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2025 Featured Events
Special Events planned just for GWPDX
SUNDAY, SEPT 14, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Fantasy Fest
Music, Merriment & Market
Join us during Sunday Parkways for a day of Geeky fun!
Live music, merriment, marketplace & Dracula!
Dress in cosplay for the bike ride.
at Directors Park
815 SW Park Ave, Portland
FREE
Great Jellyfish Migration Festival
at Wonderlove
262 SE Main St, Portland
Celebrate the end of Obojima summer with music, games, food and more!
SUNDAY, SEPT 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
FREE
The Crimson Masquerade: D&D Role Playing Adventure
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
You're invited to a grand masquerade held in a secluded manor. The atmosphere is refined, the guests are elegant... and yet, something is very wrong. Uncover the truth before time runs out in this immersive tabletop tale, where social deception, eerie exploration, and a final, high-stakes showdown await your party.
at The Paladins League
4765 NE Fremont Street Portland
$25
Geek Gate Galactica
THURSDAY, SEPT 11, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Live music with wonderful performers! An exploration of entertainment, education and earthly delights a multi dimension picnic and back pack bazar. All are summoned to this space to share song and story, to seed a society of synchronicity.
at Director Park
815 SW Park Ave, Portland
FREE
Board Game Forge
Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe
3738 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
Win prizes while creating a new board game.
Sign up to test all the new games & help determine who wins.
$25 to create
Free to play
Summer Game Jam Celebration
Celebrate a full summer of making videogames, tabletop games, and more. Play locally made games made during PIG Squad's Summer Slow Jams challenge, and chat with the people who made them!
FRIDAY, SEPT 12, 6:00pm - midnight
by Portland Indie Game Squad
FREE
Back to the Future 80's Party
FRIDAY, SEPT 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Step back into the 80's while we celebrate the anniversary of the iconic film. Dress in 80s cosplay, get your pic taken with a Marty McFly cosplayer, and more!
at Wonderlove
262 SE Main St, Portland
FREE
Rocky Horror Sing-a-long
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of one of the most iconic cult-classic films. Dress as your favorite character. Wonderlove will provide beach balloons & bubbles, so you can fully embrace the experience.
at Wonderlove
262 SE Main St, Portland
FREE
Ales & Scales: D & D Tournament
at TPK Brewing
5051 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
TPK Brewing Co. is back with another ten day round of Dungeons & Dragons, covering the upcoming anthology Dragon Delves in its entirety. Check out the various events here.
Ales & Scales: Death at Sunset
Monday, Sept 1, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Ales and Scales Tournament
Friday, Sept 5 - Sunday Sept 14
Ales & Scales: Val'Ruvina Actual Play
at Rose City Comic Con, Saturday, Sept 6, 4 - 6pm
Painting Class
Monday, Sept 15, 6pm
Night Market
Monday, Sept 22, 4pm - 6pm
Kids Quest of the Magic Realms
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Calling all young adventurers! Step into a magical realm, where you find fun, role play, complete a quest, create thing and win prizes.
at Directors Park
815 SW Park Ave, Portland
FREE
Intergalactic Kick-off Party
THURSDAY, SEPT 4, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
An out of the world kick off party for Geek Week PDX! With great music and otherworldly cosplay, this part is a great way to start the Geek Week PDX festivities.
at Hey Love
920 E Burnside St, Portland
FREE
Drink and Think Trivia
Firefly Themed Trivia
at Senet Game Bar
12553 SW Main St, Tigard
Five rounds of all things Firefly Themed trivia with Firefly themed drink specials
Winning team gets 17% off their tab
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10, 7:30pm
Buffy Bingo
MONDAY, SEPT 8, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Join the fun! Watch the Dopplegangland & A New Man episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and play Bingo.
Win Buffy themed prizes.
at TreeBeerds Taphouse
822 SW 2nd Ave, Portland
$5 per card
Magic the Gathering
Join us at the Pauper Tournament at CCG House Games. Win special prizes including store credits.
at CCG House Games
3925 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA
SATURDAY, SEPT 6, starting at 1:00pm
$8
Geek Week Pauper Tournament
Become a Arcade Wizard
at Ground Kontrol
1115 NW 5th Ave, Portland
Play. Win. Enjoy.
Test you skills, win prizes and have fun!
Magic the Gathering, cEDH
Come play your most competitive decks for free and get prizes. All you need to play for Free is a wizards email.
at CCG House Games
3925 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA
MONDAY, SEPT 8, 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Free to Play
FREE
Favorite Teachers of TV & Film
Wine Tasting (Fundraiser)
MONDAY, SEPT 8 thru MONDAY, SEPT 22
multiple times
Welcome to Pairings Portland University!! Pick your curriculum & get your teachers for this flight by checking them off on the checklist provided. 9 wines completes the curriculum & gets you a discount on the flight & entered in a drawing. Come twice during the 2 weeks, and get a different curriculum each time. Earn extra credit including GOLD STAR STICKERS.
at Pairings Portland Wine Shop & Bar
455 NE 24th Ave, Portland,
$30
Warhammer Discovery Days
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10,
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPT 12 & 13
Build. Paint. Play.
Discover the fun of Warhammer across three special events, each with its own unique focus! Join one of the events, or all three. For all skill levels.
FREE
PDX Pop Now!
FRIDAY, SEPT 12 - SUNDAY, SEPT 14
Music Festival featuring and supporting Portland artists. Line up available here.
at Midtown Beer Garden
431 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland
FREE
The Glitch: Anomaly
FRIDAY, SEPT 5; Marvel Rivals
SATURDAY, SEPT 6: Halo Infinite
SUNDAY, SEPT 7: Fortnite
Three different E-Gaming tournaments. Prizes awarded each day. Play as solo, duos, trios or full squads.
at Gahwa Gaming Lounge
12745 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton
FREE
7 Unique Literary Events
at Rose City Book Pub
1329 NE Fremont St, Portland
Learn. Listen. Participate.
Explore the different kinds of book nerdom at these varied events.
Fandom Tattoo Flash Weekend
THURSDAY - SUNDAY, SEPT 11 thru SEPT 14,
Thurs thru Fri 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat - Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm
Calling all fandom lovers!! They've got designs from some of your favorite media hyperfixations!
at Sonny's House of Tattoos and Treasures
2504 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
Check in with each artist for pricing and booking info @lemon.droop @starfruit_ink
18+
Girls & Roses: Geek Week Happy Hour
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Enjoy an evening of fun, with non-permanent tattoos, drinks, and snacks
at Girls & Roses Tattoo Studio
2117 NE Oregon St #505, Portland
FREE
Dice Throne Learn To Play/Open Play
TUESDAY, SEPT 9, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come learn to play Dice Throne.
at Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe
3738 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
FREE
Two Nights of Live Music
SATURDAY, SEPT 6, Door 7:30, Music 8:00pm
FRIDAY, SEPT 12, Door 7:30, Music 8:00pm
One night is a celebration of Geeky culture, the second night is for Punk Rockers.
at Twilight Cafe & Bar
832 SE Grand Ave, Portland
$12
Queer Game Night
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
A welcoming night of games, community, and fun! Join us for an evening of tabletop gaming hosted by and for the queer community. Bring your friends (or make new ones)! No experience needed, just great people and great games.
at TOTL Games
736 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland
FREE
Brain Games
FRIDAY, SEPT 12, 11:30Am - 9:00pm
Enjoy three of the most famous games in the world - Chess, Scrabble & Go. Learn the skills and strategy for each game, test your knowledge and find a new community while having fun.
at Director Park
815 SW Park Ave, Portland
FREE
Pocket Pop Up & Networking Event
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 12:00Pm - 5:00pm
Spend an afternoon meeting other creators, networking, learning and interacting together. Shop with local artists at the small marketplace.
at NW Portland Hostel
479 NW 18th Ave, Portland
FREE
Gundam & Model Kits for Beginners
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 11:00am - 4:30pm
New to Gundam or model kits? Whether you are a first-timer or have dabbled once before, join us for a chill build day. We'll provide the models, building tools, event space, and some helpful tips. Bring your own kit, choose from our $10 selection, or get some recommendations for what we have in store. Hosted by The Sleeves Oregon Gunpla Community.
at TOTL Games
736 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland
13+
FREE
Learn 2 Play Gundam TCG
FRIDAY, SEPT 12, 6:00pm
Hang out with The Sleeves Gunpla Club for an intro night to the Gundam Trading Card Game! Whether you're new or just curious about piloting your first deck, this is a great and inexpensive launch into the world of Gundam. All skill levels welcome; no prior exeperience needed!
at TOTL Games
736 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland
13+
FREE
Star Trek Adventures 2e Demo
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Learn to Play Role Playing Adventure, a tabletop role playing game where new discoveries await explorers of Starfleet.
at Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe
3738 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
FREE
Princess Mononoke Theme Night
THURSDAY, SEPT 11, :00am - 8:00pm
Come watch one of the legendary anime films by master Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Bring your friends enjoy the film.
at Wonderlove
262 SE Main St, Portland
FREE
Adult Conversational Japanese!
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Have you been wanting to practice your conversational Japanese? Reggies Manga Shop has a free monthly adult conversational Japanese meet up on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
at Reggies Manga Shop
7015 N Greeley Ave, Portland
FREE
Cozy Craft Market
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Featuring local artists and makers in Portland. Come shop local and get cozy.
at Reggies Manga Shop
7015 N Greeley Ave, Portland
Stuffie Rave
FRIDAY, SEPT 5, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
An all ages dance and DJ event. Bring your favorite stuffed toy and decorate them. Or be a part of the stuffie swap. Kids activities and other small vendors too. Make a night of it and grab a bite at the food trucks too.
at Lil' America
1015 SE Stark St, Portland
$5 for kids, $10 for adults
Big Beautiful Bulk Sale
SUNDAY, SEPT 7, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Find over 200,000 bulk Magic/ Pokemon cards at a special discount for this event only. Gym Leaders, Pauper players, and Collectors come in for this special Geek Week Pricing.
at CCG House Games
3925 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA
Dungeons & Drag Queens Live
Hear ye, hear ye!
The hit off-Broadway comedy show sashays its way to Star Theater! Witness the high-fantasy, high-heeled, high-rolling hilarity as three drag queens play the legendary tabletop game of Dungeons and Dragons LIVE.
at Star Theater
13 NW 6th Ave, Portland
SATURDAY, SEPT 6
8:00pm
$25 - $30
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