Performing Arts

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SUNNOV 8

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

💰 $40+Performing ArtsMusicFood & Drink

My Father’s War Stories: November 8

Lakewood Center for the Arts368 S State St

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...

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THUNOV 5

5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Food & DrinkBeerGamesPerforming Arts

Cosmic Tripster Clubhouse

McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd

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!?...

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SATNOV 14

7:00 PM

Performing ArtsDanceCultural HeritageMusicFood & DrinkDiningWine

Taberna Flamenca

Hōkū Events on Madison1125 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214

November 14 – Taberna Flamenca offers the best of Southern Spain in SE Portland!

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Multi-day events

Book Bar: The Social Hub of Portland Book Festival Week

Nov 4-8 · Book Bar, 723 SW Salmon Street ↗ Downtown (SW)

Small Wonders Opening Reception and Reading

Nov 3-9 · Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson Street ↗ Milwaukie

Multi-day events

Book Bar: The Social Hub of Portland Book Festival Week

Nov 4-8 · Book Bar, 723 SW Salmon Street ↗ Downtown (SW)

Small Wonders Opening Reception and Reading

Nov 3-9 · Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson Street ↗ Milwaukie

Can Can’s Twas the Night Before Nutcracker

Nov 20, 2026-Jan 3, 2027 · Can Can Portland: The Paris Theatre, 6 SW 3rd Ave ↗ Downtown (SW)21+

Can Can’s Hitchcock Hotel

Nov 6-15 · Can Can Portland: The Paris Theatre, 6 SW 3rd Ave ↗ Downtown (SW)21+

SATNOV 7

8:00 PM

💰 $15+Arts & MediaPerforming ArtsFood & DrinkDiningBeerMusic

Pancakes & Booze

Hawthorne Theatre1507 SE 39th Ave

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...

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TUENOV 10

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

LatinPopCultural HeritageFood & DrinkDiningWineHolidays & SeasonalPerforming Arts

¡Viva Milagro! 2026

El Zócalo537 SE Stark Street

Join us for our 15th annual Día de Muertos fundraiser! ¡Viva Milagro!, the culminating event of our annual Milagro Central Eastside Muertos Celebration, will take place Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM! This ever-popular event will...

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FRINOV 6

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

RockPerforming Arts

Linda Michelet at Wilf's - "Celebrate the 80's"

Save the Date! Come celebrate Linda's birthday and flash back to the era of classic rock featuring Rendezvous. Let's celebrate the 80s with an evening of classic rock hits.Linda Lee Michelet and her band, Rendezvous, will share tunes from rock legends ranging from The Everly...

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SATNOV 7

5:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Talks & LecturesFood & DrinkDining

2026 Linus Pauling Medal Award Symposium

Portland State University1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

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:

11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time
1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
Symposium speakers
- Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
- Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
- Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall

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FRINOV 27

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

💰 $30+Performing ArtsCircusDanceVarietyFood & DrinkCocktailsArts & Media

Water and Power: A Night Carnival of Climate Apocalypse

Star Theater and Starlight Lounge13 Northwest 6th Avenue

Gather your War Boys, roll out your Tank (Girl), and set sail for Dryland this Thanksgiving weekend with "Water and Power: A Night Carnival of Climate Apocalypse". Shake off your turkey-induced lethargy and slake your hunger for performance...

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FRINOV 6

7:30 PM

FolkWorld MusicCultural HeritageFood & DrinkPerforming Arts

Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman

Inner SE Portland House ConcertMap

Abbie Weisenbloom presents Katie McNally (fiddle) and Neil Pearlman (piano) featuring the vibrant musical traditions of Scotland and Cape Breton. McNally and Pearlman have performed as a duo for over a decade, making their mark at legendary stages like Newport Folk Festival,...

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FRINOV 6

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

💰 $23+Video GamesElectronic & DJPerforming ArtsDrag, Burlesque & CabaretVarietyFood & DrinkCocktails

The Hyrule Ball

Star Theater and Starlight Lounge13 Northwest 6th Avenue

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...

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