In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – JoAnna Lee at Pioneer Place
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pioneer Place Main Entrance, 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Pop singer-songwriter and guitarist JoAnna Lee will be performing at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall! JoAnna brings a unique array of influences to her rootsy soul sound. When all her friends in grade school were getting into N’SYNC and Britney Spears, her mother was introducing her to Stevie Wonder. Surrounded by a family full of cousins who all played instruments, she took naturally to incorporating R&B (her original dream was to be a Motown singer) with her acoustic guitar.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – MC Shoehorn at Nordstrom
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Nordstrom @ SW Morrison & Broadway, 701 SW Broadway St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
MC Shoehorn will be performing at Nordstrom on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Shoehorn began his musical journey in 1979 as a street performer in New Orleans, where he got his first pair of tap shoes. He went on to perform in 30 countries and most of the USA, and has released 6 full-length CDs featuring tap dance on his original compositions and his arrangements of show tunes. He plays a lot of instruments but is best known for simultaneously playing sax and tap dancing.

Permitted Event
2025-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Abigail Krawson at Pioneer Place
2025-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Place Main Entrance, 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Opera singer Abigail Krawson will be performing at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Opera singer Abigail Krawson will be performing at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Acclaimed as “bewitching,” having “her own soubrette-ish delivery,” as well as “wringing every bit of sentiment out of her aria,” Abigail Krawson is garnering critical and audience praise for her energetic and heartfelt operatic portrayals. She is on the roster of both The Portland Opera Chorus and The Portland Symphonic Choir, the Director of Children and Youth Choirs at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, the Communications Director for Renegade Opera, a private voice and piano teacher, and also maintains an active solo calendar in and around Portland.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

May 2025 Special Election Ballot Box
2025-04-29 08:00 - 2025-05-20 20:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Turn in your ballot for the upcoming special election at the Square between April 29th at 8am and May 20th at 8pm. The ballot box is located near the corner of Broadway and Yamhill. For more information visit multco.us/elections.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Karyn Ann at Pioneer Place
2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Place @ Louis Vuitton, 700 SW 5th Ave #2060, Portland, 97204, United States
Indie-Folk Singer Songwriter Karyn Ann will be performing at Pioneer Place at Louis Vuitton on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Jet Black Pearl at Ben Bridge Jewelers
2025-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Ben Bridge Jewelers, 801 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Accordionist and flautist Jet Black Pearl will be performing at Ben Bridge Jewelers on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Jet Black Pearl’s smartly wacky songs sound like a mad hatter’s European tea party with a funky attitude. Before your very eyes, she creates grooves and loops of flute, plastic bottles, rubber pigs, vocal percussion and harmonies, while squeezing her red accordion. She also might do a little dance for you.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Private Event
2025-05-02 12:15 - 13:45 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Private Event – Yamhill Corner

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Pablo Rivarola at Nordstrom
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Nordstrom @ SW Morrison & Broadway, 701 SW Broadway St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Jazz trumpeter Pablo Rivarola will be performing at Nordstrom on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom at Less and More Coffee
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Less & More Coffee, 1003 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Walk down any street in Portland, Oregon and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom. Recently moving from Sao Paulo, the duo has developed a cult following in Portland for their high energy performance and music. The self-proclaimed Professional Entertainer has sold out his last two headline shows at the Doug Fir in Portland, Oregon.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Sadie Gregg at Sixth+Main
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Opera singer Sadie Gregg will be performing at Sixth+Main on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Sadie Gregg has been commended by the press as “a mezzo-soprano with a rich, flexible instrument,” and as “a standout” whose “amber-toned mezzo-soprano sounded strong across her full range.” Performances include Seattle Opera, Portland Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Odyssey Opera, Oregon Mahler Festival, Tualatin Valley Symphony, and Bravo! Concerts Northwest.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Catherine Garvin at The Square
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Harpist Catherine Garvin is a therapeutic musician delivering beauty into the with harp and song providing balance and bliss along Downtown’s Transit Mall. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Everand Book Nooks
2025-05-16 11:00 - 20:00 | OR
Check out Everand’s five bright yellow book nooks popping up around Portland, OR—step inside, explore the app in large format, and get swept away by audio snippets from across time and genres. Visit three or more locations for a prize!

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Tyler Waltner Trio at PSU
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | PSU Montgomery Plaza, 615 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR, 97201, United States
The Tyler Waltner Trio will be performing at PSU’s Montgomery Plaza on Downtown’s Transit Mall! The Tyler Waltner Trio plays heavy blues, swing, bebop, hard-bop, Latin, funk, and modern jazz influenced tunes featuring complex rhythms and abstract harmonies to put together a unique fabric of music, sound, and textures that only a fraction of musicians their age can accomplish.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Machado Mijiga at US Bancorp Tower
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga brings his unique brand of hip-hop and electronica-infused remixes to US Bancorp Tower on Downtown’s Transit Mall.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – JoAnna Lee at Less and More Coffee
2025-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Less & More Coffee, 1003 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Pop singer-songwriter and guitarist JoAnna Lee will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s Transit Mall! JoAnna brings a unique array of influences to her rootsy soul sound. When all her friends in grade school were getting into N’SYNC and Britney Spears, her mother was introducing her to Stevie Wonder. Surrounded by a family full of cousins who all played instruments, she took naturally to incorporating R&B (her original dream was to be a Motown singer) with her acoustic guitar.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Ben Rice at Pioneer Place
2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Place @ Louis Vuitton, 700 SW 5th Ave #2060, Portland, 97204, United States
Acoustic Blues guitarist Ben Rice will be will be performing at Pioneer Place at Louis Vuitton on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
Ben Rice might be described as quiet and unassuming – until he picks up a guitar. That stealthy quality has earned him the moniker “blues ninja,” evidenced in his vocal chops and songcraft as well as his guitar playing. While Ben started in traditional blues, over the years he’s built upon that foundation with soul, R&B, folk and country to fashion a welcoming front porch where everybody wants to hang out into the wee hours. Since his large-stage debut at the International Blues Challenge in 2014, Ben has made the leap from Northwest act to national and international touring artist, featuring at festivals and stages far and wide.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

One More Time Around Again Marching Band – Free Band Concert
2025-05-31 14:30 - 15:30 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The One More Time Around Again Marching Band is putting on a free concert in The Square. This unique all-adult marching band is a fan favorite. They will be performing various types of music spanning their 40 year history. Come on down to sing and dance along and enjoy this amazing marching band!

CareOregon Starlight Parade
2025-05-31 20:00 - 22:00 | OR
A Twinkling, Summer Night Downtown

The CareOregon Starlight Parade is the one of the Rose Festival’s most popular events offering electrified funky fun for everyone. From traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries, you’ll see representation from Portland’s diverse community groups (and the surrounding Pacific Northwest region), creating a vibe like no other on Portland’s downtown streets. Events like the Starlight Parade are essential to a vibrant and healthy community.
The Starlight Parade continues a longtime festival tradition from the early 1900s, when illuminated floats built on electric trolley cars made their way through the city on trolley tracks. Today, participants light up the night with approximately 100 illuminated entries drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to downtown Portland. Don’t miss the fun of one of the Rose Festival’s best and brightest traditions!

For more information, CLICK HERE.

Free Art in The Park
2025-06-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Square and Portland creative Larry Yes partner to expand and bring the program Free Art in The Park to downtown Portland on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 – July 31. Kids, adults, neighbors, families and friends are invited to come out in creative spirit to enjoy painting, fun and connection. This free community art series will create a festival vibe with art interaction complimented by live music, all while bringing Portland together on warm summer days in downtown. Art material provided while supplies last.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – The AM (Acoustic Minds) at Sixth+Main
2025-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The AM (Acoustic Minds) will be performing at Sixth+Main on Downtown’s Transit Mall! The AM (Acoustic Minds) is comprised of identical twin sister singers and songwriters Jenni and Amanda Price. (Piano/Guitar/Vocals). They have toured through 11 countries and blend genres of edm, hip hop, soul and pop. Known for their songwriting and unique sibling harmonies combined with 80’s synth and heavy bass.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series presented by 101.9 KINK
2025-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Reisender will be performing at Noon Tunes over the lunch hour!
Reisender is the musical endeavor of west-coast songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Paul Conroy. With influences ranging from Paul Simon to The Flaming Lips, Conroy crafts upbeat, moody, and eclectic synth & guitar-driven indie-pop anthems. Having performed alongside national artists including Drake Bell, Eisley, and Hippo Campus, Reisender has toured across the western US as well as in Europe and Korea, and boasts both an international and local following. His single “Generation 1099” has been described as “a seriously replay-worthy track” by the Bay Bridged, and his 2021 Album Fmly as “an indie/alt festival-ready collection of gems” by FourCulture. Reisender is currently based in Portland, OR with a lineup comprising Paul Conroy and his cousin Ben Stager on drums.
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 33rd year and expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 – July 31! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s best regional and local musical talent. With 17 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some of Portland’s favorite food vendors at Carts on the Square, The Square is sure to be Downtown’s summer lunchtime destination.
Upcoming Concerts:
June 5th – Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle
June 10th – Rachel Wong
June 12th – Hannah Glavor
June 17th – @tlas
June 24th – Friends Friends
June 26th – JoAnna Lee
July 1st – Fox Walker
July 3rd – Foamboy
July 8th – Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom
July 10th – Chasing Ebenezer
July 15th – Jacob Westfall
July 17th – Dadweed
July 22nd – AC Sapphire
July 24th – Cowboy Jazz
July 29th – Eric John Kaiser
July 31st – Neighbors

Travis Brass – United States Air Force Band of the Golden West
2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Join Travis Brass for a FREE public concert featuring funk, jazz, pop, and second line brass favorites!
Travis Brass is the resident brass quintet of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West comprised of two trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. One of the Band of the Golden West’s most versatile groups, Travis Brass enjoys presenting performances every year at community recitals, educational and recruitment outreach, anthems at sporting events, and outdoor military ceremonies.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
To reserve your FREE ticket, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – New Age Phonograph at Sixth + Main
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
New Age Phonograph will be performing at Sixth+Main on Downtown’s transit mall!
Playing the songs they love while bringing the blues right out of them, New Age Phonograph adds their unique sound to songs new and old. Blues-rock blends, jazz infused and Americana-folk inspired originals, a pinch of comedy here and there– it’s a rock sound combined with old-school soul. That’s what New Age Phonograph is all about.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series presented by 101.9 KINK
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle will be performing at Noon Tunes over the lunch hour!
Ben Rice might be described as quiet and unassuming – until he picks up a guitar. That stealthy quality has earned him the moniker “blues ninja,” evidenced in his vocal chops and songcraft as well as his guitar playing. In 2023 Ben added horns, vocal harmonies, piano and organ to his lineup for a larger, more energetic band that he calls Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle. The response locally and on tour has been electric – the higher-intensity presentation of Ben’s music brings audiences to their feet and makes it clear Ben Rice is a formidable artist with more career triumphs still in his future.
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 33rd year and expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 – July 31! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s best regional and local musical talent. With 17 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some of Portland’s favorite food vendors at Carts on the Square, The Square is sure to be Downtown’s summer lunchtime destination.
Upcoming Concerts:
June 10th – Rachel Wong
June 12th – Hannah Glavor
June 17th – @tlas
June 24th – Friends Friends
June 26th – JoAnna Lee
July 1st – Fox Walker
July 3rd – Foamboy
July 8th – Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom
July 10th – Chasing Ebenezer
July 15th – Jacob Westfall
July 17th – Dadweed
July 22nd – AC Sapphire
July 24th – Cowboy Jazz
July 29th – Eric John Kaiser
July 31st – Neighbors

Grand Floral Parade
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | OR
A cherished highlight of the Portland Rose Festival, this popular procession is more than just a spectacular floral-filled parade — it’s a beloved annual tradition. For more than 117 years, Portland families, visitors and community groups have been making memories at the Grand Floral Parade. A colorful reflection of local, regional and international communities, the parade draws hundreds of thousands of cheering viewers of every age, along a route that makes its two-mile march along Portland’s east-side city streets.
Each year the parade features the traditional large all-floral floats we all love, as well as the popular mini-floats that help make the Grand Floral Parade so unique! With bands, equestrian units, marching groups, drill teams, vintage vehicles, dancers, llamas, flags and so much more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Tuxedo Jimmy at Nordstrom
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Nordstrom @ SW Morrison & Broadway, 701 SW Broadway St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Tuxedo Jimmy will be making balloon art at Nordstrom on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series presented by 101.9 KINK
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Rachel Wong will be performing at Noon Tunes over the lunch hour!
Rachel Wong is a rising queer pop R&B artist based in Portland, Oregon, recently named one of Willamette Week’s Best New Bands of 2025. Known for her emotionally raw lyrics and magnetic vocal style, Rachel’s music blends moody pop with R&B grooves that explore love, mental health, and identity. She’s currently releasing a new single every month through September, building momentum with each drop.
Her voice has filled arenas as she’s performed the National Anthem for both the Portland Trail Blazers and the Portland Timbers. Her songs have earned international radio play in the UK, Singapore, and the Bay Area, reflecting a growing global audience.
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 33rd year and expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 – July 31! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s best regional and local musical talent. With 17 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some of Portland’s favorite food vendors at Carts on the Square, The Square is sure to be Downtown’s summer lunchtime destination.
Upcoming Concerts:
June 12th – Hannah Glavor
June 17th – @tlas
June 24th – Friends Friends
June 26th – JoAnna Lee
July 1st – Fox Walker
July 3rd – Foamboy
July 8th – Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom
July 10th – Chasing Ebenezer
July 15th – Jacob Westfall
July 17th – Dadweed
July 22nd – AC Sapphire
July 24th – Cowboy Jazz
July 29th – Eric John Kaiser
July 31st – Neighbors

Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series presented by 101.9 KINK
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Hannah Glavor will be performing at Noon Tunes over the lunch hour!
Hannah’s music is a mature meld of indie rock revelry and raw folk spirit, clutched together by catching pop elements. Her evocative lyricism, intimate vocal delivery, and enthralling arrangements conjure a compelling and eclectic blend of comparisons from Faye Webster to Fleet Foxes to Feist to Metric.
Her songs and mantra have not ceased to strive to give language to hope; having weathered losses, difficult transitions, and surviving brain surgery in 2017. Her cry for peace and hope, even in the worst of life’s storms, is an invitation for all to fight to see and love others around them.
The Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series returns for its 33rd year and expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 – July 31! From Noon-1:00pm enjoy music from some of Portland’s best regional and local musical talent. With 17 FREE concerts, dancing, painting at Art in The Park and some of Portland’s favorite food vendors at Carts on the Square, The Square is sure to be Downtown’s summer lunchtime destination.
Upcoming Concerts:
June 17th – @tlas
June 24th – Friends Friends
June 26th – JoAnna Lee
July 1st – Fox Walker
July 3rd – Foamboy
July 8th – Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom
July 10th – Chasing Ebenezer
July 15th – Jacob Westfall
July 17th – Dadweed
July 22nd – AC Sapphire
July 24th – Cowboy Jazz
July 29th – Eric John Kaiser
July 31st – Neighbors

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Gabe Hess at US Bancorp Tower
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Gabe Hess will be performing at US Bancorp Tower on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Gabe Hess is a singer/songwriter, composer, and arranger based out of the Pacific Northwest. Gabe first began working in the music industry during his college years, performing in clubs in Boise Idaho with several different bands and collaborations. In 2018, Gabe released his first EP titled “Working” which was comprised of an eclectic group of original songs spiced with styles from country to classic soul.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
