Portland’s Public Menorah
2024-12-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Join us at dusk each night of Chanukah as we light Portland’s public menorah. For more information, CLICK HERE.

New Year’s Eve Downtown, Live Drones, Dancing and Fun in The Square
2024-12-31 20:00 - 2025-01-01 00:30 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Celebrate the New Year with a large-scale video dance party with the hottest hits of each decade presented by Portland’s own Video Dance Attack and be dazzled by sky filling drone displays! This event starts at 8pm and is FREE for the whole family! Delicious food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase throughout the evening. SEE YOU DOWNTOWN ON NYE!
8:00pm Video Dance Attack Party Begins!
Dance hits and music videos on the big screen from the 1980’s transitioning to
The hits of the 90’s
Bar opens with food available for purchase throughout the night from:
Nacheaux, Tacos Fita, Rollin’ Fresh and The Block
9:00pm Drone Show #1 provided by Open Sky Productions
The dance party continues with music from 2000’s
10:00pm Music and videos from the last decade take over The Square
11:50pm Drone Show #2 Countdown to MIDNIGHT
12:30am Party Wraps up!
Park Smartly on New Year’s Eve or take TriMet. Travel around Downtown Portland will be free on TriMet buses, MAX and the Portland Streetcar after 8PM.

10th Annual Portland Winter Light Festival
2025-02-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The 10th annual Portland Winter Light Festival themed “A Light For Tomorrow: A Technicolor Future” takes place at pop-up sites across Portland, with anchor installations located at The Square, World Trade Center, Director Park and Electric Blocks among others. Over 150 light-based art installations, projections, interactive experiences, and live performances will be viewable across all of Portland! The Square will shine bright with multiple illuminated art pieces, the Festival’s opening night ceremony featuring mesmerizing performances , fire dancing, food carts and more. For a full artist roster, interactive map, and more, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Machado Mijiga at Sixth+Main
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga brings his unique brand of hip-hop and electronica-infused remixes to Sixth+Main on Downtown’s Transit Mall.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Kendall Lujan at US Bancorp Tower
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Kendal Lujan will be performing at US Bancorp Tower on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
Portland, Oregon based artist, Kendall Lujan embarks on her first full length album “Lucky Penny’ it is set to be released Fall 2024. ‘Lucky Penny’ features many genres Including Jazz, Folk, Bosa Nova and Indie-Rock. Her writing is real, introspective and reflective. After touring the songs in Europe twice this past Fall Lujan is ready to show her versatility and growth as an artist. The first single to be released late March 2024 titled ‘Goodbyes’. Lujan is set to tour Germany, Austria, and Switzerland again fall 2024 with a full band.

3 Years of Valor in Ukraine
2025-02-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The Ukrainian community is coming together for a heartfelt event to celebrate the resilience of their shared culture, honor the memory of veterans, support Ukrainian refugees, and celebrate the resilience of their shared culture. This gathering offers a space for reflection, grief, and unity, as attendees commemorate the sacrifices made for Ukraine’s freedom. Through cultural traditions, music, and connection, the event strengthens bonds and provides comfort to all affected by the ongoing challenges of war.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Hayley Lynn at Ben Bridge Jewelers
2025-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Ben Bridge Jewelers, 801 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Soulful Singer-Songwriter Hayley Lynn will be performing at Ben Bridge Jewelers on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – The AM (Acoustic Minds) at Less and More Coffee
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Less & More Coffee, 1003 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The AM (Acoustic Minds) will be performing at Less and More Coffee 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.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Pablo Rivarola at Pioneer Place
2025-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Place Main Entrance, 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Jazz trumpeter Pablo Rivarola will be performing at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Jordan Sings at Nordstrom
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Nordstrom @ SW Morrison & Broadway, 701 SW Broadway St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Soulful vocalist and guitarist Jordan Sings will be performing at Nordstrom on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Tibetan National Uprising Day
2025-03-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
On March 10th 1959, tens of thousands of Tibetans took to the streets of Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, rising up against China’s illegal invasion and occupation of their homeland. Every year thousands of Tibetans and their supporters take to the streets across the world to mark the anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day. For more information visit nwtca.org.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Tuxedo Jimmy at Pioneer Place
2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Place @ Tory Burch, 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Tuxedo Jimmy will be making balloon art in front of Louis Vuitton at Pioneer Place on Downtown’s Transit Mall!
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Machado Mijiga at Pioneer Place
2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Place Main Entrance, 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga brings his unique brand of hip-hop and electronica-infused remixes to the Pioneer Place main entrance on Downtown’s Transit Mall.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Sasa Fox at US Bancorp Tower
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Sasa Fox will be performing at US Bancorp Tower on Downtown’s Transit Mall! Portland based songwriter Sasa Fox brings a splash of color to the dreary Northwest with clever pop songs written about the spectrum of emotions and experiences that are integral to being human.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Ben Rice at Pendleton
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Pendleton, 825 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Acoustic Blues guitarist Ben Rice will be will be performing at Pendleton 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.

Hell No! Rally
2025-03-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
NALC Branch 82 is holding the Hell No! rally to oppose plans to dismantle the United State Postal Service.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – The Tide at Less and More Coffee
2025-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Less & More Coffee, 1003 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Singer/Songwriters The Tide will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s Transit Mall!

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Sadie Gregg at US Bancorp Tower
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Big Pink, 111 SW 5th Ave #1250, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Opera singer Sadie Gregg will be performing at US Bancorp Tower 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.

Holi Festival of Colors
2025-03-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
We’re celebrating the coming of spring with one of India’s biggest festivals, Holi – The Festival of Colors. Dress in white and get covered in color! Experience South Asian culture at this iconic festival with food, music, dance performances, and of course a dance party and unified color throw. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Intact Global’s Equal Protection Lawsuit Announcement
2025-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Join us at Pioneer Courthouse Square’s amphitheater on March 31, 2025 for Intact Global’s announcement of a landmark Equal Protection challenge to end the medically unnecessary genital cutting of children. Hear from attorneys, plaintiffs, and doctors advocating for children’s rights and bodily integrity.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Ken Brewer at Pioneer Place
2025-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Place @ Louis Vuitton, 700 SW 5th Ave #2060, Portland, 97204, United States
Portland Blues artist Ken Brewer plays a mix of piano and guitar. Ken Brewer will be performing at Pioneer Place at Louis Vuitton on Downtown’s Transit Mall!

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Gus Jeffers at Less and More Coffee
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Less & More Coffee, 1003 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Gus Jeffers will be performing at Less and More Coffee on Downtown’s Transit Mall! From Portland, Oregon, 14-year-old Gus Jeffers is making waves in the pop and R&B scene. His music blends influences from Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, and Justin Bieber into a fresh, dynamic sound.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Eric John Kaiser at Sixth+Main
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205, SW 6th Ave & SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Eric John Kaiser will be performing at Sixth+Main on Downtown’s transit mall! Known as The French Troubadour, Parisian-born Eric John Kaiser is a singer-songwriter reimagining French music through an Americana lens. Eric was born in the southern outskirts of Paris, in small town called Verrières-le Buisson, and began learning guitar when he was 10 years old. After years of a classical music education, he found a teacher that opened him up to the music of the Beatles and Rolling Stones. He began writing songs in his adolescence, using music as both a diary to channel his experiences and as his personal legacy. After performing over 350 concerts in France, Eric John Kaiser fell in love with a girl, a romance which would bring him to Portland, Oregon where he is currently based. His songs resonate with a genuine Americana rhythm, like galloping across the vast plains on horseback, with a western lap steel guitar playing dirty roadhouse blues.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

In Concert on Downtown’s Transit Mall – Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom at PSU
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | PSU Montgomery Plaza, 615 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom will be performing at PSU’s Montgomery Plaza 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.
