And just like that, we’re back to Friday! There’s a ton happening around town tonight, and I’ll be at sombr snapping photos, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram to catch the recap.

We’re officially getting into spooky season over here too, so I’ve got a Halloween guide in the newsletter to help you start plotting your October plans.

Before we get into all of that, today is your last chance to enter to win a night at QuarterWorld with admission for two and $50 to spend on games. Go test your luck!

Okay, let’s get into the weekend!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• LAST CHANCE: Vancouver’s food scene takes center stage this October with the return of Dine the Couve! More than 30 restaurants are offering three-item menus for $35 or $50. Grab the free mobile pass to explore participating spots and enter to win!*

• Give your old Halloween costumes a second life at Rae Loft PDX’s free Halloween Costume Swap on Monday, Oct. 5th. Bring clean costumes and accessories you’re ready to part with, then dig around for a new-to-you Halloween look.

• Seven Lions brings his massive, melodic bass sound to REALM PDX on Saturday, Nov. 28th. Expect a night of emotional builds, heavy drops, and plenty of dance-floor chaos.

• Metropolitan Tavern is getting spooky with a Halloween Selfie Contest running Oct. 26th–31st. Snap a pic in their Halloween frame, tag @mettavernpdx, and you could score a $25 gift card.

• Plus more shows just announced!

THE HALLOWEEN GUIDE

Spooky season is officially in full swing. From haunted houses and costume parties to creepy markets, concerts, and plenty of Halloween chaos, here’s where to get your scare on around Portland.

TONIGHT

LOCALS ONLY

• Oregon Country Fair is already looking ahead to 2028 and wants a local artist to design its official poster. Artists can submit work samples or a portfolio by Dec. 31st for a chance to add their work to the Fair’s long-running poster tradition.

• Video Store Day is coming to Music Millennium for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 17th! Dig through exclusive releases, a rare LaserDisc drop, discounted Blu-rays and 4Ks, raffle prizes, and plenty more for the physical-media obsessed.

WIN STUFF