2027 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.
1/6/27 | Fitness Issue - The cover story this week will be about fitness - a person or place shaping how Portland is approaching health, activity and wellness.
1/20/27 | Funniest Five - We poll local comedy insiders and profile the five freshest comedians in Portland.
2/10/27 | Reasons to Love - Publishing the week of Valentine’s Day, this issue is our annual love letter to Portland, with all sorts of reasons to love our city right now.
2/24/27 | Spring Arts - A curated guide to the season ahead in arts and culture, featuring can’t-miss shows, exhibitions, performances, and openings.
3/17/27 | Train Issue - A spotlight on Portland's rail culture and traveling by train.
3/31/27 | Pets - Inside this issue you’ll find the results of our annual Pet Pageant, photos of our favorite Pets - and a cover story for animal lovers.
4/14/27 | Parks, Ranked - We’re ranking Portland’s parks and giving you the skinny on which green spaces to go to for what.
4/28/27 | Best New Bands - We poll local music insiders and profile the best new musical talent in Portland.
5/12/27 | The Good, The Bad, and The Awful - Every few years, we survey metro-area legislators, let them give us unfiltered (and anonymous) feedback on their colleagues, and we publish the results in a ranking of Portland-area lawmakers.
5/26/26 | 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.
6/9/27 | Kids - Our cover story this week will be focused on kids as school wraps up and we enter the summer months.
6/23/27 | Telephone Pole - A close look at the curious collection of community notices, advertisements, and postings found on a Portland telephone pole.
7/8/27 | Pride - A celebration of Portland’s LGBTQ+ community, highlighting culture, voices, events, and the businesses that show up for Pride all year long.
7/21/27 | Best of Portland - Our definitive guide to the best of our city - and our biggest issue of the year. We also publish the results of our BOP Reader’s Poll.
8/18/27 | Cheap Eats! - Our citywide cheat sheet to eating well on a budget—rounding up dozens of spots across Portland where you can get a solid meal without blowing past $10–15
9/1/27 | Fall Arts Preview - A curated guide to the season ahead in arts and culture, featuring can’t-miss shows, exhibitions, performances, and openings.
9/22/27 | Style Issue - A spotlight on Portland's personal style.
10/6/27 | Small Business Issue - An inside look at what it takes to start, run, and sustain a small business in Portland, and the people navigating the rewards and realities of making it work.
10/20/27 | Best in Drag - A spotlight on Portland’s drag scene, honoring standout performers and the venues, brands, and communities that support them.
11/4/27 | Give!Guide - Our annual charitable giving guide connecting readers with hundreds of local nonprofits during the holiday season.
11/17/27 - Shari’s: Where are they now? - We look at what became of the former locations of Shari’s restaurants.
12/1/27 | Strip Club Issue - The culture, business, and people behind one of the city's most distinctive scenes.
12/22/27 - Portlander of the Year - Honoring the individual who made the biggest impact on Portland over the past year, with a look back at the moments that defined our city this year.
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 hundreds of targeted, high-traffic locations for people to pick up for free.
More on magazines here.
2027
April | Nester: Spring Edition -We highlight Portland’s maker and design scene, with fresh inspiration, local talent, and ideas for updating your space for the season.
June | Oregon Summer Guide - Portlanders’ annual kick-off to the warm months, and weekend planning.
September | Nester Magazine -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.
December | Winter Magazine - A fresh editorial concept celebrating the season. Story direction and creative approach to be announced.
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.
2027
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
May | The Do Good List
April - June | Best of Portland Readers’ Poll
May | Father’s Day Gift Guide
June | Patio Picks
June | The Oregon Adventure Hot List
Events
WW reaches a large audience, in person, through a variety of intimate and large events each year.
Partner with us on events to reach a targeted audience, demonstrate your commitment to community, have a high-impact activation, network, and get your brand amplified through all our media platforms promoting each event, reaching thousands of Portlanders every day.
January 29th | Funniest Five Showcase
April 16th | The Oregon Beer Awards
May 7th | Best New Bands Showcase
September 18th & 19th | NestFest
