What to do in Portland in November
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Modest Mouse comes home for three nights to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their pivotal early-aughts album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News." Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images
With Halloween now behind us, we're heading into peak festive season — with holiday markets, parades and tree lightings. Oh, my!
Yes, but: There's other stuff going on too if those aren't your thing.
Here are nine events you shouldn't miss this month.
Friday-Sunday
If Portland had a favorite band, it'd be these guys. Support them as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pivotal album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" over three nights at Revolution Hall.
- Find resale tickets here.
Saturday
It's not too late to snag a ticket to the 10th anniversary of the city's literary event of the year. There will be more than 80 authors across all genres, 10 stages for exclusive panels, and expert-taught classes.
Nov. 5
Watch democracy in action on a big screen at Mississippi Studios alongside other politicos at this event, hosted by the Portland Mercury. Comedians Alex Falcone and Shain Brenden are the night's emcees.
Nov. 7
If you still can't get "Espresso" out of your head, maybe seeing it live will do the trick.
Nov. 9
Foodies won't want to miss this event, where they can meet their favorite local food and drink purveyors at the Redd a few weeks before Thanksgiving. Be sure to ask them for turkey tips.
Nov. 11
Honor those who've served as hundreds of former and active-duty military members make their way down NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with a vendor fair and closing ceremony at the end.
Nov. 15-16
For only two nights a year, adults (21 and up) take over the Oregon Zoo. The event features live music, local food carts, and, of course, more than 45 beers and ciders to sip on.
- It has sold out quickly in the past, proving you're never too old for a party at the zoo.
Nov. 15-17
Where else can you see Santa a month before he sets off on his marathon globetrotting journey? Dozens of local vendors will display their creations at the Expo Center for those who want to get ahead on holiday shopping.
Nov. 29
For the past 40 years, hundreds of Portlanders have gathered in Pioneer Courthouse Square on the day after Thanksgiving to watch a massive Douglas fir light up for the season.
- It's our version of Rockefeller Center without the New York attitude.