Events

Showing All Event Types during Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023

Tours

Oregon Coastal Tour
Ongoing

Oregon Coastal Tour

Various locations $130

Maximize your beach time while at the Oregon Coast Oregon’s coastline is graced with unforgettable vistas: dramatic cliffs, offshore rocks and sea lions, wide sandy beaches, majestic capes, historic lighthouses, enchanted forests and lovely small beach towns which artists and artisans make their home. Locations we may visit include: Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, Short Sand...

Guided Tour
Half Day Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
Ongoing

Half Day Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

Director Park $79

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed National Scenic Areas. We will...

Guided Tour
Waterfalls and Wonder tour
Ongoing

Waterfalls and Wonder tour

Director Park $69

In this 3-hour sightseeing tour, travel a historic highway — an engineering marvel — and view spectacular sights along the astounding Columbia River Gorge; visit the famous Vista House and fascinating Women's Forum Park; feel the spray of majestic Northwest waterfalls, Latourell and Multnomah. Your tour guide will share stories and insights on this beautiful...

Guided Tour, History
City of Roses Tour
Ongoing

City of Roses Tour

Various Locations $59

In this 3-hour sightseeing tour, we will explore some of Portland's most iconic sites, including the picturesque International Rose Test Garden, the Pearl District, the historic Pittock Mansion, the cultural district, the government district, Mt. Tabor, and more. Cross the oldest truss bridge in operation in America. Your tour guide will share stories and insights...

Guided Tour, History
Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Ongoing

Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Various location $149

In this 7-hour sightseeing tour, travel in cozy comfort through idyllic Willamette Valley with its quaint villages and rolling landscape. Your tour guide will share history and insights on Oregon and the wine industry. Stop at some unique boutique wineries, plus local specialty shops. Lunch is included. Wine tastings can be purchased at each winery...

Guided Tour, History, Wine
City of Inspiration: A Walking Tour of Downtown Portland
Ongoing

City of Inspiration: A Walking Tour of Downtown Portland

Pioneer Courthouse Square $29

Explore downtown Portland, and learn about the history and culture of one of this country's most talked about cities. During the ~1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk, you will experience famous historical sites, vibrant public squares, hilarious trivia, hidden artwork, innovative parks, magical city-planning concepts, the tiniest park in America, and more. Pick up in front of...

Guided Tour, Outdoors, History
BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour
Ongoing

BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub $39

Uncover Portland’s dark side on this spine-tingling walking pub tour. In the early 1900s, unsuspecting sailors were often ruthlessly abducted and whisked away through the notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Tour guides will tell you how notorious criminals kidnapped thousands of people and why their ghosts still haunt Portland today. This is Portland’s longest-running ghost tour with...

Guided Tour, Beer, History
Full Day Columbia River Gorge Tour
Ongoing

Full Day Columbia River Gorge Tour

Various locations Cost Varies

Jump into a day-long adventure and discover what makes the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area a true gem. Be awed by the majesty of the USA's second tallest waterfall, witness the incredible salmon journey at the Bonneville Dam Complex, catch some windsurfing thrills in the windsurfing capital of the USA, and explore the official...

Guided Tour
Mt. Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls
Ongoing

Mt. Hood Loop Tour including Multnomah Falls

Pick up at all downtown Portland hotels $130

Buckle up for an epic journey as you are whisked away from Portland to the spellbinding Mt. Hood. With passionate and well-informed guides leading the way, you’ll have plenty of chances to snap up some breathtaking shots of the majestic landscape and soak up the mesmerizing history of this iconic mountain. Enjoy a full day...

Guided Tour
Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Ongoing

Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Various locations $85

Prepare to journey back in time to the birth of the Cascade Mountain Range, where lava and pyroclastic matter oozed and flowed, creating a solid layer of basalt rock that coated Western Oregon. Fast forward to the Pleistocene Ice Age, and witness the epic Lake Missoula Flood, which carved out the majestic Columbia River Gorge,...

Guided Tour
Portland City Tour
Ongoing

Portland City Tour

Various locations $85

Get ready to explore the heart and soul of Portland with a half-day City Tour. This isn’t your average tour; you'll be takn on a journey through the city’s charming streets and reveal its laid-back atmosphere. Brace yourself for an amazing tour of Portland’s must-see spots like the International Rose Garden (seasonally), the World Forestry...

Guided Tour
Portland City Tour & Gorge Waterfalls Combo
Ongoing

Portland City Tour & Gorge Waterfalls Combo

Various locations $150

Ready for an adventure? Join the ultimate tour of Portland and the Columbia River Gorge. You'll see the must-see sights in Portland and then be whisked away to the stunning Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. Discover the magic of the waterfalls, soak in breathtaking views, and dive into the history of the area’s top attractions....

Guided Tour
Private Elevated Wine Tour Experience
Ongoing

Private Elevated Wine Tour Experience

Various locations $375

Oregon is home to some of the most beautiful vineyards in the world, not only known for its distinctive pinot noir but many other varietals such as pinot gris, chardonnay, riesling and more. Your experience will take place in the heart of the Willamette Valley, home to renowned, award-winning wineries. Oregon's Willamette Valley has elevated...

Guided Tour, Food & Drink, Wine
Oregon Wine Tasting Tour
Ongoing

Oregon Wine Tasting Tour

Various locations $239

Sip your way through Oregon’s finest wines on an extraordinary tasting tour, only a day trip away from Portland. Discover the stunning Willamette Valley, and be guided through the best wine experiences it has to offer. Soak up the breathtaking views, visit three amazing vineyards, and unveil the secrets behind the perfect Oregon Pinot Noir....

Guided Tour, Wine

Exhibitions

Editor's Pick
Black Artists of Oregon
Aug. 26, 2023–Mar. 17, 2024

Black Artists of Oregon

Portland Art Museum $0 - $25

Black Artists of Oregon, highlighting and celebrating the work of Black artists in and outside the collection, will deepen awareness of the talented artists that have shaped and inspired artists regionally and nationally. The exhibition is the first of its kind to consider the work of Black artists collectively in Oregon, often underrepresented and unacknowledged....

Art & Design, Cultural Communities, Exhibition
Editor's Pick
Celebration of the Chrysanthemum
Nov. 1–30, 2023

Celebration of the Chrysanthemum

Lan Su Chinese Garden $11 - $14

Step aside, pumpkins — it's chrysanthemum season. In November, Lan Su celebrates the beauty of chrysanthemums and their cultural significance in perfect harmony with the traditional Chinese Double Ninth Festival. These exquisite flowers hold a rich and storied history in Chinese culture, symbolizing traits such as longevity, nobility, and endurance. Enjoy a series of horticultural...

Art & Design, Exhibition, Cultural Communities
Editor's Pick
 A Pittock Mansion Christmas
Nov. 19, 2023–Jan. 4, 2024

A Pittock Mansion Christmas

Pittock Mansion $12.50 - $16.50

Pittock Mansion transforms into a Winter Wonderland for this year’s Christmas display. Experience this beloved Portland tradition and celebrate the season with the festive and fantastical displays created by volunteer decorators. A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Winter Wonderland will be on view November 19, 2023, through January 4, 2024, at Pittock Mansion (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day...

Art & Design, Exhibition, History
A Question of Hu: The Narrative Art of Hung Liu
Aug. 22–Dec. 2, 2023

A Question of Hu: The Narrative Art of Hung Liu

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University Free

Groundbreaking Chinese American artist Hung Liu (1948–2021) made highly narrative images that foregrounded workers, immigrants, refugees, women, children, and soldiers in haunting, incandescent portraits that mingle Chinese and Western artistic traditions. Liu was born in Changchun, China, and her childhood and youth coincided with one of the most tumultuous periods in Chinese history. After she...

Art & Design, Exhibition, Cultural Communities
Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship
Aug. 24–Dec. 31, 2023

Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship

Various Locations Free

This free, citywide art exhibition features 50+ local and global artists at 15+ venues across Portland and promises an exciting opening weekend. Through the theme of Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship, this year’s biennial is a curated showing of the world’s leading contemporary artworks — some of which will debut for the first time...

Art & Design, Exhibition
A Sense of Place: the Art of George Tsutakawa
Sept. 7–Dec. 31, 2023

A Sense of Place: the Art of George Tsutakawa

Japanese American Museum of Oregon $-0 - $8

The Japanese American Museum of Oregon presents A Sense of Place: The Art of George Tsutakawa, a career-spanning exhibition of the influential Seattle artist’s paintings, sculptures, and fountain designs. Inspired by his life in the Pacific Northwest and his Japanese heritage, Tsutakawa (1910-1997) was fascinated with the natural forms and aesthetics he encountered in both...

Art & Design, Exhibition, Cultural Communities, History
Leonard Baskin, the Great Birdman
Oct. 8, 2023–Jan. 21, 2024

Leonard Baskin, the Great Birdman

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education $5 - $10

Leonard Baskin’s Orthodox Jewish upbringing and deep knowledge of Jewish texts and history are evident throughout his oeuvre. His art, expressed in sculpture and painting, and the printing techniques of lithography, woodcut, etching, and engraving, carries multiple sources of inspiration, including monumental Egyptian and Mesopotamian sculpture, classical Greek mythology and literature, and portrayals of Native...

Art & Design, Exhibition, Cultural Communities
Mundos posibles / Possible Worlds
Oct. 12–Dec. 2, 2023

Mundos posibles / Possible Worlds

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University Free

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU is pleased to present Mundos posibles / Possible Worlds, featuring collaborative and participatory work by Mexican artist Nuria Montiel. The exhibition is on view from October 12 through December 2, 2023, with a conversation with the artist and reception on Thursday, November 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM, at...

Art & Design, Exhibition
Africa Fashion
Nov. 1, 2023–Feb. 28, 2024

Africa Fashion

Portland Art Museum $0 - $25

The Portland Art Museum is pleased to present Africa Fashion, a major exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London that will celebrate the richness and diversity of African creativity, cultures, and histories, using fashion as a catalyst. Spanning the mid-twentieth century to contemporary designs, Africa Fashion explores the vitality of a fashion...

Art & Design, Cultural Communities, Exhibition
Ceramics Northwest
Nov. 1–Dec. 31, 2023

Ceramics Northwest

Pioneer Place Free

Pop-up store featuring work by over 35 OPA members in a range of styles. Great gifts for friends, family and yourself. The Oregon Potters Association supports opportunities to advance creativity through activities with clay.

Art & Design, Exhibition, Shopping
Veteran's Showcase
Nov. 2–30, 2023

Veteran's Showcase

Oregon Society of Artists Free

The Gallery at the Oregon Society of Artists is proud to present an exhibition dedicated to the artwork produced by US Military Veterans. For over six years, the Oregon Society of Artists has partnered with various foundations to provide free art classes to military veterans. Each November The Gallery is dedicated to showcasing the wonderful...

Art & Design, Exhibition

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