Featured Events in Portland in January, 2025 (August Updated)

Welcome to Ken Hop's Animated Themed New Years Eve Party!Come join us for an electrifying night where K Pop Meets EDM Vol 2 at 125 NW 5th Ave. Get ready to dance the night away to the hottest beats and enjoy a visually stunning animated theme like no other! Don't miss out on this epic event filled with music, lights, and good vibes. Grab your friends and get your tickets now for a New Years Eve celebration you won't forget! There will be a free champagne pour at midnight! Please reserve your ticket fast prices will go up! Information Source: Band O’ Brothers | eventbrite

NYE '25 at Fortune w/ DJ Skout! Celebrate the New Year in style at Fortune with an epic party featuring DJ Skout starting at 9 PM! Get ready to dance, mingle, and make unforgettable memories as we ring in 2025 together. This in-person event promises to be the highlight of your New Year's celebrations. Don't miss out on the opportunity to kick off the year at Fortune! VIP packages available. Please email karen@fortune.bar to inquire. Entry includes complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. *Attendees must arrive by 11 PM. *Dress to impress. *Ticketed guests can be denied entry if they are out of dress code or too intoxicated to legally enter a bar. Information Source: Fortune | eventbrite

$10 ADV + $12 DAY OF // 21+ // ALL SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS The Thesis is Portland’s premiere music showcase since 2014. Focusing on hip-hop and related genres, The Thesis has championed over 200 artists including Grammy nominees and even an NBA All-Star. There’s a reason why they say #nevermissthethesis. This month's iteration features Victoria Yabut. Information Source: Lollipop Shoppe | eventbrite

Experience the fusion of cultures at the East Meets West event in Portland, hosted at the Lines Dance Academy. This captivating event will take place from January 3rd to January 5th, 2025. Immerse yourself in a diverse range of performances, workshops, and cultural exchanges that showcase the harmonious blend of Eastern and Western traditions. Tickets for this unique event are priced between $139 and $189, offering a valuable opportunity to explore and celebrate the richness of cross-cultural connections. Don't miss out on this enlightening experience that brings together the best of both worlds in one dynamic setting.

RBoots Shertzer, Hale Linnet, and Sampson Spadafore share about their creative practice, what inspires them, and answer your questions. Learn about who the Brazen Bandits are and why we formed this collective. Brazen Bandits is a trans artist collective calling co-conspirators to creative collaboration. The Bandits have transformed SPACE Gallery into an exhibition, performance and community space for the month of January. As our environment becomes more openly hostile for trans and queer people, this is a space for reprieve, for connection, for making art, for raising our voices and spirits towards change. Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

In this two-day class, January 8 & 15 , 6-9 pm, you’ll be provided expert instruction to start work on a full-color embroidery piece. If you’ve never threaded a needle, or are a beginner looking for a little guidance, we’ll go over how to use a hoop, select threads and fabrics, transfer a design to your fabric, use a variety of stitching techniques, and finish a hoop in a couple of different ways. A hoop and all needed tools and materials will be provided. Some homework is recommended, but not required, between sessions. About the instructor: Dan Toomre is a textile artist from Redmond, Washington, who got his degree in Textiles and Fashion from Maine College of Art and Design. He's now pursuing his teaching degree, also from MECA&D. He creates functional pieces intended to be frequently used and loved, and delights in teaching others textile-related skills. Dan specializes in embroidery, mending, and quilting, and sews much of his own clothing. He believes that having the power to make and customize your own possessions is invaluable. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

In this two-week course, Wednesdays, January 8 & 15, 5:30-8:30 pm, you will be taught the basic techniques of watercolor and how to use them to bring landscapes to life. You will learn about composition, value, and color to capture the beauty of the world around us. Bring along a few photos for reference and learn how to transform them into paintings in your own style. You are also more than welcome to bring your own paints, but it is not required. About the instructor: Audrey Parker is an art teacher who loves to teach paper craft and painting. Her artistic practice revolves around creating realistic paper flowers, as well as watercolor paintings with elements of paper sculpture, focusing primarily on nature and our connection to it. She graduated from MECA in 2021 with a Masters in Art Education, and in 2019 with a B.F.A. in Painting and a minor in Art History. Growing up in rural Maine, Audrey has a deep connection to the natural landscape around us. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

Join NW Trail Sisters and Sellwood Cycle Repair for a night of learning about derailleur anatomy, repair, and adjustment! We’ll have a Q&A at the beginning, instruction from our mechanic, Brenna, and breakout groups where teams of two or three get to try out their new knowledge. The focus will be on derailleur adjustment; how to address clicking, rasping, slow or skipped shifts, alignment, and general anatomy of mechanical and electric systems. Do you have a bike maintenance question you’d like answered during this clinic? Write it down and bring it up during the Q&A! Participation is limited to 25 people. We ask that if you register, please keep your commitment and show up. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your Eventbrite ticket at least 24 hours before the event so your spot can be offered to someone else. This event is open to women and nonbinary riders of all skill levels and experience. We will have snacks and beverages for you as well! Questions? Email Carrie: carriej@nw-trail.org Information Source: Northwest Trail Alliance | eventbrite

Silent Voices continues the poignant journey of Donna Hayes, whose grief over her grandson Quanice’s death at the hands of Portland police inspires this powerful production. Through haunting first-person storytelling, it reveals the intricate lives lost to institutionalized violence, expanding its focus to include victims of capital punishment, war, and genocide. By illuminating these diverse experiences, it seeks to restore the humanity of all involved, fostering empathy and understanding in a world quick to judge. Ultimately, Beyond Silent Voices (Silent Voices II) is a heartfelt call for reconciliation and compassion amidst profound loss. We are gathering for this special invite only screening and kick off event to network and bring each of our time, treasures, and talents together so that this monologue continues to evolve across our collective to bring voice to the voiceless across the globe. Register here to come together with the Playwright, Producers, Actors, and Storytellers to take part in the healing of our communities. Information Source: Organized by PDX Saints Love | eventbrite

Welcome to Manifest!Come join the 111 Club for a night of fun and inspiration! Date: Sat Jan 11 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Portland Tooth Fairy Get ready to manifest your dreams and goals with like-minded individuals. This event is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with others in the industry. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your 2025 and create the business of your dreams. See you there! Information Source: Audrey Mullins | eventbrite

In this 4-hour class, you will make a small bowl-shaped wicker basket and learn some basketry basics. In this workshop students will weave a small basket using hand-dyed and natural reed. Skills taught are 4 by 4 base, twining and a simple trac rim. Students will have a choice of colored reeds. Finished dimensions: 6 ½” diameter, 2” high. Returning students will learn a different base and weaving techniques. About the instructor: Making things out of fibers has been Kimberley Harding’s passion since she was a child. Until being introduced to basketry by Jackie Abrams and Lois Russell in 2015 and 2016, she primarily worked with textile materials. She joined the Northeast Basketmakers Guild in 2016 and has increased her basketry knowledge from the many wonderful teachers at the annual Gathering, as well as at other basketry events. Now as a sculptural artist she works with a wide variety of materials, though rooted in textile and basketry techniques. She has shown her work throughout the US and recently had a solo show at Maine Audubon in Falmouth. She resides in Portland. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

Brazen Bandits artwork is all about bodies, and bodies as revolution. First, we invite you to respond to RBoots Shertzer and Hale Linnet’s visual art through your creative practice of choice. Second, we’ll explore movement and poetry with Sampson Spadafore. This is a trans centered space, but allies are welcome to join. Bring your art materials of choice, all mediums welcome. We will have some materials available if you need! Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Masks required! Brazen Bandits is a trans artist collective calling co-conspirators to creative collaboration. The Bandits have transformed SPACE Gallery into an exhibition, performance and community space for the month of January. As our environment becomes more openly hostile for trans and queer people, this is a space for reprieve, for connection, for making art, for raising our voices and spirits towards change. Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Learn to use fabric squares that are pre-treated with cyanotype chemistry to make your own cyanotype patch! Botanist Anna Atkins published her detailed and meticulous botanical images using the cyanotype photographic process in her 1843 book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, the first ever printed with photos. After developing your cyanotype in the sun, rinsing and drying it, we will have needles and thread available for you to use to sew your 5” x 5” patch onto a clothing piece or bag of your choice if you wish. About the instructor: Megan Bainbridge is a lens-based artist from Saco, Maine. She graduated in 2023 with a dual degree in Photography (B.F.A.) and Sociology (B.A.) from the University of Hartford. As a fine artist, she explores personal and sociological topics through various avenues. She is interested in topics such as dual nationality, ethical tourism, and food additive safety advocacy. Megan is well versed in a range of photographic techniques such as digital, analog, and alternative processes. Her specialty is experimental color darkroom photography. Currently, she is working as a freelance photographer in Southern Maine. She values meaningful connections, networking, and collaboration. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

The New England Apparel Club Portland Show 2025, set to take place from January 14 to January 15, promises to be a premier event for industry professionals. Held at the Fireside Inn & Suites in Portland, Maine, this show will gather top-tier apparel brands and designers, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in the fashion world. Exhibitors and attendees alike will benefit from a well-curated selection of clothing, accessories, and textiles, making it an essential stop for those looking to stay ahead of the curve. With its strategic location and a reputation for excellence, the New England Apparel Club Portland Show 2025 is poised to be a cornerstone event in the New England fashion calendar, fostering connections and sparking inspiration across the industry.

Photographer Hedva Rokach will be in the Spiegel Gallery to talk about her current exhibition. A sushi reception provided by Yosaku will follow. Information Source: Maine Jewish Museum | eventbrite

Bosch eBike Systems is proud to present our 2024-2025 Dealer Certification. This training provides dealers with industry-leading knowledge on the sales and service of bikes ePowered by Bosch. The Dealer Certification Training will cover: · MY25 Product Innovation Highlights · Connectivity training on the eBike Flow app · Bosch DiagnosticTool 3 for use with the smart system and eBike System 2 · Bosch service process including troubleshooting and warranty procedure Dealer certification is required every 15 months to service bikes ePowered by Bosch. Attendance will award dealers access to the Bosch eBike DiagnosticTool 3 for smart system and Bosch eBike System 2 equipped bikes. Note: To ensure compliance with local regulations and partner requirements, this event is only for bicycle dealers in the USA. Any registrations not meeting these criteria are subject to cancellation. Information Source: Bosch eBike Dealer Training Tour | eventbrite

The People's Courts Singles Night is a monthy event where local singles come together for a fun evening of games, food & drinks. Here's a breakdown of what attendees can expect: Event Highlights:Date: Thursday, January 16thTime: 7P - 10P (check-in at 6:30P for Pickleball Ticket)Location: The People's Courts - 2700 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220Activities: Ice Breaker: Get to know other attendees! Break the ice with some fun prepared games. Pickleball Scramble: A structured activity where participants play Pickleball in a fun and social setting. It includes: 8-minute Pickleball Scramble with a new format.Participants will receive an email detailing the specifics of the scramble format. Players will be given the time, location, and partners at check-in!Time allocated for getting to know each other before playing.Please let us know 1 day in advance if you are unable to attend. This will affect roster.Other Games: Unlimited gameplay of various recreational games including: CornholeBoccePing PongDisc GolfAdditional Fun: Giant Jenga & Connect 4Board games and cards available throughout the venue.Ticket Information: Pickleball Ticket: Price: $35 Includes: 1 Drink TicketParticipation in Pickleball ScrambleUnlimited gameplay of other listed gamesNon-Pickleball Ticket: BOGO Price: $25 (Buy 1 for $12.50, Get 1 for $12.50, Must purchase 2 tickets.) Regular Price: $20 Includes: 1 Drink TicketUnlimited gameplay of listed gamesAdditional Details: Age Range: 21+ (No upper limit!)Food Options: Attendees can enjoy food from our scratch restaurants:The ParlorThe KitchenAtmosphere:Laid-back and fun, designed to facilitate connections and enjoyable interactions among singles in the local area.We're excited to cater to both Pickleball enthusiasts and those preferring other social activities. It's a great opportunity for attendees to meet new people, enjoy games, and potentially make meaningful connections in a relaxed setting. Information Source: The People's Courts | eventbrite

Architects often produce their finest work when confronted with the challenge of designing for a difficult site. Difficult Sites explores remarkable feats of architectural achievement in the face of tricky terrain, awkward urban plots, challenging remodels, and more. From the 1900s to today, it delves into over twenty complex, unusual, and dynamic builds across the UK. Including work from history’s most renowned architects Neave Brown, Grimshaw Architects, and Lord Norman Foster as well as contemporary practices of Tonkin Liu, KnoxBhavan, and Carmody Groarke the exhibition highlights the pioneering spirit at the heart of great architecture. Through original drawings, photography, models, and plans Difficult Sites offers an eye-opening look at how resilient and creative practitioners are in realising the inconceivable against the odds. Join exhibition curator, Charles Hind, for an in-depth look at Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds. Photo: © Agnese Sanvito Terms and Conditions- Cancellations must be made in writing to talks@riba.org. - A photographer may cover this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA events. By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event. - If the RIBA has to postpone or cancel the event the booker is entitled to a full refund of the ticket price only. - On entry to the event you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules. - The RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder. - The details you provide will be used in line with the RIBA's GDPR obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy. Information Source: RIBA | eventbrite

Learn the basics of creating jar candles using 100% soy wax and fragrances infused with essential oils. You'll learn how to blend fragrances to create your own unique scent, melt and pour candle wax, and find the right materials to make long-lasting, strong-smelling and clean-burning candles. You'll walk away with a 10 oz candle (to be picked up 2-3 days after class, or shipped to you for a $8 fee). Important: Though you don't have to add fragrance to your candle, others in the class likely will. Fragrance oil is very strong, and the scent carries far; please keep in mind if you are sensitive to smells. About the instructor: Lauren Chunias is a candle maker with a passion for designing scents and pouring candles. She loves the way that scents can evoke memories and transport you to a different place, and can't wait to share that art with you. She has owned & operated Underdog Candles for over 3 years, and her candles are sold in 20+ stores across the US. She holds a bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary, where she studied business analytics and sustainability. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

What is the state of Maine’s politics? Where are we going next? And what are some ways we can prepare, connect, organize and energize? Brazen Bandits hosts a panel of incredible trans organizers who can inspire/conspire us to move forward together. Rose DuBois - politics and organizing Al Cleveland - organizing Olivia Orr - organizing Jamie Clark - labor organizing Brazen Bandits is a trans artist collective calling co-conspirators to creative collaboration. The Bandits have transformed SPACE Gallery into an exhibition, performance and community space for the month of January. As our environment becomes more openly hostile for trans and queer people, this is a space for reprieve, for connection, for making art, for raising our voices and spirits towards change. Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Brazen Bandits artwork is all about bodies, and bodies as revolution. First, we invite you to respond to RBoots Shertzer and Hale Linnet’s visual art through your creative practice of choice. Second, we’ll explore movement and poetry with Sampson Spadafore. This is a trans centered space, but allies are welcome to join. Bring your art materials of choice, all mediums welcome. We will have some materials available if you need! Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Masks required! Brazen Bandits is a trans artist collective calling co-conspirators to creative collaboration. The Bandits have transformed SPACE Gallery into an exhibition, performance and community space for the month of January. As our environment becomes more openly hostile for trans and queer people, this is a space for reprieve, for connection, for making art, for raising our voices and spirits towards change. Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Queer Resistance Art Show (Portland) Welcome to the Queer Resistance Art Show happening in Portland, OR on Monday, January 20th! Join us for a night filled with creativity, expression, and celebration of LGBTQ+ identities as we raise money for The Trans Continental Pipeline (TCP), a non-profit organization helping relocate queer folks to safety in the United States. 100% of ticket sales will go directly to TCP to support their mission. This in-person event will showcase a diverse range of artwork and handmade goods created by talented queer artists. We'll also have live music, non-alcoholic refreshments, desserts and snacks, swag bags, raffle items, and more. 100% of raffle ticket sales and a percentage of art sales will also be donated to the cause. Come support the local LGBTQ+ community and immerse yourself in the beauty and power of queer art. Let's come together to resist discrimination and embrace love and diversity through art. See you there! Tickets will also be available at the door for $20. No one turned away for lack of funds. For more information and FAQs, check out our website at www.queerresistanceartshow.com Information Source: FÊTE & FINESSE | eventbrite

Every realistic painting benefits from laying down a solid sketch. Explore how to map out a composition, break down objects through drawing, and plan how to paint a full scene. Learn how to paint to depict light and depth. First day (January 22): Focus on how to sketch objects and play with the basic watercolor techniques. Second day (January 29): In-depth tutorials on painting objects and composing a scene, resulting in a final painting. About the instructor: Audrey Parker is an art teacher who loves to teach paper craft and painting. Her artistic practice revolves around creating realistic paper flowers, as well as watercolor paintings with elements of paper sculpture, focusing primarily on nature and our connection to it. She graduated from MECA in 2021 with a Masters in Art Education, and in 2019 with a B.F.A. in Painting and a minor in Art History. Growing up in rural Maine, Audrey has a deep connection to the natural landscape around us. Information Source: Factory 3 Makerspace | eventbrite

Please read the statement below prior to registering: We want virtual Maine Intentional Peer Support spaces to be safe, welcoming, and inclusive. Harassment, hate speech, and inappropriate behavior of any kind, verbal or in the chat/Q&A, will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to immediately remove any attendee we consider to be in breach of this conduct agreement. This includes anyone making racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory, offensive, or hateful remarks. Continued conversations that disrupt the topic of the class may also result in removal from class. Removed participants will not be able to re-join the session, or, if applicable, join any of the rest of the sessions in a day or series of events. In order to avoid the derailing of sessions we will not enter into conversations around why conduct was deemed inappropriate in the sessions themselves but will schedule a follow up conversation to discuss next steps and the best path forward for all training participants. Information Source: Maine CIPSS Training Program | eventbrite

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and audience participation! Join us for Keys to The City, a high-energy, request-based dueling piano show featuring the incredible talents of Jim Ciampi and Seth Holbrook. This isn't just a performance—it's an interactive experience where you become part of the show! With hits spanning the decades—from Elton John to Billy Joel, Sinatra to Bruno Mars—there's something for everyone to sing along to. These two talented musicians with two pianos and two microphones are ready to bring the house down with your favorite tunes and plenty of comedy. Come prepared to sing, laugh, and dance the night away. Whether you're a fan of classic hits or today’s chart-toppers, Keys to The City will keep you entertained all night long. Don't miss it! Information Source: The Westin Portland Harborview | eventbrite

Bring a piece of art to share and get feedback on, ask questions, ask for support, or come to connect with other queer creatives. We gather to strengthen our creative practices, feel supported and connected and inspired to keep making things. Brazen Bandits is a trans artist collective calling co-conspirators to creative collaboration. The Bandits have transformed SPACE Gallery into an exhibition, performance and community space for the month of January. As our environment becomes more openly hostile for trans and queer people, this is a space for reprieve, for connection, for making art, for raising our voices and spirits towards change. Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Brazen Bandits artwork is all about bodies, and bodies as revolution. First, we invite you to respond to RBoots Shertzer and Hale Linnet’s visual art through your creative practice of choice. Second, we’ll explore movement and poetry with Sampson Spadafore. This is a trans centered space, but allies are welcome to join. Bring your art materials of choice, all mediums welcome. We will have some materials available if you need! Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Masks required! Brazen Bandits is a trans artist collective calling co-conspirators to creative collaboration. The Bandits have transformed SPACE Gallery into an exhibition, performance and community space for the month of January. As our environment becomes more openly hostile for trans and queer people, this is a space for reprieve, for connection, for making art, for raising our voices and spirits towards change. Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Croydon Active Paddlers run pool sessions from September to May on alternate Friday evenings. The price of a pool session is £7 for members, £10 for non members , introductory first session is £5. These provide an ideal opportunity to sample Kayaking for the first time, under expert supervision, in a very large indoor heated pool. Need more information? Contact Ian our Pool Bunny directly: pool@croydonactivepaddlers.org If you book a place on a pool session snd need to cancel please let us know so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list. Information Source: Croydon Active Paddlers | eventbrite