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Jay Colby Is Portland’s Finest Drag Artist of 2026
The SoCal queen who brought House of Colby flair to the Rose City came in at the top of this year’s poll.
What to Do in Portland (Aug. 5–11, 2026)
Hear The Apricots, go to Friday Splashdown at Audrey McCall Beach and see Comedy Bang! Bang!
What to Do in Portland (July 29–Aug. 4, 2026)
Go to Tabor Dance, check out the Venardos Circus, and see Margaret Cho.
Portland’s Best Whimsical Safety Lighting
Irving Park’s starburst lights feel magical and inviting in equal measure.
Portland’s Best Anti-Dungeon Master
Star Dell’Era found a collaborative art form in tabletop roleplaying games. And a place for women.
What to Do in Portland (July 22–28, 2026)
See Bike Smut, check out Booklover’s Burlesque and go to Kickstand Comedy’s House Party.
What to Do in Portland (July 15–21)
Check out OMSI trivia, march in the Portland Pride Parade, and check out House of Danger queer wrestling.
What to Do in Portland (July 8-14, 2026)
Go pick up trash at Darcelle XV Plaza, see The Apricots at Mississippi Studios, and check out the Overlook Porchfest.
Splash Down to Pure Fun at the Region’s Most Wonderful Waterslides
No outdoor pool in the city has more authentic water park vibes than the technicolor aquatic fever dream that is the Ida B. Wells Outdoor Pool.