November Events
Portland welcomes the holidays with these November events.
Here are some of our favorite November events in Portland. Scroll down for more picks or search the events calendar to see everything on offer.
My People’s Market
Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping while supporting minority-owned businesses at My People’s Market. This semiannual event, co-sponsored by Travel Portland, brings together dozens of local artists, entrepreneurs and creatives of color for live music, networking and shopping.
The Portland Book Festival
Reinvented in 2015 as a one-day celebration, the Portland Book Festival draws more than 100 authors each year. The largest celebration of literature and literacy in the Pacific Northwest includes an extensive book fair, large-scale events, smaller panels, on-stage conversations and readings, all held at and around the Portland Art Museum.
Holiday Tree Lighting
On the day after Thanksgiving, thousands of people gather in downtown’s Pioneer Courthouse Square to see the ceremonial lighting of the spectacular 75-foot-tall tree and celebrate the official start of the holiday season.
More November Events
Siren Nation Festival
The 2019 Siren Nation Festival presents a stunning musical lineup, a night of the best comedians from the Northwest, a visual art show with outstanding Northwest artists, an art and craft sale and free workshops, held throughout November 7-17. Schedule and venues vary daily; some events are free, and others require a cover. Please visit…
Wild About Dance: Oregon Ballet Theatre Celebrates 30 Years
Oregon Ballet Theatre enriches the community with beautiful, exhilarating and athletic dance. This exhibit celebrates Oregon Ballet Theatre’s (OBT) first 30 years with vibrant film footage and photographs, costumes and theatrical artifacts that highlight the Company’s excellent performances, school and education outreach programs. For those who love OBT and the art of dance, the exhibit…
Mumvember
During the month of November, Lan Su Chinese Garden will be packed with more than 750 potted chrysanthemums artistically displayed throughout the garden. More than 75 different chrysanthemum varieties will unfurl in all colors, shapes and sizes including: spiders, quills, spoons, regular incurves, irregular incurves, reflexes, semi-doubles, anemones, brush, thistle, exotics and more. Take in…
Phil Knight Invitational
ESPN Events, in conjunction with Rip City Management and Rose Quarter, will add another early-season men’s basketball event to its lineup in 2019, with the inaugural Phil Knight Invitational (PKI). The annual event, slated to occur through 2021, will tipoff on Tuesday, Nov. 12 with Oklahoma facing Oregon State and Oregon playing Memphis. PKI will…
The Hip-Hop Nutcracker
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is back and better than ever. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this evening-length production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ,…
Scrooge the Musical
Come and enjoy the magic of Scrooge during the Christmas Holiday. This kid-friendly show will have you laughing, crying and fully interacting with the characters on stage. There’s dancing and singing, along with some very fun audience participation. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this show on its 13th year.
PDX Pop-Up Shops
PDX Pop-Up Shops return to downtown Portland ever winter, making it easy to find locally made gifts for your holiday shopping list.
Bodyvox presents: Death and Delight
Death and Delight brings together exceptional live music with bold dancing in its retelling of two of Shakespeare’s classic stories. A double bill of Prokofiev’s suite from Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set to Mendelssohn’s score, create an unforgettable evening of dance theater. BodyVox’s original brand of dance will capture the timeless…