Portland’s newest venue, The Woods, is located in historic Sellwood in a former funeral parlor. The classic Mission-style building, built circa 1929, served the community for years as a place to honor and venerate those who have passed on. Renovations have breathed new life into the space, transforming it into a mid-size, comfortable and reverent venue to see modern music, where quiet is the new loud. The hardwood floors, chandeliers and spacious elegance evoke the lobby of a Western hotel, reborn as a music hall and art nouveau lounge. It’s a place to sit and have a glass of wine in a serene environment, entertained by renowned local and national musicians and performers.

The 3000 square foot venue houses a beautiful chapel area for performances, as well as several smaller lounges and outdoor seating, including a covered smoking salon.

The atmosphere is part club-house, part secret society. Patrons will feel they have stumbled upon another world: candle-lit, eccentric yet stately. Karaoke, avant stand-up comedy and movie screenings are scheduled regularly on non-musical performance nights.

The Woods faces Milwaukie Avenue in downtown Sellwood, which is served by bus line 70, and is easily accessible from anywhere in Portland.

Booking: Caroline Buchalter, (Formerly of Mississippi Studios/ Monqui Presents/ Wonder Ballroom) with extensive experience in the Portland scene.

We serve wine and beer, focusing on the unpretentious, affordable, and local whenever we can. Within the year we will expand to include both food and liquor, with a menu that echoes a European café and bistro.

The Woods is fully accessible, with an automatic door entry just off the driveway on Claybourne (the cross street on Milwaukie), an ADA-compliant restroom and an ADA-accessible bar.