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Daily Email - Wednesday - 4/2/2025

April 02, 2025

It’s Wednesday, which means you’re either crushing it or coasting until Friday—we support both. We also support free tickets! Enter for a chance to win tickets to the ultimate summer party: Outlaw, featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, and Lake Street Dive at Cascades Amphitheater on 5/24. Best of luck.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Luke Winslow-King brings his vintage blues, jazz, and slide guitar magic to The Showdown on July 21. Snag tickets now for a night of smooth vibes.

  • New album, new tour! Jenny Hval touches down at Polaris Hall on September 8. Tickets are on sale now.

  • Cowboy Junkies are celebrating 40 years of heartache and harmonies. Lock in your tickets this Friday to join the ride on June 23 at Revolution Hall.

  • Beach vibes, anyone? Tropidelic & Shwayze are dropping new jams and laid-back tunes at The Get Down on August 16. Tickets are on sale now!

  • Plus, other just-announced shows from Wavves, Trevor Noah, Parliament-Funkadelic, The Decemberists, Matte Blvck, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Happy Happy Win Stuff Wednesday, where your midweek slump turns into a front-row jump. We’re handing out tickets to the hottest concerts and events, just because we can. Free fun, no catch — just you, your luck, and maybe a little manifestation energy. Check out some of our favorites below and start clicking away.

Pro tip: Score more free tickets when you sign up for a 7-day DoMORE trial!

WHENEVER

🍺 2025 Oregon Beer Awards

April 10 @ Revolution Hall (6PM) 

Since 2015, the Oregon Beer Awards has been the ultimate showdown for Oregon’s best brews. With 80+ expert judges and 29+ categories, Revolution Hall will become a mecca for beer lovers. Cheers to the cream of the hop crop!

🎶 Sleigh Bells

May 16 @ Hawthorne Theatre (8:30PM)

Sleigh Bells is back, dropping new noise-pop bangers after three years. Catch them live with Sophie Hunter bringing the heat.

🍅 The Bloody Mary Festival

June 7 @ The Redd on Salmon (10AM)

Get ready to sip, slurp, and savor Portland’s finest Bloody Marys at the 7th Annual Bloody Mary Festival—where creativity meets hangover cure. Unlimited drinks, tasty bites, and photo ops await!

📣 STRFKR & Phantogram

August 11 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square (5:30PM)

What the STRFKR? Two of indie-electronic’s coolest names are serenading the square this summer. Still need tickets?

☀️ Empire of the Sun

May 1 @ The Cuthbert Amphitheater (7PM)

We’re walking on a goddamn dream, baby. You know you want to scream that at Empire of the Sun’s tour this spring – don’t lie. Snag tickets while you can.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Celebrate Earth Month with mushrooms at Heathman Hotel on April 17 as part of Oregon Taste of the Month. Secure your spot for fungi-inspired tastings from local restaurants and save room for wine pairings!

  • If you’re planning a trip to Crater Lake this summer, make sure to bring a swimsuit because it’s the last time you can swim in the lake until 2029.

  • The first Portland Night Market of the season is this Friday and Saturday featuring 150 local vendors!

Song of the day: Blood Moon - Choir Boy