There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy the sounds of samba!

Gather friends, bring the family or take a date and come together for wildlife this summer at ZooNights!

Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world.

We’re bringing samba to the Portland Blues Experience on Sunday, July 6, 2025! The event runs from 10am to 10pm at Director Park in downtown Portland. This all-day celebration of live music and dance is free and open to the public, powered by community donations and local sponsorships.

The event features a full 12-hour lineup of live bands, dance lessons, food vendors, craft booths, and family-friendly fun — all centered around a real outdoor dance floor and shaded VIP seating.

Full Schedule for Sunday, July 6

10:00 AM – Webfoot Brass Band (Welcome Set)

10:30 AM – Gospel Dance Class

11:00 AM – LaRhonda Steele’s Gospel Hour

12:00 PM – Zydeco Dance Lesson

12:30 PM – Swamp Thang

1:30 PM – Blues Dance Lesson

2:00 PM – Ms Vee & a Badass Band feat. Chance Hayden

3:00 PM – Swing Dance Lesson

3:30 PM – Reggie Houston’s Hot 5

4:30 PM – Salsa Dance Lesson

5:00 PM – Bobby Torres Ensemble

6:00 PM – West Coast Swing Dance Lesson

6:30 PM – The Norman Sylvester Band

8:00 PM – Bloco Alegria

8:30 PM – Jujuba

Bloco Alegria will once again march to the beat in celebration of pride with samba percussion and dance in the Lewis Community Pride Parade!

The parade starts at the Lewis Elementary School at 4401 SE Evergreen Street in the Woodstock neighborhood in Portland.

This school parade was started by a student in 2021 and continues today. It is always a lot of fun, with drumming, dancing, students, parents and community members, costumes and more! 

Join us in the celebration!