Welcome to Tender Loving Empire: Our Story & Events

Creativity & Community

EVENTS

From pop-up shops to community hangouts and live shows, there's always something exciting happening at TLE.

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Upcoming Events

Portland Staycation | Feb. 6-8 & 13-15

📅 Saturday, Feb. 6-8 & 13-15
📍TLE on NW 23rd and West End

Find us during Staycation at NW 23rd or West End. Mention “Staycation” for a little something extra with your purchase.

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TEDxPortland | April 11

📅 Saturday, April 11
📍The Armory, located inside Portland Center Stage

Tender Loving Empire is a community partner for TedxPortland and we’ll be hosting a mini-market featuring our local favorites. Plus, we'll be hosting the after-party (more details to come).

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About Us

At Tender Loving Empire, we’re more than a gift shop!

We’ve done the digging to bring together 700+ local and indie makers from Portland and Seattle. A year-round makers market, rooted in community and creativity. With your support, we've paid out $20.3 million to our vendors and bands since 2007.

Handmade Goods ‑ Records ‑ Good Vibes

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Past Events

Webinar Q&A
$20M Paid to Artists, 18 Years Strong: Inside TLE’s Next Growth Chapter
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French Cassettes and Sunbathe Live Show (PAST EVENT)
From our HQ Warehouse: live shows featuring local and indie bands from our record label and community. Stay tuned for future shows.
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Portland Art Museum x TLE
Tender Loving Empire partners with the Portland Art Museum for the opening of the new art wing with live music presentations.
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Tasting Events at PDX and SEA Airport Stores
Join us for monthly tastings with local makers at our airport locations: PDX Concourse D & E and SEA Airport at N Gate. Follow us on IG to stay in the loop.
Hours & Locations
Ural Thomas & The Pain Show (PAST EVENT)
Free show at TLE HQ Warehouse with Ural Thomas & The Pain. Follow TLE Records for more any upcoming shows.
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West End Wednesday (Summer-Fall)
Join TLE and 14 other local businesses in the Downtown West End for special tastings, discounts, and giveaways.
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