Record Store Day is this Saturday. Whether you’re a seasoned vinyl collector or just getting into it, it’s a great day to spend going through the stacks of wax. Go see Terry Courier over at Music Millennium on Burnside (opening at 8am Sat), or 2nd Ave, Jump Jump Music, The Record Pub in Sellwood. Check out the PDX Monthly list of Portland's best record stores. This year's official Ambassador is Bruno Mars. Taylor Swift is releasing a limited edition vinyl of two of her hit songs. Ariana Grande, Charli xcx and Selena Gomez are also taking part in the event. In 2025, vinyl record sales surpassed one-billion dollars for the first time since 1983. Fun Fact: Questlove, Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician, DJ drummer for the Roots, and Tonight Show bandleader, has repeatedly named Portland as his “all-time favorite city” And not just for the food carts, 60 percent of his massive record collection comes from here.
Running for over 20 years in Portland, the iconic Bridge to Brews race is Portland’s Running Beer Festival! Taking place on a beautiful spring Sunday at Waterfront Park for the annual 10k, 8k, 5k run and BEV MILE. After the race, enjoy a hosted beer and cider tasting event on the waterfront, sip on some of Portland’s best beer and cider while enjoying music, games, and local vendors.
OMSI's Sci-Fi Fest continues this weekend with movies like Ex-Machina, ET and The Matrix.
Discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Portland.
Love digging around for a great deal or a rare find? Visit more than 600 garage sales all under one roof at the NW’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale event Saturday at The Clark County Center.
The Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival at The Expo Center. A wide variety of Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art and Craft supply exhibits from many quality companies.
Looking for some pretty in your life? Spring flowers are all around us. Magnolias, roadies, cherry blossoms and tulips… all popping right now. Some beautiful places to enjoy the blooms include Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Japanese Garden and Lan Su Chinese Garden. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty blooms and legacy of a plant pioneer. The annual event takes place for 23 days on a quaint historic farm just off of I-5 in Woodland, Washington. It starts this Saturday April 18th and goes through May 10th. Great Mother's Day idea!
There’s a puffin party at the coast and you're invited. Tufted puffins nest on the Oregon Coast from mid-April through August, and they love Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. Saturday is going to be perfect weather-wise with super low tides, so Cannon Beach is throwing a welcome party from 730-10a, which is the best time of day to spot them. Pufflings, btw are the baby version of puffins and they will hatch this summer and can be seen at Haystack Rock from late June through early August.
The 56th Anniversary of Earth Day is coming up Wednesday April 22 but many events including Earth Day in Multnomah Village are happening this weekend. PDX Parent Has a great list of ideas for the fam.
Grab some great Portland bites whilst you're running around town. Eater.com has an updated list of Portland’s Best Restaurant dishes. They include Fried Mozzarella at Gabbiano’s, Donuts and Chai at Pips, the vegetarian sampler at Queen of Sheba and the White Castle inspired Steamburger at Canard. A lot of yummy reccs at PDX.Eater.com It’s National Pretzel Month and Travel Portland has some recommendations for fresh, hot pretzels here in Portland.
Trimet's original light rail trains, the MAX Type 1, are heading into the station for the last time. All aboard for a final goodbye before they retire. Come sign the train, snap photos in the cab, buy exclusive merch and be part of this historic sendoff.
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
BLAZERS IN THE PLAYOFFS! Game 1 from San Antonio is Sunday at 6pm on Rip City Radio 620 and KGW.
NEW IN THEATERS: Lee Cronin's "The Mummy" and Bob Odenkirk's "Normal."
Stacey: Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen on Netflix. We're only 3 episodes in but if you like to scream things like "Don't go out there!" and "How dumb are you? Wake him up!" at your tv then this is the show for you. Still missing the insanely dysfunctional Cody family from Animal Kingdom. If you're looking for a show you can actually invest in over 6 seasons, watch all 75 episodes of this!
Mike: Marvel's Daredevil on Disney+