Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show
Experience the powerhouse country vocals of Chris Stapleton in an open-air setting at Providence Park.
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Things to do in Portland, OR with friends
What's on in Portland, OR this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
11 hand-picked things to do in Portland, OR right now · 6 with confirmed dates
How we pick spots for a group
- Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
- What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
- Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split
✨ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
Hell's Kitchen (Touring)
Catch this high-energy musical production bringing the heat to the historic Keller Auditorium stage.
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Mike Phillips at Jack London Revue
An intimate evening of smooth, virtuosic jazz in one of Portland's premier basement listening rooms.
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🍴 Eat & Drink
Buzzy bites and local flavors
Screen Door
Famous for their praline bacon and Southern-inspired brunch, this is a quintessential Portland weekend morning staple.
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Teardrop Lounge
High-craft cocktails in a sleek, modern space. Perfect for a Friday evening pre-dinner drink.
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🌲 This Weekend in Portland, OR
Saturday and Sunday highlights
JOJI: SOLARIS
Don't miss the artist's genre-bending performance live at the Moda Center.
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BURLY-Q REVUE
A classic, glamorous burlesque performance showcasing local talent in a swanky lounge setting.
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SINFERNO CABARET
Portland's legendary long-running cabaret show featuring fire-spinning, aerial acts, and edgy burlesque.
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✨ New & Notable
Fresh experiences in the city
Peak Marionberry Picking
July is the prime window to visit Sauvie Island for U-Pick marionberries—the quintessential taste of an Oregon summer.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend trips near Portland
Cannon Beach
Just 90 minutes away, enjoy tide pooling at Haystack Rock and long strolls on the sandy shore.
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Hood River
Drive east through the Columbia River Gorge for world-class windsurfing, orchard hopping, and valley views.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Portland, OR with friends?
Group-friendly highlights in Portland, OR right now include Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show, Hell's Kitchen (Touring), and Mike Phillips at Jack London Revue. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
Where do locals go out in Portland, OR?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Portland, OR — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Where's the best nightlife in Portland, OR?
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Portland, OR worth texting the group chat about.
Plan a friends trip to Portland, OR
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Portland, OR trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.