Rose City Comic Con, Portland’s premier pop culture event, is this weekend at The Oregon Convention Center. All things comics, gaming sci-fi, cosplay, anime and every kind of fandom in between! Appearing this year: David Harbor of Thunderbolts and Stranger Things and the cast of Goonies including Sean Astin and Corey Feldman.
If you love Comic Con this is totally for you. A 10 day festival dedicated to keeping Portland Weird: Geek Week PDX!
The Portland Dragon Boat Festival 2025 is this weekend at Waterfront Park. 9a-4:40p Saturday and Sunday.
St. Johns Music Fest 2025 is Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Love estate sales but hate driving all over town? PDX Estate Marketplace brings dozens of downsized homes together in one massive, organized warehouse sale. Held monthly in Portland, it’s free to enter, packed with fresh inventory, and full of stylish secondhand finds—from furniture to fashion.
Eat your way across The Oregon Ice Cream Trail! More than 100 locations across the state. Their interactive map guides you to the best frozen treats that Oregon has to offer.
Looking for some home inspo? The 2025 GRO Parade of Homes is September 5-21 at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Luxury living in SW Washington. 6 beautifully crafted custom homes by top builders.
Lego and Harry Potter lovers Sunday at Washington Square is a special Make and Take event where you and your kiddos can build your very own LEGO Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck. You’ll get a free LEGO Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck model, while supplies last…first come, first served- it starts at noon.
Calling all cat enthusiasts! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at POP Cats Portland. Oregon's Ultimate Cat Convention has something for all cat lovers, from art to games to immersive activities. And, you can bring you own cat…just make sure they’re in a carrier or stroller. I feel like this is a prank, putting your cat in a stoller and taking them to room with hundreds of other cats?!
The 13th Annual Catio Tour is also this weekend. Hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Bird Alliance of Oregon, this self-guided event showcases creative outdoor cat enclosures—known as catios—across Lake Oswego and SE Portland/Milwaukie. From DIY setups to designer builds, you’ll meet homeowners, chat about construction tips, and get inspired to create a safe outdoor space for your feline friend
In need of some peace, quiet and tranquility? Portland Japanese Garden has been known to be the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan and now HGTV has called it the prettiest garden to visit in all of Oregon.
STACEY & MIKE WATCHLIST
In Theaters:
The Conjuring: Last Rites. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. It's the fourth "Conjuring" movie, but the ninth installment in the that universe, counting the three "Annabelle" movies and two "The Nun" movies.
Also on the big screen this week:
"Twinless" starring Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney as two men who form an unlikely friendship after meeting at a twin support group. But then Dylan finds out the other guy might not be what he seems. (Trailer)
"The Threesome" starring Zoey Deutch and Ruby Cruz as two women who have an impulsive threesome with a guy, then face the unexpected consequences. (Trailer)
"Looking Through Water" starring Michael Douglas as an old man telling the story of his life to his grandson on a fishing trip. Michael David Stahl plays the younger version of him, and David Morse plays his estranged father. (Trailer)
On The Couch:
Stacey: Criminal Record on Apple TV+ Another totally captivating British show, the caliber of storytelling and acting is fire. So bummed it's over but a new season is in the works!
Mike: Tires on Netflix. So stupid so funny. (like me)
*Turns out your weekend Netflix marathons might be doing more than just helping you unwind—they could actually be good for your mental health. A new study found that binge-watching helps people stay mentally engaged with stories even after they’ve finished them. Reimagining scenes, exploring characters, or even rewriting endings. Binge on friends - it’s a healthy exercise for your brain. So binge away friends and have a great weekend!