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20 events
Tomorrow 8pm
The Goodfoot
One Way Out is the Pacific NW's finest Allman Brothers Tribute band. Their incendiary live shows feature the Allman's double guitar attack and they bring the energy you'd expect covering one of the great songbooks in American musical history! $15 $15 Pre-sale available: Get my tix!
Saturday 8pm
The Goodfoot
Jujuba plays a funky, danceable style of Nigerian Afrobeat and Juju music. The strength of the 10-piece revolves around its energetic cohesion between percussion, rhythm and horn sections. The band features Nojeem Lasisi from Igbo Ora, Oyo State, in Nigeria. He ranks among the world’s elite talking drum players. Nojeem was given his first drum at age four by his father, also a master drummer, who handed down to Nojeem its powerful language. As a member of Nigerian superstar King Sunny Ade's group, the African Beats, Nojeem toured the world and appears on numerous recordings with King Sunny, including "Seven Degrees North" and "Odu”. Come dance! PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER DOOR TIME. $20. $20 Pre-sale available: Get my tix!
Saturday 9pm
Coffin Club
Haus of Whorror presents dance party & drag show Haus of Whorror Presents: Cummunion. Join the Haus of Whorror again as we dance the night away, perform for you, showcase some of most talented drag performers in town, and sip on cocktails (non-alcoholic drinks avaliable). The doors are at 9pm, the first set of performances start at 11pm, the second set of performances start at 12:30am, and dancing all night long. Show up early, or a line may await you. This is a queer alternative dance night and drag show for our LGBTQIA+ family and allies, if that offends you, you and your shitty opinion can fuck right off. Performances by Witch Prince, Izzy Strange, Hela Vallota Kaos, Marvin Morose, Princex Puta, Dolly Dagger, Natasha Riot, and maybe more. Music by DJ Lu $10 cover
Mon 18 May 630pm
Revolution Hall
Show Bar Presents PDX Songwriters Open Mic (FREE) Mon, May 18th, 2026 Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 7PM Ages 21 and up Info
Tue 19 May 8pm
The Goodfoot
Our May Tuesday residency is a dance floor burning good time-- perfect for these warming Spring eves! Led by bassist Brett McConnell since 2017, Brett's House Party features a unique sound of electronic drums, multiple synths, two basses, lap steel guitar, and the inimitable Aniana on vocals. BHP’s live show emulates a house DJ’s sets with nonstop music and minimal tempo variations. Every set is completely different, yet always relentless. And the most impressive part? It's 100% improvised! Don't miss out! $8
Wed 20 May 7pm
High Limit Room
An all-ages upstairs live music venue in Portland’s Central Eastside, focused on bands, a strong sound system, and alcohol-free shows.
Wed 20 May 8pm
The Goodfoot
For the final show in the monthly UNGULIT series, members of Yak Attack collaborate with good friends and pillars of our Portland music scene hat contribute mightily to shows off the stage. Mitch Melheim has been a core member of the Yak family for years. He is a music afficionado, lighting designer, tour manager, marketing director, and for this show is performing on stage for a hybrid DJ/live show with members of Yak. Mitch brings his DJ chops, curation, and excellent musical sensibility to the chaos of improvised flow that embodies a Yak show. Expect a journey through psych, IDM, and all kinds of hybrid genres mashed up and stretched to the limit, with special guests from our wonderful community. $10
Thu 21 May 8pm
The Goodfoot
Portland's Flying Caravan crafts whimsical soundscapes that drift through cloud castles and rivers of rainbows. Led by the ethereal vocals of Azzy Isabell, the band fuses psychedelic melodies, deep grooves, and celestial rhythms. Their songs are crafted from a rich blend of vibrato vocals fluttering alongside electric guitars, keys, bass, percussion, and drum kit swirling together within a dance of interplay. Flying Caravan’s second studio album was recently released at the end of 2025. Step aboard and let the music carry you. Tonight they are joined by The Marcelo Guitron Band (of Family Mystic fame)! $10
Sat 23 May 8pm
Twilight Cafe & Bar
A small Central Eastside bar and live music venue hosting local bands, touring acts, and underground shows.
Sat 23 May 830pm
Coffin Club
The Coffin presents: The Discussion + The Secret Light VIOFLESH : darkwave and coldwave musical duo from Santiago Chile return to the Coffin stage!!! The group consists of vocalist/lyricist Vio and music producer Flesh, blending synthpop influences with dark atmospheres. They are known for their Chilean gothic dark music. With very special guests: The Discussion ( LA) and Portland’s own: The Secret LightBetter secure your tickets for this darkwave banger!
Sat 23 May 11pm
Coffin Club
The Coffin presents: DJ Kyle Reese DJ Kyle Reese brings you an evening of classic goth, industrial dark danse, italo and video music
Sun 24 May 730pm
High Limit Room
An all-ages upstairs live music venue in Portland’s Central Eastside, focused on bands, a strong sound system, and alcohol-free shows.
Sun 24 May 8pm
The Goodfoot
Night two of Shafty's rare two-night goodfoot run is here and the band is primed and ready to reach epic musical levels! Formed in 2012, Shafty is the PNW's finest Phish tribute band! With a complete grasp of the band's songbook and the improvisational chops to jump into the deep end of a jam, Shafty setlists can go in any direction and you never know what chestnut they're going to pick next! They are definitely worthy of a two night affair so don't miss this finale! $15
Sun 24 May 9pm
Coffin Club
The Coffin presents: DJ Novatron + DJ Dark Duchess GENESIS: Dark dance music from the past 10 yearsDJ NOVATRON + DJ DARK DUCHESSCome dance to current artists and the best new releases from up and coming bands, curated by DJ Dark Duchess and DJ Novatron.Goth, darkwave, coldwave, post-punk, EBM, aggrotech, futurepop.Nothing older than 10 years, guaranteed!NO COVER!9pm - close
Mon 25 May 7pm
High Limit Room
An all-ages upstairs live music venue in Portland’s Central Eastside, focused on bands, a strong sound system, and alcohol-free shows.
Tue 26 May 8pm
The Goodfoot
Our May Tuesday residency is a dance floor burning good time-- perfect for these warming Spring eves! Led by bassist Brett McConnell since 2017, Brett's House Party features a unique sound of electronic drums, multiple synths, two basses, lap steel guitar, and the inimitable Aniana on vocals. BHP’s live show emulates a house DJ’s sets with nonstop music and minimal tempo variations. Every set is completely different, yet always relentless. And the most impressive part? It's 100% improvised! Don't miss out! $8
Wed 27 May 8pm
Twilight Cafe & Bar
A small Central Eastside bar and live music venue hosting local bands, touring acts, and underground shows.
Thu 28 May 8pm
Coffin Club
darkwave EBM fest Mvtant, More Ephemerol, Scimitar SLUT THURSDAYStreetfeverMvtantMore EphemeralScimitar Sweet Love Under TyrannyDJ NoveliDJ CrankensteinFRIDAYSacred SkinSrsqDie SexualDamascus KnivesStatic Ghost DJSATURDAYHallowsDildoxCarralleeBlone NobelDj BUG SUNDAYMale TearsSleek TeethHexx HeadDot WallLU //////////////////////////A 4 day darkwave music festival with some of the best current darkwave artists! Verboden Fest originated in Vancouver BC and has been going strong for 10 years. This year you won't need to travel to Vancouver, because we are bringing the festival to you, right here in Portland Or at the Coffin!Each night will be followed by DJs until 2:15 am!Get your 4 day pass right now for only $99!THURSDAY: doors 7:30 show 7:45 ages 21+$99 festival pass/ single day prices $25-$30
Fri 29 May 730pm
Coffin Club
darkwave EBM fest SRSQ, Die Sexual, Damascus Knives THURSDAYStreetfeverMvtantMore EphemeralScimitarSweet Love Under TyrannyDJ NoveliDJ CrankensteinFRIDAYSacred SkinSrsqDie SexualDamascus KnivesDj Phoenix RisingSATURDAYHallowsDildoxCarralleeBlone NobelDjs tbdSUNDAYMale TearsSleek TeethHexx HeadDot WallLUA 4 day darkwave music festival with some of the best current darkwave artists! Verboden Fest originated in Vancouver BC and has been going strong for 10 years. This year you won't need to travel to Vancouver, because we are bringing the festival to you, right here in Portland Or at the Coffin!Each night will be followed by DJs until 2:15 am!Get your 4 day pass right now for only $99!FRIDAY: doors 7:30 show 8 ages 21+$20- $30 advance each day $99 festival pass
Sat 30 May 8pm
The Goodfoot
Asher Fulero and Friends shows are epic events with many of PDX's finest musicians joining the keyboard ace for an evening of dance floor filling jams and extended improvisation. Check out the names on that poster!!! $15 $15 Pre-sale available: Get my tix!
10 venues
A lively bar and mid-sized music venue known for strong sandwiches, touring indie acts, and a danceable, high-energy crowd.
Coffin Club is a darkly theatrical nightlife room where goth energy, late-night drinks, and live performance all seem to share the same black lipstick.
A quirky, intimate comedy and theater venue known for improv, sketch, themed shows, and a strong local performance scene.
A premier stand-up comedy venue hosting national touring comedians, local showcases, and regular weekly shows.
An all-ages upstairs live music venue in Portland’s Central Eastside, focused on bands, a strong sound system, and alcohol-free shows.
A sleek, warehouse-style venue blending live music, DJ nights, and art-forward programming with a strong dance floor culture.
A large multidisciplinary arts warehouse and community creative hub focused on performance, movement arts, making, and collaborative events.
A gothic-themed café on Hawthorne serving coffee, tea, and light bites in a moody, death-positive space filled with skulls, candles, and quiet contemplation.
The Bossanova Ballroom is home to music, community, subculture, and the arts, an old Portland dance hall still making noise instead of collecting dust.
An immersive 21+ music venue inside the reimagined Melody Ballroom, built around high-end sound, lasers, a massive LED wall, and multi-room exploration.