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2.6 (100 reviews)

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Michael C.

Lots of cool events and I look forward to seeing stuff here in the future. It's really unfortunate you have to write 85 characters when you can say what you need in less, so this part is just filler

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Amelia R.

When arriving at veterans memorial coliseum there are several parking options. They have limited street parking and a few parking garages. Street parking was full so we parked in the garage across the street which put us back $32 for the evening. The check-in process was streamlined and quick to get us in. There are metal detectors, security, working dogs and several law enforcement present. They have a good amount of food choices, we went with the sizzle pie pizza at $9 a slice and dippin dots ice cream at $8.50 for a small bowel. The bathrooms and facility were clean and they had employees cleaning throughout the show. I would recommend getting their a little early to find your seat and eating beforehand due to the price gouging.

10/13/2023 - Wandering through super late. Visiting friends at the Underhill Haunt
Mikhail H.

The only reason to visit this spot is that it really is the perfect setting for haunted attractions during our spooky season. If you want a real horror show - visit the bathroom! It will do in a pinch but definitely drop by the haunt. It does involve a lot of walking around the building and such but well worth it. Just something to be aware of if you have folks with you who do not do well for a long stride. It is pretty flat though if you have ADA situation though. The bathrooms are right before the entrance so they have got you there as well.

Patty B.

First time attending a concert at the VMC. Nice place. Lol I have been to Moda many times, never realized this was next door. Anyway, we saw Greta Van Fleet there. It looks like no matter where your seats are, you'll have a great view. We were in Section 67, Row E. Seats were accommodating for the event and Ushers for the event were very kind and helpful.

Jack Harlow
Martina C.

Well it looks older than Moda Center from the outside and everything inside agrees with that. The one thing that was great were the bouncy vinyl seats. Great for spills and seat twerking, which MANY people at Jack Harlow did IN and out of their seats. Now for the bad-sheesh. While there isn't garbage everywhere, there is an odor. And the bathrooms smell BAD. There was a hand written sign between the 4 sinks saying "Caution, water is VERY hot." So MAYBE fix that so someone doesn't get burned?? Like common sense...where is it? The acoustics are okay but it's definitely old in every way. And the worst part was it was HOT. In the bathroom the air didn't move AT ALL and it was even worse for the moment you're in the stall. Sheesh not a fan. I would go to see the Winterhawks play but at least the ice has to help with the temperature right?!

Lanny H.

Nostalgia is the first thing that comes to mind. The glass palace! Home of the Portland Winterhawks! This is a good sized venue for WHL Hockey! Plenty of seats and almost all of them within god view of the ice. Seats are old and a little cramped, but comfortable at the same time. This is a dated facility with some noted upgrades. Newer full sized ice, newer scoreboard and video screens.

Steve V.

I recently went here to see Disney on Ice. It was a perfect setup for this type of event. Regardless of where you sat, you had a good view. Was hopeful there would be some open seats for some social distancing in the era of covid, but not so much. And an event with kids singing, snack eating, and just being kids, keeping masks on for the entire show is a stretch. They did check for vaccination status upon entering (although did not ensure the name on the vaccination card matched drivers license). Snack options were typical but pricy. About $11 for a beer. I think popcorn was $9. The amount of marketing was crazy. Stand after stand selling Disney paraphernalia! Parking was fine. I had reserved parking in the east west garage with my ticket purchase. Not sure about other events but great for ice events.

Black Star Riders April 2018
Frank B.

Hadn't been to the Coliseum in years. However I came last night for the mighty JUDAS PRIEST! The heavy metal community was out in full force and I decided to join the hordes of people clad in Denim & Leather to raise my fist high. Ok my journey starts outside with the religious protester not happy with tonight's head-banging crowd filing in. Of coarse it's a photo opp so see photos. Now security is moving people swiftly through the various security measures while be exceptionally polite. I make it through and enter the arena and man it looked the same I couldn't believe it. Finding a bathroom was a challenge but I survived and made my way down to my front row seat. First The Black Star Riders came on and Mr Scott Gorum of Thin Lizzy tossed me a pick ( Thank Brother I appreciate it ) then Saxon melted my mind next and after one last set change JUDAS PRIEST hit the stage and rocked for 18 songs of blistering metal classics and a few new ones. Managed to obtain 3 Judas Priest guitar picks so thanks and what an amazing show. I must say this old building keeps the old memory's alive and well and is creating new ones also! If you want a close and personal venue to see a concert the you've found the place! Till next time !

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The prices are absolutely obscene. After paying for event tickets, we were charged $19 for a parking space in a massive garage with absolutely no signs directing us to the venue. We merged with a group of other lost event-goers and wandered the parking lots until we found someone who could point us in the right direction. The sign-less-ness continued right up to the door of the coliseum. Once inside, we laughed out loud at what they were asking for nothing-special nachos ($10.50), cotton candy ($8.50), and a single can of basic-brand beer ($8.50). Disgusting, greedy, money-grubbing corporate behavior. I truly felt they were taking advantage of the families there with multiple children, excited to show their kids a good time. I will avoid events at this venue in future.

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Went to see the winter hawks here seats are a bit cramped on the red side but you keep to the blue side and you'll be just fine!

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Ask the Community - Memorial Coliseum

Can I bring binoculars to a concert?

I have no reason to believe that there would be any restrictions on binoculars. Probably would be more useful if you are in an elevated seat

My husband is 6'4" and has long legs. I've read that seating is really cramped. Is it better on the floor?

It definitely can be really cramped. Go with the floor.

Does this place have backed seating or just bleacher style?

It does have backed seating in most areas. I believe there may be some areas with bleacher style.

Is there a a bar area/entrance for concerts? My friends and I are coming from Seattle for a show and want to know!

VMC does not have a bar, but they do have a few beer vendors with their own kiosks, as well as whatever beer they sell at the concession stands. No separate entrance, they are scattered around the concourse.

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Moda Center

3.7(360 reviews)
0.1 miLloyd District, Northeast Portland

The moda has always been a great place for so many events, my favorite being Blazer games. I've…read moreexperienced many concerts and games under this roof. The moda is well kept, clean and accommodating. They offer many fun activities for the kids and offer family specials in sundays for blazer games. We enjoyed Portland vs OKC tonight and had a wonderful time. As far as parking, it can be a mess to navigate, especially when leaving an event. I recommend arriving early or paying for parking ahead of time when going to events. The only other downfall is the seats are narrow, uncomfortable and you feel like a sardine. Overall the Moda is a nice venue and offers many great events.

About three years ago, I had my first time visiting the Moda Center. We went to a Golden State…read moreWarriors vs. Trail Blazers game. It was a short visit, so I didn't get to fully experience the game day atmosphere, the concessions, or the general operations of the arena. I did get to watch my Arkansas team play in March Madness and a few other games. I sat in the nosebleed section, which was a bit challenging to see the opponents, but the games were still amazing. I attended all four games I could, so I don't have any complaints about that. The atmosphere was incredible. Although the stadium wasn't packed, the passionate fans made it feel like a packed house throughout the entire game. The game day experience was truly exceptional. The seating arrangement was a bit uncomfortable. The 300 seating sections felt like a 30-degree angle, with the seats positioned just a tad too close together, making them feel unsafe. It's as if you can almost feel yourself falling if you The lines for concessions and restrooms were not too long, which was a pleasant surprise. Getting into the arena was also quick. The arena itself appears modern and well-maintained, with no visible signs of wear and tear. Overall, I'm looking forward to visiting the Moda Center again in the future to see NCAA basketball games, professional-level games, or even concerts when I'm in Portland. I'm definitely a fan of this facility.

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Rose Quarter

Rose Quarter

3.8(69 reviews)
0.1 miLloyd District, Northeast Portland

Had many fond memories created at concerts at THE ROSE QUARTER aka " Memorial Coliseum " as I…read morerefer it as. My journey started in the early 80's to see in 1982 tour for a triple bill of heavy metal with GIRLSCHOOL , IRON MAIDEN & SCORPIONS ! I mean can you believe that lineup and only $10.... Of coarse I've ventured to the venue many times. It not really improved much throughout the years but always nostalgic when I do see a show... I'm glad they keep it open.

Rose Quarter is the spot to be if you're up for a good time ! You've got everything from epic…read moresports showdowns at the Moda Center to kickass concerts. I even had my graduation ceremony at this exact location . The venue is spacious and has some what okish seats . I feel atleast for a few hours they are alright and plus if you have the means to splurge there defnately can be an option to get better ones.Navigation is alright but more or less there are people who can help guide you in case you are lost . And when hunger strikes, the dining scene nearby is helpful , I wouldnt say that they are reasonably priced or have a lot of options but again when you come to an event like this , its pretty much expected that you will be charged slightly higher than the norm . Parking is horrendous and I would highly recommend taking public transit .In all these years of coming here , only once did we make the mistake of taking our car and regretted it instantly. All in all It's the perfect place to soak up the city vibes and make some awesome memories.

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Rose Quarter - Such a fun place to hangout and people watch

Such a fun place to hangout and people watch

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Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers

4.2(93 reviews)
0.1 miLloyd District, Northeast Portland

Love my Blazers! Love going to the Moda Center to support my Team! No matter where we sit, we have…read morea fabulous time! Mostly I go with friends who are season ticket holders and the experience of seeing the action right up close is incredible! Over the years we have gotten to know the ushers and waiters who always greet us by name and add to the wonderful experience. The Portland fans are the best! The atmosphere and energy always high. The team has had their ups and downs, fantastic seasons and some real struggles, but through it all the players are true sportsmen, work well as a team, are professional and respectful. They always express gratitude and appreciation of the fans and the city of Portland. Did I mention that I love my a Blazers?!! Yes, I prefer to win, but the reason I am such a fan is because of the type of people the players are, especially under Damian and Coach Stott's leadership. They are a great group of young men. So even when we are struggling, I am there cheering them on and having fun doing it!

The Portland Trail Blazers experiment at Georgia Tech is over. By that, I mean Damon Stoudamire's…read moretenure as Yellow Jackets head coach. As a big NBA fan in the late 90s and into the 2010s, and as a Georgia Tech alum and longtime men's basketball season ticket holder, never in a million years would I have guessed Damon Stoudamire - of all people - would be one of Tech's head coaches. That was a connection I would have never made. I always saw Damon as a Portland/Pacific NW/NBA kind of guy, *not* an ACC men's basketball coach. I told Damon that when I met him, back in 2024, and he listed a few connections to Atlanta that included his sons. I knew he was well-connected in the basketball world and I could see why Tech's then-athletic director J Batt hired him. Damon can now add ACC head men's basketball coach to his journeyman resume. Also, Damon hired Bonzi Wells to be on his staff. I watched those two up close and in person at about 50 home games over the last three years (2023-2026). Anyway, this review is supposed to be about the Blazers. When I think of the Blazers, I think of Damon, Bonzi, and the "Jail Blazers." I first saw them in person during the 1999-2000 season at Staples Center, Portland at the Los Angeles Clippers. I liked that team and wanted them to win the 2000 NBA championship. It's too bad they didn't because they got so close. I highly recommend watching the 2026 Netflix documentary "Untold: Jail Blazers." It features Damon, Bonzi, and Rasheed Wallace. It's very entertaining to hear their first-hand accounts of the Jail Blazers era. I grew to really like and respect Damon and was sad to see him go. As a diehard Tim Duncan-era Spurs fan, I thought Tiago Splitter did a nice job as interim coach of the Blazers this season.

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Underhill Haunted House

4.7(3 reviews)
0.0 miLloyd District, North Portland

Although we have done the adult Underhill and it's great! Full of jump scares and great acting,…read morethis review is mostly for their kidsfest , on Sunday's the big scary monster are a little sleepy from all there nightly shenanigans and are easily put to sleep with your child's magic wand. My grandson really enjoyed the thrill of being in control of the monster telling them to go to sleep when he had enough of there play. We started with a group picture traversed through 2 spooky houses then trick or treated the booths before exiting. Will definitely be back for this event next Halloween. Great family experience.

Really enjoyed this experience. It was pretty reasonable in price, actually parking was more…read moreexpensive. They did some cool stuff that I haven't seen other houses do. Like when you exit one house your automatically in line with the next house. They also had a really cool market at the end with tons of vendors to buy from. I was also thankful for the large sizes on the tshirts got me a 4xl. I also had a lot of fun in the houses, the first one was my favorite, but all the actors were amazing, they had fun and Interacted with us as we went through in a fun and Individual way. The vampire lady in the bed said " ahhh my new snacks have arrived" and the way she said snacks had me stimming the rest of the night. Snaaaackkkks. Totally worth it. Not super scary, but lots of fun.

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Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo

Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo

4.0(1 review)
0.4 miLloyd District, Broadway District, Northeast Portland

One of the most interesting conventions to hit the Oregon Convention center each year is the…read moreOddities and Curiosities Expo. It's the ultimate people-watching experience as it attracts and incredibly diverse crowd. You've got goth kids, artists and creatives, and the Wiccan and metaphysical crowd as well. I'm not stereotyping here, I'm just amused and excited by the diversity. This diversity is represented in the immense marketplace featuring hand-made goods from hundreds of artists and creatives from all over the country. Oddities and Curiosities are whatever your midwestern grandma might think is weird. Articulated skeletons, steampunk clothing and accessories, and tattoo art. You'll see taxidermied opossums rowing boats, or wall-mounted two-headed cows. If you think weird is cool, it's likely you'll find something you love at this expo. The organizers of this traveling expo also curate a selection of workshops, activities and performances throughout the day. There were hundreds of people walking around with taxidermied ducklings due to a series of entry-level taxidermy workshops taking place throughout the day. (While taxidermy isn't my thing, I find it intriguing nonetheless) I encourage you to check out the Oddities and Curiosities Expo if you have a proclivity toward anything considered "weird" by most of your relatives and coworkers. Chances are you'll fit in here!

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Unusual hand made items by artists and makers from all over the west coast

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University Of Oregon - The campus green with the bell tower, the Oregon Duck throwing an O and the Library & Learning Center.

University Of Oregon

4.5(4 reviews)
3.1 miConcordia, Northeast Portland

There are great hopes and expectations for this new satellite campus of the university of Oregon…read more Formally known as concordia University also formally known as concordia College, the University of Oregon has purchased the old campus and created a portland branch. There is plenty of U of O signage that let you know they are coming soon. This is sure to transform the community prayerfully in a positive way. The community is expecting soon of the opening of the campus we're imagining fall 2023, 2024. I'll keep you posted on there progress.

Near the historic White Stag sign is the White Stag Block and the home of the University of Oregon…read moreat Portland. This complex merges parts of 3 historic buildings: the Bickel Block, the Skidmore Block, and the White Stag and Hirsch-Weiss. There's a lot of history within, around, and underneath. I recently wandered around (and hung out) at this lovingly restored complex, and I can confirm that this place is all that it's quacked up to be! It "almost" makes me wish that I went to school here. The Mother Ship campus in 110 miles south in Eugene, so this place is the real deal for Rose City Residents that want a first class education at a world class University. And so says this proud alum from the University of Iowa (Go Hawks!), Texas A&M (Gig Em Aggies!), and UC Berkeley (Go Bears!).

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University Of Oregon - Fall on the University of Oregon Portland Campus. Bright yellow leaves in front of the Library & Learning Center building.

Fall on the University of Oregon Portland Campus. Bright yellow leaves in front of the Library & Learning Center building.

University Of Oregon - Bronze "Thinker Duck" statue in front of the Innovation Building on the UO Portland campus.

Bronze "Thinker Duck" statue in front of the Innovation Building on the UO Portland campus.

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Lloyd Center Ice Rink

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3.2(89 reviews)
0.7 miBroadway District, Lloyd District, Northeast Portland

Lloyd Center is such a great place to skate. I love how inclusive and friendly the skating…read morecommunity is here. My daughter started skating at Lloyd center 2 years ago. She has been skating for about 7 years total. We had heard good things about the program at Lloyd and decided to give it a try even though we live less than 10 minutes from the Sherwood rink. I'm so glad we did! The value you get at Lloyd can't be beat. If you happen to miss a class it's easy to pick up another class as a make up plus you can attend Open skate for free and get a punch card to bring a friend to Open skate a few times each session. Freestyles are also less expensive than other rinks in the areas. If you have done a learn to skate program there are some more advanced classes you can take like Choreo & Moves. The coaching staff is awesome, knowledgeable and patient. They go above and beyond to make students feel welcome, safe and included. (Special shout-out to Lydia!) Lloyd Center is also great for folks just wanting to skate for fun. Much of the day is available as Open skate and there are in and out privileges for the day. That means you can skate, pop off to grab lunch or shop and then skate again. It's a great little outing to do with friends or family.

Alright well. Took my nieces skating here. I don't have much to compare it to but the experience…read morewas fun for them. Price was a bit spendy but I found a coupon so it worked out well. It included the skates. It was particularly busy that day but manageable. You can rent a locker for $5. It's bigger than it looks..was able to fit 4 pairs of teenager shoes in there, a jacket and a purse. I'd go again. If I wasn't so worried that my nieces would need me for something, I would have just walked the mall but I got stuck taking pics and holding their phones like a chump..haha. good times.

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Lloyd Center Ice Rink - Christmas tree in the center of the rink

Christmas tree in the center of the rink

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