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EXPLORE PORTLAND | | | | | | | Aladdin Theatre and Performance Center3017 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland,
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97202
503-233-1994 | | | | | Description: Vaudeville venue, cinema house, porno theater in former lives, the Aladdin has been all of these. Now, however, it's perhaps one of Portland's best smaller venues for live music, namely folk, pop, acoustic, jazz, country and ethnic. Great acoustics and a concentration on music (rather than on selling drinks or overbooking seats) go far to recommend the place. Patrons know that performers are certain to give incredible shows; many musicians specifically request to play the Aladdin due to its reputation and accommodating attitude. Representative performers include Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Allison Krauss, James McMurtry and Michelle Shocked.
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| 6821 Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland,
OR
97225
503-297-2889 | | | | | Description: Although the Dublin doesn't serve hard liquor, you'll never miss it with the pub's amazing array of draught beers (not to mention its wines). This Irish-themed establishment has more than 80 varieties available, and microbrews from local and international breweries are well-represented. Each night, musicians play live, and you're likely to hear Irish tunes along with classic rock and more. Food includes traditional pub standards like burgers, sandwiches, and fish and chips. If you want to do more than sample the beverages and listen to the music, you'll also find darts, pool and foosball to keep you occupied.
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| 2845 SE Stark St
Portland,
OR
97214
503-239-9292 | | | | | Description: Comfortable and accommodating, this two-level club is gaining favor with a variety of Portland's residents. The lower-level venue has an allure all its own, thanks to relaxed seating, subtle colors and great music. Depending on the night you're around, you'll find live musicians, a rocking jukebox or DJs playing all sorts of danceable tunes. Jazz, soul, rock, reggae and hip-hop tempt patrons to get out of their booths and show the crowds their best moves. In between sets, you're free to shoot pool, play darts or just nurse a cold brew. A great gathering place, with both local microbrews and national/international beers on tap, plus a wide assortment of bottled beers, wines and lambics.
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| 2280 NW Thurman St
Portland,
OR
97210
503-228-6178 | | | | | Description: Laid-back and entertaining, the Green Room is a favorite stop for a low-key evening and great music. The line-up often includes local bands, who thrill the audience with their passion and eagerness. A mix of musical genres satisfies many tastes, and blues are a specialty. The club's outdoor patio remains functional throughout the year and serves as a meeting place for regular patrons.
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| Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub112 SW 2nd Ave
Portland,
OR
97204
503-227-4057 | | | | | Description: Lively, cozy and much-loved, Kells offers an Irish experience tempered just a bit by its northwestern locale. The busy bar is a good place to meet people, while the stone fireplace invites relaxing on cool, damp days. A wealth of brews, including Guinness, will satiate your thirst, and the selection of single-malt scotches and Irish whiskies is enormous. A separate cigar room ensures that you get an extra note of sensory stimulation. Each night, performers regale patrons with Irish music, adding festivity to the whole experience. The menu, should you become hungry, includes classic fare, along with regional items like steak and oyster pie, forest mushroom carbonara and rack of lamb.
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| 8 NW 6th Ave
Portland,
OR
97209
503-224-2038 | | | | | Description: This dimly-lit music arena books an eclectic array of musicians. Both emerging artists and established names frequent the place, and there's something happening most every night of the week. An upstairs bar in the balcony provides alcoholic refreshment, and a dance floor offers the chance to boogie, should you feel so moved. Expect to hear rock, reggae, blues, pop, hip-hop, bluegrass, and anything else you can imagine. Past performers have included Ziggy Marley, George Thorogood, No Doubt, Alien Ant Farm, and Wu-Tang Clan. The Roseland Grill, located beneath the theater, serves sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, salads and appetizers.
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| 214 SW Broadway Ave
Portland,
OR
97205-3724
503-241-3393 | | | | | Description: Spare and hip, this celebrated restaurant features subtle coloring, a wealth of mirrors and some of the most stylish pan-Asian cuisine in town. A cool crowd frequents Saucebox and can't seem to get enough of the beautiful, palate-pleasing dishes, which pare Asian cuisine down to its essence. After patrons have sated themselves at dinner, the restaurant transforms into a lounge, complete with music and a great bar scene. Some nights, the DJ spins club tunes and guests move out on the dance floor; other nights, jazz bands play and club-goers sip sake or scotch while they groove to the rhythms. Vodka drinks are also popular, and a bar menu is available until closing time.
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| 1001 SW Broadway Ave
Portland,
OR
97205
503-241-4100 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This landmark hotel offers three different bar/lounge areas, each with its own classy atmosphere. Visit the Marble Bar for casual dining, cocktails, and live jazz. The formal, Tudor-like Lobby Lounge, or Tea Court as it's known, serves food and cocktails from the Heathman Restaurant, as well as high tea on weekends. The historic Mezzanine Bar is available for private parties and allows guests easy access to the adjacent Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
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| 1 SW 3rd Ave
Portland,
OR
97204
503-226-6630 | | | | | Description: This dark, moody club offers lush environs and a fascinating line-up of events. If you want to drink, that's easily taken care of, and there's even food for late-night noshing. Depending on the night you attend, you may find karaoke, live music performances (often rock or heavy metal), vaudeville and comedy shows, and an adult cabaret/burlesque that features strippers and fire dancers. The offerings may not be to everyone's tastes, but the place has developed quite a following nevertheless.
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