In a town that is mostly lacking in good dance clubs, Holocene stands out as a place that welcomes just about anyone who wants to shake a leg to good music. The vast space is divided in to rooms and sunken areas with most nights having a theme, so it's always good to check their calendar first. Bands tend to be eclectic or experimental, whereas DJs crank up dance beats most nights. Their bar is known for mixing cool cocktails, but being that the place is so popular, it's always best to order your second one while still working on the first. Holocene is overall a good place to see and be seen.
This theater is housed in a building that is the first in the region to be registered in the National Register of Historic Places. It has also attained the LEED Platinum status but has also been featured in Forbes Magazine's list of greenest buildings in United States. Currently it houses the Portland Center Stage theater company. Free tours of the theater are arranged on the first and third Saturdays of each month and it can also be rented out for events like social gathering or performances. Portland Center Stage at the Armory is the place to be for theater enthusiasts while in the city. The repertoire of the ensemble at this theater is fresh and entertaining giving something for the fans to look forward to.
Situated in the Goose Hollow locale of Portland, Providence Park is one of the city's premier sports arenas, seating an excess of 25,218 eager spectators. The home of the MLS soccer side Portland Timbers since 2011, the stadium was designated as a sports venue has been called numerous names in the past, with Jeld-Wen Field, PG&E Park, and Civic Stadium being a few of its most popular monikers. The arena was originally built in the year 1893 and has undergone a multitude of changes, with its current avatar sporting sloping seating blocks, slick pitches, and modern amenities. A true multipurpose facility, the stadium has hosted everything from outdoor concerts, music festivals and baseball games throughout its illustrious history.
The Wonder Ballroom is housed in a historic building that dates back to the year 1914, but restoration work has secured its popularity as an entertainment venue. Besides hosting a wide range of live musical and theatrical performances, it can also be rented for corporate gatherings and private occasions. Currently, it has the whopping capacity to hold 778 people. Besides the professional stage and technical set-up, it has a full bar and offers catering services.
Hawthorne Theatre is a fantastic concert venue, located in the city of Portland. The theater regularly features bands of various genres, including punk, metal, rock, reggae and country, who hit the stage and enthrall audiences. The ambiance at the Hawthorne is energetic and music lovers are sure to enjoy the sheer vivacity of it all. World famous bands such as Candlemass, God Forbid, Dark Tranquility, Soilent Green, Cryptopsy, Kataklysm have performed live here. Order for a light meal or drink, from the well-stocked bar in case you get hungry.
One of the most remarkable historic churches and landmarks in Portland is this church, built in 1883 and outlasting any other church. Both the interior and exterior of the church will amaze visitors with its detailed gothic architecture and such beautiful features as Victorian furniture and the ancient Hook and Hastings Tracker organ. Admission is free, and self-guided tours are available at the times and days listed. The church also doubles up as a concert hall with its excellent acoustic features and is also used as an event and renting space.
Founded in the year 2011, Mask and Mirror is a one-of-a-kind community theater collective that prides itself on offering its guests a truly unique and immersive theater experience. The topics that the theater group covers is unusual yet fresh and generally leaves an everlasting impression on its viewers. Guests can also attend their play reading sessions if they wish to experience the action in all of its rawness.
If you are a dance enthusiast then the Studio 2 at Zoomtopia is one place you must explore. This studio space is dedicated towards encouraging budding choreographers and dancers. A variety of dance forms ranging from Tango to Classical Indian and contemporary disciplines are practised and hosted here throughout the year. The studio is quite spacious and it's very well lit which adds to the charm of every performance. In addition to performances, dance workshops occupy a significant number of dates on their calender.