Portland takes the season of ghouls and gourds very seriously, but October isn’t all Halloween events—the calendar is also filled with concerts, festivals, food & drink events, and tons more. As we do every month, we’ve compiled the biggest events you need to know about in every genre, from Adam Sandler: You’re My Best Friend to Lorde: Ultrasound and from Good Things: An Evening with Samin Nosrat to Portland Design Month.
COMEDY
Ron Funches
Ron Funches started his comedy career in his early twenties right here in Portland; the local legend worked as a clerk at Grocery Outlet, a very Oregon job to have while trying to make it in comedy. After relocating to Los Angeles, Funches’ comedy, acting, and writing resumes have exploded, but he hasn’t forgotten his old stomping grounds, returning for this appearance at Helium. Reality TV fans can look forward to his appearance as a contestant on The Traitors‘ upcoming fourth season. BRI BREY
Helium Comedy Club, Hosford-Abernethy (Oct 17–19)
