Nate Bargatze just hosted the Emmys. Don’t miss the Big Dumb Eyes Tour hitting Moda Center on November 8. Even better, enter to win tickets!

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• Malala Yousafzai’s Finding My Way Book Tour arrives at Newmark Theatre on 11/16, where the Nobel laureate dissects her journey from Pakistani activist to global advocate. Expect incisive reflections on education and resilience. Tickets are available now. *

• Dairy Fest, Portland's premier annual all-local hip-hop festival, features up-and-coming artists from around the region. Get tickets for Mississippi Studios on December 4.

• SIDEPIECE makes house music that’s equal parts filthy and fun. Get lost in basslines built for 3 AM and a live set that feels like the best bad decision you’ve ever made at REALM PDX on December 12.

• Madison Cunningham is the kind of songwriter who makes you stop mid-sentence. See the Grammy-winning, razor-sharp lyricist at Aladdin Theater on January 8.

• Typhoon turns indie rock into a widescreen epic. Sweeping arrangements, swelling horns, and lyrics that punch you right in the existential dread. Get tickets for Typoon Turns 20, taking over Revolution Hall for two nights in January.

WHERE TO DRINK MATCHA

Portland’s buzzing with more than just coffee—our matcha game is strong. From creamy lattes that taste like zen in a cup to vibrant soft serve that doubles as an Instagram trophy, this guide maps the city’s best green tea fixes. Sip, snack, repeat.

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• The Portland Latin Film Festival runs from September 24 - November, bringing bold stories and vibrant cinema to Hollywood Theatre. Indie gems, powerful documentaries, and visionary directors all land on the big screen.

• Shop vintage, leather, jewelry, florals, tarot, and more at Collector Bar’s Autumn Market on September 21.

• Hit up the Book & Zine Swap at Third Eye Books on October 4 in celebration of banned books week and mid-autumn festival!

• If you follow your ex on IG but not your favorite band on our site… what are you even doing? Seriously, following your favorite artists on DoPDX means we actually tell you when they’re playing our city. No algorithm roulette. No "Wait, they were just here??" meltdowns. Just pure, show-not-missed, bragging-rights energy.

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