Three days, three events - Weekend Spotlight
This week's roundup features three unique events at some of the best venues in Portland. Build an evening around one show, or go full ironman and catch all three for a weekend of music and entertainment!
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Ripe: Play The Game Fall Tour at Aura - Friday, Oct. 16
Get ready for an energetic night of funk, pop, and rock as Ripe brings its Play The Game Fall Tour to Aura in Portland on Friday, Oct. 16. Known for its infectious grooves, vibrant horn arrangements, and danceable sound, the Boston-based band blends funk, soul, and pop into an electrifying live experience. Ripe’s music celebrates friendship, collaboration, and the power of finding connection through shared experiences. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the group for the first time, expect a lively night of music that will keep you moving. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Tickets are $37.25-$42.50.
Deadly Dames at Geno’s - Saturday, Oct. 17
Embrace your dark side at Deadly Dames, a spooky-season celebration of burlesque, Tarot, cocktails, and killer costumes. Hosted by Vivian Vice, this evening of decadent glamour invites guests to channel their inner femme fatale among lusty witches, ghouls, and ghostly visions. Dress to impress for the costume contest, sip a lethal cocktail, and enjoy an evening of seductive entertainment at one of Portland’s most iconic nightlife spots. The show takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, at Geno’s. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the show beginning at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $15; admission at the door is $20. Guests must be 21 or older.
Jake Blount Band at One Longfellow Square - Sunday, Oct. 18
Explore the roots and evolving sounds of Black folk music when Jake Blount brings his band to One Longfellow Square in Portland on Sunday, Oct. 18. A musician and scholar based in Providence, R.I., Blount combines traditional string-band influences with an adventurous approach to American roots music. His work has earned recognition from NPR, The New Yorker, and Rolling Stone, with performances at Carnegie Hall, Newport Folk Festival, and NPR’s Tiny Desk. Blount also served as a music consultant for the film “Sinners.” Doors open at 6 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $20; day-of-show tickets are $25.