By any measure, June is one of the most splendid months of the year in Portland; boasting fine weather, the city’s flagship Portland Rose Festival, and the peak bloom of our beloved roses. And, there’s not only Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and Pride events to look forward to—we’ve compiled the biggest events you need to know about in every genre, from Bob Dylan to Chelsea Handler, from Portland Book Week to the CareOregon Grand Floral Starlight Parade, and from the start of Bike Summer to the Timbers’ FIFA World Cup Soccer Celebration.
COMEDY
Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour
Childless, carefree, stoned, and silly—if I’m judging from Chelsea Handler’s Instagram profile alone, the stand-up, actress, writer, and host seems to have her life all figured out. A short list of Handler’s accomplishments include her seven New York Times bestselling books, the Dear Chelsea advice podcast, her activism for queer and women’s rights, and most recently a DIY matchmaking service trying to pair frustrated singles through her social media. She’s just finishing a Las Vegas residency and is bringing new material to Portland compiled from her adventures in travel, dating, drugs, and womanhood. She’s done psychedelics in Antarctica, humiliated MAGA comedians at Netflix roasts, briefly dated 50 Cent, and she’s not shy about sharing the gritty details, so expect more unfiltered yarn-weaving at this show. BRI BREY
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Downtown (Fri June 12)
