Half-price tickets to Portland shows, concerts, events

We love it here in the Northwest, but let's face it: winters can be rough finding a variety of fun things for families to do indoors. Don't miss this exciting winter festival offering kids and parents... [more+]

We love it here in the Northwest, but let's face it: winters can be rough finding a variety of fun things for families to do indoors. Don't miss this exciting winter festival offering kids and parents an affordable day of fun and an abundance of entertainment and education at the Northwest's largest family expo -- KidFest! SportFest! at the Portland Expo Center. Come experience our amazing weekends focusing on an active and healthy family lifestyle and raising kids successfully. Non-stop entertainment, interactive exhibits for kids, teens and parents, family fun zones, special show pricing on local products and services designed to enrich your life! Enjoy interactive sports demos, inflatable fun zones, laser tag, "Star Wars" Blast-A-Trooper, Iron-Kid Chef Competition, robotics, mad science, extreme big air jump, paintball arena, petting zoo, exotic animals and more. [less-]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be... [more+]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be, nothing beats seeing the latest and greatest new releases in an actual theater, surrounded by friends and/or family, not to mention the smell of real, honest-to-goodness non-microwaved popcorn. Catch everything from huge Hollywood blockbusters and animated family faves to the newest, coolest indie films with these ePremiere movie tickets to Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres or Edwards Theatres. [less-]

K1 Speed's nationwide indoor go-kart racing lets you race your friends, family, colleagues, or race the clock in a fun and friendly environment. Arrive and Drive is perfect for groups who want to expe... [more+]

K1 Speed's nationwide indoor go-kart racing lets you race your friends, family, colleagues, or race the clock in a fun and friendly environment. Arrive and Drive is perfect for groups who want to experience the competition, thrills, adrenaline and excitement of racing in a convenient and accessible package. With each race, you'll receive a Race Result Sheet based on the K1RS system, allowing you to compare your times and rank against other drivers; you can even check your results and standing online. Whether you're hosting a corporate event, birthday party or visiting on your lunch break, K1 Speed is the perfect spot for indoor entertainment. [less-]

The closest thing you'll find to a Vegas venue in Portland's scenic Central Eastside Industrial District, the Tony Starlight Showroom finds the charismatic entertainer himself hosting a swinging varie... [more+]

The closest thing you'll find to a Vegas venue in Portland's scenic Central Eastside Industrial District, the Tony Starlight Showroom finds the charismatic entertainer himself hosting a swinging variety show, with music, comedy and an included dinner. Starlight's backed by an eight-piece band, and his themed shows pay tribute to icons like Frank Sinatra, Elton John and Neil Diamond. He's also been known to salute the songs of the '70s, '80s, Bond flicks, TV themes and more. Come bask in the Starlight and enjoy a thoroughly modern, retro show experience. [less-]

Death tells Everybody that their time is up. But Everybody doesn’t want to greet Death alone, so Everybody seeks the company of their friends Stuff, Kinship, Friendship, Cousinship and Love to make ... [more+]

Death tells Everybody that their time is up. But Everybody doesn’t want to greet Death alone, so Everybody seeks the company of their friends Stuff, Kinship, Friendship, Cousinship and Love to make the trip bearable. From the scintillating mind that brought you "An Octoroon", "Everybody" is an audacious riff on the 15th century morality play "Everyman", presented at Portland's Artists Repertory Theatre. Of the robust 10-person cast, five brave actors will play a multitude of roles, with their characters chosen by lottery onstage every night -- with a possible 120 combinations -- as they fight to cheat Death. [less-]

A Broadway star, admired the world over for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, has invited his castmates to his castle. When one of the guests is murdered, the festivities quickly turn dangerous. It is... [more+]

A Broadway star, admired the world over for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, has invited his castmates to his castle. When one of the guests is murdered, the festivities quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to the star himself, assuming the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer in "The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays". The hilarity is non-stop in this holiday whodunit at Portland's Twilight Theater Company. [less-]

America's top divas from "RuPaul's Drag Race" bring the merry and bright to Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for an oh-so-fab seasonal spectacular. Hosted by Miz Cracker and Monet X Change, th... [more+]

America's top divas from "RuPaul's Drag Race" bring the merry and bright to Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for an oh-so-fab seasonal spectacular. Hosted by Miz Cracker and Monet X Change, this holiday extravaganza is set to chanté onto the stage with appearances by fan-fave contestants like Aja, Latrice Royale, Miss Vanjie, Farrah Moan, Naomi Smalls and Raja, who'll be stuffing your stocking with Christmas classics and lots of sparkly musical numbers. [less-]

White Bird takes flight again this season with a set of performances from the best companies in contemporary dance. This special three-show package features visiting artists like Compagnie Herve Koubi... [more+]

White Bird takes flight again this season with a set of performances from the best companies in contemporary dance. This special three-show package features visiting artists like Compagnie Herve Koubi, who're back at the Newmark Theatre with an entrancing new work for 13 male Algerian and Moroccan dancers, which sets hip-hop inspired moves to classical music. Parsons Dance celebrates great New Orleans jazz, and Joan Myers Brown's Philadanco makes its Portland debut with its innovative, energetic take on African-American dance traditions. [less-]

With just his two feet, a pair of tap shoes and a simple plank of wood, tap dance superstar Savion Glover can make it sound like an entire syncopated platoon is marching onto the scene. And, wearing h... [more+]

With just his two feet, a pair of tap shoes and a simple plank of wood, tap dance superstar Savion Glover can make it sound like an entire syncopated platoon is marching onto the scene. And, wearing his signature laid-back smile all the while, he makes it look so easy. Glover's latest production, "All FuNKD' Up: The ConCert", highlights his mesmerizing interplay of percussive genius, once again proving why he's been dubbed "the greatest tap dancer who has ever lived" ("The New York Times"). This thrilling show, featuring Glover's six-piece band and a company of dancers, now returns to Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall courtesy of White Bird. The concert will highlight Savion’s magnificent use of tap as a unique and vibrant sound instrument. In Savion’s own words, “It’s funky, it’s loose, it’s live, it’s high energy.” Grab your tickets now. [less-]

Daria is back! And just in time to tickle your funny bones in Matthew Lombardo's hysterically funny, wildly irreverent, and heartfelt parody. This is an absolute must-see for adult theatre-goers this ... [more+]

Daria is back! And just in time to tickle your funny bones in Matthew Lombardo's hysterically funny, wildly irreverent, and heartfelt parody. This is an absolute must-see for adult theatre-goers this holiday season! Residing in a beat up trailer in the snowy hills of Mount Crumpit, a middle aged Cindy Lou Who prepares to host a Christmas Eve party for her friends as she recalls that fated night when she first met the Grinch, and the strange turn of events her life has taken for the past 40 years. [less-]

"PJ Masks Live!" is back with an all-new, super-heroic live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from your kids’ favorite series. Watch Catboy, Owlette and Gekko — along with their new friend P... [more+]

"PJ Masks Live!" is back with an all-new, super-heroic live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from your kids’ favorite series. Watch Catboy, Owlette and Gekko — along with their new friend PJ Robot — as they try to save the day from the sneaky villains Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl. Filled with leaping, flipping and climbing, all live on stage, this show is filled with favorite songs and also brand-new tunes your little ones have never heard. Enjoy "PJ Masks Live! Save The Day" at Portland’s Keller Auditorium. [less-]

The best Christmas gifts aren't the packages under the tree -- they're the memories we create with the people we love while partaking in tried and true holiday rituals. For proof, look no further than... [more+]

The best Christmas gifts aren't the packages under the tree -- they're the memories we create with the people we love while partaking in tried and true holiday rituals. For proof, look no further than Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory": a tiny gem of a holiday story that paints a simple but heartfelt portrait of a young boy and his elderly cousin as they make fruitcakes, fly kites and cause mischief while preparing for Christmas in rural Alabama. This staged adaptation of Capote's short story is paired with "Winter Song", featuring singer Merideth Kaye Clark performing a selection of favorite songs to celebrate the solitude, renewal and love of the winter season. Create some new holiday memories with your loved ones at this performance at the Gerding Theater at the Armory in Portland. [less-]

Famed literary figure C.S. Lewis was nothing if not an entertaining storyteller -- the lasting impact of his novels "The Narnia Chronicles" and "The Screwtape Letters" are proof of that. Now, London-b... [more+]

Famed literary figure C.S. Lewis was nothing if not an entertaining storyteller -- the lasting impact of his novels "The Narnia Chronicles" and "The Screwtape Letters" are proof of that. Now, London-born actor/playwright David Payne brings the witty and engaging author back to life in this one-man show at Portland's Winningstad Theatre. In this intimate setting, Payne as Lewis recalls the people and events that inspired his thought and shaped his life, including his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, why he nearly abandoned the "Narnia Chronicles", how he came to embrace Christianity and his memories of the American woman who turned his life upside down. [less-]

After a successful premiere off-Broadway last season, Portland Musical Theater Company is proud to present the West Coast premiere of "Not Another Christmas Letter: The Musical". An original musical c... [more+]

After a successful premiere off-Broadway last season, Portland Musical Theater Company is proud to present the West Coast premiere of "Not Another Christmas Letter: The Musical". An original musical comedy, this show unfolds in a series of comic and poignant vignettes with four actors bringing 46 characters to life, celebrating everything that drives us crazy about Christmas . . . and why we love it anyway. From receiving that first obnoxious Christmas letter to taking the family picture, from dealing with in-laws to facing unassembled gifts on Christmas Eve, "Not Another Christmas Letter: The Musical" can be enjoyed at the Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge in Portland. [less-]

Jean is a young girl who believes she could invent something that would change worried thoughts to wonderful ideas. Encouraged by a science fair project, Jean invents and builds a wonderful idea machi... [more+]

Jean is a young girl who believes she could invent something that would change worried thoughts to wonderful ideas. Encouraged by a science fair project, Jean invents and builds a wonderful idea machine. Word of this machine reaches the President of the United States and Jean is invited to bring her wonderful idea machine to the world peace summit to help solve all the world's problems. Jean is a wonderful example of a little girl who believes in her ideas and cares about making the world a better place. Enjoy this staged reading about believing in your dreams and making them come true, when this Portland Musical Theater Company production of "Jean and the Wonderful Idea Machine" comes to the Mister Theater. And, stay after the reading for a talk back/Q&A with the director and cast. [less-]

Laughter, love, acrobatics, dancing, juggling, music and mayhem -- it's all here when DO JUMP, 3 Leg Torso, Pepe Raphael and friends team up for a holiday celebration full of musical, acrobatic and th... [more+]

Laughter, love, acrobatics, dancing, juggling, music and mayhem -- it's all here when DO JUMP, 3 Leg Torso, Pepe Raphael and friends team up for a holiday celebration full of musical, acrobatic and theatrical glory. Come to the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland and be swept away by the timeless impassioned music of 3 leg Torso, the whimsical heart stopping beauty of DO JUMP, and the ardent singing and incendiary comedic talent of "Señor" Pepe Raphael. "The New York Times" says, "DO JUMP reinforces a child's sense of wonder and revives it in adults." And Teller (of Penn & Teller) says, "I love 3 leg Torso it blows the top off my head!" [less-]

Broadway titans Alan Menken (Disney's "Beauty and the Beast", "The Little Mermaid") and Lynn Ahrens ("Ragtime", "Seussical") breathe music and life into Dickens' beloved tale of redemption, forgivenes... [more+]

Broadway titans Alan Menken (Disney's "Beauty and the Beast", "The Little Mermaid") and Lynn Ahrens ("Ragtime", "Seussical") breathe music and life into Dickens' beloved tale of redemption, forgiveness and community. "A Christmas Carol the Musical" finds that legendary curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge visited by four spooky ghosts, who show him the error of his ways and offer a new path that spreads love and support to the people around him. Bring the whole family to the new musical show that captures the true spirit and magic of the holiday season at Antoinette Hatfield Hall's Brunish Theatre in Portland. [less-]

Recreational marijuana has been legal in Oregon since 2015, and in that time the hippie-friendly city of Portland has quickly become one of the world's foremost centers of cannabis culture. On The Pot... [more+]

Recreational marijuana has been legal in Oregon since 2015, and in that time the hippie-friendly city of Portland has quickly become one of the world's foremost centers of cannabis culture. On The Potlandia Experience tour, you and your friends will tour the Rose City in a psychedelic bus, stopping to shop at some of the city's premier dispensaries, maybe sample a CBD-infused beer then grabb some munchies at one of the city's famous food carts. This four-hour and 20 minute tour departs from Lloyd Center IMAX Theatre, and don't worry -- there'll be plenty of Doritos aboard the bus. [less-]

"Heroes & Villains Fan Fest" flies into the Oregon Convention Center in Portland with one super-powered goal in mind: to revolutionize the comic-con landscape. And just how will they do that? By givin... [more+]

"Heroes & Villains Fan Fest" flies into the Oregon Convention Center in Portland with one super-powered goal in mind: to revolutionize the comic-con landscape. And just how will they do that? By giving "you", the fans, the opportunity to personally meet your favorite celebrities -- including stars from "Arrow, Flash" and "The Punisher" -- and the chance to get behind-the-scenes intel on the TV shows you live for, straight from the creators and cast. Plus, you're not just lining up, or sitting in an audience -- you can participate in obstacles, try your hand at games of skill and maybe even gain a superpower or two. By the end of the two-day immersive "Heroes & Villains" experience, lucky fans might even encounter their favorite actor in the wild. Past guests have unexpectedly had an archery session with Green Arrow or gotten Diggle to text their dad. Plus, your ticket also includes same-day admission to the Walker Stalker Con, featuring even more stars and swag from "The Walking Dead". [less-]

Rise up and lurch your way to Walker Stalker Con Portland, a two-day celebration of all things zombie, horror and sci-fi at the Oregon Convention Center. You'll get to join the stars and fellow fans o... [more+]

Rise up and lurch your way to Walker Stalker Con Portland, a two-day celebration of all things zombie, horror and sci-fi at the Oregon Convention Center. You'll get to join the stars and fellow fans of the hit show "The Walking Dead" for a slew of events, panels and experiences featuring faves like Steven Yeun (Glenn), Jon Bernthal (Shane), Tom Payne (Jesus) and Chandler Riggs (Carl), plus Dylan McDermott ("American Horror Story"), Candice Patton ("The Flash") and more. Sift through an array of genre artwork, score cool merch in the vendor hall and learn how to get that easy, breezy zombie look from professional makeup artists. And don't forget your own undead makeup and outfits -- costumes are highly encouraged. Plus, your ticket also includes same-day admission to the Heroes and Villains Fan Fest, featuring even more stars and swag. [less-]