You can buy yourself flowers this weekend and you should! Make plans to visit one of these colorful fragrant festivals:
- The Oregon Orchid Society’s 81st Orchid Show and Sale.
- The Wooden Shoe and Tulip Festival. (now where did I put my wooden clogs again?)
- The 2026 Cherry Blossom Bazaar: A Vintage Sale of Japanese Treasures at The Japanese American Museum of Oregon.
Beervana, Coffeetopia and Doughnuttown come together this Saturday for the Bakers Dozen Coffee, Beer and Donut fest. Sip and sample 13 coffee infused beers and 13 different doughnuts at the Zed in SE Portland Saturday.
TEDxPortland returns for Year 14. Enjoy a full day featuring 13 captivating speakers including 6× Olympic gold medalist and global icon of women's basketball Diana Taurasi, Portland Bike Bus creator Coach Sam Balto and Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra in Portland, the world's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports.
Portland welcomes back a beloved symbol of the city’s history, the Thompson Elk Fountain Sunday, April 12. The event will include music, fun and also frivolity from 1 to 4 p.m. at the new granite fountain pedestal at Chapman and Lownsdale Squares, at SW Main Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in downtown Portland.
The Biggest Clothing Swap in the Northwest at the Crystal Ballroom. The swap is an honor system, bag-for-bag policy. You bring home as much as you brought in, using the bag you came in with, plus a little more if you find stuff you LOVE. If you don’t have a sturdy bag to bring to the swap (or you have found so much you don’t have room in the bag you brought), you can purchase a reusable bag for $5.
Hey Buddy! The weasel is doing standup at Helium this weekend. Pauly Shore can be heard on multiple podcasts on the iHeart Radio app.
Cheers to Scotch Lodge! Resy recently released a list of the top 40 places for cocktails in the United States, naming this Portland spot specializing in whisky. Tucked in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood, Scotch Lodge describes itself as a “cocktail bar for whisky lovers.” They came in at 9th on the top 40 list!
Are you ready for a weekend filled with sparkling treasures, fascinating rocks and fun activities for the entire family? The Mt. Hood Rock Club invites you to the annual Rock and Gem Show. The Mt. Hood Rock Club Rock and Gem Show is tomorrow through Sunday, at the Jackson Armory in Portland. With free admission and a wide variety of activities and exhibits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Dive into the high-energy world of Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters. Dazzling laser effects bring the pulse-pounding music of the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters to life at OMSI.
UPCOMING FUN
Astoria Crab & Wine Fest April 24-26. Fresh crab, Oregon wine and live music. You can win free tickets on us right here.
Portland's Cinco De Mayo Fiesta takes over Waterfront Park May 1-5. Experience the spirit of Mexico through music, arts, dance, and sport. And let's not forget the food!
Doggie Dash 2026 Saturday May 9 at 7:30. Bring your pup to Waterfront Park for Oregon Humane's biggest fundraiser of the year! There will be animal-loving local businesses, food trucks, dog agility course, family-friendly activities, a Libation Station for 21+, live music, and contests for you and your pup! Make sure you stop by the Photo Booth for a keepsake pic. Dashers who fundraised $500+ can enjoy complimentary treats in the VIP Tent, including goodies and perks!
Kurt Russel will be back in Portland May 9 for The Hollywood Theater’s 100th anniversary and a showing of his 80’s scifi horror flick The Thing. The Hollywood will show a a 35mm presentation of “The Thing,” followed by a live onstage Q&A with Russell.
The Pink! Rosé Festival returns May 17 at the Hillsboro Ballpark to sip, savor and explore spring releases from 28 Tualatin Valley Wineries, including rosés, whites and orange wines. 50+ wines to taste! Text your girls, get your tickets and make your plans. Stacey and her besties will see you there!
#BloomTourPDX is coming back for year 3, May 21-June 8! This is one of the most beautiful ways to spend an afternoon in Portland. Walking, connecting and of course getting pictures for the gram of inspiring unique floral installations around town. If you're a florist or venue who would like to take part it's not too late to sign up. They need sponsors too.
The Bloody Mary Festival returns to Portland for its 8th annual event at the Redd on Salmon May 30. Top Portland bars, restaurants and artisanal bottled mixes will vie for the title of "Best Bloody Mary in Portland." An expert panel of judges will determine the ultimate Bloody Mary in Portland, but attendees will be able to vote and crown the "People's Choice Award" for best in Portland.
STACEY & MIKE WATCHLIST
Stacey: Really locked in on Animal Kingdom on Netflix. My partner and I look forward to binging a couple episodes a night. Ellen Barkin is so awfully fantastic in this role as "Smurf" the matriarch of the Cody family. The sons are also cast perfectly. And it's a rare treat to have a show with 6 seasons. Dig in, it's really well done!
Mike: Something Bad Is Going To Happen also on Netflix. I mean with a title like that how can you not?