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Portland Nightlife

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Portland has become known for being quite the creative mecca. Performances from top-ranked dance, theater, and musical talent take the stage somewhere in the city every night. Expect to find never-ending choices for things to do, from taking in true independent works of film, performance art, and plays, to checking out some of the northwest's (and the country's) hottest musical groups at one of the city's many nightclubs. More »

Find Portland Nightlife

By Category

• Arts Centers
• Bars
• Brewpubs/Beer Gardens
• Cafes
• Concerts

• Dance
• Dance Clubs
• Festivals
• Film
• Music

• Music Clubs
• Opera
• Puppet Shows
• Theater
• Tickets

By Location

• Downtown
• East of the Willamette
• Gresham
• Lloyd Center

• Nob Hill
• North Portland
• Old Town

• Pearl District
• Portland
• West of Downtown

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