To see all the events for this year, check out the PDX Hip Hop Week event calendar.
More official events are added as the event gets closer.
Featuring XRAY's very own DJ Klyph of Welcome to the Neighborhood (Sat 8-10pm) and station alumni DJ OG One previously of In These Streetz & The Groove Theory Mix Show on XRAY, but best known for DJ-ing for the Portland Trailblazers.
About PDX Hip Hop Week: Portland Hip Hop Day was founded in 2015 to address concerns and conflicts between the city's Hip Hop scene and various agencies. The primary aim was to bring together divided communities through the platform of Hip Hop. The collaboration between the city and the Hip Hop community has led to successful annual events. In 2018, Hip Hop Day was extended to a week-long celebration from August 20th to August 26th. Our goal is to UNIFY, AMPLIFY, EDUCATE, & ELEVATE the Hip Hop culture.
All Ages | No Cover | 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Event: 7-10PM | Broadcast: 8-10PM
Experience LIVE radio in person (and on air!) with a standout XRAY show: Welcome to the Neighborhood with DJ Klyph! The live broadcast will serve as a pre-event to Mic Check PDX's 7th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday August 20th which will launch 2023's Portland Hip Hop Week from August 20th to 26th!
Broadcast Features:
- Prize Giveaways
- WTTN Live Verses
- Special Guests
- Artist Meet & Greet
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Trivia, Tacos, and Tequila. And on a Friday night after this way-too-hot week? Say no more.
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors or outdoors.
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE!
Blankets Drop: 6PM | Show Starts 6:30PM
All ages welcome but content may occasionally range from PG-13 to R, so it’s at a parents discretion to bring children!
Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corral, Comedy in the Park features curated, diverse, lineups packed with hilarious and unique voices in comedy. Attendees will join hundreds of Portlanders claiming their spot on the lawn each week to share laughs, snacks, and sunshine. Pups and summer beverages welcome!
**No show 7/21 due to conflicting event in Laurelhurst Park
More info @ kickstandcomedy.org
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
TICKETS | $35 General Admission, $45 21+ Balcony
All Ages!
BadBadNotGood is a Canadian instrumental band and production team from Toronto, Canada. The group combines jazz musicianship with a hip hop production perspective and are well known for their collaborations with artists like Tyler, The Creator, Daniel Caesar, Mick Jenkins, Kendrick Lamar, and Ghostface Killah. For their songwriting and production work, they have been nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning two.
badbadnotgood.com
FREE | All Ages | Well-behaved dogs are welcome!
LIVE ON AIR from 10am-2pm Saturday, August 12th
Your favorite neighborhood veterinary hospital is throwing a block party! DoveLewis has been serving our community with exceptional veterinary care for five decades, and we believe this milestone deserves a momentous celebration.
Celebrate 50 years at a family and pet-friendly block party featuring food trucks, vendors, DoveLewis and pet-themed activities, art activities, and more!
XRAY will be broadcasting live from the event with some of our stellar Saturday DJs including:
- Sessions from the Box with DJ James Dineen (10am-12pm)
- Beaches with the Beaches Crew (12-1pm)
- The Impact Sound! with The Grand Yoni (1-2pm)
FREE!
Blankets Drop: 6PM | Show Starts 6:30PM
All ages welcome but content may occasionally range from PG-13 to R, so it’s at a parents discretion to bring children!
Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corral, Comedy in the Park features curated, diverse, lineups packed with hilarious and unique voices in comedy. Attendees will join hundreds of Portlanders claiming their spot on the lawn each week to share laughs, snacks, and sunshine. Pups and summer beverages welcome!
**No show 7/21 due to conflicting event in Laurelhurst Park
More info @ kickstandcomedy.org
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
First Saturdays | ALL AGES | FREE | Outdoors under the arches of the Fremont Bridge (1631 NW Thurman St.)
A monthly Portland celebration of music, art & small business
Join us every 1st Saturday each month for art, local makers, food and music provided by XRAY DJs!
With 70+ vendors on display, you’ll be sure to find a wide variety of local hand-crafted goods, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, art, & countless rare treasures.
Learn more at www.bohemepdx.com and @boheme.pdx.event on Instagram.
FREE!
Blankets Drop: 6PM | Show Starts 6:30PM
All ages welcome but content may occasionally range from PG-13 to R, so it’s at a parents discretion to bring children!
Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corral, Comedy in the Park features curated, diverse, lineups packed with hilarious and unique voices in comedy. Attendees will join hundreds of Portlanders claiming their spot on the lawn each week to share laughs, snacks, and sunshine. Pups and summer beverages welcome!
**No show 7/21 due to conflicting event in Laurelhurst Park
More info @ kickstandcomedy.org
All Ages | Thu Aug 3rd - Sun Aug 6th
Check out the full music lineup!
See the full Pickathon DJ Lineup!
As usual, this year's fest features several XRAY DJs including:
- Wayward Girls Soul Club of The 'IN' Crowd Saturdays 2-3pm.
- Tom Humphrey of Backroad to Nowhere Sundays 6-7pm
- Morning Remorse of Meaningful Connections with Morning Remorse Thursdays 8-9pm
- Bobby D of Night School (formerly 6pm Fridays) and content partner The Albina Music Trust
You'll also find several other friends of the station and XRAY DJs as part of the festival, including as performers, MCs, and behind-the-scenes staff. Look out for:
- Dave Fulton of 12 Steps Beyond Prog Thursdays 12-2am, performing with his band Motrik
- Friends of Noise of Friends of Noise Presents Mondays 2-3pm, hosting performances of teen bands at 4pm each day of the fest in the family-focused Coyote Neighborhood
- Ross Beach of Alive with Pleasure Fridays 2-4pm as an MC
- James Dineen of Sessions from the Box Saturdays 10am-12pm as an MC
We've almost certainly missed several XRAY folks in this list, and plenty of us will be around as attendees or doing press coverage. See you there!
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FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
FREE!
Blankets Drop: 6PM | Show Starts 6:30PM
All ages welcome but content may occasionally range from PG-13 to R, so it’s at a parents discretion to bring children!
Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corral, Comedy in the Park features curated, diverse, lineups packed with hilarious and unique voices in comedy. Attendees will join hundreds of Portlanders claiming their spot on the lawn each week to share laughs, snacks, and sunshine. Pups and summer beverages welcome!
**No show 7/21 due to conflicting event in Laurelhurst Park
More info @ kickstandcomedy.org
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
Every 4th Sunday @ White Eagle Saloon (836 N Russell St., Portland)
2 DJs x 4 Decks x Straight Boom Bap
An Evening of Golden Era & Inspired Hip Hop Music. 'It's not a party, it's a vibe.'
Featuring:
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
Join us the weekend of July 15-16 for the annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival, one of the largest donation-based LGBTQIA2S+ Pride events on the west coast,
Come engage with local and regional LGBTQIA2S+ and allied organizations, businesses, and resources, see live performances on multiple stages, and an array of diverse activities, food, and community spaces.
For more details on the date change, check out our blog post.
For more information on the festival and parade, please check out our dedicated event website, portlandpride.org.
FREE!
Blankets Drop: 6PM | Show Starts 6:30PM
All ages welcome but content may occasionally range from PG-13 to R, so it’s at a parents discretion to bring children!
Hosted by Jaren George & Julia Corral, Comedy in the Park features curated, diverse, lineups packed with hilarious and unique voices in comedy. Attendees will join hundreds of Portlanders claiming their spot on the lawn each week to share laughs, snacks, and sunshine. Pups and summer beverages welcome!
**No show 7/21 due to conflicting event in Laurelhurst Park
More info @ kickstandcomedy.org
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.