Indie Shows This Weekend in Portland

Browse 23 indie shows this weekend, plus alternative concerts and live music in Portland, Oregon, including North Portland, Old Town / Chinatown, and Hawthorne. Listings are date-first and source-backed, with venue calendar links, ticket links, ticket status, age limits, free-entry notes, and poster artwork when the official source provides it. Current source-backed signals include 4 all-ages shows and electronic and singer-songwriter scene tags. Portland pages emphasize room-by-room poster artwork, neighborhood calendars, and source-backed ticket links.

Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM

No Fun • Hawthorne • • Details

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ The Kops https://thekops.bandcamp.com/ https://wearethekops.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thekops.band/ The Helpers https://www.instagram.com/thehelpers_official/ The Horny Devils

The Kops • The Helpers • The Horny Devils artwork from No Fun

Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM

Hawthorne Theatre • Hawthorne • • Details

Friday, July 17th, 2026 7:00PM Hawthorne Theatre 21 & Over w/ Valid Photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to gm@hawthornetheatre.com.

THE EMO NIGHT TOUR artwork from Hawthorne Theatre

Fri, Jul 17, 8:00 PM

Dante's • Old Town / Chinatown • • Details

FANG with Roundeye, The Besmirchers, & NOR/ME artwork from Dante's

Fri, Jul 17, 8:00 PM

Aladdin Theater • Brooklyn • • Details

Fri, Jul 17, 8:00 PM

Alberta Rose Theatre • Alberta Arts • • Details

The Back to the Barre podcast is about the popular TV show Dance Moms. The show aired on Lifetime from 2011 to 2019 and was a big hit. In 2022, Christi Lukasaik and Kelly Hyland , who were featured on the show’s first season, started this series. They were friends before the show and continue to be friends. Their chemistry comes through in this podcast. The podcast isn’t just a rehash of Dance Moms episodes. It provides an insider’s perspective on filming the show. The hosts offer a unique perspective of the program. This puts them in a prime position to discuss the show’s experiences, challenges, and wins. Both hosts are more than moms. They also had an exciting past as cheerleaders. So they use their personal experiences and perspectives to dissect the show’s episodes. Back to the Barre offers more than just episode breakdowns. It also gives exclusive insider details. Former cast members offer their thoughts on wild moments. At first glance, Back to the Barre might seem to cater only to Dance Moms fans. While fans of the show will find the podcast appealing and relatable, there’s more to it. The insider insights are a great bonus. But the podcast also reveals an unseen side of the world of competitive dancing. It’s a world where girls strive for excellence in the spotlight, pushed by their dedicated moms. This unique view expands the podcast’s audience. It’s not just for the show’s fans, but also for anyone who admires the pursuit of dreams. Back to the Barre evokes nostalgia. Yet it brings Dance Moms fans to the present, too. The podcast doesn’t glamorize the original series. Instead, it takes listeners beyond the drama to the heart of the show. This approach respects the reality of competitive dancing and the people involved. Christi and Kelly’s hosting makes this a compelling listen. New episodes drop each week. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.