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Daily Email - Friday - 10/3/2025

October 03, 2025

Rock ‘n’ roll isn’t dead — it’s just wearing tighter pants. Eagles of Death Metal are rolling through with the kind of sleazy, feel-good riffs that make you want to shotgun a beer. Win tickets for NYE plans!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The Portland Cheese and Meat Festival returns to the Leftbank Annex November 22 with over 150 curated artisan pairings of cheese, meat, wine, beer, cider, and more. One ticket, unlimited tastings!

  • The pit is calling. Turnstile’s live show feels like getting drop-kicked by joy, and we’ve got free tickets to the chaos on October 8.*

  • One part emotional wreck, one part dancefloor therapy session, Chicago duo DRAMA blends soul vocals and house beats into pure late-night magic. Catch them at Roseland Theater in March.

  • Twen sounds like a daydream started a rock band. This Nashville-born duo is built for road trips and losing track of time. Join in at Mississippi Studios on April 22.

  • Australia’s finest folk dreamers are heading our way with their newest album in tow. Don’t miss The Paper Kites at Crystal Ballroom on May 19.

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

We rounded up every no-cover costume bash, outdoor movie, spooky flea, cozy fall fest, and random-ass clothing swap this city’s serving.

THIS WEEKEND

😂 Esther Povitsky

Tomorrow @ Aladdin Theater (8PM)

Esther Povitsky is unwell, and thank god for that. Whether she’s oversharing on stage, spiraling on TikTok, or being your favorite hot mess in Dollface and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Esther makes neurosis look iconic.

🤘 Thrown

Tomorrow @ Hawthorne Theatre (8PM)

Thrown is bringing the breakdowns to Hawthorne Theatre. Swedish metalcore. Absolute chaos. Don’t forget your earplugs.

📣 Demetri Martin

Sunday @ Revolution Hall (7PM + 9:30PM)

Demetri Martin is what happens when a law degree, a guitar, and a thousand one-liners walk into a bar. He’s dry, clever, and weird in a way that makes you feel smart for getting the joke.

🔥 BØRNS

Sunday @ Crystal Ballroom (8:30PM)

BØRNS is back and still sounds like a glitter angel doing falsetto in a kaleidoscope. Get tickets to fully disassociate in sequins.

🎤 Playboi Carti

Sunday @ Moda Center (8PM)

Playboi Carti is bringing the rage gospel to town with screeching synths and vampire fits on the Antagonist Tour.

LOCALS ONLY

  • After 16 years in business, Upright Brewing announced it will close its doors at the end of December. Go support one of Portland’s staple breweries before they’re gone!

  • McMenamins is kicking off a slew of Halloween pop-up bars across 7 of their venues. Show up for spooky cocktails and your chance to win McMenamins gift cards.