explores Korean food, drinking traditions, and the culture of gathering around the table.
Our final First Thursday of the calendar year is going to be a special one! Enjoy live music from local act Kiki & The Cuties, our gallery exhibit Then. Now. Next. 20 Years at The Armory, and of course grab yourself a complimentary beer courtesy of Deschutes Brewery. Doors at 5PM, see ya there!!
Frybread Fest is coming back to Downtown Portland, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Help celebrate Native American Heritage Month through food, culture, art, and community. Enjoy delicious frybread from several Indigenous chefs and explore a full day of Indigenous-led programming and experiences. Get an up-close look at traditional and cultural practices through salmon fillet, basket weaving, and hide tanning demonstrations, and take part in the celebration with a drum circle from Turquoise Pride.
The festival will also feature a variety of local vendors, giving you plenty of opportunities to shop, connect, and support Indigenous artists and makers. Miss Indian NW will join for a special meet and greet, too.
Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and spend the day celebrating Native culture, community, and tradition in the heart of Downtown Portland.
Join Urban Art Network for a special holiday edition of First Thursday inside Portland’s iconic McMenamins Crystal Ballroom! For two festive nights, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local artists, makers, and small businesses for a one-of-a-kind indoor holiday market.
Shop handmade goods and unique gifts, grab a cocktail, and spend the evening supporting Portland’s creative community, all while exploring one of the city’s most iconic venues.
Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, looking for something uniquely Portland, or just want a fun night out, Crafts & Cocktails is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Website: https://urbanartnetwork.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstthursdayportland/Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 15 years of serving free pancakes and introducing you to some of the nation's leading emerging artists. The LA-based event originated in 2009 and has since popped up more than 500 times in 35+ cities around Europe and North America.
Batter sizzles, beer foams, and canvas lines the walls from ceiling to floor as hundreds, sometimes thousands, of revelers indulge in endless pancakes.
This is no stuffy wine-and-cheese, pretentious, someone-gag-me art event. It’s an innovative reimagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists to sell and strut their stuff in a free-verse, anything-goes environment.
Bagichaa Indian Restaurant & Pizza celebrates its grand opening in Hillsboro with a lunch buffet showcasing Indian favorites, Indo-Chinese selections, Indian style pizzas, desserts and mango lassi. The buffet features dishes such as chole bhature, butter chicken, dum biryani and pani puri, along with a variety of Indo-Chinese options and fresh pizzas from the kitchen. Pricing is $19.99 for adults, $15.99 for seniors and for guests 15 and under, $12.99 for children 9 and under, and free for children 3 and under.
Market vendors and staff with a direct cultural connection will honor the tradition of Días de Los Muertos with a community ofrenda. Everyone is welcome to bring a pic of a deceased loved one to place on the ofrenda!
Meet people who like doing the things you like to do!
Come meet some new people while exploring Frybread Fest at Director Park, a celebration of Native American culture, food, and music. Enjoy the festivities, discover something new, and maybe make a connection along the way! The festival is free to attend with food available to purchase.
We'll start on the corner of Yamhill and Park across from Nordstroms. If you're late, check in on the app and use our selfies to find us. Meetsies at 11am, festival runs until 7pm.
All generations of singles welcome who want to meet some new people, hear some tunes, and maybe find a spark.
How it works:
The app is your guide to the event.
Download the Meetsies app to register for the event. Your Meetup RSVP does not register you and more people register than RSVP. Check your app store or find the download link at meetsies.com.
Create a profile and use the app to check in with a selfie when you arrive.
When you've met someone, exchange QR codes to unlock their profile. At the end of the night, you'll have a chance to connect safely in the app.
The Meetsies app is free for your first 30 days, then $4.99/month. Meetsies events are included with your subscription. Any food, drinks, or costs associated with the venue are on you.
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L’Ecole No. 41, one of Washington’s most iconic wineries, and Bethany's Table are partnering in an incredible evening of wine and food. You'll taste 12 distinctive wines, paired with a delicious progression of small bites and substantial dishes crafted to complement every pour.
Discover what makes L’Ecole’s wines so special, meet fellow wine lovers, and settle in for a night of great food, great wine, and even better company.
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
Grab your gear and strap on your tunic, because The Hyrule Ball is here. A niche, nerdy, nightlife celebration of everyone's favorite action-adventure franchise, just in time for the latest release. Featuring Zelda-inspired DJ sets and drag performances, specialty cocktails, local vendors, and consoles and cabinets for playing games with friends.
Come dressed in your cosplay best, grab your wallet of rupees, and get ready to dance until the Sun Song plays.
Join the Harvest Celebration, a one-of-a-kind evening where the worlds of art and wine come together in the heart of Portland. Presented by the Portland Art Museum and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, this immersive tasting experience celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and intersection between artists and winemakers. Enjoy wines from 50 Willamette Valley wineries alongside engaging artistic experiences, seasonal culinary offerings, and opportunities for discovery throughout the evening.
Each artist will be paired with a collection of participating wineries, creating unique intersections between visual art and winemaking. Meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and discover how artistic expression and winegrowing share a common foundation.
The evening will also feature a live artist creating work in real time, offering guests a firsthand look at the creative process. Interactive experiences invite attendees to become creators themselves, including opportunities to design a custom wine label and blend a personalized spice mix to take home. Guests can further extend their experience by exploring works available through the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery, offering an opportunity to bring a piece of local art home and continue the experience long after the event concludes.
Join Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a special evening honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service.
The evening begins with a social hour at 5:00 PM, followed by a delicious Prime Rib Dinner at 6:30 PM, featuring mashed potatoes and green beans.
Guests will also enjoy a Veterans Day Service presented by the Lodge Officers, a special performance by The Vancouver Music Organization Ceremonial Trumpets, and a video slideshow honoring our veterans.
Dinner is FREE for veterans and $35 for non-veterans. This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend!
Reservations are requested. Please contact the Lodge office at (360) 256-0823 or reserve your dinner through Zeffy. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/veterans-dinner-5
Location: Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98683.
Come together with friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of appreciation, remembrance, and community as we honor those who have served our country.
Date: Nov. 13 to 14
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Oregon Zoo
Experience the twinkling magical wonderland of ZooLights— without any kids!Brighten the season at BrewLights! This ZooLights beer festival experience is for folks 21+. Cut loose without kids or daytime crowds and enjoy dozens of the Northwest’s best breweries and cideries, plus live music, food carts and more.
See the zoo get lit! With an animal lantern train ride, vibrant sparkling tunnels and a variety of wildlife-inspired displays, BrewLights is the region’s most impressive light display! This is the perfect event for gathering friends, raising a glass and snapping selfies.
Tickets include a souvenir cup and 10 three-ounce pours. Choose from dozens of beer, seltzer and cider options from the finest Northwest craft beverage makers. Nondrinking tickets are available for those preferring to enjoy BrewLights alcohol-free.
Early entry ticketholders gain access at 4:30 p.m.; general admission begins at 5:30 p.m. Taps close at 9 p.m., and the zoo closes at 9:30 p.m.
Ticket TypeGeneral Admission — 5:30 p.m. entry, includes 10 (3 oz.) drink samples and souvenir mug $65
Non-drinker Admission — 5:30 p.m. entry, includes 2 non-alcoholic beverage pours in a souvenir mug $65
General Admission Early Entry — 4:30 p.m. entry, includes 10 (3 oz.) drink samples and souvenir mug $75
Non-drinker Early Entry — 4:30 p.m. entry, includes 2 non-alcoholic beverage pours in a souvenir mug $75
Date: Nov. 13 to 14 Location: Oregon Zoo Cost: $65 to $75 Buy tickets
2026 Cinnamon Bear Cruise Dates:
Saturday, 11/28
Sunday, 11/29
Saturday, 12/5
Sunday, 12/6
Saturday, 12/12
Sunday, 12/13
Saturday, 12/19
Sunday, 12/20
Monday, 12/21
Tuesday, 12/22
Wednesday, 12/23
Thursday, 12/24
Saturday, 12/26
Sunday, 12/27
Boarding: 9:00 am
Cruising: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Boarding Location:
Salmon Springs Dock
1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
Return Details: Returns to original departure point.
TicketsTickets start at $72 for adults or $52 for children 12 and younger. Cinnamon Bear has been a holiday tradition for generations and you’re invited to make this season one your child will remember forever.
Reservations available at portlandspirit.com/cinnamonbear or by calling 503-224-3900.
Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 3pm to 9pm for a playful Pee-Wee Herman-themed adventure through the Clinton/Division Street neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. You may see Miss Yvonne at Double Barrel, or cross paths with Cowboy Curtis at the Reel ‘m’ Inn. You might share some fries with Pee-wee himself at Dot’s. Don your best Pee-wee Herman-themed costume and join us on this one-of-kind, epic bar crawl. The group will hit about half a dozen bars, all featuring Pee-wee themed drink and food specials. In honor of Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman himself, a devoted animal lover, we're donating 75% of proceeds directly to PDX Cat Trapper, a grassroots Portland feral cat rescue and registered 503c charity. If you love the world of Pee-wee Herman and cats, then this is the event for you! Tickets are $20 and available at https://peeweepubcrawl.com/tickets. The secret meet-up location will be sent only to ticket holders. During the pub crawl, there will be multiple costume contests, a Pee-wee trivia competition, a scavenger hunt, a sound-alike contest, dance-offs, and more fun than you can shake a stick at! Stick around for the after-party featuring a special DJ spinning records. Prizes will be awarded for the various contests at this time. The Pee-wee Pub Crawl is the brainchild of Meredith Walter, a devoted Pee-wee fan! She’d long dreamt of doing a pub crawl in tribute to Paul Reubens, so she enlisted Portland's pub crawl expert, former BarFly Bus hostess with the mostess and planner-in-chief, Jen Lane. Together, they enlisted the help of their fellow Pee-wee afficionados, prolific publisher and dynamic graphic artist, Jared Prophet, the noted artist, deejay, and event creator, Matt Stanger, and The Photobooth Chick, herself, Jocelyn Dean. Together, this dynamic team has whipped together a frothy day of pure fandom fun - get your Pee-wee Pub Crawl tickets today!
Five courses. Five Beers. $50.
Get ready for a 5-course tasting menu with Double Mountain Brewery on November 7th!
Join us on November 7th at 6 PM for an unforgettable evening at our Double Mountain Private Dinner with Executive Chef Joey Hart! 🍽️🍺 Enjoy an intimate five-course dining experience, with each course thoughtfully crafted and paired with a selection of Double Mountain beers to complement and elevate the flavors. Come hungry, gather your friends, and settle in for an exclusive night of exceptional food, great beer, and good company. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat now and join us for a truly special culinary experience!
This is a 21+ event.
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It's Passport Day so we're bringing back the Tripster Clubhouse for one night only! Join your fellow Tripsters to share memories of the road and toast to what's next! Join in on the fun with drink specials, activities, games, raffles - who knows what we'll come up with!?
All-day happy hour with Passport
Limited-edition beer tasting * 5-8pm
Karaoke * 6-9pm
Free pool & shuffleboard * All night
Tripster Clubhouse selfie photo booth *
5-8pm
Raffle * 8pm
Must show Tripster Keychain or completed Passport to receive special drink pricing and free games.
Curious about Cosmic Tripsters and how to become one? Check out our Passport program to learn more.
Portland Japanese Garden’s Tea Ceremony Workshop offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditional practice of Chanoyu, or the Way of Tea. Experience the art of tranquility, mindfulness, and omotenashi, whole-hearted hospitality.
It is not an exaggeration to say that through tea, one can understand much of Japanese culture. Tea’s influence can be found in many of the nation’s most beloved artforms, including arranging flowers, calligraphy, incense, ceramics and lacquerware. Japanese gardens are also deeply intertwined with tea ceremony. The four principles of tea, wa (harmony), kei (respect), sei (purity), and jaku (tranquility), are explored by the gardeners of Portland Japanese Garden in their work every day.
Guided by skilled instructor Jan Waldmann, Sosui, the focus of this workshop is to learn to be a guest in the tea ceremony, an important aspect to this historic tradition. Participants will learn the proper etiquette for attending a tea ceremony, including how to receive and consume sweets and matcha, and most importantly, the reasons behind each of the steps. Additionally, you will gain insight into what it entails to be a host— understanding the occasion and seasonality, attention to aesthetics, careful preparation, and the thoughtful gestures made toward the guests.
Participants will first attend a presentation of tea ceremony in our Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner alongside visitors to the Garden before they are taken into their exclusive workshop in the Yanai Classroom.
Participants will first attend a presentation of tea ceremony in our Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner alongside visitors to the Garden (2:00-2:30pm) before they are taken into their exclusive workshop in the Yanai Family Classroom (2:45-4:15pm).
No previous experience is needed. Students will sit in a chair at a table, not kneeling on a tatami mat.
Urasenke Konnichian of Kyoto is one of the major establishments within Japan that has preserved the tradition of Chado or the Way of Tea. From the first Urasenke generation, Sen no Rikyu (1522-91) to the current headmaster Zabosai Genmoku Soshitsu XVI (b.1956 -), the Sen family lineage has devoted great effort to fostering the philosophy of Tea through the simple words of Wa – Harmony, Kei -Repect, Sei – Purity & Jaku – Tranquility. Over the years Urasenke has established connections in over 21 cities worldwide.
A Dia de Los Muertos celebration hosted by La Perlita featuring local art, pan de muerto, café de olla, and a nostalgic ode to Brown homes. Local vendors include @panaderiadedonageo, @cositaspdx, @novaarts.psd, @good444fortune, and @bleachedbyjosh.
Sacred Sheep is an annual event celebrating our maker’s community. With a focus on local artisans, organizers Ritual Dyes aim to create an inclusive, community-minded space for fiber enthusiasts. Sacred Sheep is held in November in Portland, Oregon and is comprised of a marketplace for maker vendors, meet-ups, food, classes and more.
Join Bethany’s Table for an exciting evening with L’Ecole No. 41, one of Washington’s most iconic wineries. We’ll taste 12 distinctive wines, paired with a delicious progression of small bites and substantial dishes crafted to complement every pour.
Discover what makes L’Ecole’s wines so special, meet fellow wine lovers, and settle in for a night of great food, great wine, and even better company.
Come hungry. Leave inspired. 🍷
Indulge in a 5‑course wine dinner
featuring chef‑curated dishes paired
with wines from Caymus Vineyards
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026 | 7PM
$150 Per Person
All inclusive of Tax & Gratuity
CHARCUTERIE + CHEESE
assorted meats & cheese | dried fruit | fig jam
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
- SECOND COURSE -
LOBSTER ARANCINI
truffle aioli | microgreens
Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
- THIRD COURSE -
CEDAR SMOKED KING SALMON
savory black pepper butter
roasted parsnips & cauliflower
Sea Sun Pinot Noir, California
- FOURTH COURSE -
BRAISED SHORT RIB
simple buttery polenta | forged mushrooms
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- DESSERT -
CHOCOLATE SILK TART
macerated mixed berries | raspberry coulis
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Must be 21+. All sales are final. No refunds.
On this Thanksgiving Weekend, one of the busiest wine tasting weekends in Oregon all year, classical guitarist David Tutmark will perform at Sidereus Winery. David has played at 400+ events and even internationally in Chile, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru and the United States. David’s passion for the guitar led him to create a classical guitar concert series in Portland Oregon called “Siempre La Guitarra,” which features incredible guitarists from all over the world. Whether for audiences large or small, David is known for his visceral yet polished style of playing, and consistently delivers captivating performances of traditional and contemporary classical guitar. David is also on faculty at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City where he is the professor of classical guitar. We anticipate being very busy—reservations are strongly recommended.
Music: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available, along with charcuterie and hummus plates and other snacks. Boro Burger food truck, which has won several awards, will be on site. This month, we are also having a Toy Drive—bring a recommended toy, get a complimentary glass of wine on us.
Food Truck: ~Noon-4:30 p.m.