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What’s Happening: October 7 to 13

October 6, 2026

Seven plans actually worth leaving the house for.

What’s Happening This Week, October 7 to 13, 2026: seven plans actually worth leaving the house for.

Seven plans actually worth leaving the house for.

What’s Happening This Week, October 7 to 13, 2026.
Satin Jackets, Friday, October 9, The Get Down.
Brüt Party Blackout, Friday, October 9, Nova PDX.
Repair Café, Saturday, October 10, Leaven Community.
Adivino Gallery opening, Saturday, October 10.
Montavilla Farmers Market, Sunday, October 11.
Bitchcraft Fair, Sunday, October 11, Oregon Convention Center.
Custom pet portraits with Ryan Berkley, Sunday, October 11, Crafty Wonderland Downtown.
Save this for the weekend. Send it to the person who says, We should do something.

The details

Friday, October 9

Satin Jackets

Fri, Oct. 9 · Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. · The Get Down, 680 SE 6th Ave · $31.35, fees included · 21+

Nu-disco with Satin Jackets and DJ Mike Moses.

Timmy’s Take: Trust me, Satin Jackets will indeed make you feel good. Come get your groove on.

Brüt Party Blackout!

Fri, Oct. 9 · 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. · Nova PDX, 722 E Burnside St · $22 current tier, fees included · 21+ · Black attire

Queer dance night with DJs Alfonso Tan and Dan Darlington.

Timmy’s Take: Wear black, hydrate, and plan on sweating through it.

Saturday, October 10

Repair Café

Sat, Oct. 10 · Noon to 3 p.m. · Leaven Community (basement), 5431 NE 20th Ave · Free

Volunteers help repair small appliances, bikes and clothing. Walk-ins welcome, item form optional.

Timmy’s Take: Give the toaster one more chance before it becomes countertop sculpture.

Adivino Opening

Sat, Oct. 10 · 4 to 9 p.m. · Adivino Gallery, 14477 SE Stark St, Suite D · Free, confirmed RSVP required

Original paintings and a chance to meet artist Moussa Farhoud.

Timmy’s Take: Start the night with original art. Better than another hour of scrolling.

Sunday, October 11

Montavilla Farmers Market

Sun, Oct. 11 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · 7700 SE Stark St · Free admission

Produce, flowers and local food makers. No ticket, purchases priced by vendors.

Timmy’s Take: The grocery list gets better when it comes with a pastry.

Bitchcraft Fair

Sun, Oct. 11 · Noon to 6 p.m. · Oregon Convention Center, Hall A-A1, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · $20 gate plus taxes and fees · Ages 10 and under free

Handmade art, candles and curiosities from independent makers. Ticket required.

Timmy’s Take: The coven summons you for 200+ vendors and endless curiosities.

Custom Pet Portraits

Sun, Oct. 11 · 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Crafty Wonderland Downtown, 808 SW 10th Ave · $50 one pet, $100 two in one drawing

Ryan Berkley draws your pet from a photo. Reserve ahead, walk-ins if time allows.

Timmy’s Take: Your camera roll has been training for this moment.

Save this for the weekend. Send it to the person who says, “We should do something.”

Event details as of October 6, 2026. Confirm times and tickets with the venue before you go.

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