2025/26 Media Calendar
Special Issues • Magazines • Advertorials • Events
Special Issues
We print every Wednesday. On indicated dates here, this content will drive our print edition (cover story) & content on wweek. com. Dates in between will be news-driven stories.
2025
7/9/25 | Pride - We celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community, highlighting local activism, artistic expression, and the joy of Pride celebrations around Portland.
7/23/25 | Best of Portland - Our annual compendium of our favorite things in Portland, with a strong emphasis on the weird and wacky characters that make this city great.
8/13/25 | SportsBall! - A look at the culture around some of Portland's most beloved sports, and a round-up of the weird and quirky "sports" Portland has come to embrace.
8/20/25 | Drag Issue We poll club owners, staff, and industry insiders to gauge the current state and future of Portland's iconic drag scene.
9/3/25 | Fall Arts Guide - Our highly anticipated annual guide on how to take in culture over the coming months: what to read, watch, and experience.
10/1/25 | Renting in Portland - We examine the city's rental market, including rising costs, tenant rights, housing policies, and the personal stories of renters navigating the challenges of finding affordable housing.
10/22/25 | BookSmart - We delve into Portland's vibrant literary scene, highlighting local publishers, independent bookstores, and the authors shaping our city's unique voice in the literary world.
10/29/25 | Give!Guide - G!G takes over WW with their annual Guide to Giving, featuring all the local nonprofits who are a part of this iconic annual initiative.
11/12/25 | How to Host this Holiday - We provide our readers with fresh ideas, expert advice, and local recommendations for creating unforgettable holiday celebrations, from seasonal menus to festive décor and beyond.
12/31/25 | Portlander of the Year - We honor an individual whose actions, contributions, and impact over the past year have significantly shaped and inspired the Portland community.
2026
1/14/26 | Sex & Dating Issue - We dive into the messy, magical, and deeply Portland world of sex, love, and modern dating—from swipe fatigue to poly dynamics to the art of the good breakup.
1/28/26 | Funniest Five - We poll local comedy insiders and profile the five funniest comedians in town.
2/11/26 | Reasons to Love Portland - Our annual love letter to Portland.
2/25/26 | Spring Arts Preview - How to take in culture over the coming months: what to read, watch, and experience.
3/11/26 | Pets Issue - Stories about Portland’s pets and animals—so you can say “awww.” We also publish the results of our annual Pet Pageant.
3/25/26 | Cost of Living Issue - We explore what it really costs to live in Portland right now—breaking down rent, wages, side hustles, and the creative ways locals are making it work (or not).
4/2/26 | Day Tripping - We dive into the best day trips from Portland—easy escapes, hidden gems, and weird roadside wonders all within a tank of gas.
4/15/26 | Endorsements - Our editorial team breaks down the key races, ballot measures, and candidates ahead of the May 2026 primary—offering sharp endorsements, tough questions, and a guide to what’s really at stake.
4/22/26 | Best New Band - We poll local music insiders and profile the best new musical talent in Portland.
5/15/26 | Neighborhoods Issue - We dive into the distinct personalities of Portland’s neighborhoods—celebrating hidden gems, local legends, and everyday people who give each corner of the city its soul.
5/27/26 | World Cup! - We tap into Portland’s deep soccer roots as the World Cup kicks off—celebrating the city's die-hard fandom, local legends, rowdy rituals, and the beautiful game’s place in our culture.
6/10/26 | 21 Best Restaurants of 21st Century in Portland (So Far) - We look back at the 21 Portland restaurants that defined dining in the 21st century (so far)—the game-changers, genre-benders, and neighborhood staples that shaped how the city eats.
6/24/26 | The Teen Issue - We finally set out to answer the age-old question: Are the kids alright?
Magazines
Our annual magazines serve as revered guides that live on coffee tables, in hotels, and at retailers all year long. Each are distributed to a different list of 1,000+ targeted, high-traffic locations for people to pick up for free.
2025
April | The Green Living Companion - Publishing just in time for Earth Day, our Green Living Companion is a pocket-sized magazine guide full of local resources and actionable steps to reduce your carbon footprint and support Portland's green economy.
June | Oregon Summer Guide - Portlanders’ annual kick-off to the warm months, and weekend planning.
September | Nester - Our definitive guide for how to live in Portland. We’re profiling design forward Portlanders in their homes with photo essays and profiles that detail their inspiration, point of view and favorite spaces.
November | Oregon Winter Guide - Where to go, and what to do this winter: our guide to thriving in the colder months in Oregon.
Advertorials & Activations
Editorial content driven by advertisers to promote a product or service. Our advertorials are designed to resemble content that would appear in Willamette Week naturally - attracting readership and attention and offering value to our audience.
2025
January | Volunteer Guide
February | Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
February - March | Pet Pageant
March | Summer Camp Guide
April | 420 Guide
April | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
April | The Do Good List
April - June | Best of Portland Readers’ Poll
May | Father’s Day Gift Guide
June | Patio Picks
September | NestFest
Events
January | Funniest Five
March | Best New Bands
April | Oregon Beer Awards
August | Best of Portland
September | NestFest