Things to Do in Portland When It Rains

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

OMSI

“It's a paid museum exhibit of real Titanic artifacts, solid if you like history but nothing spontaneous about it.”

12:00 PM · My Gym SW Portland

“A clean, low-key indoor play session for babies and caregivers to burn energy and meet other parents.”

Sinister Coffee and Creamery

“Comedians riffing on horror movies with a twist baked into the format - fun if you like offbeat comedy.”

6:00 PM · Bird Alliance of Oregon

“An online talk breaking down what bird flu means for local bird populations.”

6:30 PM · B-Side Records & Vintage: Milwaukie

“Casual weekly open mic at a record shop, open to any age or format, from bands to poetry.”

7:00 PM · Showdown Saloon

“This is for dancers who already know two-step — no beginner review, so it'll feel fast if you're new.”

7:00 PM · The Bye and Bye

“Free trivia at a well-loved Alberta Street vegan bar, reportedly one of the city's best trivia nights.”

7:00 PM · Von Ebert Brewing – Mississippi

“Free weekly trivia at the Mississippi Ave taproom - description's thin but it's a solid free team option.”

7:00 PM · Helium Comedy Club

“Two sharp improv comedians sharing a bill — good bet if you want a lively night of stand-up with a friend.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

OMSI

“It's a paid museum exhibit of real Titanic artifacts, solid if you like history but nothing spontaneous about it.”

CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio

“A dedicated studio session for kids with medical challenges, so it's built for that specific crowd, not a general craft drop-in.”

PDX Parent

“An hour of Spanish stories, songs, and play for young kids—location changes, so check the host's site first.”

10:30 AM · Bhakti Yoga Movement Center

“A postpartum yoga class that welcomes babies and opens with a community check-in, good if you want gentle movement and company.”

11:00 AM · Vancouver Mall

“Free library storytime twice a week for kids and caregivers, sweet and reliable but obviously not a solo outing.”

Helium Comedy Club (Neon Room)

“Stand-up from an ex-NYPD, addiction-recovery comic with a real backstory - worth it if you like comedy with substance.”

Revolution Hall

“Longtime funk and acid-jazz band led by DJ Greyboy - good if you want to move without a huge scene.”

Portland Art Museum

“An after-hours museum mixer pairing wine with art and conversation, nice for a low-pressure social evening.”

Chart House

“Five-course dinner paired with Prisoner wines, a good pick for a slow, food-focused evening.”

Thesis

“A summit on wealth-building and ownership — thin on specifics here, so go in expecting a networking-heavy day.”

Enoteca Nostrana

“This is Chapter 54's own anniversary dinner and board installation, so it's really for members, not a general night out.”

12:30 PM · The Musikry

“Free bonding class for caregivers and babies 3-5 months through music and play, sweet but strictly a parent-and-baby thing.”

6:00 PM · Portland Art Museum

“An after-hours wine and art pairing at PAM with Oregon winemakers and artists — intimate, and not free, so know that going in.”

6:00 PM · Bird Alliance of Oregon

“An online watercolor class painting a red-winged blackbird, low-key and easy to join from home.”

7:00 PM · Jack London Revue

“A veteran B3 organ jazz combo in a small room with table seating — mellow, grown-up night out, not a rager.”

7:00 PM · PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater

“Movie bingo hosted by Violet Hex is silly, interactive fun if you're into Portland's weirder nightlife.”

7:00 PM · Literary Arts

“A free, welcoming poetry slam and open mic — great if you want to read your own work or just watch solo.”

7:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“Shrektember screening of the weakest sequel, but $10 nostalgia in a dark theater still works fine.”

7:30 PM · Helium Comedy Club

“She's done the Tonight Show and has her own specials, so this is a real headliner set, not a local open mic.”

8:00 PM · Showdown Saloon

“Beginner line-dance lesson at 9pm, no partner needed, then it rolls straight into social dancing.”

8:00 PM · Keys Lounge

“Free live music every Thursday at Keys Lounge, a low-key rotating residency with no cover.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

OMSI

“It's a paid museum exhibit of real Titanic artifacts, solid if you like history but nothing spontaneous about it.”

9:30 AM · Grace City Portland

“Structured mom meetup with childcare handled, good if you want adult conversation without the toddler underfoot.”

10:00 AM · Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool

“Padded open gym time to burn off toddler energy, straightforward and no surprises.”

10:00 AM · Taborspace

“Cheap, silly kids music hour, good if your little one likes singing and dancing.”

11:30 AM · Lan Su Chinese Garden

“Small-group tea tasting in a garden pavilion led by tea masters, slow and a bit pricey but genuinely contemplative.”

Aladdin Theater

“A Philly singer-songwriter with an opener - solid pick if you like lyric-driven folk.”

Revolution Hall

“LA indie rockers known for 'Sometime Around Midnight' hit Revolution Hall — good bet if that song still gets you.”

Andersen Construction Co

“A casual breakfast meetup - details are thin, so go in expecting networking more than a set program.”

Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

“Loud pro wrestling show at Ponderosa, not for everyone but a wild pick if that's your night.”

1:00 PM · Lan Su Chinese Garden

“Small-group traditional tea tasting in a garden pavilion, a slow deliberate treat if you're not rushing.”

6:00 PM · Wonderwood Springs

“Free pen-and-paper trivia in a goofy fantasy tavern, low stakes and no cover, good if you've got a team.”

7:00 PM · PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater

“No details beyond the name here, so check tomorrowtheater.org before you plan around it.”

7:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“A cult-cinema host riffs live on a genuinely deranged 1985 horror anthology, pure so-bad-it's-good chaos.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

11:55 PM · Dante's

“Cheap night of genre-hopping dance music at Dante's, details are thin so go in without expectations.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

OMSI

“It's a paid museum exhibit of real Titanic artifacts, solid if you like history but nothing spontaneous about it.”

CHAP Hillsboro Art Studeio

“A dedicated studio session for kids with medical challenges, so it's built for that specific crowd, not a general craft drop-in.”

PDX Parent

“An hour of Spanish stories, songs, and play for young kids—location changes, so check the host's site first.”

10:00 AM · Pearson Field Education Center

“Free hands-on aviation exploration for kids, low-key and open every Saturday.”

10:00 AM · Oaks Amusement Park

“Kid skating session with a coach and mascot visit, solid if your kid's under 10, not much for solo adults.”

10:00 AM · Near Trenton Park in North Portland

“Small parent-child gift-making session with natural materials, sweet but built for the two of you together.”

11:00 AM · The Portland Aquarium

“Free hands-on reptile handling with wildlife educators focused on ethical conservation, casual and low-pressure.”

11:00 AM · BOLD Coffee & Books

“Sweet, low-stakes storytime with dancing and coloring, plus a book discount after.”

11:00 AM · Bird Alliance of Oregon

“Two days of drawing birds with real instruction - a real time commitment, so only worth it if you're serious about the craft.”

Aladdin Theater

“Long-running NC Americana band led by BJ Barham plays Aladdin Theater — solid pick if you like alt-country songwriting.”

Frances May

“A bestselling cookbook author's release party at a boutique shop, better if you're into food writing than free snacks.”

Portland Center Stage

“Just a touring comedian's name and venue, so expect a standard stand-up set with no other specifics to go on.”

VEGA 360

“One-night dance showcase curated by local choreographers at VEGA 360 — thin on details but a solid bet for something offbeat.”

Curious Comedy Annex Theater

“Standup from two touring Croatian-American comedians, a solid bet if immigrant-perspective comedy is your thing.”

2:00 PM · Portland Art Museum

“A dark, R-rated 1983 Fosse film about Dorothy Stratten's rise and fall, heavy material, not a light night out.”

2:00 PM · Portland Art Museum

“An hour-long guided walk through PAM's collection highlights, including the new Rothko Pavilion, good for museum nerds.”

2:30 PM · PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater

“Almost no details given beyond the venue, so check tomorrowtheater.org before committing to this one.”

4:00 PM · Helium Comedy Club

“A comedian and drag artist sharing a set at Helium, good if you like your comedy with some camp mixed in.”

6:00 PM · PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater

“A food event hosted by an immigrant justice group, worth it if the cause matters to you more than the menu details.”

7:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“Widely considered the weakest Shrek sequel, but Shrektember completionists won't need much more than $10.”

10:00 PM · Keys Lounge

“Free weekly late-night jazz set, no cover, low light and cocktails, easy hang whether you're solo or on a date.”

10:30 PM · Jack London Revue

“Late-night burlesque cabaret with Rose City dancers, hosted by the Mad Marquis, kicks off after the opening music set.”

10:30 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“Weekly Rocky Horror with a live cabaret cast - go if you're up for a rowdy, campy midnight crowd, not for a quiet night in.”

11:30 PM · Dante's

“A genre-mashup dance night, disco to glam to metal to punk to hip-hop, at Dante's for about a dollar in.”

Libraries across Washington County

“There's a storytime nearly every day at Washington County libraries, so just pick whichever time and branch fits your kid.”

Libraries across Mulnomah County

“Multnomah County libraries run lots of storytime formats, pajama and bilingual included, so it's easy to find one that fits.”

OMSI

“It's a paid museum exhibit of real Titanic artifacts, solid if you like history but nothing spontaneous about it.”