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

  • June

  • July

    • Monthly Tastings at PDX Airport
      (More details coming soon)
    • Waterfront Blues Festival
      July 2-4, Find us at the TLE booth
    • TLE Booth at First Thursdays Portland
      July 2 at 5pm-9pm, NW13th & Iriving
    • First Thursdays Sip n Shop
      July 2 at 4p-6p, TLE on NW23rd

  • August

    • Monthly Tastings at PDX Airport
      (More details coming soon)
    • First Thursdays Sip n Shop
      Aug. 6 at 4p-6p, TLE on NW23rd
    • Hawthorne Street Fair
      Aug. 23, TLE sidewalk sale on Hawthorne Blvd
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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

    Watch The Recording 

  • 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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Shop Our Makers

New arrivals from local and indie makers

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WANT TO COLLAB WITH TLE WITH EVENTS?

For pop-ups or community hangs, please reach out to marketing@tenderlovingempire.com