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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...

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: Exclusive pre-party Wagyu Tartare tasting at 6:00 PM Pairing: Sea Smoke, ‘Sea Spray,’ Blanc de Noirs, Sta. Rita Hills Limited-edition Morton’s and Westholme commemorative two-piece gift set. Limited spots available. Reserve early. ------------------------------- -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

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...

Notes on Seating: Only tables 1-6 are reservable and come with 2 meals. The Reserved seating is first come, first seated. You may be seated with people not in your party. GA Tickets are not guaranteed a seat, and may be standing room only. Meals are available for the $20 Meal Add On, purchased in advance. Join our hosts, Elevate Unity & B-Fox Productions for this extraordinary night of live music and soul food at this annual holiday Neo Soul and R&B explosion, featuring PDX's #1 sophisticated show stopping dance band, Enjoy this super soul music mix featuring hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s and more! Feel the essence of the music that defined multiple generations, curated to deliver a seamless musical performance to keep you on the floor. The band is anchored by legendary PDX producer / vocalist & Oregon Hall of Fame percussionist Brian Foxworth. He's joined by the legendary National touring bass bad boy, Ben Jones and the New York native and nationally recognized keyboardist Nick Rolfe, plus renowned lead guitarist extraordinaire formerly of the historic 70's R&B hit band "Pleasure" Running out the band is the incredible lead vocal talent Ms. It doesn't stop there, we've added performances by smooth special guest vocalists & break out talent Madison Rose "Sade Tribute Band" Singer-songwriter and Neo Soul fenom croner Mr. Eli Hardy! The Gold Experience Band takes some of the Northwest’s top, world class musicians and provides the best of the best in many genres of music including but certainly not limited to Soul, R&B, Funk, Jazz Neo Soul & Pop. Individually the lineup has backed artist from Curtis Salgado, Buddy Guy, BB King, The late PeeWee Ellis, The Drifters, Frank McComb, Pleasure and Neville Brothers to Sting, Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker. Simply put, this is the quintessential show band to fit your needs Music Millennium, Black United Fund, Music Portland, Kettle One Vodka, Riverpoint Medical Elevate Unity Inc. is a collaborative nonprofit. It was concived during covid from the necessity to support the local arts and musicians, reconnect our community, and promote unity through the healing message of the music! Our focus is to advocate for inclusion, equality, and equity for al Black Friday Neo Soul Supper Club

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...

Holiday Wine + Makers Market at Hi-Lo Hotel Kick off the holiday season at the Hi-Lo Hotel with a festive evening of wine, small bites, local makers, holiday shopping, coffee, self-care—and dogs! On Friday, November 13, from 5–7 PM, we’re transforming the Hi-Lo into a holiday marketplace featuring some of our favorite local and regional partners. Grab your friends, raise a glass, discover something new, and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Your ticket includes wine samples and small bites from CraftPDX, with an exciting lineup of wine partners: King Estate Winery • Del Rio Vineyard Estate • Columbia Distributing • Delicato Family Wines Taste your way through the evening, discover a new favorite, and get into the holiday spirit. Find something special for your holiday list—or yourself—with our growing lineup of makers and partners: Pools of Light: Discover Calley’s jewelry, including necklaces and beaded earrings, perfect for gifting or adding a little sparkle to your own collection. Good Wolf: Join us in welcoming Good Wolf to the market! Stop by their table, meet the team, and explore what they’ve brought for your holiday shopping. The Paper Bag Coffee Roaster: Enjoy locally roasted coffee samples and shop whole-bean coffee to take home. Be sure to visit the Hi-Lo Merchant for even more locally inspired gifts and Portland finds. More makers and partners are still to come! Oregon Dog Rescue will be onsite—with dogs! Take a break from sipping and shopping to meet some four-legged friends and learn more about the rescue’s work. A little holiday shopping, a little puppy love. What could be better? ️ Yes, you read that right. Jake from Vitality PDX will be joining the party, offering special event pricing on Botox and select wellness treatments throughout the evening. Because sometimes your holiday shopping list should include you. You’ve shopped. You’ve snacked. You’ve enjoyed a beverage or two. Make a night of it with a stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel! Holiday Market guests can take advantage of a special overnight offer: Discounted Hi-Lo room rate 50% off overnight valet parking Waived destination fee Use code N5731 when booking. Shop, snack, sip, treat yourself, and when you’re ready to call it a night, just take the elevator home. ️ Bring your friends, your holiday shopping list, and your appetite. Spend the evening tasting wine, enjoying small bites, meeting local makers—and a few dogs—while celebrating our Portland community. Sip. ️ Shop. Discover. Meet the dogs. Celebrate local. Friday, November 13, 2026 | 5–7 PM Tickets: $30 on Eventbrite — search “Hi-Lo Hotel” Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection 320 SW Harvey Milk Street Downtown Portland Wine samples and small bites are included with your ticket. Additional food, beverages, retail purchases, and Vitality PDX services are available separately. 21+ for wine tasting.

Hi friends! Love the concept of a pub crawl, but wish more books were involved? Me too! We’ll set up a route of bookstores and coffee shops sure to keep us caffeinated while we increase our TBR lists. Meet at Powell's (the 11th & Couch...

Book Bar is a temporary bar, café and cultural clubhouse bringing cocktails, coffee, food, live music and literary programming to downtown Portland during Portland Book Festival week. Created and produced by Fuller Events in partnership with...